Harden's survey result
Summary
A definitive London caff – this Westminster institution has hardly changed since opening in 1946, and provides “the best fry-up you’ll likely have had in years, with quality ingredients, well cooked and served in an iconic Art Deco setting”. Breakfast here is “an experience every Londoner should try at least once in their life: consistent, quick and heavy” – and it’s “as good as ever, even if there are lots of tourists now” (“you’ll totally understand why people join the long queue”).
Summary
“A Westminster institution loved by its regulars” – this “greasy spoon experience” occupies a site that’s little changed since its opening in 1946, and continues to “plough its furrow regardless of modern fashion”. “Fishy Fridays are a must” but, most vitally, it’s “a great choice for a cheap breakfast, any time of the day”.
Summary
“It feels like you’re stepping back in time” at this “traditional greasy spoon”, down a Westminster side street, where nothing much has changed with the decor since it first opened in 1946 (it’s much in demand for films set in the post-war era). “The best bargain in town”, with a “buzzing atmosphere”, it receives top billing as “everything you could want for the perfect breakfast” (indeed, it won the Harden’s breakfast award a few years back).
Summary
“One of the few completely authentic greasy spoons in central London” now – this “unchanging” veteran in a Westminster side street won the Harden’s Award for Best Breakfast last year: “for the full English, it’s tops” and “well worth queuing for”. Opened in 1946, the original Austerity Era interior makes it sought-out as a location for films (Brighton Rock, Layer Cake), and the “old school caff” atmosphere is rounded off by “the lady behind the counter who bellows when your order’s ready” – “being there always lifts the spirits”.
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17-19 Regency Street, London, SW1P 4BY
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £1.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
17-19 Regency Street, London, SW1P 4BY
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Friday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am‑12 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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