Walton Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

You'll find yourself on one of South Kensington's quieter stretches, where Walton Street somehow feels a world away from the Royal Albert Hall crowds. Step into Walton Cafe and it's immediately clear this isn't trying too hard—there's a relaxed confidence to the place that comes from doing the fundamentals well. Whether you're after a proper breakfast, a casual lunch, or an unfussy dinner, the menu reads like what you'd actually want to eat, not what Instagram demands. The clientele skews local and loyal; you'll spot regulars nursing coffee at communal tables and friends catching up over reasonably priced plates that don't leave you counting pennies.