Brunch in Notting Hill is a competitive sport. Not the overpriced avocado-toast-and-a-queue kind you find in Shoreditch, but genuinely good food at places that understand what a Saturday morning should feel like. Slow service isn't charming, cold eggs aren't acceptable, and no amount of exposed brick makes up for bad coffee. These are the brunch spots that get it right. The bar for inclusion is a hungover Saturday morning, which is the only honest way to judge a brunch spot.
Brunch in Notting Hill is a competitive sport. Not the overpriced avocado-toast-and-a-queue kind you find in Shoreditch, but genuinely good food at places that understand what a Saturday morning should feel like. Slow service isn't charming, cold eggs aren't acceptable, and no amount of exposed brick makes up for bad coffee. These are the brunch spots that get it right. The bar for inclusion is a hungover Saturday morning, which is the only honest way to judge a brunch spot.Read the noteHide the note
Brunch in Notting Hill is a competitive sport. Not the overpriced avocado-toast-and-a-queue kind you find in Shoreditch, but genuinely good food at places that understand what a Saturday morning should feel like. Slow service isn't charming, cold eggs aren't acceptable, and no amount of exposed brick makes up for bad coffee. These are the brunch spots that get it right. The bar for inclusion is a hungover Saturday morning, which is the only honest way to judge a brunch spot.
The local tip: Small batch roasters, proper espresso. No frills, just great coffee
Japanese minimalist design with clean lines, neutral tones, and natural materials. The KURO universe in Notting Hill spans a coffee shop, a bakery with outstanding in-house pastries, and an eatery serving brunch. The matcha is traditionally made and rivals any in London. Bench seating outside on a quiet side street two minutes from Notting Hill Gate. The bakery pastries sell out fast -- arrive early.
The local tip: The pastel de nata is the best in London. Get there early, they sell out
Forget every pastel de nata you've ever had - the ones at Lisboa make them all irrelevant. This tiny Portuguese cafe on Golborne Road has been baking the best custard tarts in London for decades, and the queue out the door proves it. Get there early, grab a nata fresh from the oven with a strong coffee, and stand at the counter like a local. Perfection for under three quid.
The local tip: The huge meringues at the front counter are the thing to get. There is only a 10-seater at the back, so most regulars take it away.
Where it all began for Yotam Ottolenghi. His first shop, operating as a deli and takeaway since 2002. Seasonal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salads, bountiful cakes and pastries, and the legendary meringues. Not just a food shop but a food philosophy made physical. The display counter alone is worth the visit. A pilgrimage site for food lovers.
The local tip: Order from the Palestinian a la carte or brunch menus; book ahead for dinner.
Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan's London debut, celebrating Palestinian culinary traditions with locally sourced British ingredients. The shish barak (lamb dumplings in yoghurt) and dagga ghazzawieh (Gaza-style tomato and chilli dip) are extraordinary. The brunch featuring labaneh with za'atar is a standout weekend experience. Named after the wild thistle foraged in Palestinian hills.
The local tip: Order the Turkish eggs and take a lounge chair by the window — the rotating art keeps the room from ever feeling samey.
Family-owned cafe with a Middle Eastern heritage that shows in the food -- Turkish eggs, shakshuka, halloumi wraps, fresh salads, vegan pancakes. Allpress Espresso beans. Elegant space with exposed brick walls, burnt orange accents, lounge chairs by the windows, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions. It genuinely feels like a neighbourhood spot rather than a chain operation.
The local tip: The bacon naan roll is essential. Queue early on weekends
Dishoom's all-day Bombay-inspired bar-cafe in a grand Victorian building on Portobello Road. The breakfast naan rolls, black daal, and signature lamb chops are just as excellent as the main Dishoom restaurants, but the Permit Room format is more intimate and cocktail-forward. Live DJs, art-filled interiors. A tribute to the Irani cafes of old Bombay. Also has boutique lodging rooms upstairs.
The local tip: The banana bread is legendary. Go for the full brunch on weekends
Australian-owned cafe with a health-forward menu in a warehouse-style space hidden behind a courtyard just off Portobello Road. Known for the Rose Latte, Lavender Latte, acai bowls, and Cherry Ripe Pancakes. Extensive gluten-free and plant-based options. Dog-friendly. One of the most photographed cafes in Notting Hill, but the coffee -- especially flat whites -- is genuinely better than many specialty-only shops.
The local tip: Get the cardamom bun warm — and the fennel sausage roll if it's anywhere near lunchtime.
Over 30 types of fresh bread daily including their signature sourdough, plus pastries, cakes, and a full brunch menu. Sits right on Portobello Road. A reliable, consistently excellent neighbourhood bakery that has become a local staple. Not the most exciting pick, but the one you keep coming back to because it never lets you down.
The local tip: Try the ricotta hotcakes. Window seats are prime people-watching
A proud fixture of Notting Hill for over a decade. The signature Ricotta Hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter are legendary -- genuinely one of London's most iconic brunch dishes. The light-filled corner space on Westbourne Grove is reliably good for fresh, seasonal cooking any time of day. Founded by Australian Bill Granger who popularised brunch culture in London.
The local tip: The avocado toast is the benchmark. Cozy Australian cafe energy
A Notting Hill fixture for over a decade at the top end of Portobello Road near Golborne Road. Won Love London Awards for Best Cafe in Notting Hill. Known primarily for breakfast and brunch, with one of the warmest, most reliable cafe experiences in the area. The kind of place where staff know regulars by name.
The local tip: Come twice: 6.45am flat white before the tube, then back after 5pm when the lights dim and the room flips into a cocktail bar.
Assembly Coffee beans and one of the strongest brunch menus in the neighbourhood. The unique concept: at 5pm they dim the lights, change the music, and flip the walls to transform from a daytime cafe into a speakeasy cocktail bar and dining room. Right outside Ladbroke Grove station with a 6:45am weekday opening for commuters. One of the area's most complete coffee-to-cocktails experiences.
A good brunch place handles the middle of the day properly: coffee, food with range, a room that can take its time, and service that does not fall apart when everyone arrives at once.
How this guide for brunch is curated
11 places in Notting Hill currently make this guide because brunch is one of their strengths. I start with places I would recommend, then use reader agree/disagree signals to catch drift. Paid placement is not part of the ranking. If new details no longer match the guide, the listing is reviewed and can come off.
Frequently asked
What's the best brunch spot in Notting Hill?
Kuro Coffee, Lisboa Patisserie, and Ottolenghi are the top brunch picks in Notting Hill. The selection reflects Andrew's editorial judgment and this guide's brunch spot criteria.
Where can I find brunch places in Notting Hill?
This guide covers 11 brunch places in Notting Hill. They span 4 categories: coffee shops, bakeries, shops, restaurants.
Which coffee shops in Notting Hill are good for brunch?
6 coffee shops fit the brunch brief, including Beam, Farm Girl, and Granger & Co.. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which bakeries in Notting Hill are good for brunch?
2 bakeries fit the brunch brief, including GAIL's Bakery and Lisboa Patisserie. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which shops in Notting Hill are good for brunch?
1 shops fit the brunch brief, including Ottolenghi. Each is rated by community agreement.
Which restaurants in Notting Hill are good for brunch?
2 restaurants fit the brunch brief, including Akub and Dishoom Permit Room Portobello. Each is rated by community agreement.
How is this guide for brunch curated?
Andrew starts with places he would recommend, then anonymous agree/disagree votes can move the order around. Paid placement is not part of the ranking.
