Whether you’re trying out on a fitness routine or you’re a seasoned athlete, it’s important to start the day right, so if you’re looking to refuel after a morning run or treat yourself post-workout then here are some of the best places to do it...
1. Joe & The Juice
Joe & The Juice, 315 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1QL
Rehydrate with a refreshing juice at the aptly-named Joe & The Juice in Battersea – concoctions such as The Iron Man (made with strawberry, kiwi and apple) and the Energy Shake (raspberry, bananas and vanilla milk) are great refuellers.
2. Brew
Brew, 342 Old York Rd, Wandsworth, London SW18 1SS
The trend in so-called ‘bowl food’ has now reached breakfast, and it’s perfect post-workout. Try the ‘Brew Brunch Bowl’ at Brew in Clapham or Wandsworth, filled with quinoa, peas, beans, broccoli, feta, pomegranate and a zesty mint dressing
3. The Dynamo
The Dynamo, 200-204 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2NA
The Dynamo in Putney does a tasty bowl filled with chia seed pudding, homemade granola, coconut yoghurt, mango puree, and fresh fruit.
4. Flotsam & Jetsam
Flotsam & Jetsam, 4 Bellevue Parade, London SW17 7EQ
Head to Wandsworth Common’s cosy café Flotsam & Jetsam for their chia-acai brekkie bowl, served with seasonal fresh fruit, homemade nutty granola and pistachio crumble.
5. The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club, 5-9 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG
Head to Battersea Rise’s The Breakfast Club for all sorts of egg-based delights, from the ‘Huevos Al Benny’ (poached eggs, peppers, avocado, chillies and hollandaise on English muffin with a choice of fried chicken or chorizo) to the wonderfully simple ‘eggs on toast’.
6. Bistro Union
Bistro Union, 40 Abbeville Rd, London SW4 9NG
At Clapham Common’s Bistro Union you can get a baked duck egg with chorizo and chickpeas or a three-egg folded Omelette Lorraine.
7. Flour to the People!
Flour to the People, 573 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 3BJ
At hip Battersea bakery Flour to the People! you can order ‘The Benedict-ish Dish’ - a twist on the classic thanks to its homemade, original recipe sourdough crumpets, served with poached eggs and hollandaise.
8. Tried and True
Tried and True, 279 Upper Richmond Rd, London SW15 6SP
If it’s a sweet treat you’re after, then pancakes always hit the spot. Tried and True in Putney serve a delicious stack covered in seasonal compote, mascarpone and maple syrup.
14. Ben's Canteen
Ben's Canteen, 422 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4HW
Head to Ben’s Canteen in Earlsfield or Clapham Junction to treat yourself to pancakes topped with grilled banana, blueberry, honeycomb, meringue, salted caramel and maple mascarpone.
