We had a very nice fun family afternoon tea here. The staff were very accommodating. This spot…read moredoes get very busy so best to make reservations in advance! They squeezed us in between two tables! There is a huge amount of cakes and large scones with jam and cream as well as yummy sandwiches. There is a large selection of teas. The "set"tea had more of a homemade rather than elegant or theme based teas but my granddaughters were very happy to choose what they wanted to eat! The tables are pretty close together so go early if you prefer it to be less busy!

My friend and I came here for a breakfast during the week. It was quite busy, but we were seated…read moreafter a short wait for the two of us. The cafe is pretty small but very cute. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Food: My friend and I both ordered the traditional English breakfast. I had mine with vegan sausage. The breakfast was exactly what I expected and was pretty good. I was excited they had a vegan sausage option instead of leaving the sausage off like other places. Service: Our service was quick and friendly. We were able to order promptly and our food came out in an expected amount of time. There is a bit of a time limit for stays because they are so busy, but we didn't feel rushed at all. TL;DR - Lovely place for an English breakfast

Great people, service and the food amazing. Gluten free great options. Breakfast served until…read moreearly afternoon. A must visit!

Good food done well. Great staff and service. Oatmeal*** Poached eggs & toast***. Fresh juices…read moreare awesome.

I love a great English tea and St. Ermin's delivers above and beyond. Wonderfully blended…read moretraditional teas, decadently rich sandwiches and dessert bites, and the perfect scones. This is the place to get a well needed shot of refinement. Everything was delicious!!

On our London Christmas vacation, my wife main request was to have tea at a proper English tea room…read moreand St. Ermin's Tea Lounge fit the need. Located in a beautiful hotel with a calm and quiet lounge, the beautiful room was filled with patrons sipping tea. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The desserts were inhaled by our boys and enjoyed by all. The scones arrived with clotted cream and jam were equally consumed by our boys. The variety of teas were enjoyable and packed with flavor. If you are in London and looking for a relaxing / quiet tea experience, St Ermin's Tea Lounge is beautifully decorated, tasty and a memorable event.

My husband and I traveled to London a few weeks ago and after watching Ching the change of the…read moreguards, we walked a block up and ran into this lovely breakfast spot. I absolutely loved this spot. The customer service, the food, our drinks....everything was great!!! This is a must do when you visit. You will not be disappointed. The shakes are 5 star!! Thank you for a true London experience.

We just googled the closest crumpet restaurant near us while visiting the Buckingham Palace. Holy…read moresmokes was that a good decision. We hustled over here cause we all really needed to pee (spoiler this place does not have a restroom). We ordered food nonetheless. This was hands down the greatest crumpet breakfast I've ever had. So much so I came back to the states and tried to recreate it three times since (none as successful). It's the type of meal that you day dream about. The service was similar to a deli. Go up and place your order and wait while seated. The ambiance was of a small little hole in the wall type of restaurant but extremely cozy. Could not recommend them highly enough.

Great place for a cup of coffee. I ordered the cortado and it was a nice flavor. Wish it was a bit…read moremore as it's what I'm used to. Service, fast. Didn't wait long for my cup of cortado. Ambiance was nice, bit of a small place but ample seating. I sat outside. FYI though, they don't have a bathroom so you'll need to find another place if you're dining in and needing to use a restroom. That's the only downfall to this place.

Yummilicious pastries. Not a huge selection, but enough to have something for everyone. Cinnamon…read moreswirl,black current crumble cake, and guest pastry were all good. Also offered a couple of sandwiches but we did not try them. Had a nice selection of can drinks (OJ, Red Bull, etc.). The iced latte was amazing. The service was not friendly, but it was a quick in and out (express location). Which also means that there is no seating except for 4 chairs outside. They appear to have a back room, but it was not open. All and all it was a good stop for a coffee and pastry on the go. Not a good stop for a lingering morning breakfast.

I was fortunate enough to stay down the street from this place - the owner of the home recommended…read moreit - I went almost every am ! It is amazing food - it's in Kensington ( near $$$$ homes ) but you see every class of people there - not pretentious at all- this is a real Londoner restaurant not a tourist destination. The service is fast & you need to be ready to order - I've visited London 4 times & this is the best full English breakfast I've ever had. It's an art deco beauty, too!

Full English Breakfast on a Monday morning hits the spot…read more Arrived at 8 AM and there was no wait on a Monday. We ordered the full English breakfast which comes with tea, blood sausage, sunny side up egg, bacon, turnip cake, hash brown, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and of course, beans and toast. The plate is super filling. I loved how crispy the hash browns were. The beans were sweet and paired nicely with the toast and egg. The only con is the bacon was pretty salty. Service was friendly and efficient. They took away our plates for us. Make sure to order before getting seated. They'll call your number at the front counter when it's ready. The meal is huge, so I'd recommend sharing or ordering based off what you'd like to eat.

Service and iced coffee - EXCELLENT! Such a friendly little spot! Clean and affordableread more

I was at a friend's place and took the train back to my hotel when I stopped by this place for…read morebreakfast. Automatically I was greeted with pleasant British accent. (Americans love British accents.) The server was very friendly and charming. I ordered a mozzarella tomato panini which was fantastic. I also enjoy the latte as well. While I like the food it is decent. Nothing out of the ordinary. If you need a breakfast place to go to near Victoria station definitely check this out!

really lovely coffee but too hot burnt tongue. When I asked if I could have it made again they said…read moreyes. Then I said thank you and I drank the coffee. They also got me milk for the burnt tongue. Thanks for making my day

Great cuppa when in the area seeing the sights. Yes like the other reviewers mentioned, the flat…read morewhite is phenom; smooth and mild, not a bitter note at all. No decaf here though and the chap serving me was very nice and drew me a heart. I know it's not the hardest thing to do but def a nice welcome to London!

This cute bakery and cafe has amazing croissants-- and coffee. I stepped in for a coffee and a bite…read morebefore leaving for another part of town. I was pleasantly surprised to find they still had ham and cheese croissants available. I will remember that croissant for a long time! Highly recommend, whether you are stopping in to admire and try all their other freshly baked sweet and savory selections, or whether you are on the go. You won't be disappointed~

Whenever I'm in London and need a quick coffee and snack, I always choose Gail's. The sausage roll…read moreis excellent. It was my first time trying the cinnamon bun and was pleasantly surprised. This location has lots of seating, is very clean, and the service is efficient. Stop by!

We had some time between finishing the State Rooms tour and the start of the garden tour so we…read moredecided to have something to eat in the Garden Cafe. This cafe is only open to those taking tours and not to the general public. We normally don't eat sweets but "when in Rome..." so we indulged. A very polite staff member suggested the carrot cake as the most delicious gluten free item and it was moist and delectable. It was a hot day so I enjoyed it with an orange San Pellegrino beverage which was refreshing. We shared some strawberries with cream and my husband chose a traditional British dessert that was featured, the Queen of Puddings, truly a royal treat! The cafe overlooks the royal lawn and lake and is a seasonal pop-up.

After doing The Royal Stateroom Tour at Buckingham Palace,we decided to take a break and stop in at…read morethe Garden Cafe. Situated in the gardens of Buckingham Palace,you only have access to this cafe if you do the Stateroom Tour. Open July-Sept. They offer luxury cakes and tea as well as sandwiches and other beverages including the Garden Lunch Boxes. We opted for the GF Carrot Cake,Fresh Strawberries and Creme and the freshly baked Queen of Puddings . This is a classic dessert of lemon and vanilla custard, raspberry jam and delicious meringue in a strawberry ginger trifle. Absolutely delicious! Definitely a nice way to end the day at Buckingham Palace.