Recession. What recession? A number of people have commented to Love Clapham on the rising prices of meals out across the Clapham area, with some restaurants almost doubling their prices since last year. We mentioned this on our Twitter account (@loveclapham) and had a couple of responses about discounts and offers. @g_rennie said, “not for lunch at Trinity!! An incredible bargain and exceptional food and service” while @loftclapham said “Not at the Loft. we are doing 50% off food everyday apart from Saturday.” Discounts are always fantastic, but what do you think about the increased cost of dining out around these parts?

You may have gathered that here at Love Clapham, we love our breakfasts. With such a variety of cafes and restaurants in Clapham offering full English breakfasts, pancakes, muffins and more, Claphamites are certainly spoilt for choice – no wonder we’re breakfast obsessed! Of course, there are also some breakfast bloopers out there, so to help sift through the barrage of bacon we’ve listed our current Top 5 favourite breakfast cafes in Clapham. Which is your favourite?

1. Breads Etcetera (Clapham High Street)

What can we say about Breads Etcetera that hasn’t already been said? It was single handedly responsible for the breakfast renaissance in Clapham when it opened, fast becoming one of the most famous eateries in Clapham. Its bread is second to none, the novelty of the toasters on tables never tires and the selection of breakfasts remain high quality. However, it has become a victim of its own success with queues spilling out onto the streets every weekend. They have to be applauded for their success, it’s just a shame that it has become such a mission to get a table, and even when you do it can feel too busy inside. Despite this, once you’re in you will love every minute, but it is now the most expensive breakfast venue. A nice treat to impress the parents when they’re in town, but too popular to be a regular.

2. Brew (Northcote Road)

Healthy and hearty – Brew has something for everyone for breakfast! The fresh smoothies, porridge, poached eggs and fruit offer a light yet delicious option whilst those looking for something bigger and more filling could go for the scrambled eggs with chorizo, full english or waffles with syrup. With seating both inside and out, Brew always has a buzzing atmostphere – despite this the service is quick and efficient.

3. Bon Bon (Abbeville Road)

Bon Bon breakfasts smack of fresh and high quality ingredients. It isn’t one of the most expensive places, in fact, it’s good value, but it is slightly more expensive than The Pavement and with fewer options. However, it is, in Love Clapham’s humble opinion, the best breakfast you can buy on Abbeville Road. If there’s one thing to say about Bon Bon, it’s that the flavours in the breakfasts make an impact. You will leave satisfied. The restaurant is a good size, so you will always find a seat even when its busy.

4. Park House(Clapham Park Road)

Park House (used to be Perfect Blend) is a new contender to the breakfast circuit and while it doesn’t hit the perfection of the quality and choice of the above restaurants, it is extremely good value for money, has friendly staff and a great chilled out environment. It’s easily overlooked being situated on Clapham Park Road, so make sure you go to the effort of popping by here one day. You’ll enjoy it and it won’t put a dent in your wallet.

5. The Black Lab (Clapham Common South Side)

The Black Lab does some of the best coffee in Clapham by far! Up until recently they also had the best cake this side of the river, so it was pretty shocking when they said they weren’t going to sell it anymore – however…they’ve replaced the scrummy cake with a wide selection of delicious French pastries and not to fear the cake will be making will be making another appearance later in the year. The Black Lab is has a cosy atmostphere with lovely views over the Common.

So Love Clapham readers, where would you recommend?

If you run a Clapham restaurant or cafe that isn’t listed here, please send us an email and we will add it.

Restaurants

Brasserie James – fine dining and excellent service  (100m from Clapham South tube)

The Blind Tiger – great 1920′s prohibition era themed restaurant, extensive wine and  cocktails list (Near Queenstown Road)

Bon Bon – fresh and organic breakfasts, lunches and dinners (Abbeville Road, Clapham South)

Breads Etcetera – organic traditional and contemporary cuisine, famous for toasters on tables, special breakfasts and of course its bread (Clapham High Street)

Souk – oriental tapas, good cocktail list (Clapham High Street)

Cafes

The Black Lab - brilliant coffee and amazing french pastries (opposite the Common, stones throw from Clapham Common tube

Park House - breakfasts, lunches and dinners (Clapham Park Road, near Clapham Common tube)

Brew - healthy & hearty breakfasts, good smoothies and outside seating area (Northcote Road nr Clapham Junction)

Address and details

82 Clapham Park Road
Clapham
London
SW4 7BX

020 7622 7880

Getting to Perfect Blend cafe

Perfect Blend is on Clapham Park Road, opposite The White House night club. Clapham Common tube station is the closest and it’s just around the corner from Abbeville Road.

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Bon Bon is a good sized restaurant on a corner in the heart of the Abbeville Village. It serves fresh food and drink throughout the week and has a small seating area out the front for use on those sunny summer days.

Address and details

55 Abbeville Road
Clapham
London
SW4 9JW

020 8676 4564

Getting to Bon Bon restaurant

Bon Bon restaurant is smack bang in the middle of Abbeville Road’s shops. The easiest way to get their is of course to walk. Clapham South is the nearest tube station, but it’s a good 5 minute walk or so from there.

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The Boiled Egg & Soliders, as the name would suggest, specialises in delicious breakfasts. With a good range of different meals and its handy location on Northcote Road makes it the perfect pit stop when you’re peckish on a weekend morning.

Address and details

63 Northcote Rd
Clapham Junction
London
SW11 1NP

020 7223 4894

Getting to The Boiled Egg & Soldiers

The Boiled Egg & Soldiers restaurant is on Northcote Road in Clapham Junction on the end nearest to the cross roads. 

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