Espress-Mo

Opening its doors at a bleary-eyed 6:45am, this West Kensington local near Kensington Olympia has the early crowd covered long before most cafés have switched on their grinders. Everything coming out of the kitchen is halal and made fresh on the day — from English breakfasts and salads to sandwiches, pastries and desserts — while the menu takes an unexpected turn into sushi, ramen and katsu curry through its Sushi Novu side. With outdoor tables that welcome dogs, it's as easygoing as it is hard-working.