Halal Breakfasts in London: Guide to Morning Delights at Hala, Drunch, Grounded & More

If you are a foodie, you should know that London’s food scene is inclusive and diverse. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes  where you can find foods that cater to different diet needs and come from various parts of the world. 

For those who will love to start their day with a regular English breakfast or an intercontinental breakfast, we’ve picked out some spots out of numerous places that serve halal breakfasts in London. 

From Turkish’s Hala of Green Lanes to the visually appealing Drunch near Regent’s Park and the all-organic offerings of Grounded Cafe on Whitechapel Road. For those who are in North London, Koyum Cafe awaits you near the White Hart Lane Stadium, while Palaette in Hackney awaits you to savor Mediterranean-inspired breakfasts and more. 

Ready to start your day with any of these halal options, be it a traditional or adventurous breakfast? Then, let go.

Hala

If you want an all halal breakfast with a flavor of Turkey, find your way to Green Lanes in North London to enjoy an authentic turkish breakfast, and they are ready to serve you breakfast as early as 8:00am till 4:00pm

You can treat yourself to Turkish breakfast foods like Gözleme, Menemen, and Yumurta here. Each food has a unique filling to give it its own special taste. Just choose the filling you prefer to get it customized to your preference. And if it is your first time ordering tea here, you will be given a complimentary tea, which comes with no cost.

Other than breakfast, they have an extensive list of Turkish foods on their menu that you can enjoy  for Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, or  even late at night.

Drunch

For tasty halal breakfast food in an attractive and charming atmosphere, visit Drunch in St. John’s Wood Terrace, adjacent to Regent’s Park in London. They are up to serve you breakfast food from 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends.

Their breakfast dishes are not only delicious but also eye-pleasing, just like the restaurant itself.  You can choose from a wide variety of egg dishes, French toasts, crepes, coffees, desserts, and teas they offer, and they have sides like fries, sweet potato fries, grilled chicken, prawn and more to complement them.

In addition to the lovely dishes served here, the indoor and outdoor dining spots are simple yet classy, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends and perfect for a mini-birthday party.

If you don’t stay around Regent’s park,  you can find Drunch in places like Fitzrovia, Mayfair, and Oxford Circus in London to have an enjoyable halal breakfast experience.

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Grounded

Grounded Cafe is located on Whitechapel Road. They serve great coffees and light meals. If you crave breakfast food that is freshly made using organic ingredients, Grounded Cafe is at Whitechapel from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to satisfy your craving every day. Plus, their meat is halal and HMC certified, so it is your perfect spot to enjoy fresh and halal food.

At Grounded Cafe, you will find what to eat, whether you love meat, fish or a vegetarian. Their all-day breakfast menu is designed to satisfy these diets’ needs. They also have shakshuka for those who will love to have a taste of middle-eastern breakfast.

You can have lunch and dinner at Grounded too! tasty grilled meat and salmon, seafood, burger, salad, cakes, and dessert await you. Don’t forget, they are all freshly made.

Koyum

If you are around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (White Hart Lane) or attending a football match there, visit Koyum, a little restaurant on High Road, right across the stadium. It has a lot of traditional Turkish breakfast and lunch meals that are so authentic to its origin that you won’t want to miss it before or after the football match.  

The interior setup and decoration of Koyum Cafe look like a traditional Turkish cafe, with the wooden chairs and table adding to the Turkish cafe vibe. Some of their Turkish breakfast dishes are sucuk and eggs, potato gozleme, borek, menemen, and more, along with various teas and bread. And when you taste them, you can tell they are freshly made and authentic, just like what you will find in Turkey.

Moreover, dining at Koyum is a stress-free experience. They have attentive and welcoming staff that are ready to assist you with your orders.

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Palaette

Palaette is a little, beautiful family-run cafe in Hackney, East London. If you want to have breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, they have delicious meals specially made for this period. Additionally, they have foods that cater to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, although gluten-free food is somewhat limited.

Their breakfast foods are full of Mediterranean breakfasts like shakshouka and Turkish eggs (cibir). If you want something different from Turkish food, try their English muffin with hollandaise sauce, served with salad. It is so tasty. Their breakfast foods are available all day.

It is worth noting that Pallaete can get busy; it is recommended to book a table ahead of time before visiting. Better still, keep your dining time to about an hour so that others can dine too.

Conclusion

Food lovers looking forward to starting their day with a halal breakfast can visit any of these halal breakfasts in London: Hala, Drunch, Koyum, Grounded Cafe,and Palette, with each spot offering an all-halal breakfast with its own unique flavor. However, it is a good idea to keep checking these spots periodically to verify the halal status of their meal.