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5 Halal Brunch Spots in London

Ever wondered where you can indulge in a delightful halal brunch experience in the city of London? Look no further! In this blog post, we’re about to unravel the answer as we explore a curated selection of halal-friendly options across the city and introduce 5 halal brunch spots in London.  

Palaette, Hackney

Palaette in Hackney is easily my personal favourite brunch destination. With its vibrant aesthetics and instagrammable setting, coupled with their huge menu and impeccable presentation, makes this cafe a standout gem.  

Palaette Cafe takes brunch to a whole new level with its diverse menu. The food options range from wholesome granola bowls to classic breakfasts and extend to Middle Eastern and Turkish delights such as Shakshouka and Turkish eggs. For those who relish hearty meals and a lively atmosphere, this cafe stands out as an essential choice. 

Our selection included: 

  • The Shebang – a sweet and savoury mixture of French toast, with mixed fruits, side of maple, halloumi cheese, mushroom, grilled cherry tomatoes, hashbrowns, turkey rashers and halal sausage, scrambled eggs and beans 

Website: https://www.palaette.co.uk/menu 

Address: 415 Mare St, London E8 1HN 

Directions: 6-minute walk from Hackney Central Station 

Cafe East, Mile End

One of the popular, yet hidden away, brunch spots in London. Cafe East is specifically designed to serve breakfast/brunch items. It’s quite a small cafe and with it being quite well known, be prepared to stand in a queue (which can go quite fast depending on the day you visit).  

The menu boasts an extensive selection with numerous sweet and savoury options including full English breakfasts, waffles, French toast, fresh juices and more. 

Our selections included: 

  • Lost in London – pancake, fresh fruits, scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, cumberland sausages, 2 hash browns and baked beans  
  • Make your Own – eggs, bacon, cumberland sausages, portebello mushrooms and cherry tomatoes 
  • Fresh orange Juice 
  • Fresh apple juice 

Address: 426 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5LU 

Directions: 15 minutes walk away from Mile End Station 

Grounded, Whitechapel

Grounded Restaurant, although small in size, has a diverse day and night menu offering a variety of options for both brunch as well as for dinner. Specifically for brunch, it boasts an extensive menu which include classes omelettes, French toasts, full English breakfasts and much more. 

On a busy day, the restaurant tends to attract a crowd, which however does move quite fast. We found ourselves waiting in a queue for approximately 15 minutes before being seated. The restaurant itself is quite small but does offer a cozy setting with their closely arranged tables and wooden features.  

Our selections included: 

  • Beef Sausage Breakfast – a classic signature breakfast at Grounded. Comes with beef sausage, turkey bacon, beans, tomato, mushrooms & fried eggs on sourdough bread. 
  • Beef Brisket with salad and sourdough bread 
  • Acai and Berries Smoothie – strawberries, acai, raspberries, goji berries, blueberries & banana. 
  • Fresh Orange Juice 

Website: https://www.grounded-coffee.co.uk/#menu 

Address: 9 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1DU 

Directions: 5-minute walk from Aldgate East 

Sapores, Camden

Sapores is a chic restaurant which offers both brunch and dinner options. For brunch, they have classis dishes such as full English breakfasts, waffles and pancakes. Sapores goes beyond just serving the food; it crafts an experience with artful presentation. The dishes arrive with the addition of dry smoke to add a playful element to the presentation to enhance the enjoyment of the meal. 

Our selections included: 

  • Full English – fried egg, sausage, smoked rasher, hashbrowns, beans, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms with sourdough toast. 
  • Fruity Pancakes – mixed fruits served with a choice of maple syrup, milk chocolate or nutella sauce. Served with whipped cream. 
  • Fruit Twist Smoothie – mango, strawberry and pineaple smoothie 
  • Milkshake 

Website: https://sapores.co.uk/foods/Breakfast 

Address: Ground Floor, SAPORES, 51 Camden High St, London NW1 7JH 

Directions: 3-minute walk from Mornington Crescent Station 

Comptoir Libanais, Multiple Locations

Comptoir Libanais, known for its vibrant Lebanese cuisine, has an extended menu which offers brunch choices that are mixed with Middle Eastern flavours. It’s nestled in multiple locations all around the UK including London, Manchester, Bath, Leeds, Reading, Birmingham, Oxford and Exeter. 

The menu includes a blend of sweet and savoury delights that represent the Lebanese cuisine such as ‘Manousheh’ which is a warm flatbread with enticing toppings and a selection of ‘Shakshouka’ – poached eggs nestled in a rich tomato and bell pepper stew infused with aromatic spices. 

Our selection included: 

Full Lebanese Breakfast – lightly spiced beef sausages, Beiruty hommos, za’atar-roasted mushrooms, turkey bacon, egg seasoned with sumac, chargrilled tomato & classic batata harra served with warm flatbread 

Website: https://www.comptoirlibanais.com/our-menu 

Address: multiple locations