Best London-Style Brunches in Delhi Right Now

New Delhi — Ever dreamt of diving into a full English breakfast in the heart of Delhi, without queuing at Heathrow or asking for a visa? With London’s brunch culture going global, Delhi cafés have caught on in full swing—elevating their breakfast game with thick-cut bacon, perfectly poached eggs, and toast that would make a Shoreditch barista nod in approval. But where in our city are these London-level breakfasts actually worth waking up for?

The London Brunch Influence Hits Delhi Plates

With The Week recently spotlighting London’s best breakfasts and brunches, Delhi’s cosmopolitan chefs and cafe owners are clearly paying attention. Whether it’s banana bread with labneh or avocado toast with microgreens, a wave of UK-inspired breakfasting has taken over menus from Khan Market to Vasant Vihar. Our city has always had a taste for variety—think Rajma-Chawal one day, Eggs Royale the next—and now, cafes like AMA Café in Majnu Ka Tilla and The Grammar Room near Mehrauli are putting a sophisticated spin on the humble morning meal.

In these spots, expect hand-pulled cappuccinos with subtle latte art, French toast with berry compote, and eggs done every which way: Florentine, Benedict, or Turkish cilbir. Prices? Moderate to upper-moderate—₹400 to ₹900 per dish—but many say it’s worth it for that ‘mini holiday on a plate’ vibe. Some cafés even rotate their weekend brunch specials based on London’s trending menus. And yes, vegan options have arrived in full force too (oat pancakes, almond butter toast, and coconut yogurt parfaits galore).

What It Means for Delhi’s Morning Routine

The typical Dilliwallah breakfast used to mean alu paratha from Moolchand or anda bhurji near Green Park Metro. But now, uni students and Gen Z freelancers in areas like Satya Niketan and Shahpur Jat are queueing up at brunch cafés as early as 9:30 AM. A shopkeeper near SDA Market hinted, “Weekends, you can barely find a table in these cafés; it’s become like a ritual for regulars.”

Office-goers working remotely are swapping cubicles for sunlit café corners, especially in cafes with strong WiFi and aircon that doesn’t conk off mid-Zoom call. And for families, upscale places like Café Dori or Diggin (chanakyapuri and Anand Lok) offer kid-friendly menus along with elder-approved chai. With the trend growing, we’re even seeing delivery platforms boasting ‘UK-style brunch kits’. Still, the in-person charm—clatter of cutlery, quiet café jazz, and aroma of sourdough—isn’t replicable in a box.

How We Got Here (And Who Did It First)

Delhi’s café scene got its first whiff of European brunch flair over a decade ago when outlets like Big Chill and Smoke House Deli began inserting scrambled eggs and croissants among their pastas and grills. But it was after places like Soho House Mumbai started trending London-style aesthetics and menus in India that Delhi took that cue more seriously. Meanwhile, global exposure via Instagram Reels and Netflix food shows made ‘brunch’ a weekend performance more than just a meal.

Compared to cities like Bengaluru—known for single-origin coffee shops—or Mumbai where Sunday brunches are often poolside and posh, Delhi’s vibe is more about leafy courtyards, shared platters, and maybe a dog at the next table. There’s also a touch of jugaad, with vendors near Select Citywalk now offering “desi English” breakfasts: masala sausages, fried toast, and filter coffee on bone china plates—all for under ₹150.

Where to Start: 3 Brunch Hacks for Delhi Foodies

Arrive before 10 AM on weekends at popular spots like Colocal in Chhatarpur to avoid the post-11 rush and long wait times.
Look for “weekday breakfast sets”—places like Blue Tokai (Saket and Vasant Kunj) offer lower prices and quieter ambience mid-week.
Check Instagram Stories for specials: Cafés like Ivy & Bean and Perch often announce limited-time London-inspired dishes like black pudding hash or banana porridge brûlée.

📍 Spot Check: Keep an eye on Khan Market (Khan Chacha lane), Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road cafés (near Qutub Minar Metro), and even Cyberhub in Gurgaon for rotating London-style brunch menus and pop-ups.

The Final Word

London brunch vibes in Delhi aren’t just a passing trend—they reflect how we’re changing how we eat, meet, and chill. From C-pulsed menus to K-rail waiting areas, the city’s always moved with global rhythms while retaining its own swagger. And if your weekend plans now include beetroot hummus, a soft jazz playlist, and a flat white with oat milk—don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Will Delhi brunch spots evolve next into NYC-style delis or Tokyo-style pancake bars? Time (and palette) will tell.