Breadcetera in Lambeth

Y mi flatmates establecido una tradición de comer brunch en panes, etc. para nuestros cumpleaños tan pronto como nos trasladamos a cerca de Clapham. Es un privilegio para tomar el brunch estudiante en una semana, así que siempre hemos conseguido evitar las colas de fin de semana, que he oído demasiado para un tiempo considerable. Es un ambiente encantador, cálido y acogedor, como un hogar cocina con tostadas siempre en movimiento y café siempre Brewing Company. Una vez que el truco (que la verdad es que el personal puede ser de ayuda para limitado), puede ponerse de pie y hacer su propio tostadas de masa fermentada, tanto como desee, cubiertas con cualquiera de una infinidad de condimentos clásicos. Este plato acompaña un adecuado son Brunch, que algo caro pero también delicioso. Los panqueques son absolutamente enormes, dos es más que suficiente, y los demás platos son igualmente considerable, así que vaya fácil en la tostada, a menos que su apetito es verdaderamente enorme. Un lugar encantador y un firme favorito. Un día iré por la noche y probar su pizza.

La variedad de panes y mermeladas es obsceno, en una muy buena y deliciosos aromas del camino!

Vinimos aquí la semana pasada y nos fuimos con sentimientos encontrados. El menú de almuerzo es tan amplia que es un poco abrumador, tanto que ( ¡Qué tonto!) por la opción de autoservicio solo, en casi 7 libras pensé que podría ser un poco más que un poco de pan y pastas para untar, cuánto pan iba a comer?! Pero no. Vi algunos otros desayunos que parecía increíble y vale la pena el dinero. Quizás sólo cobrar un poco menos por pan y pastas para untar? poco extraño. Diciendo que la calidad del pan era divino.

Este lugar es tan maldita sea acogedor!

Had the full English breakfast and it was quite good but the real star of this place is the outrageously delicious bread. The bread alone makes it all worthwhile

Realmente disfrutamos del ambiente, el personal y la comida. elija su propio pan y tener tu propio tostadora es genial. Sería bueno tener más opciones vegan, pero tengo que decir que a todas partes! Se lo recomendaría a cualquiera, y si vas en la semana, no está demasiado lleno, así que puedes disfrutar de una experiencia completa.

Siempre he estado intrigados por panes, etc. debido a la vida actual Cue fuera. Probamos el mes pasado y lo dejó muy decepcionado. Tal vez como siempre con estas cosas nos unluckly durante el día pero el servicio y la calidad de la comida era mala. Café frío y sin sabor batidos. Hay sitios mucho mejores en la zona. Ahórrate, no se deje engañar por el Cue!

Very nice food, and a great selection of homemade jams etc. Prices aren't cheap and then they add a service charge to the bill automatically! I would have happily left a tip but to expect it is out of order. Lowered my rating for this

Gran lugar para el desayuno. El 'ayudar a la selección de pan de uno mismo es bueno (si tienes autocontrol!) La tortilla es enorme y muy sabrosa, el plato de hongos es el ganador - sin duda alguna volveré otra vez. Recomendamos probar el requesón passionfruit mientras espera por su comida cocinada.

Desayuno acogedor y pizza. Barrio lugar. No sé sobre rudo o pretencioso: servicio (ya que en el examen previo) ya que todo el mundo me pareció amable y profesional, y que tenía las setas en tostadas con tocino, que era muy abundante y deliciosa y buen café. Buena selección de panes y tostadas Sourdough que incluyan en su mesa.

The pizza is just the best. The wine is good and the staff are just charming! Atmosphere is wonderful. Relaxed and why I go there all the bloody time!!

Staff were hostile and rude which immediately left a bad taste in my mouth. However, when we did sit down the decor and atmosphere was perfect for a rainy day. I didn't have any food as you are not able to have the toast by itself - a disappointment and missed oppurtunity! It seemed very overpriced though from looking at the menu and our fellow guests' food. Would go back begrudgingly for the nice ambience!

This place is very overrated and pretentious. I had some mushrooms on toast with mackerel pate, which was actually just a lump of mackerel. My friend had what he described as the worst veggie burger ever. There is a bread station where you can top your meal. I asked one of the staff what the different breads were and she looked at me like a stroppy teenager being asked to clean their room. She was not helpful to say the least. It was overpriced and I left feeling a little nauseous. But if bad food and attitude are your idea of a lovely Sunday afternoon, then this is the place for you.

We have often gone here for brekkie and love it. Not the cheapest but the food's good and nice to have the toasters on the table to do your own. Lots of bread to have with spreads and all quite retro - fresh baked bread on site etc. However, today's visit was dampened slightly with the staff.... I have no problem with foreign waiters but ideally they should understand what you're asking for or explain that they don't.....so felt a little uneasy when a lot of whispering and pointing went on. When we'd paid our bill we were asked to leave the table due to the queue, but could have been done in a nicer way...especially when you've just spent nearly £70 for breakfast!!!! But no doubt will still visit again...

Abbiamo fatto una colazione davvero speciale, con un sacco di cose deliziose, pane tagliato di vario tipo e poi scaldato nei tostapane che ci sono su ogni tavolo. Siamo anche stati con una bambina piccola: il posto non è adattissimo se si ha una bimba ma ci siamo arrangiati.Un paio di difettucci: tanta coda per entrare e un po' stretto. Per il resto consigliatissimo per fare una colazione diversa.

Tout fait envie. On se sert soi même le pain avec pleins de confitures, les plats de petit déjeuner sont très bon, frais, et tiennent au corps longtemps Ouvert qu'à partir de 10h du matin

Smallish restaurant specializing in breakfast/brunch at higher than average prices. Pleasant interior with wooden tables and some quirks such as toasters on the table and "help yourself to some speciality breads" which was a novel idea. I opted for the cowboys breakfast which was a huge portion of homemade baked beans with an egg on sourdough bread plus some bacon - looked a bit of a mess but tasted quite good. What I didn't like about this place was sharing the table with strangers but if you are hungry and don't mind sharing then this might be the place for you. Service was ok but not particularly friendly. It's obviously very popular because there was a queue outside by the time we left so suggest you get there early or be prepared to wait. Personally I would walk on by if there was a queue.

We came in only for dessert and it was great, they had this tiramisu in a jar and a vanilla something with chocolate that was to die for. They have an oven and cook pizzas that look stunning although I have not tried them yet. I cannot wait tho!

Average food that is cheap. That's the only positive of this eatery that has poor hygiene standards, rude staff and unprofessional service. The restaurant breaches health and safety standards by not cleaning their utensils, having poorly wired toasters that spark and generally hippie unpleasant staff that think regular food safety standards don't apply to them. Unimpressed sadly as we had high hopes.

Poor service, rude staff, average cheap food, will not be returning. Health and safety issues with sparking toasters, unclean cutlery and staff that don't care.

Expectations were high considering the queue and the menu, it looked like it was going to be a fantastic breakfast... However service was terrible, no one explained the bread situation, front of house staff were not welcoming and lacked any customer service skills. Spoiled what would have been good - will not be returning, very disappointing

Fantastic breakfast and the breads were amazing... Great way to catch up with family on a Saturday morning just wish the staff were more friendly!

Waited for 5 mins, which was to be expected, having read reviews before visiting.Breads and jams were yummy especially the curds.Very busy throughout our visit, but service was fairly quick even if it did take a while to order. Delicious Sausage.The toast your own bread idea is a good one. Although sometimes its difficult to remember you are toasting as it doesn't pop and sometimes you are actually trying to eat your meal rather than watch your toast.Delicious Bacon.

Find this quaint London restaurant and enjoy a unique treat. Delicious bountiful food and amazing breads and toppings. Sweet cranberry honey bread tasted like a cake. I am so glad that I sought it out for a spectacular memorable London memory.

Wow I'm not sure where to start! Two of us popped in not long after opening to be greeted by what can only be described as a hug of a decor. Various shades and textures of brown drain away the London stresses long before you reach your table, complimented by a retro soundtrack at a sensible level. Our waitress was lovely and having worked in the Artisan coffee industry myself I was genuinely excited by the quality of my espresso while I explored the delights on the menu. I struggle to understand the complaints about price here. The most expensive item on the menu was the Aussie Breakie at £13.95 which was a generous full English with the addition of a minute steak. This seems reasonable already then you realise +DIY on the menu allows you to help yourself to as much Artisan bread and homemade preserves as you like and a personal toaster (shared with the adjoining table) adding a lovely interactive element to the proceedings. The two of us sat there soaking it all in, both in a state you could only describe as two pigs in muck. Following our breakfasts up with some beautiful Walnut bread and some homemade Amaretto marmalade was wonderful and if we had the capacity we'd surely have stayed for more. On leaving the world seemed a little bit harsher and more angry thus was the comforting and enveloping loveliness we had just departed. Only hours later we decided we had to return in the evening to try their homemade sourdough pizza later in the evening... Oh the pizza... where else can you get 4 fantastic pizzas and 2 bottles of red for £60???Will definitely be back to try more of the menu on many more occasions to come. Thank you for starting and ending my day in a fantastic way!

Came here with my adult children this summer and was warned that there would be a queue. In the event, we waited 20 minutes, but hey this is London, we were a party of 6 and it was a Saturday!We all had different dishes, one of them was missing something (extra sausage) but it wasn't a big deal. We loved the sourdough and being able to toast our bread at the table. It kept us going all day. It was lovely having a variety of jams to choose from.Definitely a place to visit for brunch and my daughter said the pizzas are fab.

Lovely place with sweet service! It' s not the usual place..finally a cute please where you can eat pizza at the right prize..but their best it's definitely the breakfast! Highly recommend

Nous sommes tombés par hasard sur ce petit resto alors que nous cherchions à deguster qu'un dessert... et oh surprise ! Un choix varié et original. Nous avons opté pour une mousse au chocolat noir et son chamalow à la vanille et une crème brûlée caramel beurre salé, un délice! Nous recommandons vivement ce petit resto!

Me and my girlfriend come here often to have the giant omelette for £9-10 with as many fillings as you want included; couple that with the unlimited toast of amazing sourdough breads, spreads and jams and you can't really go wrong for that price. Great concept of having a toaster on your table to do your own thing.We've been here on the weekend and it gets 'rammo' so prepare for a bit of a wait.We usually come in the week for brekky or lunch and there maybe one or two other couples there.I watched them roast there own coffee last time I went, in the bread ovens at the front of the shop, which smelt amazing and tasted even better.Service is friendly and efficient, great atmosphere and most importantly those omelettes are 'top scran'This place is an oasis in a sea of sameness!

If you want quick tasty sourdough pizza, this is the place to come. I can only vouch for the takeaway version, but this takes around 10 minutes from order to box and is just amazing. The mushroom and mascarpone one with extra ham is a particular favourite.Brunch on a weekend is also good, but queues are long. The DIY toasters on each table are the quirk factor here along with every kind of jam and marmalade you can possibly think of. Worth a try at least once.Cash only - but there are ATMs very close by.

Lugar muito aconchegante para ir com amigos ou familiares.Os pães servido as geleias é bom demais, recomendo.

plenty choice for different types of fresh bread. Delicious pancakes! coffee could be a bit improved. but absolutely nice!

Simply put: delicious sourdough pizza with quality toppings for only £5. In a notoriously expensive city, that's a real steal.We were sad we ate it on our last day in London, because we would have definitely returned many times. We also bought a loaf of wholewheat sourdough at the same time, which was also really, really good.

Breakfast at Breads Etc in Brixton Market was a pleasant and very welcome surprise! The pancakes with fruit were perfect, the coffee was awesome, the fresh juice was really fresh, and and the service was excellent! Combined with the opportunity to explore a London neighbourhood that most people miss out on this was the perfect way to start the day!

To be honest I'm still a bit unsure about this place...It is either great, or rubbish depending, not on what you order, but what you're after in a breakfast place.Pros*Nice friendly atmosphere*Friendly staff*Fantastic artisan breads*Unique 'concept'Cons*Cash only on weekends*You have to cook your own toast...*You're sitting next to strangers...*Unique 'concept'...I've been here a few times, and I gave up ordering from the menu and just get the DIY breakfast, which is, you cut your own slice of breads, pick up your choice of spreads yourself, go back to your table sitting next to a stranger, put the bread in the toaster on your table (provided the stranger hasn't got their toast in first) then take the toast out of the toaster and spread your choice of condiment over said toast...Such a nice concept! Isn't it... Isn't it...? I'm still not sure. You can have the DIY as well as choosing from the menu, but it seems like an expensive choice and a waste to not just be eating the bread which is amazing.Off the menu is ok, decent, but nothing special. The cash only is a pain in the proverbial, the fact you're sharing a table with a strange couple is unnerving if they're not talking (are they listening in to what I'm saying...?) or awkward if you're not talking and they are (because -I'm- listening to what they're saying!)The idea is strange one, I'm paying for the bread and having to do all the leg work myself, but if you have friends over from elsewhere in the UK/Europe/the world it's certainly "fun". I'm just not sure if it's my kind of fun...Oh, but I will be going back... The next time I find someone who hasn't been here yet, just to show them what a unique, fun, sharing, frustrating concept this is

Atmosphere- cosy and nice if you're seated next to nice people. Be careful not to trip on the toaster wire depending where you're sat. Service- the staff were nice, however the person in charge seemed a bit stressed. We'd realised you had to ask if scrambled egg is wanted extra done just after ordering-this seemed to be a big ask. It also seems to be a big issue that its cash only at a weekend- for the person in charge- perhaps it would be easier to sort this out? (We had cash having read about this on reviews)My breakfast- I had the full English which (apart from the watery tomato juice baked beans) was amazing! My dear other halves breakfast- a Cowboy Breakfast was a sad sloppy disappointment. The watery tomato baked bean juice had taken over the plate whilst the fried egg 'in' a slice of bread created an image of a chunky slice of bread, not a very thinly sliced slice of bread! It's for a cowboy?!?! The DIY Bread- was amazing. The soda bread was delicious and more was cooked fresh on site. It's nice to select preserves and bread (I can't stand cold toast!). Therefore mixed feelings. We agree with previous reviews- get there early.

Unlimited DIY toast is such a fun idea, and brunch was very enjoyable, with a variety of breads and spreads to choose from. We also enjoyed our bacon and eggs, which were nicely done. The only negative would be the service. Staff were a little brusque at times, which isn't that nice. Also, part way through our meal the staff wanted to add two more people to the end of our table (we had some spare chairs), which we were fine about, but they were a bit rude in how they went about it. They just said 'I need this table', rather than asking us politely to make more space (which we would have been totally fine about, it was just the manner in which it all happened). That aside, it was a quirky and fun experience, and I would return and give the service another shot. The only reason it isn't 5 stars.

The sourdough pizzas are amazing for only £5. The staff are all very friendly providing great service. I have been to this restaurant about 5 times already and the experience has been as good every time.

If the wait is going to be 50 minutes then say 50 minutes not 10.The food though is excellent as is the ambience and service, once you get in side. Its just annoying that you have to wait outside for nearly an hour when you're told it will be 10 - 20 minutes.Toasters on the table, good fun and the bread quality is exceptional

Only ever had breakfast here but as breakfasts go this place would be very hard to beat. Top quality brekkie a and ingredients, as much fresh bread and in house churned butter as you can manage and the quirky toasters on your table, be prepared to queue if there are a few of you.

Was very excited about going here as having a personal toaster on the table and unlimited toast seemed like a great idea!What we didn't realise was that you can't actually just have toast. You have to purchase some sort of breakfast as well whether it be eggs, salmon and toast or a full English... What we really wanted was just to gorge ourselves on toast so we're a bit disappointed that we had to fork out over £15 plus drinks just for the privilege of having toast. There really should be an option of just paying something like £10 for just the toast option which is what we wanted, not the full breakfast that comes with it. That being said the toast was fantastic. Loads of varieties to choose from as well as loads of choices of preserves as well. The raspberry and Strawberry jam was easily the best jam Iv ever had!Well worth the visit but be prepared to fork out nearly £20 per head for just a brunch

Just very poor. Bacon was good but not £30 worth it. If there's a queue don't bother. If there's not a queue don't bother. Shame.

We popped in here for dinner as they do pizzas for £5!! It was adorable, felt like someone's lounge :) staff were friendly, food was lovely, and there was a nice chilled atmosphere. Loved it, would definitely visit again.

All very nice, apart from the 15 minute wait which turned into 50. The sons wanted to try it so we queued patiently and when we eventually got in it was ok. Nice food, well presented but in all honesty I would have gone just up the road, had a bigger table and more friendly staff but as they say you suffer for fashion , So they should enjoy it while it lasts ps awful toilets!

A friend suggested we have brunch here, and after having a gander online and reading that you can TOAST YOUR OWN BREAD AT THE TABLE(!!!!) I happily obliged. The concept of doing something as mundane and unremarkable of putting a piece of bread in somewhere other than your home shouldn’t be so exciting. But it really was.Upon arrival on a Saturday mid-morning, I was greeted with a line of people queuing out of the door – always a good sign that the food’s good. 10 minutes later, we were shown to our table. The place was pretty much rammed with as many tables and chairs as possible, meaning that we were on a 4 person table with another couple, and a toaster in between us to share. This kind of thing doesn’t bother me too much, but I know some people (namely my sister) hate close-together seating.The brunch menu was pretty huge with an extensive choice of breakfast fare, all with unlimited bread to toast. I saw they had Full Aussie Breakfast (Full English plus a steak) on the menu, and just couldn't resist! The Full English part was fairly average, but it was the steak that took it to another level – thin, tender, juicy and cooked rare like I asked for it. After finishing my plate I was pretty stuffed, but the whole point of this eatery is the unlimited fresh bread on offer that you an toast at the table. How it works is there’s a side with loads of different types of freshly baked bread (normal white, brown, soda, sourdough, walnut, etc.) which you can slice as thick as you like, and underneath are shelves filled with tons of Bonne Maman jams, Nutella, Marmite, Peanut Butter, honey…you get the picture. You then bring your slices to the table and put it in the huge posh lever toaster. Cost-wise it’s not that cheap for breakfast. I paid about £20 for my Full Aussie and green tea which isn’t ridiculous considering it came with a steak, but you can certainly find cheaper breakfasts further into Central.So all in all, Breads Etcetera is a simple yet really effective idea. The food was very tasty although nothing particularly special, but it’s the overall experience of choosing the bread, topping, and toasting it at your leisure which makes the place somewhere I will make sure I go back to in the future.

Breads etc. is an amazing cafe and won't let you down for brunch. You can opt for unlimited DIY bread to toast at the table with unlimited spreads alone or with another brunch option e.g. soft eggs, full english etc. The soft option or baked eggs are my favourites along with multiple slices of bread from the home made selection (rye, sour dough, olive bread, walnut bread). It does get a little pricey for brunch when you add drinks but it is definitely worthwhile. No reservations are taken so expect to queue for about 15 mins depending on how busy it is.

You will probably have to wait 10-20mins but it is worth it. Food and staff are lovely. Toasters on the table, as much home made sourdough bread as you like with lots of tasty jams to chose from. Worth a visit if you are in the locality!

My boyfriend took me there for a brunch, and it was perfect.No queue when we get there but we went there early on a sunday.The staff is friendly, the place is really nice.I love the concept with the DIY bread, and the food is excellent.Great value, and not to expensive. I definitely recommand this spot for a brunch.

anywhere that has a q for breakfast Has to be good!! Loads of luvly food to eat! Nothing else needed for the day. Great atmosphere n friendly staff. Even did cucumber n sausages for granddaughter

Where do I start I love love love it here!! I love the service I love the open kitchen I love the layout, I love the outdoor tiolets, I love the £5 pizza I love homemade deserts I love the drinks I love the jam jar glasses. I love it here so much that two weeks ago when my friends got thier food and mine went missing I didn't even complain instead I laughed my socks off when smoke came bellowing out of the middle oven as chef finally found my pizza !!! This place is a gem if you're in the area make sure you visit!!

To start with you cannot book a table at Breads Etcetera so we tried our luck to get a table, however they were full. The waitress took our mobile number and we sat in another pub until she rang us letting us know a table was free, which was great.The only downside really was next...we had a waitress see to us that could speak about as much English as a dog. Taking our order was an ordeal and she got it wrong. However (presumably the head waitress) sorted out all the problems, was very apologetic and gave us some free drinks, of which the home made lemonade they do is very tasty! When the pizza's arrived they were excellent! They didn't take long to arrive either which was great. For £5 I would highly recommend getting one of the sourdough pizzas! The group consisted of 6 of us, we shared a starter, we all had a drink and a pizza each and the bill was £51! Cannot complain! I will definitely be going back next time I'm in London!

Went for breakfast on a Sunday morning and almost immediately regretted it and wished we had gone next door to the meze place.Firstly we had to knock on the door to see if they were open. The scruffy waitress eventually deigned to check and see ifnthey could squeeze us in. On this day she was being merciful and quite literally squeezed us in, at the end of the row of tiny tables where my chair was cunningly placed to obstruct the path from the kitchen. Oh the fun we had with that.The 'highlights' of the experience were:- Be seated family style on a table big enough for two but which magically seats four- Order an onscenely overpriced breakfast from a trendy, scruffy and disinterested student. Nothing less than £11. Clearly they have not seen the Wetherspoons menu.- Drink lukewarm, bitter coffee.- Manouveur through the cramped and dark environs to access the bread area where you get to slice your own for toasting at your table in the oversized retro toaster. Yes, the same table that has four people squeezed on it already. Im sure this is a novelty that people "just adore" but in reality, its a pain in the behind.- Choose from a selection of shop bought jams, peanut butter, etc and take a dollop of the cheapest Tesco Value butter.-Take delivery of your breakfast. No room on the table of course. To be fair, the food was ok but not even close to being worth the price.-Peer towards the kitchen area to see a filthy and decrepit area, remembering that you never noticed a food hygiene rating sticker in the window. Panic about gastroenteritis.- Pour water from a chipped enamel jug into your glass,by which I mean an empty jam jar. Yes, this place is sooooo alternative, you drink from jam jars, how quaint!!!- Puzzle at why the bill is brought to you in an empty drinking glass. Yep, drink from a jar, pay in a real glass. Its so whacky and delightful!!!!- Further puzzle at the 12.5% service charge. I cut my own bread, and toasted it, drank from recycling and paid triple the fair value of the meal which was served by surly and scruffy staff, so what 'Service' was this?All in all, this place is the living embodiment of the word pretentious. Avoid at all costs, especially with a much nicer place next door.

This place always has a queue outside so decided to see what the fuss is about. The brunch was good but nothing that makes is better than other brunch places in clapham. There are gimicks likes toasters on your table that probably appeal to some but not worth the queues really.

For being considered one of the best place to have breakfast in South London (with queue waiting outside!), I found it quite disappointing. The cappuccino was quite bad and it should have been called a latte. The food was ok. Nothing to be enthusiastic about, nice salmon but nothing special. The nicest thing is the selection of bread that you can choose by yourself, toast and use the big variety of jams that they provide. Formula already seen but always working. Nice atmosphere and nice staff. Don't think it deserve mention as one of best places in Clapham and worth waiting a queue to have that food and coffee.

Was almost put off by the recent reviews claiming poor service and cramped seating but we had issues what so ever. Service friendly and attentive, and happy to explain the procedure. The queue outside the door should be enough for people to make their own minds up about this place - I guess some people get a bit irate about having to wait for a table at a popular place?We'll be back to check out their pizzas in the evening at some point!

Riesen Auswahl, eigener Toaster am Tisch, man kann soviele Toast, Brot...nehmen wie man möchte, sehr frische Auswahl an Obst....der perfekte Ort um zu brunchen! Toll! Achtung, rechtzeitig auftauchen, sonst steht man (am Wochenende) Schlange.

Went in on a Sunday morning as I noticed there was no queue when the place is usually very busy. At first asked for a table of 3 with a friend on their way to join me. For a moment I thought I had mistakenly offended the staff member's mother as he looked at me with a mixture of shock and disgust however I later realised this was just the general attitude of most of the staff. Sat down and wasn't explained the setup of the restaurant (help yourself to toast once you have ordered a breakfast) perhaps it was expected that their reputation should have preceded them. Ordered a latte which was spilled over my mug and was colder than the frozen aisle in Asda. After 5 minutes the second half of my table was given away as my 3rd friend had not joined us in time. No apologies given from them which was nice as it made it easier for me to show my disdain at their attitude. After my 3rd friend arrived and was ushered into a small wedge at our table they attempted to order 'bread etc'. Apparently this is not a valid option, you have to order a breakfast before being allowed access to the haloed bread and shop bought spreads (am I the only one that thinks toast is the worst part of a breakfast meal?). To not allow someone to order just toast and spread at an establishment which has toasters on the table (a massive inconvenience at the best of times but made far worse when sharing a table for 2 between 3 people) seems ridiculous to me. In the end my 3rd friend left and had a lovely sandwich from brickwood for a fraction of the price. I left unhappy and with a severely diminished passion for toast...

Un super cadre pour un petit déjeuner sur londres.Le choix de petit déjeuner était varié. De très bon pains de toutes sortes fait maison je pense et que m'on se coupe a volonté comme à la maison et qu'on se grille avec le toaster présent sir chaque table.Un grand choix de confitures.Nous avons opte pour le petit dej scandinave et les pancakes au fruits rouges. Tous les deux...excellent-!!!

No poached eggs, dry "healthy" food, arrogant twatish staff, pact seating arrangements and ridiculously overpriced (£35 for two breakfasts +drink). Why bother? There are plenty of nicer breakfast places on Clapham High Street that will help you start your day better.

Highly recommend the unique, modern British urban bakery and cafe, specialising in Sourdough Breads. The pizzas are £5 in the evening, meaning dinner out on a Friday in Clapham came to an amazing value of £10. Very rare! The venue is lit and decorated to make you feel like you are eating somewhere much more cosy and comfortable than a restaurant.

This place is better known for its breakfasts, but we also enjoy the pizzas that they do for an exceptionally reasonable £5 Tuesdays to Saturdays in the evening. There are several pizzas from which to choose and when we ate here last, we had the ham and mozzarella and the prosciutto. You can add extra toppings for a small extra sum. You also get a lovely coleslaw on the side included in the price. The pizzas are made in front of you, so you know that what you're getting is fresh. They take hardly any time to cook in the oven so unless it's very busy, you don't have to wait that long. The desserts are also excellent. We shared a sticky date cake, with custard and it was absolutely divine. Not sure we could have eaten one each (well, maybe I could), but certainly worth sharing. The drinks menu is reasonable, with a good choice of wine and beer. If you ask for water, you get a jug and some jam jars - quirky and fun. The atmosphere is really comfortable and it's a great night out for an exceptionally reasonable price. Since I pass it every night, it's a constant temptation not to order a takeaway pizza all the time.

My wife and I visited on Saturday lunchtime 6th September 2014, and as warned on the review we had read, had a wait of 20 minutes to get in, but anything this good is well worth waiting for. Friendly, polite staff who couldn't do enough for you, and unlimited supplies of all types of bread for you to toast at your table, and top with any kind of jam, preserve or even peanut butter while you wait for your selection from the menu to arrive. And what portions! We had the vegetarian super-size omelette, filled with whatever we wanted and topped with cheese which was delicious. People next to us had a full English breakfast and a magnificent platter it looked as well. So big I think even Red Rum himself would have had to think twice before trying to jump over it! The whole experience was so different, the atmosphere lovely and laid-back and the staff so pleasant. You could stay as long as you liked and we were really glad we tracked this place down. It is quite simply a must-visit establishment, and we will certainly be back whenever we are in London. Go there very soon!

Quirky and unique. This unassuming cafe/bakery is a delightful retreat from the busy Clapham high street. At first glance the menu seems expensive, this is until you realise that it includes a Unlimited self serve of the freshly baked bread (many types) and freshly churned butter. I had the Scandinavian platter which was huge! So big that I couldn't finish it (I'm a big guy, that alone takes some doing). After reading other reviews, I concede that the service was a little slow but they were always friendly and helpful if you had any questions. The coffee was pretty decent too. I have just moved to the area and am definitely considering becoming a regular. Highly recommended.

It's unlimited homemade breads, with homemade butter and a vast range of jams/nutella/peanut butter etc etc... what's not to love? It's just the Sunday queue that makes me sad. If you're after a table for just 2, the queue is a lot quicker! The service is generally ok- I recommend the soft option but recently got the fruit salad with unlimited breads-ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. I love this place :) Just not the queue...(Also the £5 are extremely delicious! But the olives are crap.)

We dropped into Breadcetera on Sunday 10 Aug approaching 5pm, because my girlfriend had heard it sold excellent breads. The cafe itself looked nice, but we only wanted to buy a loaf to take away. Our first interaction was with a harrassed looking waitress walking towards us, without any greeting, saying only: "cafe is closed, cafe is closed". But the main door was open, there was no sign saying 'Closed' and there were 4-5 guests still eating in there.We explained that we wanted to buy a loaf of sourdough bread, and the waitress seemed pretty grudging as she served us, no pleasantries, no smiles.Having arrived home, we opened the bread to serve some guests that evening, but found that it was pretty stale and dry. It wasn't cheap; £2.40 I think. And they claim to bake them all each day.Overall it was a disappointing experience, and I guess we'll continue to buy bread from Tesco!

I've tried, I swear I've tried and after four visits I still can't understand why this place gets so much attention. The concept of DIY toast bread is fun, but there is no much science to toasts, butter and store-bought spreads. Other options from the breakfast/brunch menu such as omelettes, fruit and nut french toast, and the soft option breakfast (boiled eggs, toasted sourdough, bacon) are absolutely average.In all of my visits the staff has been slow and rather unhelpful. Perhaps they're too full of themselves, perhaps they're having a bad day, the thing is that they seldom pay any attention to customers. I even had the chance to witness them being extremely rude to a customer that dared to ask why he was being charged what he was being charged.Maybe the real treasure here are the evening pizzas, but unfortunately I've only visited this place during mornings. Or perhaps it's one of those places where people likes to see and be seen. In any case, food and service are definitely not the reason of this place's success.

Continuing my voyage of discovery of brunches round London and living not far from the Common I had to check this place out to see if it lived up to the hype. I managed to catch a Sun lunchtime without a queue and settled down at a small table with some of the fab bread whilst waiting for my eggs and bacon. The range of bread is good as is the range of jams, marmalades etc and the at table toaster a quirky touch - although somewhat annoying when the couple sharing the toaster on the next table were unable, to master the art of supervising toast and I had to keep reminding them it was burning! The eggs and bacon on sourdough were well executed and the coffee ok and the staff were efficient, however the tables are small and the place felt a little cramped for my liking.However definitely one to take visitors to for the novelty - will it be a regular haunt for me? The jury's out

Came here last night with a half Italian friend, who loves pizza. Nice decor inside, cosy and well laid out. The staff are friendly and the service was efficient.The £5 pizza was extremely good value - tasty and enough toppings on that you didn't feel hard done by. Although the beer selection is a little bit wanting, there are plenty of wines to choose from.One downside - the olives, which come in a nutella jar, were very overpriced for what you got and were poor quality - sort that out and this place would be excellent in my book.All in all, I would heartily recommend this place and it got a thumbs up from my half Italian friend - now that is a compliment!

After reading great reviews about this place my boyfriend and I went to try out the breakfast this morning. We were there by 10.30 and it was already heaving while other breakfast places along the road had lots of space. Promising! We doubled up on a table with another couple and got stuck into the homemade bread selection (wholemeal, white, olive etc,), the butter churned on site and lots of spreads (jam, marmalade, Nutella, peanut butter, honey). The toasters on the table were sweet and the way the place was set up created a community atmosphere and we ended up exchanging comments with both tables to either side. The service was brilliant and friendly despite a queue forming outside the door. I had the pancakes with maple syrup and cream, they were delicious but I only managed one (don't stuff yourself with toast beforehand like us, the portions are huge!). My boyfriend had the 'super duper huge omelette' with FIVE things in (pick what you want) which he was determined to finish. Lovely juice and fresh water served in jam jars. My boyfriend (the biggest coffee snob ever!) even complimented the coffee! The only reason I haven't given this place a five is because it was sweltering. There is no air con or even fans and with a toaster working hard on every table we were uncomfortably hot. One of toes places I'll be telling everyone about.

Breads Etcetera is a place I have visited previously. I always prefer to review somewhere on a second or third visit (unless the place is awful - lol).When I first visited here 2 to 3 years ago I had read about it in a London Guide. I came, I immersed myself in the DIY concept and found it to be fundamentally a quirky little place with a friendly buzz and eclectic atmosphere. Plus they offered great food with a twist of non pretentious but retro sophistication. On returning more recently, I am pleased to state that it hasn't lost its charm and still offers great food to tuck into. Its a simple concept that works. Highly recommended if you stumble into Clapham and need a bite to eat for Sunday Brunch.

The concept is different and fun, choosing your own bread from a selection to toast (unlimited with full breakfast)Had the full English which was ok but hot drinks were expensive and loos were very scruffy. The place gets very full and you end up sharing tables with other diners which does not "do it" for me and my wife but others may find it fun.

Visited last month with OH due to review on Time Out best breakfasts south of the river. Found the place easily and looked nice and cosy. As this was our first visit the concept was explained to us, unlimited toast, which you can cut yourself from a selection of around 4 breads, with any breakfast purchased. Each table has a toaster on so you can toast the breads if you like. Selection was decent, could have been improved by a tastier white option, sourdough rather than bloomer perhaps. The home churned butter however was very tasty, and there was a good selection of jams etc. I ordered a cowboy breakfast, mainly for the novelty of the egg cooked in bread. The food was ok, bacon quite tasty, but overall nothing to write home about. Portions however were huge, if that's the thing that would sway you. OH had full english, only standout item was the sausage, rest fairly mediocre. Drinks are very overpriced, which is odd considering food prices reasonable. Service ok, it gets busy very quickly, and tables are shared, which given how small they are, is uncomfortable on all levels. Toilets were truly awful, outside and verging on dirty. Overall I would not return, which is a shame as I think the concept is a good one.

This restaurant is a little different with breakfast or brunch being the meals served. Every table has an electric toaster on it and the idea is that everyone helps themselves to freshly made artisan breads (walnut, wholemeal, olive .....) toasting the slices at their individual table. The restaurant itself is quite small and cramped, therefore sharing tables is commonplace. Water glasses are recycled jam jars - a little strange, but there is a cozy buzz to the premises. Menu food was very good - smoked salmon, lightly boiled eggs, bacon, sausage - all served on toast of your choice. Staff were brisk and efficient.

We visited Breads Etcetera after hearing so many great recommendations and we weren't disappointed! The breakfast menu is full of great choices ranging from giant omelettes, to french toast and pancakes, and with unlimited help yourself toast who can complain!We weren't allowed to take a seat until our entire party arrived and were asked to wait outside as it's only small, which I can understand and the waiter was very attentive in checking on us. However the popularity of this place meant that during our breakfast a large queue was forming outside the door so we felt very rushed to leave immediately after we'd finished which wasn't the best. The food was delicious, good value and the toaster on the table idea is genius, but not a place to visit if you want to stay and chat afterwards.

Went here for brunch on a Friday morning and had a fantastic meal. Full English was spot on and all the freshly baked bread and unlimited nutella/jam/peanut butter made the meal. Service was also friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend.

This is an amazing place I come to as often as I can, with friends, family, and even with little children (no high chair but can get in with a small buggy). Their bread is excellent. The main dishes can satisfy anyone (large and ecclectic choice). As the place is not too roomy, you will have to queue if you want to have a large table at critical hour (week ends, around midday), but it's the price to pay and it's worth it, cause after you sit down, you can stay 2 hours in this cosy place. I recommend.

We went to Breads etc today after not having been for years as it is a bit cramped if you have a buggy (but fine with a scooter). Our 3 year old was happy with the books they provided and there was also a large colouring book with pens available too. He was offered a complementary cinnamon roll as well. The portions were large, staff were friendly and we had a good time. We did go at 10:15 am which is probably before it gets really packed though which may have helped. We recommend the place to friends and family.

Went in for late lunch on rainy Thursday afternoon.Started off ok although on sitting down we waited for 5 minutes for a menu to be given to us then on deciding had to prompt the waitress to order. Despite this we carried on with toast, drinks and then food arrived which we all enjoyed. On asking for our bill we saw that had been charged with an extortionate charge for our daughters food - £14 for scrambled egg and one sausage! And she is only 3 years! This proceeded with a ridiculous discussion with our waitress that this was normal and we should have ordered different if did not want to be charged so much! She then went on to say it was not her business and she did not care! After explaining to her that charging £14 for eggs and one sausage was more than their full English she said she would change the bill. The new bill was presented to us in an off hand way. We paid and left.This whole experience, and in agreement with other comments about the disgusting toilets means that we will not be back. Think this cafe is resting too much on its weekend hangover trade, re train their staff on the till and have a good clean of the whole restaurant. Overall experience less than average.

Wonderful surprise finding this place. Arrived at 10.30, just beating the queue, and got the last table. Good menu of typical breakfast food. Toaster on the table, then help yourself to various sour dough breads. Wholemeal, white, seeded, olive etc., with a great selection of jams, honey, peanut butter etc. Probably about 20 different breakfasts to order and approx £10 per person without drinks. Good busy atmosphere.

Visited with a friend midweek.This quirky little place was busy but not full (on the weekend it's usually heaving!). We both ordered a full English. The food was good quality, 'fresh' and very tasty. You can eat as much bread as you want - there is a good selection. There is also jams, nutella, peanut butter etc to indulge in.Staff were friendly and accommodating.We loved it, a perfect relaxing brunch experience! Can't wait to go back!

This little café is well worth the (apparently inevitable) queue on a Sunday morning - or any morning, come to this of it. This Sunday it was pouring it down, and being welcomed into the warmth of this convivial little place was a huge relief!It was warm, cosy, and the waitresses were all very friendly. The sourdough bread is freshly baked, and truly delicious - and the novelty of toasting it and then buttering it / spreading it / covering it in Nutella yourself is a lot of fun! My three friends all chose the French toast - with bacon AND fruit! - and seemed very happy with the large portion indeed. I had a delicious bowl of porridge with some fresh fruit and yoghurt. The bill wasn't at all expensive anyway, and to shelter from the rain and stuff ourselves with tasty breakfast food, it was definitely worth it! (My only criticism was that our jug of water initially arrived full of toast!)

Decisamente consigliato per chi vuole mangiare tanto e spendere poco (poco relativamente a Londra, ovviamente). Ti siedi su questi tavolacci di legno, affianco a te un bel tostapane, bicchieri alternativi che sono nient'altro che vasetti di marmellata...su un tavolo vicino c'e' di tutto: filoni di pane sia bianco che integrale, marmellate Wilkin & Sons di tutti i tipi (imperdibile quella alle fragole ma anche quella rabarbaro e zenzero), burro di noccioline sia "liscio" che quello con i pezzetti di noccioline interi, nutella (originale), burro, uova sode...di tutto cio' si puo' disporre ampiamente e a volonta' per nemmeno 7 sterline. Compresa nel prezzo c'e' anche una bibita calda o fredda, e con una piccola aggiunta ti portano anche il bacon o il formaggio (o quello che vuoi...). Consigliatissimo!

Venerdì ore 11, ancora non ho fatto colazione, quale occasione migliore? un bel brunch. Fantasie di pane, affetti, affetti, tosti, spalmi... Marmellate di ottima qualità, burro, burro di arachidi per estimatori in ben 5 varianti. bacon, uova, salsicce... insomma "pure english breakfast". Cortesia del personale.

The 15 minute queue was well worth it. Relaxed atmosphere, good fast service and excellent menu. Food served hot and freshly cooked. We managed 5 pieces of toast! The highlight was the peanut butter and strawberry jam combo.

So on top of the fact you can eat as much bread as you like with most meal options, the portion sizes of the meals are very generous! The food is great and the staff members have real character. If you guys had bloody mary's and avocado on the menu you'd be perfect! Will be back for sure.

A really quirky place, great atmosphere, loved the idea of having the toasters on the table and the bread buffet. As a non wheat eater I didn't actually choose to come to a place that had "bread" in its name! But my friends chose it and I assumed there would be some gluten free options on the menu. However there were none, although bread is their speciality there are no wheat alternatives, rye/spelt etc which I found surprising. My only option was porridge which was actually gorgeous, perfectly cooked and accompanied by a huge array of fruit. It's very unusual to go anywhere these days in London that doesn't cater to food intolerances so I was quite disappointed that this restaurant has not caught up with the rest.

Bel locale, pulito e accogliente. E' una panetteria a tutti gli effetti, infatti le pagnotte di vari tipi sono pronte da affettare e tostare al momento, poi si possono gustare con una ampia scelta di marmellate. C'è la caffetteria e la cucina. Ottimo il piatto con uova strapazzate, bacon e salsiccia, quest'ultima molto delicata e saporita.

Had breakfast here at the weekend. The staff were fantastic, super friendly and chatty. I had an English breakfast, which was simple, the winner here is the tasty breads and spreads, which are fab. My boyfriend had the omelette with spinach and salmon, which was huge and really tasty. Coffee was mediocre, not bad by London standards though.Overall I thoroughly enjoyed it and ill def be back again.

Five of us recently had Saturday brunch at this warm and welcoming bakery cum restaurant. We loved it! People queue to get in so get there before it opens at 10am if you want to have a chance of a table. Cut your own (delicious) bread at the counter, take it to your table and toast it with your own toaster. Great. We all had something different -full English (no black pudding though unfortunately), Cowboy breakfast etc. and it was all really tasty. My only suggestion to make it better (and hygienic) would be to ensure that plenty of clean knives and spoons are made available to serve the communal spreads - no one wants to eat something that someone else has dipped their used cutlery into!

I recently went here (beginning of August 2013) with my boyfriend for breakfast.. Well more like brunch and we loved it. It wasn't the weekend but still they were serving breakfast food and the menu is fab! It took me ages to decide as it all sounded great but went for a massive omelette with salmon, spinach and cheese which really was massive ( and I have a big appetite). They do a cool 'D.I.Y' service which means that whatever you order, comes with unlimited homemade bread which you can then toast yourself in the toaster at your table. Every table has a super cool retro toaster. They also do shelves of lovely jams, Nutella, peanut butter etc which you can choose from. We had the gooseberry jam which was lovely. Overall we really liked this place as the decor is cool and relaxed and service is good with a quirky touch. Will be there again soon and would recommend :)

After reading a lot about breads etc I decided to give it a try for brunch and really liked it. Ordered the huge omelette with mushrooms and tomato which was pretty big and pretty good too- a little under seasoned but a decent , filling omelette. The fact that this came with unlimited and delicious sour dough bread takes this place up a notch- the bread is soft and nutritious and there are a huge number of jam and spreads to match it with; toasters are on each table too which is a great idea. Service great too so overall a very nice brunch

Although there is a novelty in all the spreads and condiments for your bread, plus cutting and toasting the bread yourself, £8.95 for a very average and not especially generous english breakfast (£9.95 for full english) is not great value. The waiters were friendly enough although we did find ourselves waiting for water and the drinks came after the food. I have been to far better places for brunch for far better value. Also, as there was a queue to get in and we had a table near the door, people were literally watching and waiting for us to finish so they themselves could sit down and eat. I do not think I will be eating here again.

Very good value pizza for a fiver, I had take away many times, lovely staff and very quick. Easy to find, also bakes great fresh bread, mmm. Recommended!

After parking at Sainsbury's, it’s just a couple of doors down to the Ferm (Breads Etcetra) where it's a kind of 'Do It Yourself' style Lunch. The food revolves around fresh Sour Dough loaves that you help yourself to and eat as it is or Toast at your table before spreading as much or little Butter as you like. The bread is supplemented by a good choice of food ranging from Salads to Full English Breakfast.Certainly, you will not go hungry after eating here and the price is quite reasonable (it cost us £10 per person for breakfast brunch and Coffee).What stopped it getting the additional star was the state of the Loo's (tiles falling off, bins were full and the whole room slightly dirty) and if only they would supply tea towels for handling the Bread while you cut it, instead of everyone holding each Loaf with possibly grubby hands!Apart from that small criticism we would love to come back one evening and try the Sour Dough Pizza.

This cutsie little restaurant was a little bit like eating in the living room of an Italian family, very welcoming and homely. The value was superb, and the staff were friendly. Both the antipasto and the pizza were made with fresh ingredients, and both tasted delicious.

First off this place is unique because you have unlimited bread and a "personal" toaster on your table. (a toaster for every 4 people if it's just 2 you might have to share). There is a selection of sourdough breads available for you to help your self and server your self. You can cut it thin thick of any size you want. There is a big selection of jams to have with your bread, some more exotic to the usual nutela and marmite. The staff are very friendly and the places has a relaxed atmosphere. The breakfast it self is very good. The pictures attached to this review is what I had for my breakfast, the bacon was really tasty.Really recommend this place for a relaxed weekend brunch

Help yourself to delicious sourdough breads and then toast it at your own toaster at your table. So different and then there's a wide selection of jams, peanut butter, nutella etc. With everyone sharing it's a really relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The cooked breakfast was yummy too. A perfect weekend brunch venue!

Smashing place mainly used for all day breakfasts , 3rdvisit for us , last 2 times in the evening for pizzaVery friendly lovely place , incredibly cheap , tasty sourdough pizza , nice selection of bottled ales, good well priced winesLove this place , Tasty food , excellent service , affordable They don't take credit cards -cash only , no problem for us

Stopped here for Brunch. Loved the do it yourself toasters on each table and help yourself bread. Service was friendly and welcoming. My veggie breakfast was so-so, but my friend's meat breakfast was better. The toast was great though. Disappointed with my cup of tea; a small cup with a tea bag in it....shame that they can't stretch to tea pots.