Lebanese · South Kensington
Elixis is a relaxed breakfast and brunch spot on Gloucester Road, with a warm, neighbourhood feel across two floors — the kind of place locals return to regularly for good coffee and honest cooking. The team are genuinely accommodating (the chef has been known to rustle up off-menu omelettes for guests), and families are well looked after with highchairs, a children's menu, and buggy-friendly access, plus there's some outdoor space to spill into. Vegan options are available, though there's no baby-changing on site, so worth bearing in mind if you have very young ones.
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