21 Reasons Britain Does Breakfast Better Than The Rest Of The World

    If in doubt serve it with toast and half a pack of butter, it's the British way.

    Flo Perry
    by Flo Perry

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Because crumpets are one of life's great joys.

    2. Because Marmite is just the perfect savory spread.

    3. Because nothing is quite as comforting as eggs and soldiers.

    4. Because marmalade is the perfect marriage of bitter and sweet.

    5. And because having lemon curd on toast is a lil' bit like having your pudding for breakfast.

    6. Because British pancakes are somehow better than both crêpes and American pancakes.

    7. Because nothing sets you up for the day like baked beans on toast.

    8. Apart from maybe a proper bacon butty.

    9. Or a sausage sandwich with brown sauce.

    10. Because even though it's kind of bland, cornflakes and sugar is just delicious.

    11. Because if you go to a caf it's totally socially acceptable to have chips for breakfast.

    12. Because why just have bread if you can have a fried slice.

    13. Because greasy spoons are like temples to the perfect breakfast.

    14. And a fry-up is truly a work of art.

    15. In all its inspiring combinations.

    16. And glorious differences depending on where you're eating it.

    17. Because black pudding might be gross in theory, but actually it's just salty and delicious.

    18. Because toast and jam tastes best when eaten as a breakfast dessert after a full English.

    19. Because hot cross buns are best eaten toasted with lots of butter.

    20. Because Scotch pancakes are tasty with butter, but they're also great eaten straight out the packet when you're feeling lazy.

    21. And you can only get a perfect cup of tea in Britain.