Between the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and the tranquillity of Regent’s Park sits the cosmopolitan village of Marylebone. Striking the balance between metropolitan and intimacy, and with its artisanal boutiques and rows of Georgian terraces, Marylebone’s charm appeals to loyal locals and international visitors alike. And nowhere is this unspoken elegance more apparent than in its breakfast scene.
Whether ordering an espresso, enjoying a bowl of homemade granola, or waiting on an alternative Mediterranean dish, those in Marylebone begin their days in the most deliberate of ways. Below are five of the area’s best establishments for breakfast in Marylebone, which offer moments of stillness rarely found within Zone 1 of London.
Kula Café
A favourite amongst the lovers of a sweet treat, Kula Café delivers a breakfast menu with dedication to detail, texture, and presentation. Close by to Oxford Street but tucked away on James Street, this independent café is a revelation. Kula Café’s ethically sourced brewed coffee opens the menu, and their plant-based wholesome food options are often celebrated by health-conscious brunchers. Visitors can choose between their açai bowls, plant-based if preferred, or enjoy the simplicity of the sourdough topped with avocado. For those who prefer a sweeter start to the day, Kula Café’s breakfast favourite ‘Brioche French toast’ is crisped to golden perfection, drenched in vanilla custard and served with edible flowers and sides of syrups.
Beyond the menu, Kula Café is often praised for its friendly baristas and community vibe. In the cosy atmosphere, the cafe's interior complements its plates; thoughtfully designed with a nod to modern sustainability. With quiet corners, natural light and elegant marble accents, Kula Café feels more ‘green goddess’ than greasy spoon.
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108 Brasserie
For those intending to start their day with a sense of calm in a class British setting, 108 Brasserie is housed within the stylish Marylebone Hotel, which somehow manages a timeless yet timely atmosphere. Breakfast is served in a wood-panelled dining room with a discreet yet prompt service, enabling it to be perfectly pleasing to the professional business morning diners.
108 Brasserie’s deliberately traditional menu places emphasis on organic and locally sourced produce. Offerings include home-made granola, smoked salmon served with rye and crème fraiche, and poached to perfection Clarence Court eggs. Keeping with Marylebone’s 18th-century musical legacy, the establishment is well renowned for its monthly Jazz Brunch. The jazz-infused mornings enable diners to enjoy live sets alongside their salmon, waffles and eggs, ensuring that every brunch has a bassline at 108 Brasserie.
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Kitchen at Holmes
Sitting comfortably on the Mediterranean breakfast scene, Kitchen at Holmes resides within the boutique Holmes Hotel. With a botanical aesthetic and bright interior, the establishment remains true to the cosmopolitan creativity of London itself, but adds a European edge. Kitchen at Holmes’s literary reference gives a subtle nod to nearby 221B Baker Street and has a warm, unpretentious but quietly stylish tone.
The breakfast menu at Kitchen at Holmes is similar and inventive but without the fussiness. Courgette and feta fritters do not feel out of place next to the traditional pancakes and maple syrup, and their chia pudding with seasonal fruit sits nicely on the menu beside the scrambled eggs on toasted sourdough. The menu provides a particular triumph of balance between nourishing and indulgent, with an open kitchen island, rustic elegance and a definite sense of care given to the morning offerings at Kitchen at Holmes.
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Crome
Bold, unapologetic, and earning its space on many Instagram grids, Crome is not your average breakfast spot. Known for specialising in one dish, Crome introduces itself as ‘London’s first French Toast café’. Its offerings include ‘The Chocoholic’, which arrives served with cinnamon sugar, Nutella sauce and ice-cream, ‘The Berry Best’ for those who enjoy some fruit with their first meal of the day, and in keeping with Crome’s Instagrammability, The Dubai Pistachio Kunafo is the latest trending addition to their menu. These are no ordinary slices of egg-dipped bread. At Crome, French toast is an artfully constructed, wildly imaginative warm brioche breakfast.
Crome’s interiors are just as daring as its menu, with neon signage, polished brass accents, and rich velvet that create a modern yet theatrical space. It’s a place that knows its audience: young professionals, creatives, and food-forward explorers who understand that the first meal of the day does not always have to be ordinary.
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Sunday in Brooklyn
Imported from New York’s Williamsburg, Sunday in Brooklyn brings a distinctive American charm to Marylebone without ever feeling out of place. Known for its seasonal Brooklyn-style food and with a main focus of sustainability, Sunday in Brooklyn has placed itself on one of the neighbourhood’s most picturesque streets, St Christopher’s Place.
The menu promises to offer a taste of Brooklyn’s iconic dining scene, but with a London twist, and the showstopper here is the ‘Sunday Pancakes’. Hazelnut maple praline pancakes are served with brown butter and suit any level of hunger as they are offered in single, double, or even triple portions. Beyond the pancake stack lies a strong, thoughtful menu including Tahini and dates banana bread, cheddar scramble with Long Island potatoes, chia pudding with dark chocolate, or steak and eggs for those in search of the savoury. The space is bright and inviting, ideal for social gatherings but equally suited to a solo morning accompanied by a coffee and newspaper. Much like Marylebone itself, Sunday in Brooklyn strikes a rare harmony between energy and elegance.
Breakfast in Marylebone isn’t merely a habit; it’s a kind of ritual. These establishments reflect the neighbourhood’s personality with its cultivated ease, global outlook, and its taste for quality that transcends trends.
Whether you favour some French toast in Crome, a touch of Jazz at Holmes, or an ethically brewed coffee from Kula, you will find a table in Marylebone that matches the mood of your morning. And in that perfect plate, that precisely poured espresso, and that quiet hum of conversation, breakfast in Marylebone is no better time of day to capture the essence of this enduringly graceful London quarter.
