This is such a unique diner in London. Right alone Portobelo road. The way they operate I found was very neat! I got the English breakfast and the eggs Royale with orange juice. Brilliant service! Sat at the bar area in front of the chefs. No complaints whatsoever! A bit of a touristy area but great, great food! Well done, Electric! read more

Always an excellent place for brunch. Good English breakfast and superb, thick cut bacon.

Cool vibe, had drinks at the bar on my last night in London as I was recommended it by a few friends.Had only American beers and the bartender is quite friendly. read more

Horrible service. Waited almost 45 minutes for a hot dog (server forgot to put in the order). Refuse to come back here. Next time I'll just buy a hotdog and a can of Heineken at a gas station. read more

so, the atmosphere in here is nice. there are a million people working here, so service should be top notch. for food it was very quick (& it was fun to watch it being cooked right in front of you), but for drinks and the bill, it was pretty slow. the food itself was good - i had the open faced spinach and blue cheese fondue, which was...a cheese fondue. but a tasty one. my boyfriend had the cheese burger. i also ordered a side of broccoli and he had fries. they cost £5 each. that hurt me. far too expensive. i probably won't be back here, unless it's for a drink only. their wine menu was pretty good, and the cocktails they were serving looked interesting. read more

Recently I've been on this lets have brunch and check out American places in London. So with a Yelp friend, we both arranged to come here on a Sunday afternoon. The food was really good, I got the eggs benedict which was tasty and so well made. My friend got the huevos rancheros which I've never had before so she let me try it and it was nice but she said shes had better. As we were both still quite peckish, we both got ice cream - she got two scoops and I got one scoop, the ice-cream was really nice and creamy. I want to come back here and try the burgers now. read more

Wow wow wow wow wow. That was a summary of my experience at the Electric Diner. We came for a late lunch and if I had more time in England I would definitely go back for brunch as it seems to be the most popular way to go here. Atmosphere is really good, a bit closer to a real diner than that chain of Diners you find around London. Of course it doesn't quite get to the charm of a real diner (I keep saying real diner, I mean the diners in New Jersey, Land of the Diners - more like greasy spoons than fun hipster spots). But a really cool place to come into from a cold winters day. Also the booths are really comfy. I took the plunge with their bone marrow and beef cheek jam. I wanted to go safe with a burger or something but it just kept calling to me. And oh wow was it good! Tip: The menu just says 'bone marrow and beef cheek jam' without any sides so you might assume that's what you get and order a side of their mash. Unless you're starving, refrain - it comes with LOADS of well made toast! My dining partner got the chicken and squash salad and it looked so beautiful and she said it was delicious! She also got some chips on the side which I sampled and loved. I also had a latte, and I normally don't have high expectations for restaurant coffee but this was very nice! Food comes out quickly and you can sit at the bar and watch the chefs cook in front of you! Service is nothing to write home about but that's about standard for London. Prices are reasonable for London but way too expensive for a real diner - but then the food here is fabulous and much more posh. You won't make a mistake by deciding to eat here. read more

I've been here a few times already, for brunch and lunch. The english breakfast is to die for, especially the sausage and the bacon.They serve it with sourdough bread, very tasty. They have green juices and all of that as well. I tried the egg + salmon combo once and the egg tasted rather weird. My friend, being able to see the kitchen, pointed out that they weren't cooking actual eggs but rather some red liquid... I found that weird? It's good but no eggs for me anymore, and it is a little pricey (£30+ for two people for brunch). Almost forgot! Great bloody Mary's And sweet potato fries! But again, noisy inside, weird egg thing and high prices award this place 3 stars read more

The brasserie isn't itself a private club, not that you can tell from the attitude of some of the staff, though the 'House' upstairs is. An intermittently appealing spot for mid-week coffee and brunch, it's a 'destination' for the wrong reasons on market days. The venue is looking a little tatty around the edges now. Battered zinc tables and dark wood stretch down the side of a long open bar and kitchen, opening up into a wider dining space at the back like a calm pool behind the frenetic waterfall. We were booked into the front though 'bumped' to the backroom following a whispered argument about a 20 minute wait from the party queuing in front of us. On a weekday this would be annoying, out of sight is out of mind to the whirling wait staff. On a Saturday, the chaos front of house means a back table is preferable. A snake of expectant hipsters rubberneck at your plates as they wait at the front desk, always in the way of the dfsgrgaergasergsaerg The brunch menu is full of solid fare; full English and Vegetarian breakfasts with varying combinations, muffins, bacon and eggs in numerous combinations. As well as the obvious dishes, there are a fair few favourites from the full menu including fish or steak and chips and their passable fish pie. Avocado and poached egg on granary toast is a game choice, more avocado than anything else, but a relatively healthy way to cure a hangover. The Eggs Royale were a little disappointing despite their initial visual promise. Beautiful golden yolked eggs served atop a mountain of salmon with hollandaise sauce coating and dripping onto the muffin below. The ingredients were faultless, but with one egg virtually hard boiled and the other's unset albumen having barely been cooked, it was clear that the eye for detail wasn't covering all of the dishes to leave the kitchen. It's tough to damn somewhere for one undercooked egg, and I'm not going to. I've had some wonderfully relaxing breakfasts sat at the front of the Brasserie and a couple of reasonable lunches too, I'd just recommend avoiding it at the weekend and leave it to the tourists. If you are in the area on a weekend, it's well worth a wander down to the unfashionable end of the market to the lower reaches of Golbourne Road to the street food stalls and the wonderful pastries at the Lisboa Patisserie. It's one of several tiny Portuguese bakeries and cafes along the road and (relatively) untouched by the encroaching gentrification. Their pastel de nata are small egg custard gems, well worth the trip for a half dozen to take away and a much tastier egg than you'll find elsewhere. read more

I had the full English. My wife had the veg breakfast. Both were excellent and arrived quickly. Our flat whites were well prepared and the right temp. Lastly, the service was terrific even though they got slammed because a good rain storm popped up. read more

This place was awesome! Delicious eggs Benedict and we sat on the bar and watched the chef run the kitchen. So American to say but it felt like Gordon Ramsay was there directing the kitchen (with less swearing) oh the cappuccinos were great too. read more

This is a very nice place for having breakfast in Portobello road. I'd recommend the eggs royale and the honey-glazed bacon. Good virgin mary, too (although it looks a bit more like a salad than like a drink at first glance..). read more

This place was awesome! Great food and very inexpensive. Atmosphere was cool and trendy. I had the crab soup and steak tartar which to my surprise were very good, even in London Standards! Located in Portobello Market so take a stroll and end up here for lunch! read more

Just arrived in London after a twelve year hiatus. Told by a local chef to check out the Diner. Amazing place, great food, Awesome staff..ask for Simone if you are traveling with a martini snob. read more

Best breakfast we've had in London yet. The menu and the food is more American style which makes sense since the concept comes from a successful French-diner in Chicago, IL. And if the smells don't wake you up, the buzz of the staff certainly will - a true, fast-paced diner, so if you go for that sort of thing, this is it! I've been three times thus far and my eggs have been perfect every one. Their toast is delicious - probably because they do it on the grill-top. And their juices are all freshly made, the apple juice is terrific. I can't wait to try the waffles one of these visits! Huge fan! read more

Had a lovely time here. The staff were really friendly, nicely decorated, great washrooms and good food. I had the squash soup and bibb avocado salad. Both were yummy and I would get again. Their Bloody Mary is a must have! read more

So our 1 night in London was a rough start, but we decided to check out the electric Diner, our host recommend and I fell in love. This is a charming old little restaurant makes you feel as if you've stepped back into time. The staff were so friendly and very helpful, the food was delicious- the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had or made, the coffee was rich with flavor and gave me the extra energy I needed to get to the airport. Thank you for a wonderful experience, if I'm ever back in Notting Hill I will be back! read more

Not only the food was excellent (they have a relatively small menu, so the quality is good), but also the personnel in the restaurant was very friendly and good in what they do! We had two nice seats at the kitchen counter where you can see all the hard work in reality. The kitchen was like a machine, everyone with his or her own specific task and everyone was good in what they do. We'll definitely come back when we're in the area again. read more

Just what my son & I needed after a hard day's skating under the Westway. Great location (next to the Electric Cinema on Portobello Road). We sat at the counter and chatted to the kitchen staff as they prepared a highly competent toasted cheese sandwich (& fries) & (a decent) steak frites (for me). Good selection of IPAs (Inc. Camden Town Brewery) & juice for the lad. Attentive & helpful service all adding to a great ambiance. Thoroughly recommended. read more

So we arrived and it's quite a nice atmosphere. We are in high spirits as we are off to see Jason Bourne. I ordered a beer and it came completely flat, the waiter got me another one straight away. We then had another waiter who came across a little stand-offish and a smart arse towards me and my date, especially when she was ordering wine, which I didn't like. Food was nice enough, but way overpriced. When you are paying that kind of money I expect pleasant waiters. read more

Poor service which only improved when the rude, surly, waiter with attitude went off duty. Food was good, but not better than a lot of other London restaurants. Overrated, pretentious restaurant which needs to employ people who enjoy waiting tables and not wishing they were doing something in their minds 'better'. Will be passing on my thoughts to others as much as possible. read more

This is the perfect place to go if you want a treat, it's not cheap but it's great food in a gorgeous place and service is good. For breakfast you can either turn up and sit at the front, or you can book the back area of the restaurant which I would recommend - it's more spacious and calmer. They do everything from cooked english to pancakes and maple syrup, eggs benedict, fruit salad and crumpets with nutella. With Portobello Road market right outside it's a great place to go for brunch on the weekend before you check out the market and surrounding area of Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove. read more

After an average movie at the excellent Electric Cinema what can possibly be better than the Electric Diner. Simple delicious grilled flattened road runner and an excellent burger for the misses (not dirty but truly magnifique). Decent Camden Ale and entertained by great chefing whilst sat at the bar. Good show Soho House, good show. read more

No bad. Stopped here while walking up and down portobello road. Fresh produce, very nice.

Downstairs Excellent food, brilliant service, great value. A cool place to hang out and meet your friends in Portobello, no membership required. The Electric Members Club Upstairs A West London institution. It doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. So you get non-flashy interiors in an understated, mildy bohemian way. The usual suspects are invariably augmented by a famous face and sometimes many very famous faces. Locals and media moguls happily mix with production wannabes eager to make some project or other work. In the meantime the food is cooked to a consistently high standard and the drinks are mixed with real panache. The service is always very good....but do check your bill. Many a Sunday morning I've been rescued by the best Bloody Mary in W11. The founder Nick Jones has always been on the button and his awareness of the changing demographic...namely the baby boomers come of age that want to hang out and do whatever while their sprogs are in tow was genius. The free Saturday morning cinema for members' kids justifies the yearly fee many times over. If you're a somebody or an anybody wanting to be a somebody, residing in West London, membership is mandatory. read more

As locals to portobello road it is rare for us to find a place were we are treated as such. I LOVE this place. Great food, relaxed vibe, creative environment and staff that really care. read more

I've been meaning to go to this place for a while and so finally arranged brunch here with a Yelp friend! Came on a Sunday... didn't have reservations, so had to wait a little over half an hour, but thankfully we got some seats outside where we could wait. Got seated at the bar. Now, if you're always cold, GOOD, this is the place for you. With the fires all on and the heat of the kitchen, you could feel it all. If you're not always cold... well, it can get you a little flustered. It was quite hot there, I was afraid my glass of water would soon start boiling. I got the huevos rancheros and my friend got the eggs benedict. Now let me caveat this by saying I lived in Texas for 9 years, so my standard for huevos rancheros are pretty high. They were good... but the dish was missing rice and didn't have much sauce. Quite yummy overall, but didn't fill me up either. I actually got food envy looking at my friend's 2 eggs benedict (which were also yummy). Since I hadn't quite filled up on the eggs, got 2 scoops of ice cream for dessert -- chocolate and honeycomb, which were GREAT! read more

I'm not sure how they define a "diner" in London, but this was definitely better than what I would expect from a diner in the US. The menu was great and made for a hard choice. The four of us had four different entrees and they were all very good. The highlights were the honey fried chicken and the burger with the works (avocado, bacon and egg). The prices were reasonable (by London standards). I would have given it 5 stars except that the service was friendly but a bit spotty -- we had to ask a couple times for missing dishes from our order. read more

Great food, music and atmosphere. Our waiter was fantastic as well. I recommend the Burger and honey fried chicken.

i ordered a beer, paid and was givin my change in 50ps....ordered another beer with spare ribs,decided i wanted it to take away, he said "no i couldn't , too late". Spare ribs should be called spare rib, just 1 on the plate with 3 marble sized crusty bits on the side...Paid again and got more 50ps in change, obviously this is a way to try and make me tip even with their crazy 12.5 service charge that was already charged....walked out with 8 pound in 50ps...What a joke of a place...Never again. read more

Great place, amazing food, excellent service. The honey chicken with sesame was delicious (spicy).

Good ambiance but unfortunately, it has gone downhill. Seating in the back is cramped and food is not as good as it once was. Pancakes were almost inedible on our last visit. Bloody marys still top notch. This is a place where I have fond memories, but would not bring guests there again. Go to Automat in Mayfair for a similar vibe with much better food and more attentive staff. read more

Lovely burger!

very good burger. ask it to be rear so you have it medium. great anyway/

really great place for brunch in notting hill. does veggie breakfast, eggs florentine, pancakes etc etc. book!