Unfortunately, they were totally sold out of jacket potatoes by the time my friend and I got there,…read morebut that is totally alright! Their menu is perfectly curated and we opted to get some hearty breakfast fare and some coffee. Everything was delicious, including my cappuccino. The ambience of the establishment is cozy and clean; it was especially comfortable to spend my time there since it was raining pretty hard that day. The service is prompt and friendly, our waitress was really good about ensuring our experience was nothing short of positive.

Lovely service and fresh food. We were able to enjoy the outdoor patio area while eating breakfast…read moreand the french toast was delicious. Their pancakes are a bit dense for my personal taste but it depends how you like it. The freshly squeezed carrot orange juice was delicious as well.

As many of you know, brunch is my favourite meal of the day... followed very closely by breakfast…read more There's something to shovelling delicious food into your mouth at the start of the day (even if the day starts in the afternoon, mind you), that's akin to a celebration of life. So on a swelteringly sunny Saturday morning, I found myself at this particular Blue Legume to meet a friend for breakfast, and the place was absolutely deserted, with the exception of the handful of outdoor seats - those were rammed. Not that I'm complaining. It's been rare this summer for London to get unpleasantly hot, and this was one of those days, so being in the shade was a preferred option anyhow. Cute, cosy ambiance and a menu that features many relatively healthy options. I went for the egg white omelette with some veggies on the side, plus a grapefruit juice (because, unfortunately, their blender was broken... otherwise I'd have gone for the refreshing-sounding apple, celery, and mint juice). I can't say that my meal was particularly extraordinary, but it was a reasonable portion, tasty enough, and other than some minor language barriers in ordering, the staff were proficient. I'd be more than willing to meet up here again for breakfast, but I don't see myself making a strong recommendation for a return trip of my own volition, simply due to there being other options to explore good food in this city. That said, it's a perfectly fine choice to have a bite and to get your day started off on the right foot.

What cool little restaurant. Great menu, great food. The staff was super cool and friendly. We…read morereally enjoyed our lunch there. I would go back there any time I'm in the area. Also great value.

Bill's is fantastic! Relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and truly delicious burgers…read more Pros: Friendly, attentive staff Vibe: Cozy, inviting, and great for groups Food: Buttermilk chicken and classic burgers are highly rated Based on 2026 reviews.

I have written over 600 reviews on Yelp and I have NEVER given a 1 star review... UNTIL NOW. I came…read morehere after seeing so many great reviews on both Google and Yelp, but was beyond disappointed. Let me take you on this unfortunate journey starting with the food... and I tried a bunch of the items from the set dinner menu (unfortunately)... Crispy Calamari - This was actually not too bad, as they got some decent crispiness on the outside, although there was not much flavor beyond that and it was still grocery store quality. Chicken and Sesame Dumplings - This on the other hand was below grocery store quality. I've literally had better frozen dumplings than this. They were just kinda mushy without much quality stuff inside and the sauce on the side was some weird overly sweet BBQ sauce that totally did not pair with the dumplings at all. Chargrilled Minute Steak - Minute steak? More like half an hour steak considering how tough it was!! Cutting through this thing was an arm workout and attempting to bite through it made my jaw sore. And despite the glob of butter on it, there was zero seasoning or flavor to the steak at all. I feel bad for the poor cow that had to be sacrificed for this! Fish Goujons and Fries - This half empty plate of 4 smallish pieces of fried fish fell victim to the same issues as the calamari. Flavorless and bland, just like the fries that came with it. Black Cherry Chocolate Mousse - After enduring the prior dishes, I felt I had to do myself a favor and treat myself to a dessert. Surely, there was no way they could make a chocolate mousse taste bad right?? Wrong!!! They really defied the odds here by somehow making this mousse so bad that I literally could not eat it - and that is coming from a super non-picky eater who is normally a big fan of chocolate mousse. For some strange reason, they thought it would be a good idea to add salt (yes, salt) to the mousse, and not just a pinch... this thing was saltier than a mouthful of ocean water! They really should've put some of that salt on the steak instead... And to make matters even worse (which I didn't think could be possible), the whole bottom half was filled with some gross cherry sauce that tasted so artificial and like it came straight from a cheap store-bought bottle. We lost 24.50 GBP and 17.50 GBP for these 3-course and 2-course set menus, respectively. Now on to the service... which was no better than the food... From the start, we knew it would be rough when we had to ask our waiter multiple times just to bring us some water. All the while, he was just happily chatting with all the tables around us. When it came to bringing the actual dishes, the service speed was also super slow. At one point, he assured us that the next dish was "on the way", but that was clearly an empty promise based on how long we ended up waiting. When bringing the dessert, he just put down two spoons right on the dirty table. And speaking of dirty items, the water glasses looked quite dirty and I almost wanted to rinse them before drinking from them. As a side note, the ketchup that they brought us (which we had to ask for), seemed very old and liquidy... and it exploded on me after just a bit of a shake beforehand. The interior of the restaurant is the one thing that isn't too bad, as there is actually some decently nice decor and an okay environment. But that does not come close to making up for the rest of the experience... I am honestly shocked at how bad Bill's was. From subpar service to straight up inedible food, it is definitely a place that you should avoid. Trust me.

This is truly a hidden gem! The place is small and unassuming from the front but wow! The food is…read moreoutstanding, fresh, delightful! I really can't say enough good things about every item we ordered. Even the simplest dish - fried eggs on seven seed toast - was exquisite! If I lived closer, I'd be back weekly!

Cool spot to have breakfast/brunch and they have a nice little garden for warm days…read more It s a good combination between traditional breakfast dishes and more unusual ones such as their tradmark pulled pork over jalapeno cheddar cornbread with 2 poached eggs. Its tasty and fillin! worth trying

Landed after a 10-hour flight, half alive, fully starving. One thing on my mind. Fish and chips. A…read morepint. Bit of fresh London air. Balans gave me the lot and then some. The cod? Massive. Battered like it owed someone money. Crisp on the outside, flaky in the middle, seasoned right. Chips were chunky, like they should be, not those little frozen fries that taste like sadness. Mushy peas weren't shy either. Tartar sauce had enough punch to remind you you're in Britain, not on a cruise ship. My bruv was with me, the one who's always got it all figured out. While I was neck-deep in cod and joy, he's sat there with a pot of tea and a steak omelette like some kind of Soho aristocrat. Didn't say a word, just nodded at the first bite. Man knows what he's doing. Service was sharp. Our waitress had that no-nonsense, bit-of-a-tease energy. Proper London. Never hovered, didn't push us out, and no fuss about the tip. Let us eat, drink, breathe, and get our bearings. We sat outside, under the red umbrella. Sun peeking through the trees. Locals walking their dogs, tourists trying to look like they belong. Great crowd. Better view. Felt like I was back, in all the best ways.

My parents live in W8 and we're all huge fish & chips fans. The way London (esp. KHS) changes,…read moreit's hard to retain a fave F&C place (with closures & such). So when we visited in 2024, the parental units said "We found our fave F&C place, Balans." So me & the boy went one night for dinner. About have full and we were seated right away & a server was with us in a few minutes, his name was David. Wow, what a fantastic person! He was charming, around when needed and I feel I cannot say enough good things about him. Onto the meal, I had the F&C (ofc) and the boy had the roast chicken. The PU's were not wrong, literally the best F&C I have had in a very long time! The alcohol prices were better than the local pubs & the ambiance here is out of this world, just beautiful! Do yourself a favor & eat here.

This is a great place for breakfast. We ordered the "full English breakfast". The food was great…read moreand the servers were friendly and very helpful. We also get a couple of their coffees which were also very good. I would highly recommend visiting here.

This review is for breakfast. And I love coming here for it each time I'm in London…read more Food: Breakfast! Weekend breakfasts are tops as they do the Full English then, but weekday breakfasts tick the box too. I had the Eggs Benedict - eggs cooked to a runny perfection with the most delicious hollandaise on a lightly toasted English muffin. And a supporting flat white to wash it down with. Service: Friendly and attentive without hovering. Space: A great spot to work out of (quiet work, don't do your calls here folks, please) and enjoy a beverage and a meal. I can't say they'll be OK with folks hogging a table at peak times but I've only ever been there pre-lunch. Cost: So very reasonable for central London, about £25 for breakfast and a coffee. Takes cards and cash. Give it a go!

Found this place from reviews. Late lunch was pretty empty compared to the dozen places we passed…read moreon main roads that were busy. Sat outside in fabulous lil courtyard all alone. But after 10 mins we had to move inside due to the "smokers lounge" created by several rando ppl hanging around. Hristo was our server - so great with the recommendations and letting us sample an item. So much help. We got fish finger, focaccia sandwich - awesome fish, soft bread, delicious tartar sauce, and the chips were rockin, nice and crunchy. Also got the lentil soup (amazing - we fought over it) and salad (nice toppings) and grilled cheese (yummy) & added side of mac & cheese (super gooey & cheesy). Last my wife got the Hippie Bowl (decent but she loved all the other items more). Everything was so good, and we had so much food we were stuffed because we ate almost everything. Last the lemon meringue was so awesome - best I can remember!! Overall the best food we ate in this trip!

Bill's gave me the pancakes I didn't know I was really looking for. Bill's was offering some…read moreBiscoff pancakes which hit the ball outta the park. They were delicious in all the right ways, the only item I was missing was some sort of savory compliment. Employees were kind and felt very welcoming. Overall a good spot for breakfast!

We dined here 5 days in a row for breakfast as guests at the Hyatt Regency. They offer a great…read morebreakfast buffet that's very comprehensive and offers a wide selection of options. You can expect a huge array of options from the actual buffet in addition to items that are cooked to order that you can get from the menu. The quality of food is great, and it's easy to not have the same thing twice because of all the selection. The service was for most part good, but there were a few instances where it took a while to get our order placed. Most days the service was top-notch and the staff works well as a team. The decor at The Montagu is sophisticated and in the same palette as the rest of the hotel. Soft muted grays with silver accents. It's a nice atmosphere that feels sophisticated and not stuffy. Overall, happy with our experiences at The Montagu and would definitely return.

Dropped in the Hyatt Regency to see if they would be in able to squeeze in a last minute…read morereservation for afternoon tea and got really lucky on a Saturday before flying out of London the next morning! Everything tasted amazing including the sandwiches, scones and desserts. The sandwiches were on the larger size, so I'd recommend having a light breakfast before this as you will definitely leave stuffed! We also really liked the mushroom puff pastry with aged cheese that they served too. The teas were very flavorful, and included selections like earl grey, hibiscus, rose, etc. My partner and I liked the offerings a lot more than what we had at the Shangri-La in Sydney, as they're both at similar price points when considering the currency conversion. Service was great here with excellent pacing, as we didn't feel rushed and the wait staff made sure to offer switching teas so we could try other flavors. We ended up leaving quite a bit after they stopped serving afternoon tea, but no issues sticking around longer since it's also a nice place to lounge and have an aperitif! The host who took down our last minute reservation that morning kindly offered us complimentary tea and cookies while he checked with the kitchen on whether there were enough desserts to accommodate us later in the afternoon. Although we were staying at a different hotel, we loved our experience here and will definitely consider staying at the HR Churchill for a few days the next time we're in London as it was nice walking around the area after.