Granger & Co, Westbourne Grove

Brunchin' is one of my favourite activities. I mean, what's not to like? Predominantly breakfast food, a leisurely atmosphere, usually taking place on a weekend unless you have a very cushty job.. all good things in my book. And in my opinion, the BEST brunch place is Granger's just down the road in Westbourne Grove (how convenient!). I have tried other places and always come back here... kind of like a favourite pair of jeans, you always know what you're going to get, and it'll make you feel gooood. Although maybe if you visit too often (as I did during a period of financial self delusion in which I was there every weekend) then those jeans might not fit so well!

Weird jeans metaphors aside, Granger's is owned by the Aussie chef Bill Granger, is the Daddy of brunches, and ALWAYS has a queue. On this specific visit, I think it was around 2pm, pissing down with rain, and there was still a line of people the length of the building. Craziness. I always feel really annoyed with all the other people and think they are fools for waiting so long, but there I am, waiting along with them! Whilst in the queue we got very hungry and swore once we got in we would EAT ALL THE FOOD and not leave for ages. Cos we're very mature and selfless like that. And this is precisely what we did.

First things first, for starter (I am fully aware of how ridiculous this sounds) we shared the pancakes. I have always checked these out but gone for the savoury option, but I am so very glad I finally tried them. They are incredible- so light and fluffy, tasty and sweet. They feature a lot of banana and even though I'm not a banana lover myself, this didn't detract from the dish. Before and after syrup shots below...

Before

After

Next, we got our usuals. Scrambled eggs with added avocado for me, sweetcorn fritters and a coffee for Freddie.

Now a word on the eggs. They are the best ever. Made with whipping cream, they are unlike any others- so creamy and so smooth. You almost have to try them to really understand what I'm saying, but paired with a perfectly ripe avocado (I don't know where they get these amazing avos from but I need to find out) they are amazing. This is my favourite breakfast in all of London, and after this plus pancakes, this is what I looked like...

Happy, content, with a slight pot belly. The more eagle eyed will note I wear this top everytime I brunch.

Don't be put off by the queue- it's 100% worth the wait. Once inside, the buzzy atmosphere and great food will make you forget all about it. Helpfully, Bill has opened another branch in Clerkenwell which might be more convenient depending on where you live. They also do a great dinner. Just check it out...!