Beam
Cafe · Bayswater
103 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UW, United Kingdom
Highlights
Brunch spot with Middle Eastern twists, famous for shakshuka
Brunch spot with Middle Eastern twists, famous for shakshuka
"Go to Beam on Westbourne Grove and we can guarantee that at least one member of your group will say, “this is nice isn’t it”. Maybe they’re referring to the hanging lights or the exposed brick, maybe it’s the spaciousness of it all. Or maybe it’s the brunch menu that includes three great remixes of a full English—with vegetarian and vegan options. We’ll tell you—it’s all of the above." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna
"There’s always a crowd outside this Westbourne Grove cafe, waiting for the all-important text to tell them their table is ready. They’re all here for the same reason: the excellent all-day brunch. The parmesan-heavy, creamy mushroom toast is nice, but the best thing here is the Beam benedict. A breakfast muffin is topped with a spiced lamb patty, deep-fried crispy poached eggs, and harissa hollandaise sauce that you’ll lick clean off the plate. The spacious room—split by a coffee bar in the middle—makes this perfect for anything from a coffee date to a big family brunch." - rianne shlebak
"The phrase ‘this is nice, isn’t it’ is guaranteed to be said by at least one member of your group if you head to Beam on Westbourne Grove. Maybe they’re referring to the hanging lights or the exposed brick. Maybe it’s the spaciousness of it all. Or maybe it’s the brunch menu (one of the best in Notting Hill) that includes shakshuka, a spicy benedict with harissa hollandaise sauce that you’ll lick clean off the plate, and Nutella-filled doughnuts. We’ll tell you—it’s all of the above. This cafe is walk-in-only, so plan accordingly." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley
"What isn’t this Notting Hill cafe good for? There’s not much. But one thing it’s not good for is making you want to have a quick coffee and leave. Which is why it’s the ideal place to bring someone you’re hoping to spend more than an hour with. The lighting, exposed brick, and menu filled with things like a Turkish breakfast for two and Nutella-stuffed doughnuts all make for the perfect backdrop to a daytime date which will definitely (maybe) make them fall in love with you." - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
"USP: Walk-in only for peak nonchalant vibes You’re not sure if you’d like to spend one hour or the next six months with this person. No worries, this Notting Hill cafe can help. Pop in for a hazelnut latte before committing to a spontaneous full-blown brunch situation. The lighting, exposed brick, and menu filled with things like a Turkish breakfast for two and Nutella-stuffed doughnuts all make for the perfect backdrop to a casual first date. Plus there’s enough background noise to stop any gaps in conversation from being awkward. But only you can decide whether you’d like to see them next Saturday, or block their number after a 45-minute coffee." - rianne shlebak, jake missing
