The story
Terry’s Cafe, tucked away on Great Suffolk Street, has earned a devoted following for its take on the full English breakfast. Food vlogger Mark Wiens calls it “one of the most famous and highest quality full English breakfasts in London,” and the kitchen lives up to that billing with generous, no-frills plates served in a bustling, open-kitchen setting.
What sets Terry’s apart is the optional seafood upgrade: Billingsgate scallops transform a classic fry-up into something distinctly coastal and indulgent. It’s a traditional British cafe at heart—bright, busy, and unpretentious—but one that knows exactly when to surprise you. The result is a breakfast that feels both timeless and quietly inventive, exactly the kind of local spot worth queuing for.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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Reviewers rave that Terry's Cafe serves a flawless Full English breakfast, with the overall vibe being hearty, no-fuss comfort food done right.
“This is the classic full English breakfast. The eggs are deep-fried, which is traditional in UK cafes. The sausage has a perfect snap when you poke it, with speckles of herbs and pepper inside — smooth yet a little crumbly. The bacon is crispy and salty. The black pudding is creamy and rich, almost like a paste that keeps everything juicy. The mushrooms are perfectly cooked, juicy and meaty. The bubble and squeak has that distinct charred cabbage flavor that brings back memories of a roast dinner. The tinned tomatoes are elevated with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce — they disintegrate into a tomato soup in your mouth, providing a real contrast of acidity to the meatiness. This is absolute quality and care that goes into a full English breakfast here.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Terry's Cafe. Most active: Mark Wiens
Terry's Cafe serves one of the most famous and highest quality full English breakfasts in London, with an incredible seafood upgrade option featuring Billingsgate scallops.
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Full English Breakfast
This is the classic full English breakfast. The eggs are deep-fried, which is traditional in UK cafes. The sausage has a perfect snap when you poke it, with speckles of herbs and pepper inside — smooth yet a little crumbly. The bacon is crispy and salty. The black pudding is creamy and rich, almost like a paste that keeps everything juicy. The mushrooms are perfectly cooked, juicy and meaty. The bubble and squeak has that distinct charred cabbage flavor that brings back memories of a roast dinner. The tinned tomatoes are elevated with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce — they disintegrate into a tomato soup in your mouth, providing a real contrast of acidity to the meatiness. This is absolute quality and care that goes into a full English breakfast here.
Billingsgate Seafood English Breakfast
This is the seafood version of the English breakfast. The scallops are huge and beautiful, straight from Billingsgate Market. The roll with bacon, black pudding, and scallop is absolutely superb — the butter just squeezes out when you bite into it. The bacon is crispy on the bottom and top, no skimping. The black pudding adds moisture like a saucy paste. The scallops have the right amount of richness and butteriness, with a sweet freshness that's perfect. The seasoned butter from Terry's is incredible. I could just be served the scallops and be happy.
