Caravan Restaurant & Bar- Farringdon, London

11-13 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QD
restaurant@caravanonexmouth.co.uk

Caravan Restaurant & Bar is Farringdon's answer to a perfect weekend brunch; the atmosphere is relaxed, the décor modest but stylish and the menu is fantastic. If choosing becomes an issue, the cornbread French toast, bacon, rocket & avocado is amazing.  Try a delicious pre-prosecco flat white from the 12-kilo coffee roaster that was installed in the basement- which makes a feature of the downstairs space available for private hire while creating a wonderful aroma around the whole restaurant. Weather permitting, it’s lovely to get a table on the pavement outside as this restaurant sits at the leafy end of Exmouth market. In addition, the all day menu is known for being particularly inventive and given the buzzing and packed interior every evening I pass, it’s only a matter of time until I’m back to try it for dinner.

Dolly's, Selridges- Oxford Street, London

400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
Menu

Bypass the generic café chains on Oxford Street and head to the basement of Selfridges for a special coffee break. With its divine selection of cakes and pastries and impressive surroundings- shelves stacked with luxury products and never-ending overhead escalators- you’ll be tempted to sit for hours and watch the world rush by.

Workshop Coffee Co. - Clerkenwell, London

27 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5RN
 http://www.workshopcoffee.com/

Formally known as St. Ali, this lovely brunch spot epitomises what Saturday mornings should be all about…good food and delicious coffee in relaxed & stylish surroundings.

On the menu are the usual brunch suspects but with a twist; the corn fritters, baby spinach, grilled halloumi and kasundi (a spicy chutney) with poached eggs was delicious. On my next visit -which will be soon- I’ll be sampling the baked eggs, roast pepper, chorizo, saffron and feta dish. Fresh, home roasted coffee is a big emphasis here so remember to order your cappuccino or flat white.

Split over two floors, the exposed brick work and overhead piping give a rough edge to an overall very comfortable and homely space. The most unique element of the interior is the back wall on the ground floor covered from head to toe in lush greenery- this is a piece of art in itself.  

Del'Aziz- Bermondsey, London

11 Bermondsey Square, London, SE1 3UN

http://www.delaziz.co.uk/ 

It’s the unique layout, tasteful interior and great menu that make Del’Aziz Bermondsey the ideal place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks.  You are initially greeted with a relaxed and homely café…on one side a delicious assortment of cakes and pastries is on display while the wall opposite is stocked with colourful jars, bottles and packets of high quality ingredients for purchase. 

Further through is the raised cocktail bar…a Moroccan themed, cushioned space filled with rich colours, velvet textures and copper touches. Round from this is the main restaurant area where you’ll find a live jazz band playing every Wednesday. The collection of outdoor tables facing onto Bermondsey Square also make this a perfect choice for sunny days and warm evenings.

The brunch menu is extensive and reasonably priced…try the ‘Frying Pan’ or any of the poached eggs dishes as they will not disappoint. Furthermore the three course set dinner menu for £22.00 per person provides a range of Mediterranean delights including hummus, taboleh, falafel with mint yoghurt, lamb boreck,  saffron chicken shish and roasted stuffed peppers. Del’Aziz also has branches in Fulham, Clapham, Swiss Cottage, Westfield and near the Southbank.