Chester's

£8 - £20 / British, Italian, Vegetarian options
50 Porchester Rd, London

Opening hours

8AM-3PM
  • Sunday 9AM-3PM
  • Monday 8AM-3PM
  • Tuesday 8AM-3PM
  • Wednesday 8AM-3PM
  • Thursday 8AM-3PM
  • Friday 8AM-3PM
  • Saturday 9AM-3PM

Charming Café, Best English Breakfast in Town!

There is a certain charm to finding yourself nestled in a culinary nook where local flavors and culture collide with surprising finesse, and that's exactly what I experienced at Chester’s; a cozy haven that greets you with familiar scents and the buzz of lively conversations. The café excels at crafting a quintessential English breakfast, and it's easy to see why so many patrons linger for hours in cheerful contemplation—some returning for the third time in as many days. The ambience strikes a perfect chord between warmth and community—the kind of place where locals are on a first-name basis with the staff, and you quickly become part of an unfolding narrative ready to welcome any newcomer.

Breakfast staples shine brightly here with their exquisite vegetarian options and some delightful additions like a surprisingly vivid Moroccan tea, granting a whimsical storytelling edge to an otherwise traditional expanse. Each meal feels like a warm embrace, uncomplicated yet thoroughly satisfying, paired alongside thoughtfully brewed coffee that pays homage to its more Continental roots. There are hiccups, admittedly; service has caught a middling cadence with orders prone to errors and delays. Still, the charming hospitality somehow smooths over the rough patches, making these occasional missteps feel more trivial than tragic. Chester’s may have the brush of flaws, but it’s the genuine moments and dedication to quality within its modest realm that keep patrons invested, savoring more than just their meals—they’re savoring the communal tapestry itself. — Audrey Al Dente

How to get there

50 Porchester Rd, London

London City Airport — 10.53 mi

Royal Oak - 145 yd

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