Harden's survey result
Summary
“One of the few completely authentic greasy spoons in central London” now – this “unchanging” veteran in a Westminster side street won the Harden’s Award for Best Breakfast last year: “for the full English, it’s tops” and “well worth queuing for”. Opened in 1946, the original Austerity Era interior makes it sought-out as a location for films (Brighton Rock, Layer Cake), and the “old school caff” atmosphere is rounded off by “the lady behind the counter who bellows when your order’s ready” – “being there always lifts the spirits”.
Summary
“One of the few completely authentic greasy spoons in central London” now – this “unchanging” veteran in a Westminster side street won the Harden’s Award for Best Breakfast last year: “for the full English, it’s tops” and “well worth queuing for”. Opened in 1946, the original Austerity Era interior makes it sought-out as a location for films (Brighton Rock, Layer Cake), and the “old school caff” atmosphere is rounded off by “the lady behind the counter who bellows when your order’s ready” – “being there always lifts the spirits”.
Summary
“I am always surprised why this great caff is never included in your guide!!” – “If you like honest-to-goodness British grub, then join the queues for a proper fry-up” at this “brilliant”, “cheap ’n’ cheerful” dive “caught in a 1960’s time warp”, whose “full English can’t be beaten”. “With its beautiful tiled exterior and no-nonsense service, this is surely the platonic ideal of a Greasy Spoon”: “the portions are large, the service is hectic, the seats are basic, and the food is incredible”. “A real SW1 institution”: “everyone goes – locals from the posh flats and the council flats, taxi drivers, MPs, Channel 4 media executives, Scotland Yard detectives, über-stylish Burberry types and civil servants. We all eat here and love it!”
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Restaurant details
Regency Cafe Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Decent food, fast friendly service. No frills, but exactly what you would expect from this charming, traditional cafe. And they do a brilliant bread and butter pudding too. Worth saving room for."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £6.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £7.50 | £4.20 | £3.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Filter Coffee | £1.20 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.45 |
| Service | 12.50% |
17-19 Regency Street, London, SW1P 4BY
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Friday | 7 am‑2:30 pm, 4 pm‑7:15 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am‑12 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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