Best full English breakfasts in Swindon according to reviews

With its many different parts, there is something for everyone and a lot of room for variation of contents and quality.

Some places dish up hash browns, some fried bread and others chips, while others might even give you tinned tomatoes instead of fried.

The English Breakfast Society traces the dish back to the 14th century, when the rich morning meal was eaten before a hunt to display the wealth and quality of their estates.

It was a very expensive, and it was only in the late 20th century that English breakfast got a reputation for being cheap and mainly fried.

Throughout history, everyone agrees that both quality and quantity matter when it comes to a fry-up; every mouthful should be delicious, and there should be plenty of them.

Swindon has a very high standard of cafes and restaurants selling breakfast, and the top spots demonstrate some of the variety on offer, from cheap and cheerful to top quality.

Each of the places has at least 100 Google reviews and advertises English breakfast as one of their main offerings. Prices are for large full English, but may sizes of servings might vary.

1. Best for price

Johnny’s Grill 4.9 (131) - £6.90

75 Bridge Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1BT

This Romanian restaurant is the only English breakfast seller to get a 4.9 rating on Google, while also being the cheapest. You would expect a grill to be good with meat and they also sell traditional Romanian food and can deliver.

Best reviews: “Best breakfast I can ever remember. A lovely unspoilt treasure amongst the hassle and bustle of Swindon.”

“Saturday night and a full breakfast delivered - it was faultless. The second meal of spare ribs was excellent, really good quality and perfectly cooked all at a reasonable price.”

Opens 10am.

2. Best for local produce

The Butcher’s Mate 4.8 (227) - £11.75

120A High St, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon SN4 7AU

This cafe in Wootton Bassett is popular in Swindon. It is next door to the old Crumps - recently renamed as JGK Butchers and Delicatessen - which supplies its meat. Dairy and bread are also provided by Wootton Bassett producers. 

Best review: “A full 10/10 for this place. Breakfast was delicious and even more so as they have a butchers next door which supply all their meat! We even popped there after breakfast to get some supplies, as we were so impressed with the bacon and sausages!”

Opens 8am.

3. Best for choice

Kitchen on the Corner 4.8 (199) - £10 (Saturday only)

1, Faringdon House, Swindon SN1 5AR

Top for cafes in Swindon’s town centre, Kitchen on the Corner is also applauded for its specialty coffee, brownies and milkshakes.

Best review: “I'm visiting the UK from Canada for a month, and came here for breakfast. This was by far the best breakfast I've had my entire stay in the UK!”

English breakfast Saturday only. Opens at 8am. 10am on Sundays.

4. Best classic fry-up

The Butcher’s Cafe 4.8 (167) - £12.70

138 Cricklade Rd, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 8AG

If you are looking for a down-to-earth caff fry-up, The Butcher’s Cafe in Gorse Hill may be your best bet. It calls itself “a family run cafe, with fresh locally sourced food.”

Best review: “I genuinely believe without bias that this is the absolute best fry up you can get in Swindon and probably a lot further, all elements cooked perfectly and good portions with various sizes available along with an extensive menu of other food plates all done to a high standard. Would absolutely hands down recommend.”

Opens 8.30am. Closed Sundays.

5. Best hidden gem

Cafe Nexus 4.8 (150) - £14.25

6 Darby Cl, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon SN2 2PN

This cafe described as a "hidden gem" is praised for its large portions as well as delicious filter coffee. It is tucked away in an industrial estate but has waterside views.

Best review: “Huge breakfast, all cooked beautifully, sausages were lovely, no trouble in changing items for something else. All round, a lovely clean cafe with lovely staff and food.”

Opens 8am. Closed weekends.