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Regency Cafe Returns to the Spotlight After Influencer Cites Top‑Five Breakfast

A viral Instagram post that referenced a TasteAtlas top‑five ranking has renewed public interest in the 1946 Westminster cafe and could push more visitors to its counter service.

Overview

  • On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Instagram creator Robbie Thompson posted about Regency Cafe and cited a TasteAtlas top‑five ranking for its full English breakfast, a post that drew widespread engagement.
  • Regency Cafe has operated at 17–19 Regency Street since 1946 and is known for its preserved Art Deco tiled interior and frequent use as a film and TV location.
  • The cafe serves a traditional full English breakfast—eggs, thick‑cut bacon, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes and toast—and offers cod fish and chips on Fridays.
  • It operates as a walk‑in, counter‑service venue that accepts card and contactless payments, is typically open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 to 15:30 and commonly draws queues from locals, workers and tourists.
  • Coverage so far reports only increased visibility and social‑media interest rather than any change to ownership or opening arrangements, and the surge in attention could raise footfall and waiting times for regular customers.