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Maybe you’re about to embark on a European adventure (or maybe just hop on the Northern Line). Either way there’s nothing like starting a morning in King’s Cross.
Lucky for you this North London treasure is crawling with delicious brunch spots. Here’s the best brunch spots in King’s Cross to get you ready to take on the day.
P.S – Don’t forget you’ll be incredibly close to the Word on the Water bookshop, Platform 9 ¾, the British Library, and Coal Drops Yard while you’re in King’s Cross — so get to exploring after brunch!
The Best Brunch & Breakfast in King’s Cross
1. Drake & Morgan
Drake & Morgan serves brunch, breakfast, dinner and an incredible cocktail selection across both London and Manchester. Feeling hungry? Indulge in their Warm Baked Jalapeño Bread or Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles.
Looking for entertainment? Well, they’ve got that too. With everything from a drag brunch to gospel brunch to a disco bottomless brunch (yes, really), the choice is yours.
Must-Try: Lavender & Violet Fizz Cocktail
2. Caravan
If you read my King’s Cross coffee guide you’ll already know Caravan serves a mean cup of Joe — but did you know they do breakfast too?
Get your hands on one of their Hot-smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or go for a more adventurous start to your morning in King’s Cross with their Broken lamb meatballs with aubergine on flatbread. Then again, if you’re in the mood for something sweet, there’s Vanilla Pancakes too.
Must-Try: Vanilla Pancakes & Seasonal Origin Espresso
3. German Gymnasium
I was secretly hoping German Gymnasium’s brunch would be as good as their name, and I’m glad I was right.
Oozing in Instagram allure the King’s Cross breakfast spot specialises in all-day dining, with a brunch menu fit for a Queen. Fan favourites here include The GG Breakfast filled with your choice of eggs, grilled Nürnberger sausages, tomato and potato rösti and of course, typical German sausages (like Münchener Weißwurst!).
Just keep in mind their breakfast menu (from 10am-11:30am) has a different selection to their brunch menu.
Must-Try: Anything from their sausage selection (or the Avocado & Poached Egg and their pastry selection if you’re vegetarian)
4. Granary Square Brasserie
I went to the Granary Square Brasserie during one of my first visits to King’s Cross — what an introduction!
As far as Instagrammable King’s Cross brunch spots go, they’ve got it down. But of course, that doesn’t always mean you’ve found a good breakfast spot.
Lucky for you their Hot Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs Royale taste as good as they sound. And their cocktails are worth shouting about too (Granary Glitz anyone?)
Must-Try: Eggs Royale & cocktail selection
5. BAO King’s Cross
Although savoury Bao buns might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think ‘breakfast in King’s Cross’, Bao is worth the exception.
The chic London favourite serves fluffy handmade buns (steamed fresh every day) in a variety of flavours.
Have a go at their tasty Bao selection or enjoy a morning rice plate, Taiwanese-style.
Must-Try: Classic Bao
6. Hicce
It’s not always easy being a new restaurant in King’s Cross, but Hicce has earned its stripes.
With Michelin star backgrounds, founders Pip and Gordy’s Sunday brunch (yep, only on Sunday’s!) doesn’t disappoint.
Get frisky with their Rum Pancakes or go for a more savoury affair with their Spalla Cota Poached Eggs on Toast.
Must-Try: Pancakes with rum, seasonal fruit, bacon and chocolate & cream
7. Plum + Split Milk
King’s Cross brunch fans have long flocked to Plum & Split Milk for all things British brunch.
Located in the Great Northern Hotel the King’s Cross brunch spot specialises in seasonal ingredients and UK breakfast favourites.
Enjoy a hearty English Breakfast here or Plum Crunch Pot, and morning pastry if you’re looking for something light.
Must-Try: English Traditional or Vegetarian Breakfast
8. Dishoom
It’s hard to live in London without Dishoom being recommended to you at some point, but for good reason!
The iconic Indian restaurant serves a host of culture-filled breakfast favourites, from Keema Per Eedu (spicy chicken keema topped with fried eggs in a homemade bun) to The Big Bombay Breakfast (akuri, Ramsay of Carluke bacon, peppery sausages and masala beans…and that’s just the half of it!).
Must-Try: The Big Bombay
9. Rotunda
Rotunda knows that weekends are for winding down and dining up, and they’ve got a breakfast menu to match.
Their 2-course set weekend brunch menu is great if you’re looking to skip the indecisiveness and get straight to brunching. Get started with their Baker’s breakfast basket to share (filled with mini pastries and muffins) followed by your choice of brunch staples like Avocado on toast or Hash steak and eggs.
Must-Try: Chopped Corneyside Farm steak hash or Avo on toast
10. Camino’s King’s Cross
Spanish breakfast spots don’t exactly grow on trees in London, which is why I was delighted to find Camino’s. The home to Spanish Tapas serves one of the best bottomless brunches in King’s Cross — with unlimited cava, sangría or Puertobello pale ale plus one dish for just £35 per person (currently) on Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 4pm.
There’s also a Spanish twist on all their brunch options (which I love) from a Full Spanish brunch to morning Ibérico Pork Burgers.
Must-Try: Full Spanish Brunch
Map of the Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in King’s Cross
Happy Londoning,
