Dive into Beam, a bright café in Notting Hill where Middle Eastern twists on brunch classics, like shakshuka and Nutella doughnuts, make waiting to be seated worth it.
"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
"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 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 little crowd outside this bright cafe on Westbourne Grove, waiting for the all-important text message to tell them their table is ready. They’re all here for the same reason: the excellent all-day brunch. Things like parmesan-heavy, creamy mushroom toast work just as well for an early lunch as they do breakfast, but the best thing on the menu is the Beam benedict. A breakfast muffin is topped with a spiced lamb patty, two deep-fried, crispy poached eggs, and harissa hollandaise sauce that you’ll lick clean off the plate. The exposed brick walls and spacious room—split by a pastry and coffee bar in the middle—make 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. Or maybe it’s the spaciousness of it all, or the brunch menu that includes shakshuka, a halal full English, and Nutella-filled doughnuts. We’ll tell you—it’s all of the above. This cafe is walk-in only and open until 6pm every day, so plan accordingly." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna
"The phrase “this is nice isn’t it” is guaranteed to be said by at least one member of your brunch 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 that includes shakshuka, a halal full English, and Nutella-filled doughnuts. We’ll tell you—it’s all of the above. This spot is walk-in only and open until 6pm everyday, which is helpful if you only manage to get out of bed at 3.30pm." - Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak, Sinead Cranna
