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Bill's

3.8 (125 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Plant Plate (vegan English Breakfast)
Reed B.

This is a great place to go for American and British breakfast staples. I really appreciated being able to get a vegan version of an English breakfast and that everything tasted great. The staff were also really nice and were able to turn over tables quickly on a busy morning.

Receipt, with what seems to be standard now by automatically adding 12.5%
Brett B.

Bill's offers online reservations with a convenient location, friendly staff and food served quickly. They have different sections for Breakfast, Brunch and the rest of the day sectioned into Nivvles, Smaller Plates and Mains, Salads and deserts. My wife absolutely loved they had an entire Gluten Free menu and she enjoyed her Chicken Shawarma. I tried the BBQ Bourbon Beef Burger which can only be described as disapointing. It's only available cooked medium or Well, and in typical British fashion, no matter how you order it, you receive it well done. But I get that is a cultural thing and Americans, especially who order more expensive beefs and cuts of high end steak, prefer medium rare. The about of BBQ Beef Biscuit which is supposed to top the burger would be measured at about 1 tablespoon- barely noticeable. It was, for me, mediocre in every respect, and the chips/fries, which Brits are famous for, were uninspiring. This place is very popular, and I wouldn't let this one review keep you from trying it out. I would consider going back for Breakfast but would not return for Lunch or Dinner.

Fiona Y.

I came here as my first meal in London to catch up with my sister. My sister made a reservation for 1:45 PM and, granted we were ~10 mins late, the hostess made a comment about us being late and that our table wasn't ready yet. We then waited another 10 mins for our table. During this time, a long queue formed out the door and I noticed that even though other people showed up for their reservations on time, they were still told their table wasn't ready, which left a lot of obviously frustrated customers even before stepping into the restaurant. FOOD: I personally ordered their Bill's Big Brunch and it was plenty of food for me. It was a classic English breakfast, nothing more or less. As always, the baked beans were my favorite part of the dish. You can't go wrong with this one! I will note that someone in our party ordered a steak cooked medium rare, but the steak came out medium/well-done, which was slightly disappointing. SERVICE: This particular location's service left much to be desired. Our waitress wasn't really friendly (or unfriendly), but we did let her know that someone at our table is gluten free and she mentioned she'd double check if the dish he ordered could be gluten free. We never heard back or saw her much after that and had to double check that the dish was indeed gluten free when they served it to us. To be honest, I felt like the staff wasn't attentive and didn't seem too keen on going above and beyond for customers. The food was decent, but service was mediocre. Given this, I'm not sure I'd return to this specific location again.

Sandy T.

Cute restaurant with great and friendly servers. We came for breakfast and got a couple of different entrees to try. The pancakes were nice and fluffy. The sourdough toast was one of the best ive ever had. The butter was nicely salted and the jam was delicious. The English breakfast was standard and delicious.

Interior - second floor
Jen A.

This was one of our best meals in London, and we have Yelpers to thank for it! Ambiance: industrial chic, but cosy and artsy! Wait time: around 1pm on a Sunday in July, we got in without reservations with the caveat that we had to be out in an hour Price: super reasonable! This was one of our cheapest meals in the city, and we didn't even split anything. Food: my husband had the English breakfast and coffee, and I had the Hippy Bowl and one of their green juices. Everything was excellent. Staff: the staff looked a little overwhelmed, but cheerful enough! After we were done, there was a little queue forming outside. Despite this being tucked away and not visible from a main road, it's very popular.

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Lan T.

It was an amazing English breakfast anyone could ask for!! We all loved our meals, especially the fresh egg yolk that you can't find in the stages, the crispy bacon, and the rich hot chocolate!!! The staff was very attentive!! Perhaps it is the UK thing, they were extra careful with allergies. The staff asked and told us twice about allergies. They also spent extra time to explain about possible cross-contamination. My daughter got an allergy flag on her pancake that she took as a souvenir. It was very busy even on a weekday morning, I guess with all the tourists like us! Good thing we made a reservation on their website before we came and got seated right away!

Bill's burger and Bill's beer
Brenda H.

It was crowded for a Sunday night. Two tables were vacated while we waited but they weren't cleared very quickly. We ate outside on the patio so I can't comment on the inside décor. As a tourist, I found the price of a hamburger and french fries to be high. It did taste good. I also enjoyed the Bill's beer which I would compare to a light beer in Canada. The menu stated that a tip of 12.5% would be added to the bill. The bill had the word optional next to the 12.5% tip. We waited a long time for the bill which didn't come without us flagging down a server. There was a further wait after we asked for the bill then we had to wait to get change. So there was no way we were going to ask for the amount of the tip to be adjusted. We specified that we wanted to pay separately when we ordered. But everything was put on one bill. I noticed in other restaurants in England that they don't know how to produce separate bills. Maybe the software used in the UK can't handle a request that's so common in North America. Oh well.

Kirsten C.

Super yummy food. Lots of options. Great service with a cool ambiance. Was here for a quick day in London and had an amazing full English. The bacon was American bacon though so that was unique. The coffee was great too

Interior
Kevin Z.

Very pretty inside. Seems like a pretty classic brunch spot w cheap bottomless brunch. The smoked salmon Benedict is worse than US, but the English breakfast is pretty good. Super nice service.

Salvatore our server was super attentive and went above and beyond to provide spectacular service. We would come back just to have Salvatore help us. We had an amazing brunch, incredible food, incredible ambiance, perfect patron experience!

Nadia C.

lovely spot! it has such cute interior decorations. very cozy. the breakfast platters are delicious. plenty of options. and wonderful cappuccinos. great spot for breakfast

David C.

First off it's hard to get breakfast before 10am in Covent Gardens. We had a long day ahead of us and an early start. Totally expected to wander into a breakfast spot on a Sunday with no reservation but hardly anything was open besides Pret and A few bakeries. We found Bills and walked in without calling ahead. The hostess didn't have a spot really but snuck us in under the condition we were in and out in 45 min. Service was on point from there on. I had more than enough in a traditional English breakfast. My wife was served an almost obscene portion of chicken and waffles (pancakes?). Everything was tasty and served promptly. We found Bills by accident but we wouldn't hesitate to go back.

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Drury 188-189

4.8(73 reviews)
0.2 miCovent Garden
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When I walked by the window and saw the incredibly awesome pastries, I decided that I had to eat at…read moreDrury. There was a considerable line outside waiting for a table. I decided to return early the next morning, and we were seated quickly. The staff is friendly and attentive. The cafe is quirky with shelves of vintage books and customer napkin art. You read that correctly - napkin art. A craft of water with fresh mint came out quickly. We ordered Americana coffees and I had the Eggs Drury. The food came out fairly quickly. My poached eggs were served on a massive bed of bacon and fresh made English muffins. The English bacon was incredibly delicious. It is no wonder that there are lines waiting to dine here. My husband had one of their premade breakfast sandwiches, made on fresh rolls, which he loved. There was a service charge added to the bill. I would definitely recommend and return.

Drury 188-189 was our first stop in this last visit to London and it truly set the bar for the rest…read moreof the trip. I ordered the chorizo sandwich; the bread had a good crunch and the sun dried tomato added a bonus pop of flavor. The real winner and bar-setter for me was their iced vanilla latte. I'm not sure if it was the espresso or the vanilla syrup they used but it was probably the best latte I had. Inside the restaurant has lots of character and you can get more info on the decorations. Employees were kind and handled the business of the day with ease. If anyone happens to see this from the cafe, I'd really love to know what vanilla syrup is used as I'm still thinking about that latte weeks later!

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Drury 188-189 - Napkin art!

Napkin art!

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4.0(23 reviews)
0.3 miBloomsbury
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So my mother and I ate at a lot of eateries while we were in London last year. Only Bloomsbury Cafe…read moreleft us declaring defeat: we just couldn't finish our meals here. Their servings are HUGE, and are so affordable too! I left wishing my mother and I had the ability to save our leftovers for later, because we hated wasting any of the delicious food that we ordered. Even before we got our food we were pretty excited. When you walk in you're greeted here with a beautiful sight: fresh sandwiches, bread, and pastries, all on display right at their main counter. Once we were seated I noticed little flower pots line the window, too. Fresh food and flowers - what more can you ask from a cafe for a first impression? We also loved the owner and his wife: they were very kind and they constantly kept us up to date on our food order, just to mention what was done and what they still needed to do or cook. They clearly work hard to provide fresh fast meals - and we learned quickly as people came in and out of the place that takeaway is available here. But we wanted to enjoy a sit down meal, and enjoy we did! I started mine with fresh squeezed juice - we're talking so fresh you'll want to add sugar to it if you're used to the juice that comes in stores. And when our English breakfasts came out? Just, wonderful. My mother and I each received SO much food. Both meals came with amazing buttered bread (like, I would have happily eaten an entire plate of bread and only bread), hash browns so fresh that they may as well have given us the original potatoes (yum), and what I can really only describe as a mountain of beans, eggs, and meat (well, on mine anyway - not so much on my mother's vegetarian breakfast order). All of it absolutely delicious, and every single bite made me smile wider and wider. Definitely walk on in if you're near this little shop. Don't be afraid to order one meal and share it if there's only two of you, either - you'll likely both leave well fed, and you can always order a little more food if you want too from that great looking counter of theirs...

Had the New Yorker. Hit and fresh bread, what you want in a panini. Staff was friendly and…read moreefficient. I'd eat here again if you just want a quick sandwich and not in the mood for pub food. Though I did not have any, their desserts look really good too.

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Bloomsbury Cafe - Freshly baked Fugasun is only 168 calories, light and perfect for a quick lunch that won't give you food coma.

Freshly baked Fugasun is only 168 calories, light and perfect for a quick lunch that won't give you food coma.

Bloomsbury Cafe - Full breakfast!

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Bloomsbury Cafe - Show a smile, the man behind the counter takes great personal pride in his shop and your experience.

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4.3(30 reviews)
0.1 miCovent Garden
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Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a nibble and ended up having a full lunch. The staff were…read moreextremely kind and helpful with menu modifications for allergies. They went out of their way to make forthright suggestions about items and the wines by the glass. The winner was the pea and mint soup. The delicate balance between the fresh mint and the creamed peas was remarkably well done. The cafe is beautifully designed, warm and welcoming. It's the sort of place where you could sit and let the hours pass as you look at the cafe windows and the passersby.

We came here for afternoon tea and it was one of my favorite things to do in London! The food and…read moreservice were both excellent, and honestly you can't beat the price point. We made reservations at 3pm but it seemed like they had several other tables available for walk-in. The server asked if this was our first time for high tea (not sure if this is protocol or if we were dripping with American vibes). Either way, they were great at walking us through everything to make sure we didn't have any questions. The table settings and overall vibe made me feel like we were super fancy! I ordered the Egyptian Chamomile tea and my husband ordered the Earl Gray. The menu had descriptions of the types of teas which can help you pick out what you'd like. I think we both liked my Chamomile better with a tad of sugar which was on the table. We happened to visit during the Chelsea Flower Show time, so they had 2 different types of specialty desserts- we ordered one of each. The sandwiches were all delicious- I loved the salmon and my husband wanted to ask for the Coronation Chicken Salad recipe. The scones were out of this world, and I have a new favorite food called clotted cream. The desserts were so, so good and had a little bit of everything- chocolate, tarts, fruity...you'll find something you like! To be quite frank, we did our due diligence with finding a place to have high tea. There were some that were almost twice as expensive as this place, and I have a hard time believing they would have been twice as good. If you're looking for a simple afternoon tea experience, make sure to add this to your short list. Brasserie Max is elegant, simple, and delicious- highly recommended!

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Brasserie Max - Restaurant

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Brasserie Max - Scones, Sandwiches and desserts

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