Reviewing an EXPENSIVE vs CHEAP BREAKFAST in CENTRAL LONDON!

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  • Опубліковано 19 вер 2023
  • Today is a very different type of video... I asked you whether or not you'd like to see me review another expensive full English breakfast and the majority of you said yes, so I decided to visit the Wolseley in London. However, I also decided to visit a cheaper place so that everyone is happy. A bit of a new format, please let me know what you thought of the video and the food!
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    Which would would you prefer to go to? The Wolseley or the Little Portland Cafe?

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  • @DrFrankLondon
    @DrFrankLondon 8 місяців тому +91

    The Wolseley is a great experience and all over very high quality, never had breakfast there, but had dinner there several times. Never been to the Portland cafe, but will pay them a visit as soon as possible to have a full English, been a while. Great concept and great reviews as always, Gary. Keep up the fabulous work you guys are doing. 😀

    • @chrisnewell2107
      @chrisnewell2107 8 місяців тому +10

      The Wolseley was a world-famous car dealership, then became a renowned branch of Barclays bank and now serves overpriced breakfasts because the Ritz is next door.

    • @patrickbrett1552
      @patrickbrett1552 8 місяців тому +5

      @@chrisnewell2107 putting on the Ritz.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +5

      Really appreciate that my friend, your comments are always much appreciated. Have a great week!
      Glad you enjoyed the Wolseley as much as I did!

    • @xarisstylianou
      @xarisstylianou 8 місяців тому +6

      By the looks it's not for me
      The sausage is overrated and just half a bloody tomato the eggs are too freash also not excluding the tea
      Before I forget were is the toast ???

    • @noodles341
      @noodles341 6 місяців тому

      ​@@xarisstylianou😂😂🤣🤣🐑🐑🐑

  • @user-zx1pc9eq8w
    @user-zx1pc9eq8w 8 місяців тому +102

    I would go for the Portland Cafe simply because I like supporting small businesses that operate on a tiny profit margin. Times are hard for these small business owners and they always hope their great prices and high quality bring in loyal customers.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +13

      Very good point and I would agree with you :)

    • @WaferBrik
      @WaferBrik 5 місяців тому +3

      Well said!

    • @murphyandmurphybrand
      @murphyandmurphybrand 5 місяців тому +2

      Id say it’s all relative. Paying for that location, the chefs, the quality waiting staff, the ingredients.

    • @seanfolan1730
      @seanfolan1730 5 місяців тому +1

      Portland cafe is very good been there a few times 👌🏻

    • @plummet3860
      @plummet3860 4 місяці тому +1

      tiny profit margin? they are selling £1.50 worth of food for £7.50

  • @peaceLove1988
    @peaceLove1988 8 місяців тому +68

    The little Portland cafe is a real gem. What a bargain.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +6

      Fantastic little place.

    • @plummet3860
      @plummet3860 4 місяці тому

      I think me and you have different views regarding a bargain

  • @lesleyfarrington4809
    @lesleyfarrington4809 7 місяців тому +40

    Was going to say the Wolseley price wasn't too bad for the experience until I realised you had to pay so much for the tea, no toast and the service charge. The Portland sounded fantastic value for such good food.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому +3

      Spot on Lesley.

    • @grangetowncardiff6935
      @grangetowncardiff6935 5 місяців тому +3

      15% service charge is ,quite simply, robbery. Just be honest and put your prices up. What charlatans!!

    • @chrisw138
      @chrisw138 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, I bet the staff don't get 15% of the takings.

  • @dazza9448
    @dazza9448 6 місяців тому +47

    That guy behind you is absolutely mesmerised by the fact you’re being filmed eating a breakfast 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +10

      Lol I noticed that as well.

    • @lilcoffeebandit
      @lilcoffeebandit 5 місяців тому +10

      that was so funny, i became mesmerised by the mesmerised guy

    • @RLJIM
      @RLJIM 4 місяці тому +7

      You don't get those folk in the Wolseley

    • @catificationcorner
      @catificationcorner 2 місяці тому

      @@RLJIM unnecessary. Times have changed.

    • @leighmac1625
      @leighmac1625 2 місяці тому

      @@catificationcornernot for the better

  • @nigel8499
    @nigel8499 8 місяців тому +15

    Personally I wouldn't pay £23 for a breakfast, but I understand why people would. Breathtakingly beautiful building and quality ingredients.
    Nice for special occasions so I'd pick the café as my go to.... and the posh place for Weddings, funerals and bar mitsfas. Lol

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +3

      I agree, Nigel. It's not something I would do normally but I love bringing these types of videos to you all and it's a good experience nonetheless. Haha, thanks for watching!

    • @jamesdobson5022
      @jamesdobson5022 5 днів тому

      Bar mitzvah’s !!! Oi veh !!!

  • @kerrys5540
    @kerrys5540 8 місяців тому +107

    Being a Midlands girl I can't justify the price at the hotel. Obviously the produce is great quality but £23 for an expensive sausage, black pudding and eggs is a lot. I thought the tea would be included 😅. At that price I would want to take one of the "condiments" home with me.

    • @jamesprice4647
      @jamesprice4647 8 місяців тому +6

      You are paying to be there - are people in the Midlands not keen on the occasional splurge?

    • @kerrys5540
      @kerrys5540 8 місяців тому +26

      @@jamesprice4647 not at that price lol. I get you are paying for the ambiance and prestige but to not get a cuppa included either I thought was expensive. The beans and half a tomato are pence. A sausage and 2 eggs and few streaky bacon cost £23. I'm sure it was delicious but in my opinion too expensive for meal served. ...yes Midlanders are scrooges haha

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +10

      That's a fair comment. I don't usually go to places the Woseley - it's strictly for content only haha. Thanks for watching!

    • @kerrys5540
      @kerrys5540 8 місяців тому +4

      @@GaryEats It's great that you went there and dine at a variety of places. I love watching all kinds. It would be boring if you just did posh or cheap 🙂

    • @samjones4323
      @samjones4323 8 місяців тому +5

      Ur right love anyone that pays that is nuts 🥜

  • @scarlett918
    @scarlett918 8 місяців тому +35

    I loved the ambience and deco of the Wolseley, but the price was too high. The breakfast itself looked superb and of high quality. Maybe a special treat would take me there for breakfast. The Portland seemed to be a nice cosy little cafe, the breakfast a standard decent one. You are right, the Wolseley put Harrods to shame. Sort your breakfasts out Harrods!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Fair enough and I completely agree with you. Harrods... wow. So poor. Thanks for watching!

  • @pepsipac1695
    @pepsipac1695 8 місяців тому +13

    You should of asked the guy in the cafe eyeballing the cameraman his opinion of the breakfast 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +3

      The cameraman told me about this afterwards... he better not be trying to poach him away from me. Haha, thanks for watching!

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 8 місяців тому +52

    That was a very expensive breakfast, Gary, but there was no doubting the quality and the overall ambiance. However, it would be the small cafe for me every time!😊

    • @jamesprice4647
      @jamesprice4647 8 місяців тому +4

      Like having a drink on St Mark's Square you are paying for an aesthetic experience in the Wolseley.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      No problem Sheila... same for me as well!

    • @heidifogelberg3544
      @heidifogelberg3544 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@jamesprice4647 You remind me of a visit to Venice with my mom about 5 years before she died. She'd had very little chance to travel outside the US and really wanted to enjoy it. There was a gelateria on St Mark's with tables set out in the plaza. We were urged by multiple people not to waste our money (as gelatto could be bought from the same shop for carry and eat MUCH more cheaply). But she wanted to sit and enjoy being where she was. We got an ice cream concoction that came on a silver tray, with multiple lavish dishes containing whipped cream (not the spray-can sort, but cream, whipped with sugar and vanilla), cherry sauce, chocolate sauce, and additional crumbled cookies to sprinkle over as we progressed through the really very impressive amount of completely delicious vanilla and cherry gelattos. I ordered a glass of prosecco, because vacation, and she had a bottle of sparkling water. Including the service charge, about which the waiter was very apologetic and concerned that we were aware, we spent around 40 euros. Best money I spent that trip. I can still see mom sitting there, smiling and listening (half understanding, because accent) to that wonderfully kind young waiter telling her about the history of the square, and eating her gelatto. I had to help her, and then my sister and niece came along to tell us how we could have spent less at the counter. We absolutely could have. But I have the memory of that hour in St Mark's when mom was happy and enjoying the big world, feeding cookie crumbs to the pigeons, and I would do it again every time.

  • @FRAG1979
    @FRAG1979 6 місяців тому +22

    I remember when I first moved to London and was looking for a fry up one day. Came across the Portland cafe and it was magical. Was sat beside three old jewish ladies down the back who were eating bowls of custard covered sponge! The fry was amazing, best black pudding I've ever had in London!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +3

      It's a lovely cafe isn't it?

  • @phbrinsden
    @phbrinsden 6 місяців тому +22

    As a Brit in Texas I don’t miss a chance for a full English. One of the very best I have ever had was in the United Airlines lounge at Heathrow. I had time to burn so I went to the lounge with my pass and I was astonished to see everything for a full English laid out buffet style. You could have whatever you want and it was all fresh and piping hot.
    Needless to say the next meal offered in flight was given a pass as I was stuffed!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +2

      Wow. I might have to do that if I end up in the States!

    • @kevinrakow380
      @kevinrakow380 5 місяців тому +1

      I have been to a lot of United lounges globally and the one at Heathrow is the best. Sort of surprised that it is the best English you have had there but it is an excellent lounge.

  • @nickbarnes9340
    @nickbarnes9340 8 місяців тому +26

    Little Portland cafe seems amazing value especially in an expensive part of London.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +5

      It's exceptional value. Could have got a huge breakfast for 8.50... excellent cafe.

  • @ChristopherRobertHarris
    @ChristopherRobertHarris 8 місяців тому +19

    The poached eggs looked like perfection to be honest.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      They were pretty spot on. Thanks for watching!

    • @DerrickWhittle-mm7jz
      @DerrickWhittle-mm7jz 8 місяців тому +2

      Looked so round and looked it up extra step of service and expenpertise.

    • @ritadonnelly8820
      @ritadonnelly8820 2 місяці тому

      breakfast look like shit

  • @kevincallaghan326
    @kevincallaghan326 6 місяців тому +53

    Why doesn't the Wolseley serve toast with their full breakfast? I can't imagine not wanting toast - and butter - with this delicious-looking breakfast!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +21

      I thought that was a bit mean as well.

    • @moorenicola6264
      @moorenicola6264 6 місяців тому +9

      What on earth?! I thought the toast must have been off camera! You can't have a fry without toast!

    • @sbender3787
      @sbender3787 5 місяців тому +7

      I wondered this also. No toast to dip in your yolk?

    • @joshthomas9330
      @joshthomas9330 5 місяців тому +4

      They do its an extra 14.99

    • @moorenicola6264
      @moorenicola6264 5 місяців тому +1

      @@joshthomas9330 Stop! Surely nobody could charge 15 quid for toast!

  • @StephenH-ms9og
    @StephenH-ms9og 7 місяців тому +7

    I couldn’t justify the price at the Wolseley. I’d feel more comfortable at the Portland both with the surroundings and quality/price. Impressed with the sauces and the Cumberland sausage.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому +1

      Completely agree with you!

  • @miacat1727
    @miacat1727 6 місяців тому +10

    Can't compare when you only pick a small breakfast, if you couldn't manage a full breakfast then don't eat the same in one day. Unfair contest from the start. But I'd pick the cheap option full breakfast, it looked much nicer & came with toast & proper bacon.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Already been addressed. Thanks for watching!

    • @samtaholo
      @samtaholo 5 місяців тому

      Agreed - the Portland Cafe was always going to suffer due to the 'second breakfast' setup. Appetite is a crucial factor in this sort of review.

  • @leeirvine1784
    @leeirvine1784 8 місяців тому +24

    I was very impressed with the Breakfast at the Little Portland Cafe, also big thumbs up for not using normal (dreadful) catering sausage!!

    • @andrewroberts4736
      @andrewroberts4736 8 місяців тому +4

      The sausage defines the quality of the breakfast in my opinion. As soon as you see the catering chip shop sausage, I'm just not a fan.

    • @leeirvine1784
      @leeirvine1784 8 місяців тому

      @@andrewroberts4736 It’s dreadful isn’t it!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      Completely agree. Lovely little cafe and I will be going back!

    • @pamelareynolds3581
      @pamelareynolds3581 6 місяців тому

      Everything looks absolutely amazing. Enjoy my taste buds are going crazy.

  • @jay-lm4we
    @jay-lm4we 8 місяців тому +8

    The expensive one for a treat every now and again but that second place would be where I'd be eating most of the time 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +3

      Completely agree. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-md3iw4mi7z
    @user-md3iw4mi7z 6 місяців тому +6

    We need more corner cafes but it is good for you to live it up .. and see what we Are missing 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      I agree Maureen.

  • @maximiliantiberiusvondavos3415
    @maximiliantiberiusvondavos3415 8 місяців тому +7

    I’d would have preferred you did the two on different days. And spent an extra £1

    • @championwade6172
      @championwade6172 6 місяців тому

      I agree bro felt like you couldn’t really judge it not being the full breakfast at the second cafe

  • @stephaniewhite9526
    @stephaniewhite9526 8 місяців тому +16

    What I really enjoy about your videos is how you make the content so interesting and leave it to us to help you decide too. I'd enjoy both breakfasts but just on the strength of value, the Portland Cafe looked a really nice breakfast for Central London. Thank you for all the great videos.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate your kind comments as always Stephanie. Completely agree with your assessment as well, thank you so much.

    • @adrianpoole9201
      @adrianpoole9201 8 місяців тому +2

      I couldn't have said it better myself.

  • @robertleach9120
    @robertleach9120 8 місяців тому +11

    Hello Gary. Both places had quality breakfasts in their own way. However, being a Yorkshireman, I'd opt for the Little Portland Cafe as it was still quality at a much cheaper price. The Wolseley ('ow much for a bacon roll??) would still be a good experience for the ambience and quality breakfast (maybe once). Our best experience when we were in the UK was the Regency Cafe as I've mentioned before. Iconic ! I am amazed that you managed 2 breakfasts though ! PS - does the cameraman get fed on your videos? (LOL). I must say English breakfasts far outdo the ones here. Loving your channel & keep up the good work !

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      I think that's completely fair Robert. The Portland Cafe was a lovely little place and I would highly recommend giving it a try when you're next in London. Thanks as always and have a good week!

    • @Gius3pp3K
      @Gius3pp3K 15 днів тому

      Yorkshiremen have short arms and deep pockets 😂

  • @tomawen5916
    @tomawen5916 6 місяців тому +6

    Love the review! In the States I have to make my own English breakfast. So fried eggs, beans, (Canadian) bacon (but my son prefers American smoked bacon), big sausage(s), cooked tomatoes, mushrooms but everyone wants more hash browns/fried potatoes instead of mushrooms or tomatoes. And no one wants tea or black pudding...except me (then again I was born in Canada and raised properly until we headed south in the 1970's)

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you!

  • @retrogamedreamer8761
    @retrogamedreamer8761 8 місяців тому +19

    The Wolseley is a modern classic. Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine it hasn’t been there for 100 years. When I lived in London, it was a perfect place for a business breakfast meeting or a special lunch/dinner with loved ones and friends. You were rarely disappointed. I remember coming in there one day after the artist Lucian Freud passed away (he was a regular), they had one table with a black table cloth and a single candle burning all day in his memory. Pure class.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      I love the history side of London. A big reason why I chose the Wolseley. Excellent location and thanks for watching!

    • @jeffreyroberts7438
      @jeffreyroberts7438 6 місяців тому +2

      Lucian Freud could definitely afford it there😂

  • @alanthomson1227
    @alanthomson1227 8 місяців тому +11

    Looked really nice , I would have thought the tea strainer would have been turned while pouring and then turned back to catch any drips after pour stoped .

    • @martinlove7073
      @martinlove7073 8 місяців тому +2

      😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      It was lovely. The tea was good... even if I didn't know how to properly work the thing!

    • @AM-qp2wx
      @AM-qp2wx 6 місяців тому +2

      Yes, Alan.....I had a giggle as well! He'll know next time!

  • @donaldduncan6017
    @donaldduncan6017 8 місяців тому +5

    What a catchphrase LETS GIVE IT A GO!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. Been saying it all my life!!

  • @dianasullivan3285
    @dianasullivan3285 7 місяців тому +5

    Yes the cafe breakfast looks nice, I like the bacon much better than that horrible streaky in the posh restaurant, I like streaky but for me it's got to be crispy, much nicer breakfast in the cafe

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      I also much prefer back bacon. I've never been a fan of streaky bacon!

  • @andrewroberts4736
    @andrewroberts4736 8 місяців тому +11

    Another successful and interesting review. I would have gone for the Wolseley. I love streaky bacon and a good real black pudding. I would like a nice fried slice for the eggs to sit on!!
    I would have expected the tea to be included.
    Keep up the great work.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thank you Andrew once again. Really appreciate it! The Wolseley location was incredibly nice as well.

  • @johnbluett6079
    @johnbluett6079 7 місяців тому +3

    For most folks who want a cheap breaky got to be your second choice.. Got to be sausage , bacon beans, black pudding, mushrooms,.GOT TO BE TINNED TOMATOES AND FRIED BREAD. Not sure where hash browns sneaked in

  • @fionacotter4287
    @fionacotter4287 8 місяців тому +7

    Wish you had tried the bubble! Food looked lovely at the Wolesley but a shame it didn’t come with either fried bread, toast or at least bread and butter for the price. Hubby Joe would have loved the black pud!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      Will try the bubble next time. Had lots of people telling me that I need to have more bubble!

  • @mistersmithson4321
    @mistersmithson4321 6 місяців тому +1

    Man such quality content for such a small channel, so happy youtube recommended your channel to me, I love watching your videos.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Welcome aboard! Extremely kind words - thank you.

  • @michaelvrabel4517
    @michaelvrabel4517 8 місяців тому +6

    what a good idea gary , to compare the two venues.they both looked like a good breakfast .but because of the price at the wolseley that would have to be a treat.the portland looked good value and as a working class lad , that would be my choice .keep up the good work gary .

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thank you Michael... really appreciate that. I can't disagree with your choice either!

  • @navidbutt-inflammationwiza1983
    @navidbutt-inflammationwiza1983 8 місяців тому +4

    The first time I saw The Wolseley Breakfast I thought, 'now that's more like it'. Definitely pricey though. But, hey! I'd go there just the once for the experience. Good Comparison video!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Yep, the W was lovely.

  • @nicholasfarrer1032
    @nicholasfarrer1032 6 місяців тому +1

    I loved the 2nd breakfast you had , the cup of tea looked huge too & brown sauce is a must with a full english another excellent video 😊👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Nicholas :)

  • @oliverdots
    @oliverdots 8 місяців тому

    Love your posts. Thank you.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      You are very welcome and I really appreciate that!

  • @joebarrett4353
    @joebarrett4353 6 місяців тому +7

    The bacon in the caff looked far superior to the bacon in the Wolseley

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +2

      Fair comment Joe. I prefer back bacon also!

  • @patrickbrett1552
    @patrickbrett1552 8 місяців тому +5

    The cheaper breakfast looked just as good, if not better. Cannot justify the price difference. Still, if you're rich you pay for the ambience (no poor people).

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Fair comment. Luckily, I only do places like the Wolseley for content otherwise my wallet would be screaming at me!

    • @patrickbrett1552
      @patrickbrett1552 8 місяців тому +1

      @@GaryEats Thanks. I like nice places too, I just wanted to be clear on my reaction. Please keep up the good work. Love the show.

  • @peternelson6142
    @peternelson6142 8 місяців тому

    Great reviews! Its the Little Portland Cafe for me!
    Will definitely go!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Hope you enjoy it and thank you!

  • @wanderlusting2560
    @wanderlusting2560 5 днів тому

    Can't wait to visit in a couple of weeks, for sure I will be stopping by the little Portland Cafe. Thank you Gary for finding this gem

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 днів тому +1

      This is definitely worth a visit

  • @johnmccormack4498
    @johnmccormack4498 8 місяців тому +3

    Watching the poached eggs I'd give my left arm to know how they cooked it to that shape and to perfection. You'd have to give the first place a whirl at least once but fir me you can't beat a decent caff just like the one you visited. Lovely.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Completely agree John. I could never get them like that either. Looking forward to what Dublin has to offer in the form of breakfasts when I'm there soon.

    • @johnmccormack4498
      @johnmccormack4498 8 місяців тому

      Looking forward to it Gary!

    • @maggieso1582
      @maggieso1582 6 місяців тому +1

      You get some eggs and prepare an ice water bath. Leave eggs out for 1 min. Bring water to a boil and put the eggs in for around 7.5-8 mins (my estimate is based on how runny it looks in your vid). Then take the eggs out and leave in ice bath for around 4 mins for them to cool. Then you can eat or store in the fridge. The timing can vary depending on number of eggs, the type of pot, how hot/cold the water is, so you can experiment and tweak. The theory is basically you cook the eggs to the desired consistency and then immediately cool it to stop it from cooking further. Much cheaper, but do use high quality eggs as you are eating them semi-raw!

  • @yogihaughton
    @yogihaughton 6 місяців тому +4

    Essential on a breakfast is a potato dish, hash brown, potato cake/scone etc. You should let us know if eggs are free range or caged, as some of us don’t like eating caged hens eggs.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Fair comment!

    • @jokermaan1
      @jokermaan1 6 місяців тому

      Not on a traditional English. Especially the American hash brown.

  • @Dunco3550
    @Dunco3550 День тому +1

    Very suprising to find such a good value cafe in such an expensive part of London. I bet the owners are rubbing their hands together in anticipation of an even bigger increase in Big Breakfast sales! 👐 💯 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  День тому +1

      Well deserved 👌

  • @robertsims1427
    @robertsims1427 6 місяців тому

    Another good video Gary, I have only just come across your channel and I'm really enjoying the videos.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Lovely to hear Robert. Thanks for watching!

  • @petersmithson4644
    @petersmithson4644 8 місяців тому +5

    Boiled eggs with their shells off.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching Peter.

  • @user-ju6ud4go6b
    @user-ju6ud4go6b 8 місяців тому +3

    For the experience the Wolsey was very nice - breakfast well cooked -nice surroundings. Expensive though. The cafe was ordinary nice breakfast but very much cheaper. Again it depends what you want in life - but its the food you go to eat not the surroundings. Interesting to see the differences.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree! Just a video to showcase the difference and also to show that the price point is based on location not food as both were great!

  • @Lukehutton123
    @Lukehutton123 8 місяців тому

    They both look lovely breakfast nice video to do both places hopefully you keeping well see you on the next video can't wait

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thank you Luke - really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

  • @hannanrahman3648
    @hannanrahman3648 5 місяців тому

    Love the vlogs keep on doing them you show the people that even if it’s cheap it can why better then the most expensive thanks

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 місяців тому

      Thank you Hannan!

  • @mollybrown465
    @mollybrown465 8 місяців тому +3

    I've had a lovely breakfast in London. It costs about £12. It's in Baker Street on the corner downstairs looking across at Madame Tussaud's That includes tea/coffee and toast

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Do you have the name of that Molly? Thanks for watching!

    • @mollybrown465
      @mollybrown465 8 місяців тому

      @@GaryEats no sorry I don't know the name of it. It's the opposite end to the tube station, and the entrance is directly opposite the side of Tussaud's. They've usually got tables outside then the restaurant is downstairs. The choice of food is really good. I've had breakfast there every time I stay up

  • @stuartallen8310
    @stuartallen8310 8 місяців тому +3

    For m the wolseley

    • @darrengordon-hill
      @darrengordon-hill 8 місяців тому

      2nd cafe lost me with the beans!!
      They look dry/hard and the sauce looks thin.
      And the egg don't look great.
      And there ain't much to look at

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Excellent quality of food and the venue was beautiful. A treat once in a while!

    • @stuartallen8310
      @stuartallen8310 8 місяців тому

      I used to supply it with organic eggs from. Happy chickens

  • @europa2000man
    @europa2000man 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video as always. These videos always makes me hungry. Also, as my mother and I always say, you can’t have a fry up without the brown sauce. If you do come to Ireland sometime, you should try the Chef Brown Sauce with a fry up here. It’s the Irish brown sauce.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 місяці тому

      Great to hear. Can't wait to come over.

  • @kevin85858
    @kevin85858 6 місяців тому +2

    They are worlds apart , definitely the cafe if just out for a Friday breakfast with the lads from work .Now if I was down in London for a weekend with my other half we,d find the Wolseley a memorable treat , You pay for the service and the ambience , the cafe looked good but hey a mug of tea or delivered in fancy silverware .Another entertaining video Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Kevin!

  • @MDGolfaddict
    @MDGolfaddict 8 місяців тому +6

    A great Vid Gary. The Wolseley looked a league above to that abysmal effort at Harrods. I never eat in the famous department stores restaurants as find them overpriced and lesser quality than say a restaurant around the corner a few seconds walk away

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Yes it was and I completely agree with you. I've been told to go back to Harrods to try their fish and chips... probably give it a miss!

    • @MDGolfaddict
      @MDGolfaddict 8 місяців тому

      @@GaryEats definitely give it a miss, Poppies is best Fish & Chips I’ve had in London. Better up North though being a Derbyshire native😉

  • @paulg0170
    @paulg0170 8 місяців тому +3

    No toast?

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      No toast. Didn't come with the breakfast... an extra £5.50.

  • @murtaghj
    @murtaghj 5 місяців тому

    Great video this. You are funny. Love it. As said on a previous comment of mine to a previous video, you're In my top three UA-cam food reviewers. Class. Keep on Gary, we need ya

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 місяців тому

      Wow, thanks! All the best 😊

  • @timothywigmore952
    @timothywigmore952 8 місяців тому

    Keep up the great work!!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thanks! Will do!

  • @theseeker3771
    @theseeker3771 8 місяців тому +4

    It's all about the sausage. A cheap breakfast is always going to show itself by its poor quality sausage. Got to be lincolnshire sausage, Best sausages you can get. I think the second breakfast sausage looked dodgy didn't look like a Cumberland sausage more like some kind of Walls processed rubbish. Better off with a Wetherspoons.

    • @jamesprice4647
      @jamesprice4647 8 місяців тому

      'spoons? Noooooooooo.

    • @theseeker3771
      @theseeker3771 8 місяців тому

      Yeah ok they're rubbish.... but very occasionally you get a good breakfast there...if you're particularly hung over or haven't eaten for three days.@@jamesprice4647

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      Fair comment. I do agree with you on the sausage part, have to say that the sausage from Little Portland was really good. I don't think it was a catering sausage. Thanks for watching!

  • @jshaers96
    @jshaers96 8 місяців тому +21

    Poached eggs with a Full English is unspeakable villainy. This is no time to be worrying about the healthy option. And for that price you'd think they'd throw in a whole tomato.

    • @edmunddantes4757
      @edmunddantes4757 8 місяців тому

      Poached eggs rule!

    • @ItzDylanM
      @ItzDylanM 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@edmunddantes4757 agreed.. but not in a full English they don't

    • @geordiejones2
      @geordiejones2 8 місяців тому +2

      Oh villainy, look at you with the big words 🤣🤣

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +2

      Agree to disagree on that one, I love poached eggs with a full English!

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 7 місяців тому +1

      Unspeakable Villiany eh! 😂

  • @andrewmartin2761
    @andrewmartin2761 6 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed listening to you and seeing quality food . Made me feel hungry.

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 Місяць тому

    Love it, good job Sir, with respect from New Jersey, USA.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @hugosbalder6139
    @hugosbalder6139 7 місяців тому +1

    Love english breakfast, I prepare it often for my kids. Like your videos much, funny insight in english dining culture, sometimes scary, everytime quality time!!!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and very kind of you :)

  • @nfisher6502
    @nfisher6502 7 місяців тому +1

    I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work. For me the worsley for a special occasion/ treat. The Portland looked a more relaxing place to eat and great value for money.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      Ah that’s much appreciated my friend, glad you like them.

  • @stevekershaw6117
    @stevekershaw6117 Місяць тому

    Great video as ever Gary.
    Defo going to treat myself to the Wolseley.
    Keep up the good work.
    Steve

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      It’s absolutely stunning inside and worth a visit for sure

  • @Burrocannival
    @Burrocannival 3 місяці тому

    Lovely breakfast, Thanks Gary ❤🙏🇬🇧

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 місяці тому

      You're more than welcome

  • @jimrichardson5849
    @jimrichardson5849 6 місяців тому

    Enjoyed this as usual ….well done Gary . I would have to sprinkle some white pepper on the beans 🤣👍. Looking forward to the next review. 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Jim. Glad you're enjoying it! 👍

  • @MrVxrman
    @MrVxrman 3 місяці тому

    The wolseley is very high end and for nearly thirty odd quid it should be.
    The Portland cafe seems very good and serves you a good meal at a very reasonable price.
    Thanks for sharing Gary
    ☕👍

  • @user-lz4wj6cd8y
    @user-lz4wj6cd8y 8 місяців тому +2

    Was a very expensive breakfast Gary , but the quality was there ,but for me is the little Portland cafe great videos x

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Totally agree and thank you so much.

  • @chrisnewell2107
    @chrisnewell2107 8 місяців тому +2

    Bodywarmer off = Posh food
    Bodywarmer on = Working class food.
    Love it 😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      😁 Laughed out loud. I didn't even notice myself doing it!

  • @M15Guys
    @M15Guys 6 місяців тому

    Great video !

  • @palace1439
    @palace1439 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice looking sausage and bacon at the Portland. Just round the corner from where I use to work over 25 years ago. Nice to see toast and tea included for a change.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Portland is excellent. Highly recommend it Palace. Thanks for watching :)

  • @send2gl
    @send2gl 7 місяців тому

    Fascinating that you had two breakfasts and even enjoyed the second one. The cafe would be my choice. The Corner Cafe by the railway bridge on Lambeth Road was one I used to frequent some years back. Can get busy but turnover quick. That could be one for you to try.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому +1

      I didn't feel so great afterwards mate. I'll take a look at that, thank you!

  • @Bessie66
    @Bessie66 7 місяців тому

    Second time I’ve watched your videos today (Heston fish and chips). YT recommendation - new sub here! Great videos 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      Welcome aboard Bessie. Glad you’re liking the videos! 😊

  • @andyhibbert842
    @andyhibbert842 8 місяців тому +2

    hi gary, both looked good but i would go to cafe anytime, good content as usual.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      You and me both! The café was excellent and the owners are very friendly as well.

  • @uglenddalejones2
    @uglenddalejones2 8 місяців тому

    *Outstanding Breakfast Comparison of the Expensive v Cheaper Choices in London 👌🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻*
    I agree.everyday value,definitely the cafe- I would equally enjoy this place.
    But,for a treat- definitely the Worsley .
    When in town for a few days,I would like to try out the both. Awesome watching,really handy to know thank you

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and I appreciate your kind comments!

  • @chriswoolley3747
    @chriswoolley3747 2 місяці тому

    Only just found you recently on UA-cam, love all your reviews Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s very kind Chris and I really appreciate you subscribing, watching and commenting it so really appreciated

  • @johncorner9295
    @johncorner9295 8 місяців тому

    Nice place nice breakfast. What more do you want...😊 good luck..

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thank you 😋 and I completely agree!

  • @bluemeanie1951
    @bluemeanie1951 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the videos, thank you very much for your candid remarks when summing up. Please, however, stop paying the service charge, it isn't mandatory any more. Establishments should leave it to your judgement whether you wish to pay it (does it say discretionary service charge by any chance, because really it should) Thanks again.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Noted and thank you very much for your kind comments.

  • @herberthartwig8544
    @herberthartwig8544 7 місяців тому +1

    New Subscriber Gary, enjoyed watching this but as a pensioner I would have too use the Portland, will catch up with your other videos at my leisure 👍👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for subbing! Really glad you're enjoying my videos!

  • @tatts1901
    @tatts1901 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Very fair.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 місяці тому

      Glad you think so!

  • @sallyjones4557
    @sallyjones4557 3 місяці тому

    The Wolseley looks incredible!!! those poached eggs ! and of course the ambiance

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 місяці тому

      Best poached eggs I’ve ever had, Sally

  • @nazirkhalifa5377
    @nazirkhalifa5377 2 місяці тому

    ❤ these reviews.👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  2 місяці тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @joecotter9014
    @joecotter9014 8 місяців тому +2

    Good to see a £ comparison Gary - If I was simply hungry one morning in that area I'd go for the Portland, down to earth and decent value, however if i wanted to treat myself (and the Mrs) then i would definitely consider the Wolseley just for the surroundings alone. I'd probably have a hangover from the night before so wouldn't care too much about the £ there.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Joe! Hope you're keeping well mate. Haha deffo.

  • @davidcousins3508
    @davidcousins3508 4 місяці тому

    Your channel is whizzing along Gary …and I’m not surprised..it’s one of the best food reviews on You tube ..well presented,informative and honest ..both breakfasts looked great but I think the Portland gets my vote on value for money 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you David. Very kind of you to say.

  • @andysaunders3708
    @andysaunders3708 4 місяці тому

    As long as you enjoyed it, Gary, I'm happy for you.
    Black pudding is missing from the shelves of any NZ supermarkets I've visited recently, along with liverwurst.

  • @earlbee3196
    @earlbee3196 8 місяців тому +1

    Next Sunday I’m going to try and replicate the posh breakfast . reason it’s the best looking breakfast I ever did see

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Give it a go. Glad you liked the look of it!

  • @lisathorburn337
    @lisathorburn337 6 місяців тому

    Looks lovely. Tea strainer lesson needed, tilt slightly to the side. The base is for resting.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Definitely needed Lisa!

  • @monro2159
    @monro2159 8 місяців тому +2

    I love going out to breakfast, it's my favourite meal and the Wolseley looked tremendous. It's all about the ingredients and ambience at that price level. The sausage black pudding is such a great idea, but it has to be good quality in the Lancashire league and looks like it really hit the spot for you! So, I would love to go to the Wolseley once every three months and then the Portland the rest of the time. The Portland looked like a real family restaurant that cared about what they were serving. Two breakfasts in the same day? You had the same shirt on, you must have been totally stuffed!! Also, your dedicated cameraperson (him/her?) is really developing a great style with the coverage. It's upholding the unique quality you have as a host, but also savouring the journey though the plate you have been served. Congratulations! By the way, does the cameraperson ever get to eat as well, you've probably been asked this before!?

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Lovely assessment and I agree with you entirely. I had two breakfasts in one day, I had to waddle on the journey home. For future video, I will do them both on separate days for a more fair comparison. That's very kind of you Monro, I will pass your comments onto the cameraman (it's a him) and I really appreciate your thoughtful message. He does eat from time to time but tends to leave it when it's a bit more difficult to eat and film! Thanks for watching!

  • @monicanath4859
    @monicanath4859 6 місяців тому

    The cafe breakfast looked very inviting!

  • @jamesprice4647
    @jamesprice4647 8 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoying your movies. The art-deco design of the Wolseley is exquisite. Former car showroom. Suggest you do cocktails and nibbles in Duke's Hotel nearby.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Great suggestion and thank you. The deco is incredible.

  • @vishy
    @vishy 6 місяців тому

    Love your channel Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Thank you my friend!

  • @Oscarspaw1971
    @Oscarspaw1971 8 місяців тому +1

    I would of picked the Portland, reason being fantastic value for money with quality ingredients. Also looks a nice cost place to go. Wolsely looked very fancy and the food looked amazing but again with this current climate Portland offer so much for your money. Good review👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Good choice and thank you very much. Have a great week.

  • @marcwelby2351
    @marcwelby2351 6 місяців тому

    Love your vids Gary! Nga mihi, Marcus, down here in Aotearoa New Zealand 😊.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Glad you like them! Hello to NZ!

  • @johnm6683
    @johnm6683 5 місяців тому

    The Wolseley is one of my favorites in London. I always go for breakfast when I’m over. You can get a good fry up anywhere - should’ve ordered the devilled kidneys. An absolutely delicious, old school, hearty British breakfast. I get them every time. I like that the tea is a good old fashioned silver service too.
    The only downside is there are a lot of business meetings over breakfast - you have to listen to so much b.s. around you.
    Thanks for the videos.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 місяців тому

      Loved the ambience at the Wolseley.

  • @robertcreighton4635
    @robertcreighton4635 8 місяців тому

    Haven't had a full English for ages. After watching you eat I really need one

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Robert... go and grab yourself one this week!

  • @georgefarrington895
    @georgefarrington895 8 місяців тому

    Something good to be said about both places. I could enjoy both .

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  8 місяців тому

      Good stuff George.

  • @davidweston4007
    @davidweston4007 7 місяців тому

    Hi Gary . Good video ,but I had to smile,the tea strainer in the Wolsely ,when you use the strainer you rotate it ,the cup underneath is to catch any drips. 🇬🇧😂

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  7 місяців тому

      Sorry about that David. I'm used to just pouring my tea from a kettle haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @campcop9214
    @campcop9214 6 місяців тому +1

    Cheers gary, like watching english breakfast content and you've already done a few. Luvly Jubbly

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend :)

  • @lisabarton8079
    @lisabarton8079 3 місяці тому

    Hi Gary! Great recommendation thank you! We just gave Little Portland Cafe a go! - attentive staff.. good food … great value! Mushrooms & brown sauce 👌🏻 a recommendation for you to try … Andy’s Greek Taverna in Camden Town & Lokkanta in Bayswater .. enjoy! Paul & Lisa

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Lisa and Paul, believe it or not I’m going back tomorrow myself as I don’t think I gave it a fair review first time but I’m so pleased you had a good time, both of you have a great week 😊

  • @johnwhite2143
    @johnwhite2143 6 місяців тому +1

    Small cafe for me definitely, good combination of quality and value for money 👌👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому

      Good choice John.

  • @seantynan1
    @seantynan1 6 місяців тому +2

    The common breakfast, enjoyed across the British Isles, is the best breakfast. Egypt have a similar thing, ful medames, but beans are essential.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  6 місяців тому +2

      Sounds great!