The Crafty Egg

You'll spot the queue before you see the sign – that's how you know you've found Stokes Croft's favourite brunch spot. The menu reads like a love letter to the humble egg, with dishes that go far beyond your standard fry-up. Think Korean-spiced scrambled eggs, shakshuka that actually has depth, and Benedict variations that justify the weekend wait. The space feels properly neighbourhood – mismatched chairs, exposed brick, and the kind of atmosphere where you'll happily linger over a second coffee. Staff know their regulars and the kitchen clearly cares about sourcing. Yes, you might wait twenty minutes for a table on Saturday morning, but when your plate arrives piled high with perfectly executed comfort food, you'll understand why half of Montpelier makes the pilgrimage here.