5 Top Quirky Cafes in London for a Quick Lunch

The British eat a variety of foods. Most are a mix of Indian and European flavours. London offers an excellent culinary scene. The top cafes of the capital city usually serve traditional classics. This is a great way to preserve English food culture. Each item on the menu is comforting, authentic and legendary. Roasted duck, afternoon tea, savoury pie, fish and chips, canary wharf and steaks are the most loved mid-day meals.

A host of beverages like wines, beers and cocktails are also quite popular. There are plenty of eateries that cook with unique techniques and ensure great value for money. If you are planning to take Delhi to London flights, have a look at a few eateries where you can while away a few hours while relishing great lunch. 

1. Biscuiteers

This is one of the prettiest luxury boutique cafes. Locals often call it quirky since you can pick a wide range of seasonal biscuits. For example, flowers and birds for Spring. The ‘school of icing’ produces more than 100 different designs. Quickly learn the icing basics from the waiters. Now you can self-decorate the cookies with colourful sugary toppings. The case also boasts a vast collection of chocolates and cakes if wish to have a light lunch.

2. Heist Bank

Wood oven sourdough pizza with locally brewed beer makes for a wholesome meal. This is popular as a ‘youthful’ bar and restaurant. Sprawling premises, reasonably prices items and post-industrial décor are quite attractive. The recommended foods are Chargrilled Hispi Cabbage, Smoked Maldon Salt, London Feta, Breaded Lamb Cutlets and Chicken Thigs. You can also drop by after deboarding your Delhi to London flights to taste the authentic Italian pizzas. They are made using fresh yeast with a crispy light base.

3. Pasta Remoli

It is a perfect Italian casual dining restaurant for lunch. Locals usually come here from far and wide for authentic homemade pasta. They also have a fantastic selection of drinks which ideal pairings with your meal. You can also order a gluten-free pasta made from chickpeas flour along with a choice of fresh sauce.

4. Antipodea

It is an Aussie-style space that is quite airy with an open kitchen. You can explore both seasonal picks and fusion of Asian and Australian cuisines while booking your London to Delhi flights. The ‘all day menu’ offers Turkish eggs, sweetcorn fritters, Cured Bacon Sandwich and Eggs Benedict. You can consider Goodness Bowl, Salt Beef Reuben and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast Burger for lunch. The café also serves a vast variety of soft drinks, non-alcoholic cocktails, smoothies, shakes and beer. Don’t forget to try something from the Dessert Pots as well.

5. Prufrock Coffee

Special items here are the delectable sliders. Do order the meat: pork, smoked tomato relish, caramelised onion and cheddar. The top vegetarian dishes are Aubergine escabeche, coleslaw and herb aioli. You can also check out the other signature items like hotcakes, toastie, eggs on toast, noodle salad, mushrooms, soups and house granola. Cakes and pastries are also in abundance. Eating lunch from this café gives you an opportunity to support local producers and small-scale growers.

Many restaurants might have changed their timings and their operational modes. For example, most have shifted from dine-in to takeaway. Do confirm while checking Delhi to London flight price.