Burnt

In a leafy, residential part of Shepherd’s Bush, this trendy neighbourhood cafe has a bright, light wood and rattan interior. And on sunny days Burnt’s front bench or back garden calls to anyone who likes drinking coffee for the ritual of slowly sipping rather than a functional caffeine kick. You’ll want to spend a few hours here, tucking into their brilliant brunch menu of things like chicken schnitzel with caesar salad. It’s one of the best spots in London for more creative breakfast dishes that don’t make smashed avocado their main personality trait.

Food Rundown

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

A juicy fried chicken sandwich with an excellent ratio of meat to baguette, this is a top-tier lunch. It’s the kind of thing you see on TikTok and think you can make yourself, only to realise Burnt does it better.

Spiced Buttermilk Chicken Schnitzel, Caesar Salad, Soft Boiled Egg, Parmesan Breadcrumbs

In case you haven’t guessed, this place loves fried chicken. And we love their fried chicken too. The schnitzel and salad are the perfect combination of crispy, savoury, and refreshing (hello green beans in the caesar salad sauce). And the parmesan crisp on top adds some nice texture and saltiness.

Miso, Caramelised White Chocolate, and Smoked Almond Cookie

The salty miso in this golden cookie is too overpowering. We’d prefer it a little sweeter.

Crunchy Nut Cornflake Cake, Miso Apple Caramel

This feels like our favourite childhood dessert just grew up and signed a mortgage deed. It’s a classic cornflake cake, with miso apple caramel which adds a nice richness and means you won’t be able to scoff it down like you used to.