It was delicious and cheap. The staff is really nice and they make a point of learning your name!
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
Great place to have a full English. Prices are decent and the service is good for a place that's packed throughout the morning. I swapped the beans for the tomatoes but you can go all the way and add whatever you want 😁
Delicous English breakfast, good prices, fast service and clean establishment. The politeness and service with a smile are the cherry on top.
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Regency Cafe17-19 Regency Street, LondonWhere in London can you get a full English for a fiver (well, £5.50 ($7 US) if we’re being pedantic) and visit the set of a movie? The answer is here at the Regency Cafe, a famous greasy spoon establishment made famous by such films as Layer Cake and magazine shoots for Vogue.We took a short walk from Victoria coach station after arriving early in the morning from the midlands down the posh roads of Pimlico in search of a good old English breakfast. In an area as affluent as this you don’t expect to find a cafe like this amongst the Pret a Manger’s and the Caffe Nero’s, this is old school – and there’s a big line.For the first 10 minutes or so of our experience at the Regency Cafe we got to admire the exterior – mainly due to the line being out the door. American tourists hovered around peeking through the windows and looking back at the line ‘maybe we’ll come back tomorrow, huh?’ they concluded. What many don’t realise is that the line moves very quickly thanks in large part to the flawless system they have going here. No one is allowed to sit down before they have ordered, don’t believe us? Well, there’s a sign…Everyone comes here, from tourists to builders. The factors of price, quality and fame are the main draw but also watching the team work behind the counter like a well oiled machine. The system is simple, place your order with the nice gentleman behind the counter who then bellows your name once your order is ready, usually within minutes. Take a seat once ordered and enjoy the experience of a traditional London cafe.
This is a traditional London cafe in it's decor and menu. Incredible value for money. The guy was working there was really helpful and friendly.
The English breakfasts look amazing!Although I only had a coffee. I asked for a latte and they don't do lattes but do milky cafe. This is what I mean by 'old school' - which I love! It was £1.10 or £1.70 (sorry one of the two I can't remember!), which is unheard of in central London.
Another great thing is the cafe being open until around 7pm, which is great after work considering a lot of cafes close around 5pm.
The cafe only takes cash so make sure you have cash on you. The nearest cash machine is only around 5 minutes away.
Regency Cafe is the closest eatery to my flat here in Westminster, and boy, is it a charmer. The greasy spoon (a quaint term the locals use here) takes you into a different era. And it’s easy to understand why films like Layer Cake have used the cafe as a location. As a neighbour, I can attest that this place has queues at all corners of the morning, including mine on this weekend day. It moves quick enough so be sure you have you order all worked out when you get to the front. The serving lady does not take any prisoners – and wow, has a jaw-dropping booming voice you won’t miss. I had the set breakfast deal with substitution of hash browns and black pudding (£6ish). Coffee was awful but the plate is complete glory. There’s well-cooked bacon, plentiful, crisp hash browns and plenty o’ bread to assemble a makeshift sandwich with. I’ve dined around a bit now to know a good piece of bacon when I see one. At under £7 this is one piece of history worth travelling back in time for.
Um English breakfast de referência. Um must-go em Westminster que vale realmente a pena. O pequeno almoço é formidável, o serviço é uma simpatia e calhar na mesma mesa que serviu de cenário a cenas do filme "Layer Cake", foi a cereja no topo do bolo. Fomos no sábado e convém chegar pelas 8, 8:30. Enche rapidamente.
Good food in case you're not a non vegetarian. The guy taking the order is in a great great hurry. So make your mind up before your stand in front of him
I was around Westminster area when trying to find a place to eat and got this high-rated restaurant as recommendation. Interior is good, with vintage touch.
Food is amazingly affordable and super fulfilling. I came with other 4 friends of mine and we ordered spaghetti bolognaise, big breakfast, penne pesto and chicken burger. Portion is generous and the food tastes awesome. Me likey its chips and hashbrown!
One of the staff there (i think he's the owner tho) is super friendly and he controls all the foods there before serving. Once he found a lil bit burnt burger, he asked his staff to change it to a new one.
Will come here again for sure once i visit London in the future.
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Headed here for breakfast after a set of disappointments in the morning and this breakfast really perked us up.
It is such a lovely space, well lit and welcoming. Given the summer like weather (finally), the doors were open and even at 10am, we saw that it was quite full inside.
Based on advice from previous reviews and tips, we knew exactly what we wanted before we reached the front of the line and had cash ready for payment.
Full English and corned beef with a side of mushrooms with orange juice. (The full English comes with tea or coffee)
The mushrooms were really really good. The bacon was thicker than the really flimsy ones you get st some places, but not too thick. Sausage was lovely and the eggs, cut through the saltiness of the meats.
There were a lot of chips and we could not finish that, I also saw them left over in a lot of other plates around.
Bread is white, coffee is standard- with or without milk. This is not a fancy coffee place where you can order a low fat soy Macha latte. It's down-to-earth food, served up with all the affection of a harried mum in the kitchen at breakfast time.
While you may not find the perfect smashed avo or gluten-free muesli here, this long-standing London establishment is famous for its delicious and classic English breakfasts. Located in Westminster, it’s not uncommon to see a big queue of hungry diners lining up through the café and out the door, all eagerly awaiting their weekend fry-up. The food here is beautiful in its soul-warming simplicity, evident in the enthusiasm of their staff and the satisfaction of their customers. With such a great reputation, K and I absolutely could not pass up the opportunity to visit while we were in London, and we were so impressed that we returned the following weekend!
Sophistication is the death of humble life. This is perhaps clearest within the food industry, where modern cuisine pushes the boundaries through its sheer complexity. From the appearance of “fusion” to “molecular gastronomy”, it’s often that restaurants try to be ever more original and different. A break from all that is needed, and the Regency Cafe comes in.
You won’t find any smashed avocados on toast here, no artisan coffees and certainly no salted caramel pancakes, but despite this lack of essential modern-day breakfast foods, the Regency Café has a formidable reputation as one of the best cafes in London. Oft called a greasy spoon, which I take to mean it’s lathered in grease and tastes as such, it’s not a flattering name. Instead, it should be referred to as ‘no-frills’.
Best english breakfast ever. . . . at least in my lifetime. Eggs are perfect, not greasy, just right. And the beans - I don't know how they do this, but the beans taste like they were home made, and yet home made to taste _as if_ they came out of a can. I mean that as a complement. This isn't an English breakfast that has pretensions to be healthy or gourmet. It is the epitome of its old fashioned, circa 1950 genre. The place feels straight of the 1950s as well, and (like the beans) genuinely so - neither preserved nor modernized. It's spotless, and favored by locals of all stripes. The man who takes my order (I've been three times) is very handsome and has a great voice. Alas, I don't think he likes me. But I'll go back again for the full English with toast and jam.
The clientele gives this place a wonderful, gritty ambiance. Even more so, the people running the counter are colorful.
Returning to the Regency is like stepping back to a bygone age of cooking. It evokes rosy feelings of an earlier time when people drank tea and ate dripping on their toast - even if that time pre-dates your own birth by a good 30 years. There's no drippin
Sometimes only a fry will satisfy... The Regent Cafe is what people think of when they imagine a 'proper greasy spoon'. Decent priced, decent grub for the hard working men and women of the post war years.
I love a good fry up, always have and as long as my body can take them, I always will. I hope. I’ve always preferred my full English in more traditional cafes that sadly now seem to be very thin on the ground. Normally referred to as Worker Cafes, Greasy Spoons or just Caf’s, this integral part of British culture provide a food staple to all and sundry.
We went on a Saturday morning. Around 9:30 and we had to wait in queue for about 20 minutes. But once we ordered, we got our meal in about 10. Overall, very good. I wish we ate non vegetarian food.. Looked delicious. But the mushroom pie and omelette were good too. Coffee was surprisingly good.
Happy comfort food... They say breakfast is the best meal of the day for this reason. :)
A cozy cafe. It gets really crowed at lunchtime, however the service was fast and efficient. The English breakfast was pretty good but for me, not filling enough. Probably because I did not have the beans. I have never tried full english breakfast elsewhere so cannot really compare it to the general standards.
This is one of the best and most authentic "cafs" left in London. Jostling in the queue with labourers, businessmen and tourists alike, you're sure to be served quickly and efficiently and are guaranteed a proper English breakfast to fill you up for the rest of the week.
One of the main attractions is the amazing woman who screeches out your order to you when it's ready, but I have no doubt that people continue to return here for the food that errs on just the right side of greasy. This is a local gem and institution- long may it continue.
A decent, inexpensive, upfront and small breakfast joint just around the corner. The food is good, the place is unpretentious and the service is swift. The place is usually crowded because you get decent food at a cheap price. We had ordered eggs and bacon and it was both good.
This place is actually 'the best place for breakfast' as they proudly tag themselves. It was a fabulous experience! Having a vintage feel to the space, this restaurant surely lives up to my expectations of a truly English breakfast.
Even though we struggles to find a seat, we realised it was all worth the wait.
This place attracts people from all walks of life.
I will definitely be returning to experience more stunning dishes from that diverse menu!
This place will give you the experience of a true British pub- both in feel and delivery. The prices are affordable and the quantity served is generous to not leave you craving for more. Try their Sheppard's pie if you are on a lookout for a true blue British meal!
Lovely place with an old time charm. Everything, from the exteriors to the interiors and the setting, the arrangement of chairs, and even the menu, simple but very traditional, and extremely tasty too, will transport you back in time. This place is amazing, and great value for money. A must visit.
Ever since I have visited this place, I have always ordered the sumptuous chicken escalopes. The chips given as accompaniments alongside are crisp and balance out the dish perfectly. While the owner shouts out the orders to the kitchen, it is fascinating to follow the restaurant rules. Service is fast and one cannot take a seat until food is served to them.
This place gives a different experience all together and I would highly recommend this place!
This place is true to its word and it is a real good English cafe. They serve some pretty good comfort food for a very reasonable price. I would recommend this place for a nice breakfast or else go for their pies. I have also been told that they have amazing chicken options though i could not try them. This place only takes cash as payment and no cards.
I have been to this place multiple times and I can say proudly that it has never let me down. I have never had a better breakfast anywhere in London such as this. Once over, the meal seems worth the money spent on it and customers come out content. You must try the hash browns if you want to have an even better experience!
When you visit this restaurant, remember to follow the drill or you might not have the desired experience. Order your dishes at the register, then take a table comfortably. This British cafe is fabulous. The set breakfast cost us around 6 pounds. What made the whole experience worth it were the hash browns which were absolutely brilliant!
Visited this place with a friend. The place was a mix of office workers, construction workers and tourists and therefore it was an ordinary place. Our order consisted of eggs, sausage, beans, cheese sandwich, toast and coffee. The order came on our table very quickly and almost everything tasted good. The prices were steep though.
The steaks and chips that we ordered here were so delicious that we could not stop ourselves and went for second helping. The chips were hand cut and fried to perfection. The steak as well was perfectly grilled to my taste that is medium rare. We summed up our meal with a massive slice of hot apple pie, custard and a chocolate donut. This is a good place for good quality meal in affordable prices.
The food here was outstanding and full of flavor. It did not let us down at all. The ambiance of the pub was amazing too and very expected. In all, this place totally did justice to making my birthday so memorable and great. I had an amazing time at this pub.
I personally am not from England and hence had to ask someone to guide me to a restaurant where i could get an English breakfast. I won't regret coming to this place. Amazing location that includes the interesting surrounding. The food that was served was a proper traditional english breakfast and it was very well prepared. The owner of this place is quite a charm and hence this place is worth giving a shot.
This restaurant is one of my absolute favorites.
the service is impeccable.
The food is delicious.
the portions are more than adequate.
I am a fan of the interiors as they are so stylish and comfortable.
The menu is not elaborate but serves good delicious food.
Definitely recommended!
I have never been disappointed.
This is a classic restaurant and the quality of food served at this one is quite good. This place offers some very good vegetarian options and those who have a craving for vegetarian food must visit this place some time. Also, the method of serving the food is quite an interesting and adds a fun element to the whole experience.
15 minutes into opening and the place was so crowded. Definitely talks of its popularity. All of the dishes I ordered were outstanding. I felt all of it was cooked to perfection and was very good. The bacon was slightly different to what I am used to in the States though.
It saddens me that there are not more places like this in our city. The service is here is second to none, very attentive and very friendly. The food is priced very reasonably and the ambiance is quite funky. We did have to wait a while when we entered but you are not hurried once you do get your food. The place is really run by the best in town. Do try their lunch special. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. You will also not find any surprises in your bill.
This place is a good breakfast joint for everyone in the neighbourhood. For 20 quid a head, one can eat a healthy and filling breakfast here. Mostly crowded, this place is mostly packed with locals.
My friends and I loved this place and will definitely be coming back for more!
I have been craving for some great English breakfast. And I must say I was lucky to be privy to some good English Breakfast options here. I must make a special note of the tomatoes, as they were so well done and were fresh and juicy. Everything on my plate was delicious.
The eggs at this place come without a single fault! And the beans taste as if they were made with so much love. This place lacks all the pretentiousness you would expect out of it and does not advertise itself as healthy or gourmet. The place feels like it is right out of the 1950s. I have been here three times and never been disappointed, be it the amazing food or the amicable service.
The restaurant offers fried meat at a decent price. The meat is well cooked and seasoned. It is not an expensive gourmet restaurant but a basic place to satisfy the hunger. The staff is efficient. The place is always crowded and the staff does not stress but serve and handle happily.
When it comes to food, i have been inclined towards a well done fry up dish ! Have a preference for complete english in traditional cafes however it has diminished to a very thin line nowadays. These cafes provide staple, typical british food which is integral part of culture here in this city.
This is a great place if you want some amazing home cooked British food. The menu has all kinds of breakfast dishes, all cooked to perfection and served hot. There daily specials too are worth a try and never disappoint. A must visit for everyone who is fond of classic English food and environment.
Was in London on a short visit, and made it a point to get a Full English Breakfast at the Regency Cafe since it was highly recommended by a friend. It was past 9AM when I walked in and the place was relatively empty. In addition to the Full English I ordered black pudding and hash browns as extras, and was happy with what I was served. Will certainly go back there next time I'm in London. I have eaten the Full English in other eateries around London, and find this to be among the best.
Incredible. Good service, the queue moves quick even when it's literally out the door. Definitely worth a visit.
This is well worth a visit for the atmosphere alone, it's just full of character. You will most likely need to queue for service, alongside the local workmen, businessmen and tourists, but the small team that man this place are very efficient and the queue moves quickly. Love when the orders are called out by the women with the amazing voice (a tourist attraction in its own right!).
We had the Full English breakfast with Hash Browns and Black Pudding as extras. Not a healthy breakfast option that's for sure. This place is often described as a Greasy Spoon Cafe, but the breakfast was far from greasy, the eggs were very tidily presented on the plate, the bacon and sausage though were a little heavy on the salt for my taste. I could almost feel a coronary coming on. I liked the way they sold Orange Juice in a milk bottle, might go for that next time along with the Eggs Benedict they were advertising - less dangerous to my circulation!
A greasy spoon cafe with no grease great service and great atmosphere. Don't go if you are on a diet or looking to be pampered. Do if you want a grade 1 fry up
This is a good place to go if you want quintessential British food. It's basically a classic British diner with plastic booths, a counter where you order your food, and people yelling out orders. It's definitely a good place to go for breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday. The staff is also really helpful with recommending food to try and their suggestions are always great. Also, the Daniel Craig film Layer Cake was shot here so lots of people initially visit it for that reason.
If you love full British breakfast then you can’t miss this place!
It’s a lovely old schools diner with nice warming food.
The boss was such a character with amazing memory to record your order.
Absolutely Amazing English Breakfast!
Although this place isn’t a large restaurant, it gets people in and out very quickly without a feeling of being rushed. The food was absolutely spot on. Couldn’t of been happier and the price is very affordable.
The best place ever for an iconic and real English Breakfast, totally worth it. Really tasteful, At the beginning you may think there's no place to sit and eat but believe me, it will be.
Best breakfast including the environment. Can't really affect the waiting crowd, but I loved the place anyway! We had a full breakfast with some extras, it was delicious, warm and fresh. The tea was also great and I just loved the lady at the counter. Best breakfast experience in London!
The most probably is that you think that you can't eat this traditional English breakfast, you may have a lot of reasons to think that, but the truth is that the most probably is that you are going to love the food from this place and is not only really good, is not that is cheap too.
The place is not elegant, it looks rustic and old way to order and be served but it is part of their style.
The miss that takes your order and says loudly with a strong voice that an order came out, she is a nice miss that does an excellent job.
There is only one thing that I complain about this place and it is the lack of toilet 🚽 which one seems be necessary for the kind of food that they serve.
American take:
Simple little diner. Order at the counter, take a seat, go pick up your order when it’s yelled out. Don’t be intimidated by the line or the no-nonsense sensibility of the place. Moves quickly and the counter folks are helpful enough if you find yourself confused at the register. Top notch fry up.
Absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the breakfast here. I got a full English set which included an egg (I got an extra), beans, bacon, sausage, a hashbrown, and toast. Food was fantastic and filling, the vibe of the place was a neat diner style. The woman behind the counter was so kind and was able to handle a huge queue like it was nothing. Not your normal waiter style, you have to stand in line to order (it goes quickly though!). Loved it so much went back a second time.
The woman behind the counter is an absolute gem. She managed a large queue while remembering every order and accommodated out of towners who were unfamiliar with the system.
The breakfast was just as good. We ordered a standard English breakfast. Every item was delicious and cooked perfectly. You wouldn't expect a basic breakfast to be one of your best meals in London, but this place is excellent. Absolute top-notch staff in the front and the back.
Such an awesome experience and the food was quick and delicious- we’re visiting from Canada and had the best time here. Many options on the menu and one of the owners we met is so kind with a booming personality. Would definitely recommend this cafe to everyone!
Simple great food in a no frills atmosphere. You order at the front and collect your plate when they call your order. Th to beat the longer line by coming before 9. Regardless it should move quickly, the food is ready in less than 5 min. Came at 8:30 there was no one in line . Our meal was ready in 5 min. We finished eating in 15. By the time we left there was a like starting to form.
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