We just googled the closest crumpet restaurant near us while visiting the Buckingham Palace. Holy smokes 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. read more

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My husband and I traveled to London a few weeks ago and after watching Ching the change of the guards, 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. read more

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SLOW serve but the real issue is the food. Because the service was so slow I decided to just get a croissant and cinnamon roll. Big mistake! They absolutely were not fresh and a day or two old. There's a coffee shop/bakery 50 feet away and I should have eaten there! read more

Simple food. I ordered an egg and sausage sandwich. They forgot the sausage... The crumpets were okay, but quite (unreasonably) pricey which is expected with its proximity to tourist spots. They were fluffy, light, slightly sour, generous toppings. I did not love their coffee which lacked flavor beyond the syrup added. I am unsure about this place...but believe it delivers what it can. read more

We had to do the tourist thing and stop by Crumpets Cafe to get some breakfast on our way to Buckingham Palace. With my limited exposure to crumpets, I'm probably not the best judge but what I ordered was okay. I wanted a light breakfast so I just got crumpets with butter. My husband got the dish with smoked salmon; some of the toppings they usually didn't seem very fresh, which was a bummer. The crumpets were most similar to an English muffin but the texture is so much better, puffier & soft. Everything was brought out quickly. Overall, alright! read more

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Yummy pasta and coffee please check them out. More than just yummy crumpets! The staff is kind and the location is clean.

Took a bit to wait through the long line they had on a Friday morning but once I ordered, I got my food quickly! Delicious crumpets and very cozy spot, I would love to come back here sometime. read more

Crumpets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

First time in London and this was our first English breakfast! The large plate is a lot of food! it's in a really good location, near Buckingham palace if you're visiting there! Staff were nice and the restaurant was clean and super cute. I would go back again! read more

Crumpets - English breakfast (large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

The service was terrible nad the staff was very rude and the crumpets were stale and felt like then had just come out of a freezer I don't care what anyone says, do not come here. -UPDATE (2 days later) I have developed horrible food poisoning from this place, at the time I thought I might just be a little ill and developed it suddenly but later in the day, I felt horrible and still do 2 days later NEVER COME HERE! read more

Amazing fresh crumpets and a fab Benedict! The food here is outstanding, from the traditional English breakfast to the baps and omelets, you can't go wrong! Men behind the counter a bit gruff but the service is good. A must stop! read more

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Located near Buckingham Palace, we went immediatley after the changing of the guard, which was a busy time. However, we were able to grab a table outside and recieved our food in a timely fashion. The Crumpets with jam was very good, nothing special. My husband got one of their paninis, which was also a solid choice. Overall, a good place for a quick lunch near the palace. read more

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Came here for breakfast when I was visiting Buckingham Palace. They offered veggie juice, but when I asked for that, they said they had no vegetables for juice. So, then I asked for water to go with my order...and they charged me for bottled water when I was expecting a complimentary glass of water. Call me spoiled, but being charged a water bottle was not what I was expecting, and most establishments offer complimentary water that you can put in a cup. I was not pleased to have an unexpected charge for bottled water. I got the smoked salmon on crumpets, which came as 2 crumpets piled with smoked salmon, with a cucumber on top. The smoked salmon on crumpet was good. It was just what I was looking for in a breakfast: something with protein, but also light and delicious. The salmon tasted great and fresh, and the crumpet was light and tasty. Quick and convenient breakfast close to the palace. read more

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What exactly is a crumpet? Its like a very light, spongy version of a muffin made from a batter (not dough). You can enjoy simply with butter, nutella, jam, or get more elaborate with smoked salmon and egg benedict. Crumpets was conveniently located near our hotel and close to Buckingham Palace. Its very casual - order, pay, and wait for them to bring your food while you sip on coffee or tea. Their Black Americano is very bold yet smooth! Between the egg benedict and smoked salmon crumpets, both were solid but I highly recommend the latter. The salmon did not taste "fishy" nor was excessively salty. It was just right and the add of cucumber made things lighter and refreshing. The bread was crispy outside and soft and pillowy inside. Much better than a standard English Muffin. They also have grilled paninis, pastries, and traditional breakfast items besides crumpets. read more

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Not very friendly at all. Given its name, you'd think they'd have the very best crumpets. They were ok but not great. Also, no clotted cream. I was hopeful this tiny place would be better but it just fell flat. My son did really annoy the hot chocolate. read more

This is my second visit to Crumpets. I stumbled in on a work trip pre-pandemic, because I wanted to get out of the hotel and write a little. Plus I really wanted to try a crumpet. Win win. This time, I walked over a mile out of my way to revisit the pleasant experience. It was just how I remembered. The staff is friendly and I love the casual vibe. Had a flat white with coconut milk and a proper crumpet with butter and jam. There's just something really satisfying about biting into that slightly savory, warm dough, crisped just a little on the bottom from the griddle, and oozing with butter and jam gooey goodness that's seeped into the crumpet's pores. These are each fresh-made for each order. My colleague had one with smoked salmon and cucumber and enjoyed it as well. I'd love to try everything on the menu! read more

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Best breakfast, freshest bread, super busy but worth the queue. Had a breakfast sandwich that was to die for

You have ruined us for American breakfast! So delicious and beautiful. Thank you. We fully recommend this for a quick and delicious snack

A quaint diner where the chef serves you directly. Come early as it gets a bit busy with everyone ordering food before work. Great service, fantastic food! Must visit when in London. Highly suggest trying the crumpet Benedict's! read more

Was really excited to try this cafe after reading all the wonderful reviews but was extremely disappointed when we arrived and it was closed even though the hours posted said it should be open at that time. read more

Super good panini. Crumpets were also tasty, would have liked some fresh jam, but it was good. Super good mocha coffee. Donut was a little dry by 1pm but still yummy. Definitely recommend for a breakfast. read more

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I wanted to satisfy my crumpet craving and this place was perfect. You need to try the custard tart as well. This is a great place to get a quick, simple breakfast. The place is small so a large group of people would take up the entire seating area. read more

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The food is good, but cleanliness is severely lacking. Maybe it's my California sensibility, but gloves are meant to keep the food clean -- not the workers hands from getting dirty. I witnessed the cashier handling money and equipment without ever once taking off or replacing his glove. The food preparer also kept his gloves on while wiping his nose with his right hand's index finger, playing on his smart phone and of course all while preparing food with his gloved hands. The same gloves he never once removed or cleaned from what I could tell. This is during the coronavirus outbreak, when you'd expect higher than normal hygiene. We will not be returning. Cleanliness and sanitary food handling is important. It's not just something that's burdensome and can be ignored. read more

I wanted to try some crumpets while on my first trip to England and this was a great place to do so! We were planning on watching the changing of the guard and our hotel is steps from Buckingham Palace. This restaurant also is right around the corner from the palace so it was the perfect stop for breakfast. I had the smoked salmon crumpet and my husband had the eggs benedict crumpet. We both loved the texture of a crumpet compared to its American cousin the English Muffin. The food was made quickly and tasted great. I'd definitely recommend it for breakfast if you are in the area and looking for a quick bite to eat. read more

A quant little cafe in London. I stopped by after visiting Buckingham and wandered off for a little while. The many food options looked good and the service was really respectful and had no issues with it. The food on the other hand was just average. If you eat here, stick to the breakfast items. I had a panini and regretted not getting a big breakfast plate for around the same price. The prices here are just the same as other places but portions a little smaller. A really good place to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy people watching in a window seat. read more

Solid place for a quick breakfast. Food was good but nothing special, just standard breakfast options done fine. read more

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Just what I was looking for. Breakfast was quick, delicious and cheap. Hot chocolate was just at the right temperature, with a sprinkle of powder choc on top. Staff was nice, wondering if we enjoyed our meal and they speak Spanish so that always a plus. Service was great overall. I'd come back again. read more

Crumpets - Crumpets Royale. English muffin + smoked salmon + poached eggs + hollandaise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Great service, attentive and upbeat. I loved the neon sign I saw upon arriving, "Abandon All Plans." For travelers, that's a great mantra because you can find yourself absorbing the magic that is Soho and not wanting to leave. And a Sunday breakfast is just the place to abandon plans. read more

Were looking for a place to have a quick breakfast on Sunday morning. Had a crumpet with bean and cheese and avocado toast. Crumpets were soft and fluffy, cheese was really tasty but toast was only with plain avocado which was a bit unripe. All in all- really good quality and price ratio. Would come again. read more

Staff was incredibly friendly and the food and coffee were great! Reasonably priced food and drinks as well. The menu had a good variety. I ordered the eggs benedict and a mocha. Both were great! read more

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Stashed away within a short stroll of Buckingham Palace is a fabulous sandwich shop with delightful, creative combinations. Very rationally priced and wildly substantial. So glad we stumbled on this hidden gem. read more

One cold Sunday, I set out on a walk to find food and stumbled upon this tiny little bakery, a short walk from St James park. There's not much to say expect they make lovely sandwiches on your choice of bread for a very reasonable price and the service is very friendly. I opted for scrambled eggs in a focaccia - a favourite of mine form university - and it was £2.90! A total steal for Westminster, where you almost have to pay to breathe. Can't wait to come back another day and try out some of the interesting looking sandwich fillings. Yum! read more

Crumpets is a tiny little bakery and sandwich shop located a short walk from the south end of Buckingham Palace in South Kensington. We found it while we were aimlessly wandering the streets, trying to find a good place for lunch. The place was reasonable for the price. You can either pick up something out of the bakery display, get a panini (also on display), order a specialized sandwich or make your own sandwich. I ended up getting a club sandwich with some fries/chips and I thought it was great. For the price, the sandwiches were a good size and quite tasty. My only complaint is that they looked a little understaffed, but the staff that was working there were all very nice. read more

Great little place, excellent Americano coffee, hot chocolate, the jelly donuts were huge and delicious, they even heated it up for me. My husband had the eggs Benedict and said they were Great, he had them on an English muffin like in the US. All in All, we loved it. read more

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Nice little local sandwich and coffee place, family run and around for many many years. I go there for a good cappucino in the morning with one of their delicious pain au chocolat. Their sandwiches were a bit too plain for me (like white or brown bread? eggs or shrimps? mayonnaise or butter? etc.) but recently they started to do some more sphisticated Italian-stayle toasted sandwiches which are really good. There are a few tables for a quick lunch too. I love the picture with the Pete Sampras autograph which has been on the wall for the past 8 years I have been going there on and off A good local place around Victoria. read more

We had about a 30min., window to eat before needing to be at Buckingham for a tour. We found this place just down the street and decided to run in and get something to eat. They had a good selection of sandwiches and pastries and a handful of warm items that could be ordered off a menu. My boyfriend and I each got our own sandwiches and then split a croissant sandwich. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and the breads were nice and soft. They also had a nice selection of drinks including fresh smoothies. Prices were reasonable, and our food was prepared quickly. The staff was very nice and helped us with making selections. This is a great place to run in and have a bite to eat or sit and stay for a bit if you have more time. read more

My mom and I stumbled upon Crumpets after visiting Buckingham Palace. What a great little find! The atmosphere was cute and cozy, and the food and hot chocolate were delicious! We both got the full English breakfast which was very reasonably priced and had so much food! Neither of us could finish it. The owners were both very welcoming and friendly as well. If we lived in the London area, we both agreed we would have looked forward to coming back here on a regular basis. read more

Cold ham and cheese croissant, week coffee, and a clerk that knowingly took a £ when I gave her too much. She hid it under the three 2 £ coins I gave her when I asked her to check if I gave her 9 or 10. Stay away from this place, bad food, coffee, and dishonest merchants. read more

I got the Blue Steak panini. It came out fast and was alright, a little tough to eat. 4 stars because the staff was great. Nice little shop on my way to the Buckingham Palace. read more

I stopped here after visiting Buckingham Palace and it was a great place to relax and have a bite (of a really great sandwich with Brie, arugula, and salami) before heading back out. They have internet also which is perfect for a tourist like me who doesn't have service abroad. Great location, great service. read more

Quiet and quaint. Lattes are excellent - and they have soy. Pastries are yummy. English breakfast is nice. Service is quick and polite. Great place to escape the crowds. read more