Perks & White coffee, St James's Market

st james's market isn't the first place you'd expect to find somewhere worth slowing down for. it's a short walk from piccadilly circus, tucked into one of those central london spots that feels oddly calm given what surrounds it. perks & white has built a genuinely loyal following there, the kind that keeps coming back rather than ticking a box and moving on. the menu spans breakfast and brunch, handles dessert, and takes vegan and vegetarian options seriously rather than treating them as an afterthought. if you're navigating the area and need somewhere to actually sit with your coffee rather than carry it around, 2a st james's market is a reasonable answer. start with brunch.