Chelsea Bun Diner in Kensington and Chelsea

Worst coffee I have ever had, terrible breakfast, French toast was dry and hardly called French toast, bacon was mank and the eggs were covered in oil. Along with the terrible service I would warn people not to waste their time or money.

Often visit the Chelsea Bun as it is local to where I work. Always had good service here and good food. Sometimes the combinations on the plate can be surprising (i seem to remember getting lots of dill pickles once with sausages and mash). Lovely upstairs room in the Summer gets the sun. Nice place for a low budget rendezvous.

Hmmm... an established Chelsea favourite. A local hangout. Generations have passed through it, but tired is tired, and bad cooking is well, bad cooking. It's the type of place you wouldn't take your family, that you might consider if you're not too worried about your palate or your food. With a tiny bit of effort (and perhaps some higher quality ingredients!) this place could be a real jewel, but right now it's at the lower end of the "Gosh, we're out of options" spectrum and it can't be recommended unless you're a builder looking for a cheap, greasy spoon.

Great menu with lots of options to suit everyone’s tastes. The owner pays impeccable attention to the staff and clients which delivers a great experience for all. Food is fresh and delivered fast. The environment feels friendly and cosy.

I have been only driving passed it for the last 20 years, never thought of going in. Until last week when I agreed to meet up for breakfast with friends. A wonderful blend of local and workers. Great breakfast, very low prices , truly great.Promise to make the best of it over the next 20 years ,well done

This restaurant has a great menu and good choice of dishes and also provides good service and lots of low-priced offers like all day breakfasts and so on!

This was my first visit to the Chelsea Bun, but not for the rest of our group. It came highly recommended and as can be seen by most reviews it’s well liked by Trip Advisor friends. I’m pleased to say that it more than matched those high expectations. We gave the breadth and depth of its breakfast menu a pretty fair test! All of it was excellent; so too was service and value for money. And of course we’ll be back! Many thanks

The real English breakfast with local people and workers. Good place with good people. Low prices and good food.

Almost a year to the day since my last visit, and it’s as good as I remembered👍🏼. Quick service, well cooked, tasty and presented food. Went for the Lumberjack, damn it was good. The team I’m with concur with the score some even higher. Look forward to the next visit hopefully earlier than a year.

I have been going to this diner for years - maybe only once or twice a year, but regularly. It can be a bit hit and miss depending on your choices (not many prawns in your prawn cocktial) but generally good. This last visit made me think about trying somewhere else, as the food was not that great. The set Christmas meal was on offer, 3 courses about £11 plus drinks - so good value. Starter avocado a bit sparse, the main of Roast turkey - was according to the waitress, not with roast potatoes,but cubed fried potatoes - shame. Had all the trimmings, but nothing special, the dessert -well where do i start, choose the apple pie and custard. Advised it was a missprint, it was crumble - Oh goody that was better! But no, it was a cross between the two. Stodgy pastry base with brown apple on top, neither pie nor crumble. The amazing thing was the custard - it was the brightest flourescent yellow i have ever seen, it caused quite a laugh round the table. I tried it, again nothing to write home about, - so the good things, staff nice, light hearted ambience, good prices, but the food isnt up to the standard it once was.

There are 2 places along the Kings Road for breakfast as far as I’m concerned. The Ivy which is fabulous, glamorous and expensive, and this place which is fabulous, unglamorous and cheap....

Found this by researching for cheap breakfasts,as most places are very pricey and trendy gluten free,organic places.we just wanted a full English without paying through the nose!!! Very surprised to find the location was on the King Road. We arrived at 9am and the place was busy with 8 police officers and 3 gas men all setting themselves up for the day with a hearty breakfast.we ordered the full breakfast but not the large one,just as well as it was filling,it arrived promptly and was tasty,not greasy and slapped on a plate.service was very friendly and welcoming. Will be returning on our next city break.

All the other reviews have said it, good service and food at very reasonable prices in an area where prices are generally high. The standard full English is available (all good quality ingredients), there is a vegetarian option and many healthy options (avocado and poached egg). You can literally have what you want by choosing carefully. As well as breakfast and brunch, lunch is available from the standard menu and I noticed takeouts being collected. Unlike many places that offer breakfast this place really opens at an early enough time to have breakfast and get on with your day. I really appreciated the fresh orange juice and was genuinely delighted to find such a place still exists. Loos are upstairs but otherwise I cannot find a downside.

A 3 star Michelin Restaurant it ain’t. A great place for a full English, a Lumberjack or a stack of pancakes it most certainly is. Lunch is very good too. Lovely fresh salads, generous portions and also great sandwiches. If you want great grub at a local you can’t beat this place. Even if you aren’t a local it’s worth a visit. They also do very good healthy varieties.

A great little diner that serves some unique breakfasts. It's also good for the rest of the day as well.

Este restaurante/cafetería ha mantenido su alto nivel de consistencia por más de 30 años. Buena comida, muy grande menú, precios decentes y muy rápido: el servicio desde el momento en que para llegar a su mesa las porciones grandes. Niños y asientos al aire libre...

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I've been going here for about 10 years. Always great food and service. Can't beat the breakfasts here. Please keep up the great service.

Good for an English breakfast, or an American breakfast for that matter. Eggs sausages and bacon were very good. Bacon sandwich was good but could have had a little more bacon in it

I have been eating at The Chelsea Bun for many years. I dinned there as a child and now take my own family. Whatever your in the mood for whether it's an English Breakfast, Gormet Breakfast, American breakfast and so on its all there.. Clean, quality, good food. Service is super fast and staff are friendly and professional. There bolognaise is authentic, fresh and by far something you'd expect at a restaurant. Burgers are great, basically anything we have ever ordered has come perfect. It is more like restaurant than a cafe food wise. Lovely salads and fish dishes. The menu has so much variety you are spolit for choice. There are traditional dishes and authentic dishes from around the world. There over filled jacket potatoes are amazing. Overall prices are very fair and food standards meet expectancy. The cafe is very well run and the manager Urcin is lovely. He is around a lot which keeps things professional and organised. He is always making sure there is a continuous flow of standards kept. Ambience is nice. Interior is good, good amount of seating over two floors.

This place has delivered the best English Brekf for more than 30years. I have been here many times and it never disappoints me fast service, good food, good price. Bear in mind you can't eat this everyday, wkend only is good;)Thanks

I went for a second breakfast, after teaching my class with a student. She introduced me to this Fantastic restaurant,serving Great food,at a Reasonable price. Service is Fantastic.

We stopped here on Monday 16th January for breakfast as we were staying in the local area. The food (full English for hubby and eggs Benedict for me) was fabulous, fresh eggs, not greasy at all, well presented and very tasty! With decent sized cups of tea and strong teabags...perfect!

Visited for a late Sunday morning breakfast with family.Huge menu with almost any possible breakfast combination you can think of (& more!).Ordered standard English breakfast and added some extras. Food was served promptly and was all very tasty - slightly let down by the baked beans as there were loads of them and they weren't that hot. Lovely thick toast.Table service by friendly staff.Place was very busy and tables are quite closely packed in.Very good value for money.

After a top gear challenge, beating the bus by walking. Ready for the lumberjack! Very good food, great service, lovely little cafe off the Kings Road. Highly recommended

I visited the Chelsea bun cafe for the first time, I'm living in another area. My friend invite me for family lunch on Saturday, and we was so lucky to get a table upstairs without reservation, before the busy time starts. When I'm arrived we had already jug of water on a table, and it's great. The lady who served us was extremely pleasant and patient, she very clearly explained to us about food, about options to change french fries for hash brown, and ask if I want my salad with dressing or not. Food was delicious. Compliments to the chef for that! Efficient service, great atmosphere and excellent prices for London! I recommend this place to everyone! We definitely will come back!

My family and I have been regular visitors to our favourite breakfast diner for over 15 years. It remains a firm favourite.My nephew, who lives out of town, had asked that we include the Bun on our itinerary on the final day of his trip, as he loves the pancake breakfast. It was his special treat and was his choice based on great experiences at previous visits.The pancakes are now shockingly TINY. 3 tiny pancakes on an enormous plate........needless to say he was extremely disappointed and finished eating his breakfast literally within a minute. The portion wouldn't qualify as a child's portion. The 8 year old child in our party also had pancakes; she also remained hungry and disappointed. We have ordered the pancakes before, therefore thought we knew what to expect but the size has changed. Needless to say, we ordered more food to supplement but it ruined the excitement and memories.The other breakfast orders were expectantly great but I would not recommend the pancake, strawberry and maple syrup breakfast combo. Really poor value.The traditional English breakfast, which I had, remains fantastic though and I would continue to unreservedly recommend that!

We have been coming to the Chelsea Bun for at least 14 years. The staff, especially the manager are very friendly and always welcome us. The food is always delicious and the milkshakes are superb! Highly recommended!

Very friendly staff and a cute, sweet place for a brunch. The food was delicious and not too expensive at all. Way above expectation, would happily come back and warmly recommend.

Great little place, always busy but service is speedy. This is a traditional greasy spoon - if you go then you know what you're going to get! Great breakfast choices, large lunch poisons and plenty of hot and cold drink options. A great place for a hangover feed - you'll walk away stored and won't need to eat for the rest of the day!

I had the pancakes well what a disappointment. They were shop bought probably from the co.op across the road. I had to add strawberries at an extra cost not a problem the extra cost,to my horror they were tinned strawberry probably another co.op purchase. When I asked if they were tinned I was told they were the only strawberries we do here. Been here a few times but defo not retuning.

As my wife says "no trip to England is complete without having a full English Breakfast"We were staying in Chelsea so I researched where we could have one.At the top of many lists was the Chelsea Bun.So a gentle stroll along the Kings Road on Wednesday 4th April 2016 brought us to Limerston Street.We easily found a table. The resteraunt was very clean. The staff were very friendly and we ordered the Breakfast Special £4.95 from the early bird menu (served Monday to Friday 7am to 12 midday) my wife added mushrooms £0.80 to hers and I added 2 extra rounds of toast £0.80. The coffee or Tea is included.A short while later two magnificent breakfasts appeared. WOW.They were first rate.I must also add that the toilets upstairs were, in my wife's words, IMMACULATE.We fully recommend the Chelsea Bun.We hope to return.

As a native New Yorker living in London, I miss only a few things about the Big Apple. A proper diner is high on that list and a telling sign is a breakfast menu that looks like a Chinese menu with a zillion options. I went years ago when they first opened and the place has retained its original charm and quality. Brilliant brunch destination - the perfect cure to a few rounds too many the night before at the pub. Both English and American options on the menu.

I am going very often for breakfast, the place is not very big and sometimes you need to wait to find a table but when you sit you understand that worths. I really like the egg Benedict which are delicious!

Just had the most wonderful brunch at this popular haunt. Absolutely spot on. Wide range of choice for breakfast from classic full English to US-style pancakes & bacon with a whole host of options in between. Delightful serving staff, delicious food, reasonably priced, what more could you ask for? Order wisely as breakfast-envy is guaranteed!!

It serves pretty nice food, but it is a very small cafe and if you're looking for a bigger space for events, look elsewhere, good for a few of you though. :)

Hidden down a back street this is a great spot for breakfasts, ask to sit upstairs (if its open) and you will get a big bay window seat

Four of us had breakfast here on Sunday morning - delicious food, reasonably priced and great buzz about the place. Upstairs by the long window is my favourite spot.

Great breakfast diner. Service is efficient. Cannot make a reservation, so you have to wait, but never too long.

I like to go here when I wake up too late and I'm too lazy to cook. Always smiling staff, good food and fast service. It's always guaranteed to be satisfacted

Enjoying Eggs Benedict whilst sitting outside in the sunshine in January, no need even for the patio heater. Food superb and service as ever.

I've been going all my life and it still exceeds my expectations! The food is delicious (must recommend the full English breakfast!), the staff are friendly and you have to wait no time at all for your food to be ready. It's a must go!

They offer plenty of options on their vast menu. Been here a few times and have always been impressed. It's clean, decent staff and the food is tasty.

after reading all the great TA reviews we decided to have breakfast here before a day of sightseeing. We walked from our apartment in Chelsea and we were greeted warmly and given a choice of seating. The extensive menu is reasonable priced and the serves are very generous making it good value. Despite it's fame, the diner clearly prides itself on maintaining it's good reputation with both tourists and locals

Excellent service. Great food. The waitresses are all friendly and welcoming. Never have to wait long to be served. A regular diner here. Friendly faces. Can have quick chat with waitresses. I have my favourite..

It's been there since 1984 with 2nd generation to serve.Defines the term "Bun" but also great in English breakfast.Friendly owner chats with all the visitors.Nice place to dine as well, wonderful neighbourhood.

Très bon accueil, très bon brunch de fin de matinéeLes assiettes étaient vraiment complète et la nourriture excellente Avis aux amateurs ! So British !

You will not find, or at least I challenge you to do so, a more honest-to-goodness greasy spoon in the heart of Christendom thats serves a full English with quality meats (for under a tenner). go on, where?

Had breakfast at the chelsea bun diner in August.Sausage, 2eggs, beans, tom, mushroom, bacon with toast. Also tea or coffee is included, which i found was very reasonably priced.Very tastey and hot, presented nicely and a little bit of love went into making it.Would definately recommend and will definately return again soon.Very yummy

This is the second time i come here! I come from italy and this place was the first point on my to-do-list! Always great food, great stuf, great place! If you come here try to take a table un first floor near the windows! Fantastic!

My family and I were visiting London for about a week. Slightly irritated by the price of the hotel breakfast, we decided to try the Chelsea Bun Diner, which was well-reviewed on tripadvisor. We will add to these sentiments. While the Chelsea Bun impressed me as more similar to a typical London brasserie than an American diner, it does serve good portions at a reasonable cost. We actually were there for a late breakfast/brunch. The establishment was busy, but we were able to find a table on the upstairs level. My wife ordered fish and chips, the kids ordered from the kids menu. I ordered the "ultimate breakfast," which had small pancakes, a piece of french toast, bacon, sausage, and hash browns (I might be leaving something out) along with a cup of coffee. The ultimate breakfast was a lot of food, but not more than I could handle, and I enjoyed it. My wife recalls her chips as being "extremely delicious." The service was a tad slow; I asked for a water to come along with my coffee, and had to ask again. There were no refills even for the water. However, I cannot say we had better service at similar London establishments. I would gladly return to the Chelsea Bun. Regardles

Great place to grab some breakfast. The staff are all friendly and helpful and smiling. The breakfast is pretty good. The atmosphere is nice and its a good place to go on a Sunday morning if you want a big breakfast.

I should have written this year's ago .This is simply the coolest tastiest cheapest English breakfast and food cafe/restaurant in SW London. Heck I've known it 30 years!You can sit inside outside or upstairs in the conservatory.There are newspapers. It's spotless. Ultra fast service.And that's after 30 years of coming here!Bravo Ersine. And a big thank you. My whole family see your place as our gathering place!J.And licensed too!....

Having lived out of London for years, I recently rediscovered this little gem that I first visited in 1984...I've had lunch here several times in the last few months. The food is unfailing fresh, well cooked and well presented from the excellent menu.The range of breakfasts are undoubtedly the best in London and could satisfy the hungriest man in town too!This is all topped off by a charming, friendly proprietor and lovely, smiling and efficient staff...well worth a visit to this convenient Kings Road location.

I come here whenever I can as this place has great food and great atmosphere.My recommendation is the burgers or the sausage and mash. Akways great service too!

Good old fashond cafe. Cheap prices. Cheerful service. Well run place (friendly owner) great value for money. Full breakfast for about 5 quid which includes Tea. Can't beat this given it's posh location

I was introduced to this place by a friend ,very cheap full English including toast and coffee/tea for £4.95 we were served within 5 minutes quickest ever in any café I have ever been in food was very tasty ,hot and best of all a big cup of tea, try it out and you will return again and again ,its just off the Kings Road so was shocked it was Cheap!

Good food, good value straightforward diner in west Chelsea. You can sit outside, although the view would probably be of a parked bus ! Beware sitting too far back, the acoustics aren't great and we got stuck next to some nob who insisted on shouting at his breakfast companion.

It well worth taking time to visit the Chelsea Bun - the enormous menu covers all tastes and pockets and you will not be disappointed with the food. This is a favourite breakfast/brunch stop off on the way to Stamford Bridge and the service is fast and efficient.

I like this diner. It's a (slighty) up-market greasy spoon where you get all day breakfasts, largely British fare but some dishes with a nod to California. they range from £6-£12, the latter being their gourmet menu. The portions are good, not huge. The food is average to good. The waiting staff are friendly, if scatty - which is probably down to the ceaseless busyness of the diner. And it is always full with locals and regulars, thus a great atmosphere. It's USP (and my '4 stars') are the atmosphere and affordability (relative), and it is these factors that will bring yuo back again and again (if not particularly the food).

My husband and I visited, for brunch, the Chelsea Bun with friends that came from abroad. The ambience is relaxed and family oriented, the staff are very cheerful and helpful and the food is abundant, tasteful and the traditional dishes are superb. Well worth the visit and recommended for those looking for a meal in a place that will allow them to experience quality time with the loved ones

The Chelsea bun is an institution! Great location on a little Chelsea side street. Far ftom tube stations , which means you'll really only find locals there, and a real mix of people at that. Fun food , and atmosphere, especially in the little balcony on top. Tons of free papers too!

Always a lovely place to visit when Iam in Chelsea . Lovely food lovely people . I have been coming here for years and never once has the food let me down. Value for money and always a nice welcome from the owner . Good for vegetarians and a lot of choice would recommend a visit when in the area . Vegetarian pasta is lovely as well as the Vegi burger . The Vegi sandwich is just amazing with the blend of salads and avocado ...

Lovely warm friendly feel and very reasonably priced food. Chicken soup perfect. A proper caf - rare in this part of town. Would go back.

Only ever had breakfast which is very good value and good quality for the price. One of the best "greasy" spoons in London.

I just love to sit in the upstairs window extension of the Chelsea Bun at the weekend. Even when it's cold outside, it is so warm and sunny in this part. A great variety of breakfast/ brunch food. A lovely way to start the w/e

The title says it all. Everything you expect of Mortons is here, just at Singapore prices. Don't be put off, we've come back several times so they are doing something righ is great, as always

Like a local "caff" but a bit more upmarket, had an all-day breakfast at a reasonable price and in pleasant surroundings. Nice loos too!

not been here in a while but just as good as I remember. great value, big portions and good food! I'd definitely recommend the California omelette - really nice. the only negative feedback is that the quality of their sausages could be a bit better.

huge portions, very welcoming and friendly, staff always take time to chat to our young children, fab food, great value and we never leave there hungry. just wish they opened in the evenings like the good old days :)

Descended on this legendary bar having rather envied those who had the luxury of breakfast out of the house. We arrived as a party of 9 with two grandchildren and could not have been better received. Big table spirited out of somewhere, waitresses rushing around, high chairs produced.We went through the menu. Most excellent were the Eggs Benedict with Haddock but the really big breakfast came second. Good value for money and a real Christmas treat for the family. Highly recommended.

i haven't been there for few years. i can say a lot has changed. the food was horrible.i ordered one of their eggs Benedict.my eggs were not cooked and the food was cold.when i wanted to change my food the waitress was not happy at all.she was very rude.i wont be returning for sure.management was horrible.this is not how you deal with the customers.the staff is lack of English language.really disappointed.not how it used to be...

cheerful, pleasant breakfast diner.Friendly staff, decent quality. Try the special omelettes or the american breakfast platter.

As title says, great coffee & best price for quite a distance around here. A real hidden gem with extremely friendly & efficient service. Great looking food, unfortunately didn't have time to try it.

I have been dining at the Chelsea Bun regularly for many years. The quality, flavour and freshness of their food is consistently of a very high standard. Prices are great, portions are generous. The menu is extensive and flexible, ranging from light snacks to full meals, with great options for vegetarians and vegans. You can, for example customise your breakfast to a high degree, nothing is too much trouble for the courteous and friendly staff. Even when the diner is busy the service is prompt. Families and children are always welcome, and there is an outside seating area for those with pets, or smokers. Large parties are catered for. The atmosphere of bonhomie and cheeriness is always delightful, due to the happy staff and the noble, generous, wise and caring personality of Ersin, the owner and manager. I have dined from Paris to New York to San Fran and Melbourne and Berlin and lots of places in between. I put the Chelsea Bun at the top of my list . David T.

It's great place for gourmet breakfast a big variety of choice , the staff are always welcoming and friendly

We needed something simple for lunch and seemed to have a choice of the extravagant Chelsea trendy spot or this greasy spoon... But Chelsea Bun was good quality and great value. I had a hot chicken, bacon and cheese sandwich which was lovely. My wife and daughter the tuna sandwich. My 10 year old boy polished off his bowl of spaghetti Bol. Definitely recommend.

Has everything yiu can want for a Hungary man in the morning or afternoon. Coming from new york jts almost as good as home

Another great local's place to eat with a real range of food and excellent value as well. It is a real change to have one of these places in the heart of Chelsea and Central London

We used to live near the Bun an we just went back this morning for a nostalgic brunch. Nothing has changed - friendly service, great value and generous no-nonsense diner food. What's not to like.

Viby quirky local and unpretentious local spot for a good English breakfast, the cure after a big night out.

This is something quite unexpected - genuinely tasty food at genuinely reasonable prices in the heart of Chelsea.I have been here a few times over the years, mainly with friends, for breakfast, snacks and coffees. The diner is little more than a minute's walk from the King's Road. The decor is basic but clean and bright. The diner has upstairs and downstairs seating areas and the staff are happy to cater for larger groups. The menu is varied and I can guarantee if you have breakfast here you will not be disappointed. The staff are usually welcoming, friendly and helpful.Well worth a visit next time you're in London.

This is a typical "diner" - great breakfasts, omelets, pasta, salads, specials - cheap for the area. Fast efficient and friendly service. Freshly squeezed orange juice in addition to other drinks which is a luxury in this part of London. It is not "posh" or "transport cafe" - somewhere in the middle. No problem in going there alone, as lots of people do. Can just have a cup of tea or coffee if you want - don't have to eat. Very popular for Sunday brunch. All in all it's a really nice place.

The ultimate greasy spoon - does great breakfasts to cure any hangover, but also good lunches with a great variety of salads and other healthier options. Even the fussiest of eaters can find something to eat on this menu and everything is very good value for money.

Huge range of diner-type stuff on menu. Not expensive but is proportionL to quality of food. Gave it a few chances, good for hangover, but it was only ever ok never great. would recommend to friend with qualification per above.

Best breakfasts in London - huge portions of the classic fry-up.