What to order at Regency Cafe

Must order
The full English with white bloomer toast, plus a mug of strong tea.
Signature dishes
Full English breakfast, Beef pie
Editor tip
Cash and contactless. Closed Sundays and Saturday afternoons. The 09:00 queue is film-crew familiar.
CuisineCafe
Price£
NeighborhoodWestminster
HoursMon 07:00-15:30, Tue 07:00-15:30, Wed 07:00-15:30, Thu 07:00-15:30, Fri 07:00-15:30, Sat 07:00-15:30
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Address: 17-19 Regency Street, London SW1P 4BY

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