Capital Job!
There are hundreds of blogs about London – and where to eat vegan food there. I firmly believe it’s the best city in the whole world. Especially for vegans.
An amazing melting pot of people live and work in this most special city: all of life is there. So it stands to reason that this influences the food and feel of the place. London is constantly developing, innovating, and capturing enduring tradition in its food tastes.
For a while now, we’ve been itching to share with you our favourite London haunts from eons ago, and uncover some of the brand spanking new eateries that are bringing vegan joy to the city. So we recently paid ‘The Smoke’ a visit, with the sole intention of eating our own bodyweight in good plant-based food, getting foodie inspiration, and meeting up with good friends for platters ‘n’ natters.
But of course London is a huge sprawling metropolis and impossible to do in one day. So to make sure you get a true taster, we’ve broken it down into bite-sized pieces.
Our first visit was to Camden, Central London and the West End, and Spitalfields…
Camden
Kings Cross/St Pancras were originally part of the ‘Brill’ settlement of Roman invaders, who first made ancient Londinium their administrative centre. It’s probably your entry point to the city if you’re heading in from the North, or through the Channel Tunnel, with good connections to the airports and other tube lines.
In the last twenty years, the area has had an A-lister facelift, including the move from Waterloo to St Pancras of the Eurostar terminus. Now both stations welcome even more visitors from around the world and have been redesigned to give these visitors the best first impressions of the city. But it’s not just the railway stations that have had a makeover. Now well-lit passageways link the two stations below, and opened up vistas and sandblasted architecture, shop- and café-lined avenues, and beautiful planting connect them above ground.
The stations themselves are excellent for quick vegan ‘train snacks’ (e.g. pre-packed salads, sandwiches, hot pasties…). And there are some nice eateries for a sit down meal too. However, we feel it’s important to uncover a place’s full character. Venture slightly further afield and you’re in for some really impressive London vegan fayre!
Vegan Eats In Camden
200 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JP
Fully accessible.
Mildred’s began as a teensy-weensy vegetarian takeaway shop on Greek Street, Soho. Selling soups and burgers, with a couple of seats outside, its queue went out the door as soon as more than one person joined it. Which frequently happened as rumours spread about how good their food was. Even Boy George and Steve Strange liked it in there! So there was total panic in our office when the little store disappeared. But PHEW! They’d just moved to larger premises around the corner in Soho. Soon the good rumours spread again. This time, they’d acquired this, their second restaurant, in Pentonville Road. They went on to acquire a third premises in Camden… and more recently a fourth venue in Dalston.
They’re basically our favourite ever success story.
Their *all vegan* menu is an immaculate curation of global cuisines. Presentation is stunning and portions are ample. The staff are always super-helpful and friendly. The decor is calm and relaxing, with really good coffee and wine – and cocktails for the adventurous – being served! (The Dalston Sunset is really good!).
We always eat at Mildred’s when we’re in London because in 15-20 years of visiting them, they’ve never let us down.
This (pictured) plateful of wonder is their charcoal meringue with passionfruit and mango mousse, passionfruit coulis and black sesame tuille. It was SO HORRIBLE we almost ordered it again so nobody else would have to suffer it! Arf! Only kidding – it was sexy as hell – and a total steal at only £7!
The Kiri Hodi I ate before it, still appears to me in dreams…
In fact, I personally love Mildred’s so much, that I time all my trains down there to coincide with their best eating times. I even went to their Camden branch for a Big Brunch two days after scoffing this Hodi/meringue feast down – and it too was delicious (and even came with home made baked beans!). Plus it was served, as always, with wit and intelligence in a gorgeous, welcoming space.
I cannot recommend Mildred’s enough. Go there! I just KNOW you’ll love it!
The Grand Cafe, German Gymnasium
1 King’s Blvd, London N1C 4BU
Disabled Access
Nestled between Kings Cross and St Pancras stations, German Gymnasium has a glorious tangle of real and fake greenery outside that means it cannot be missed!
Now, don’t be put off by the meaty-fishy menu – this place is hardly vegan (understatement!). Instead, go there at around ‘brunch o’ clock’. If it’s sunny, sit outside and watch people pretending not to care that one couple is hogging the outdoor swing. Order all the vegan breakfast sides on the menu – and I guarantee you won’t regret it.
We were served herb-sauteed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, crispy potato rosti, sliced avocado and all the toast we could trough! The coffees were small but delicious. And the staff? Ah the staff! They could not have been more welcoming and attentive. The Front of House staff gave us tips on where to get the best photograph from and extended special permission to pop up to the (closed) mezzanine to take it.
The brunch was simple, yes, but well presented and really, really tasty.
Their evening menus are admittedly limited for vegans and veggies – and I think they’re missing a trick there. But this historic and friendly place is definitely worth a visit. Go for a late breakfast, perhaps, or a glass of wine before your train to the continent. The impressive wine cellar, city views, sensitively renovated architecture and kind staff make it highly worthwhile.
The meal we had, (maybe more convoluted to order than it needed to be), was fab. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here and will definitely be back for more.
729-731, Camden Stables Market, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH
Wheelchair accessible
In the heart of Camden’s world-famous market, Rudy’s Vegan Diner is a testament to the success of their enormously popular vegan butchers’ shop and diner in nearby Islington.
Serving dirty burgers, spicy wingz, merguez sausages, chunky fries and lashings of home-made coleslaw, this place is a haven for hangover eating and hanging out with friends at the weekend. It’s an ultra-cool place to perch after hitting the bijous stalls and stores, before heading out to a gig at the Roundhouse, or visiting the Vagina Museum around the corner.
Portions are generous and the fayre is immensely satisfying. There’s even an online shop for deliveries or buy any sauces and dressings etc… that hit the spot during your meal.
45-47 Parkway, London NW1 7PN
Accessible
The UK’s first purely vegan pizzeria, Purezza first opened in Brighton to much acclaim, and soon spread its wings London-wise.
The Camden branch is a slightly bigger affair than their original coastal venue, but the menu is just as jazzy!
Pizza choices have the distinct whiff of Ross and Rachel about them (The one with…) and have some super-imaginative toppings such as Nduja (porkless spread), aubergine parmigiana and smoked mozzarella….
Yommmmmm!
They also sell impressive calzones and lasagnes if you’re pizza’d out!
43 Parkway, London NW1 7PN
Accessible
Right next door to Purezza you’ll find Temple of Seitan, for fast food fun. Big juicy burgers are the staple fayre here, but the boxes of wings and fillets and tasty dips are really the best thing about this joint! Lemon pepper, chipotle, and ranch sauces are all so good you might struggle to choose between them – so maybe order all three!
89-91 Bayham St, London NW1 0AG
Accessible
What the Pitta does exactly what it says on the tin. Deep-filled pitta pockets and delicious vegan kebabs, falafel wraps and takeaway meal boxes are all available at a reasonable price – and great for folks on the go.
There are two venues in London – Camden and Brick Lane. And for die-hard fans, their online shop sells What the Pitta T-shirts, so you can tell the world how much you love their food!
There’s barely ever a queue, but they’re also easy to find on Uber, for those times when you’re feeling über-lazy!
209 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AB
Fully accessible
This lovely wee bake shop sells Portuguese custard tarts, or ‘pasteis’. Dainty cups of flaky pastry are filled with a delicate sweet confectioners’ vanilla custard, then caramelised on top to tickle the taste buds.
We’ve loved custard tarts since were were kids, and these Portuguese-style delicacies are basically a much more delectable version of those. So it was a great surprise to find that Café de Nata made their own, freshly-baked vegan ones. Better still, they are so tasty we couldn’t stop ourselves from eating three in one sitting. If only that wasn’t true. No, actually, sod it! They were well worth the guilt and extra calories!
Available singly (or in cute boxes if you’re a total piglet like us), these lovely little amuse-bouches were too delicious to explain. They must be a total tonic for Portuguese expats in the city! Head to the Chalk Farm bridge and order yourself a boxful!
Young Vegans Pie Shop (delivery)
Order online
This online shop is based in Camden, selling delicious pies and other sundries to order.
Choose from literally anything you can think of, from African stew pie to a pack of toffee chews – and get it delivered right to your doorstep.
The pies are clearly the best thing on the menu and their obvious speciality. We simply cannot tell you how delicious they are. Their pastry is always crispy and delicious, and the fillings positively explode with flavour and chunky bite-sized ingredients.
Gorgeous!
They change the specials regularly, to really showcase their talents – and the value for money is really impressive. It’s probably just as well there’s no dining-in option right now, or we’d never leave!
Central London/Fitzrovia
Treading the boards at a West End show? Hitting the stores in Oxford Circus? How about some outdoor opera or seeing where Eliza Dolittle sold her “loverly” flowers? Or attending a blockbusting opening night in Leicester Square? Maybe you’re planning a visit to the South Bank or Westminster? Or perhaps seeing where Ma’am and her corgis hang out when they’re in town?
Whatever your preferred mode of entertainment, it’s unlikely you’ll visit London without seeing its epicentre.
Once upon a time this was a monstrous prospect for vegans – because let’s face it, even theatregoers need to eat! And central London was just load of old greasy spoons and terrible old pubs with sticky floors.
But the great news is that London’s West End now has some top billing eateries for plant-based visitors. Covent Garden has you – and its stalls – covered.
Fitzrovia too – its regal street names (Fitzroy Square, Charlotte Street, Portland Place…) belying its royal origins – is spectacular for foodies. Once the stomping ground of Bohemian London, it was home to writers as diverse as Dickens and Woolf. Nowadays, Fitzrovia is an odd mix of shops, cafes, multimedia companies and tiny parks.
Here are just a few mealtime gems we love in the area. And we’ve hopefully spaced them out so you can find good food (even if it’s just a quick snack) wherever you are.
For great pubs in the area (and there are lots!), see our link below, but in the meantime, here are our favourite vegan dining experiences in Fitzrovia and Central London.
Vegan Eats in Central London/Fitzrovia
66 Chiltern Street, Marylebone
Fully accessible
Despite the name, there’s not a mutton chop in sight at this strictly vegan restaurant in Marylebone.
Serving breakfasts, lunches, and thick, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, the W&L restaurants can be found in Chelsea and Marylebone. Each one is sleek, airy and elegant inside and out. As a result they draw in a calm and relaxed clientele that’s great for date nights and catching up with friends after work.
As well as your usual ice creams and chocolate puds on the menu you’ll find more inventive desserts such as the Pineapple Carpaccio, alongside old favourites like Sticky Toffee Pudding. There’s something to suit all tastes and all occasions.
We’d especially recommend a post-work bottle of wine with your closest pals on the outdoor tables so you can sip and chat amongst the greenery.
By Chloë/Beatnic
5 Langham Place, Oxford Street
Fully accessible
Eat By Chloës are a global phenomenon now – we first came across them in New York – and for good reason.
Selling simple vegan basics at a half-decent price, you always know what you’re getting from By Chloë. You can always rely on them to fill a gap quickly! But we think they’re a little bit more special than just any old fast food outlet. Because they cram the fillings into their burgers and sandwiches, you not only get a sense of panache and imagination about the meals there – but it’s also great fun trying to eat it all before it falls beautifully apart!
You’ll find a couple of By Chloës in London, but the best venue is probably this one, as it’s in a great central location and gets plenty of natural light, setting off the lighthearted ambiance nicely.
4A Upper St Martin’s Ln, London WC2H 9NY
No wheelchair access
Not vegan, but with tables far enough apart to avoid breathing in anyone else’s steak fumes, Tredwell’s is one of a handful of the more sophisticated but affordable eateries in central London that welcome plant-based diners.
Inside the ambiance is dark and sultry, with impeccably dressed, well trained staff. It’s the perfect place for a date you want to see again, an anniversary dinner, or a special birthday, perhaps.
We started with cocktails – why not!?! And they were all good. But the Gunpowder Gimlet was the best: gin, cardamom, green tea, syrup and lime topped off with a sprig of rosemary – sublime!
The Torri Farm cucumber, and the Miso-roasted cabbage got us started on the food. Then we moved on to mains of Spiced cauliflower, yellow split peas, and zhoug, and Brambletye mushrooms, with Brighton lettuce, vegan XO, and sourdough.
We polished off (even though we were full), with a Salted caramel affogato and Chocolate mousse, with Pump Street chocolate crunch (pictured). The latter was great fun to crack open – we highly recommend this for all inner-children!
The venue is absolutely great. Plant based meals are clearly marked on the menu, and the fun team is really well-informed about the ingredients etc…
We’re definitely coming back here despite the price tag (it’s not cheap!). And you should definitely save the pennies and give them a try if you can! A really lovely place right on the cusp of Covent Garden – what’s not to love?
21 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AF
Not wheelchair accessible
Alexis Gauthier believes the future of food is plant-based. And if his Soho restaurant is anything to go by, so do we. The restaurant itself recently went all-vegan, and the menu is a feast of great and good veggies and grains taking inspiration from all over the world.
Tasting menus can be booked with or without wine pairing. If you can’t get a booking, there’s a series of home delivery boxes available, with clear cooking/heating instructions inside. The restaurant also offers gift vouchers to treat yourself or a loved one.
They were fully booked on our visit [sad face] – which just goes to show how popular they are – but we will keep trying to get a table, as the menu looks far too good to miss!
96 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5ED
Accessible
Fancy a quick naughty treat? Then Doughnut Time on Shaftsbury Avenue could be right up your street!
These beasties make the perfect accompaniment to a film at the Curzon Cinema over the road, or to munch on as you pootle round Chinatown. The sheer range of doughnuts on offer for such a tiny place is bamboozling – and the great news is that most of them are suitable for vegans – yay!
It’s only a small kiosk on a busy, busy roadside – so blink and you’ll possibly miss it. But once you know it’s there, it can be hard to resist the enticement of colourful icing, dribbles of jam and soft doughy rings…
Mmm….
All round deliciousness! [Groan!]
35-36 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JN
Wheelchair accessible
If you’re only after a quick pit-stop, then White Pine Lifestyle is a sweet little place to pop into.
While their drinks are a tad on the pricey side, they do sell some innovative juice flavours and smoothies that are a little different from the norm. (Their Coconut Water is really nice). Their coffees, small pastries and cakes look and taste stylish too.
Sit outside on the comfy little seats and watch the bike couriers whizz by, or perch on a stool in the shop among the beautiful cacti and gifts.
If nothing else, the smell of the (animal friendly) handmade soaps and hand creams is worth sitting in for!
32 Charlotte St, London W1T 2NQ
Limited Access
Neither vegan nor vegetarian but with plenty of choices for both, DimT is another fabulous haunt on Charlotte Street, that’s been around for years. Far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the main shopping thoroughfares for a peaceful meal, but close enough to drop into when your arms get tired carrying all those bags! Perfect!
Plus the food there’s blimmin’ lovely!
It opens for late lunch, and gets really buzzing in the evenings. Sit outside for a great view of the BT Tower, or surround yourself in jewel colours inside. The menu is Korean/Chinese, and plates are generously proportioned.
The focus for vegans is on salads and plant-based ‘chicken’ dishes. These include soups, noodle bowls and their amazing katsu curry. The customer service is – and always has been – really good here too. Staff are attentive, and the jasmine tea is ever flowing. Well worth a visit.
Hobsons’ Fish and Chips (Trigger warning: fish images on website)
27 St Anne’s Ct, London W1F 0BN
No wheelchair access
Ok, so a fish and chip shop ain’t any vegan’s idea of fun. But hear me out! At Hobson’s, there’s no need to enter the main restaurant if you don’t want to. There are seats outside the front, and meals are of course available to take away.
As for the vegan ‘fish’ and chips…
You’ll get two huge pulled jackfruit pieces, coated in a light, crunchy batter that are just perfect. Accompanying them, the chips are fresh, chunky and piping hot. Plus everything is cooked in vegetable oil – so there are no hidden dangers! There’s a good range of sides on the menu (fresh runner beans, garden peas, curry sauce and mushy peas). Even the tartare sauce is vegan. Each dish comes with a small salad and wedge of fresh lemon. Wash it all down with a soda or – if the mood takes you – a beer, as the venue has a booze licence.
So whilst there may only be one item on the menu for us – and let’s face it, a whole lot of nasties beside it – if a sudden chippy craving strikes, or you’re out with someone who isn’t vegan, this is definitely the best place in town for a good old English takeaway.
Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Shoreditch
Brick Lane has historically been the place of large groups of London’s settlers. Its eateries have often brought a sense of exoticism to the capital. And with each new wave of folks arriving, the food just gets better and better. When the Jewish inhabitants made way for migrants from Asia and Africa the place became synonymous with excellent curries. And it’s still famous for excellent curries today.
As well as a backstory in brickmaking, there’s a huge old brewery there – The Truman Brewery. Truman’s yard now hosts pop-up food vans, cultural events, and exhibitions. The whole area is positively alive with excellent people from all cultures and backgrounds. There are covered markets and bespoke clothes stores, original Georgian buildings, fascinating ghost adverts and clever street art. It’s a brilliant place to take in as you plod from meal to meal!
Not so long ago archaeologists on the site of the old grocery market uncovered evidence of the old leprosy hospital from which Spitalfields takes its name. Sadly only a small area of this evidence remains in view, under a glass canopy, because soon after, (despite several petitions), the developers moved in. They replaced the old characterful market with a nice new craft and artisan food venue. And they continue to add new developments to the areas.
It’s still a nice place to visit, but one might say it’s lost much of its original charm. Walking the wider Spitalfields area though is fascinating with its heady mixture of architecture and people. It’s a great place to spot ghost shopfronts too!
Finally Shoreditch, just West of Spitalfields, takes its name from the old Norse for ‘steep slope’ – which hopefully isn’t reflected in the number of pubs and clubs that are there now!
All three areas are all easy to cover in a single day on foot. But in case you’re visit is fleeting, we’ve come up with a list of the best vegan joints in all three.
This list is by no means exhaustive: if you can’t find anything to eat as a vegan here, then frankly you ain’t looking! But it should help you make a start.
The curry houses are of course too numerous to mention. But for the best chance of getting a table in one, head into Brick Lane for about 7pm – just as the streetlights heat up but before the pubs close! Try and get in when the pubs close, and you’d better have plenty of patience (or very sharp elbows!).
Whenever you visit, pretty much anything you could want to eat is on offer here. These are just some of the best…
Vegan Eats in Brick Lane, Shoreditch and Spitalfields
85 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL
Limited access
The vintage market on Brick Lane is always seething with folks eager to find their next ‘wow’ outfit. Even without intending to, you’ll find yourself rummaging through stall after stall of crazy clothing, jewellery, records, and bric-a-brac.
But visit on a Sunday and before you even get to the merchandise, you’ll find a whole world of food – quite literally! Long rows of food stalls serve everything from Mexican chilis and Caribbean stews, to chocolate bars and artisan spreads.
The food here is eclectic and affordable, and can be eaten on the hop or at the picnic tables dotted around the venue. It’s a great place to people watch or rest up before you resume the shopping.
Stalls spill out onto the adjoining streets around the Truman Brewery where there’s often live music or performance art – and usually plenty of action to make an event of your visit. The shops along the way are open all week and sell some interesting stuff too. So if you can’t make it to the Sunday Upmarket, you’ll still have a great time.
Solo Juice Bar, Brick Lane Sunday Upmarket
91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
Limited access
Worthy of its own mention and tucked away shyly in the Sunday Upmarket is the unassuming Solo Juice.
When we arrived, we found one clearly exhausted chap trying to pack up the stall, his young family causing chaos behind him. We felt like he should be the one having a sit down and a drink rather than us!
The stall itself had what was left of his produce – whole cucumbers, bananas, strawberries, apples…dotted around. Even at that time of day it all looked virtuously healthy!
Solo drinks are not cheap at £4.50 a pop, but the ingredients are pure fruit and veg, and they’re prepared right in front of you in real time – so you can be sure they’re super fresh.
We went for the ‘Superfood Smoothie’ (apple, cucumber, celery and ginger) which was pure green heaven. Cool and refreshing it set us up for our second burst of vintage shopping. If that doesn’t float your boat, perhaps their other combos in pink (berries), blue (blueberries) and orange (citrus and mango) could tempt you.
With all those rich curries, cakes and battered stuff trying to draw us in like sirens, Solo Juice Bar felt like a pallet-cleansing refuge. The perfect quick, healthy re-load for the hardened explorer!
60 Wentworth St, London E1 7AL
Limited access
This place is the absolute nuts: easily one of our favourite places to eat in all of London.
On a quiet side street off Brick Lane, it’s broad, glassy front boasts every reason why vegan food is good for us, and the environment. Inside that messaging is tastefully reinforced by their bespoke wallpaper. (‘The future is vegan!’ – isn’t it just!).
The entrance is by steps only at the front. However, there’s outdoor seating and wheelchair access to the rear of the diner. In any even, their table service is utter perfection – so you’ll have no difficulty getting your orders in, wherever you park your bottom!
Unity are doggy friendly, have a well-stocked, fully-vegan bar and the loveliest staff you can possibly hope for.
Their battered prawnz (pictured) are incredible and make an ideal starter for two to share.
The plant-based burgers are gigantic: definitely the best value in town. We chose a Classic (faux beef cheeseburger) and the VLT (faux chicken topped with a homemade hash brown and loaded with caramelised onions). Both were mouth-wateringly good. Their fries come in a cutesy little fryer, are cut on the right side of chunky and are crisped to a ‘T’.
The clientele in there was definitely the most eclectic we’d seen in any London vegan venues: families, a mum and daughter celebrating a birthday, two friends having a quiet chat outside, a group of colleagues, some tourists, and a business meeting. And us of course, propping up the bar!
We celebrated our delicious burgers with a Toast IPA . And got a 100% biodegradable ‘doggy bag’ to take home our leftovers.
If you go anywhere at all in London, (and I’m not even joking), then make this the place – it’s fabulous! And if you’re feeling flush, buy yourself a Unity Diner T-shirt, and help them spread their pro-vegan messages all over town!
Old Spitalfields Market, 12 Horner Square, London E1 6EW
Fully Accessible (Kiosk)
Think pink! Humble Crumble’s easy to spot in the busy Spitalfields Market because of it’s powder-pink façade and gleaming copper cooking pots.
Pick a tub size, add your fruity filling of choice, a huge spoonful of crunchy topping, and great dollop of dairy-free custard on top. If you’re feeling really adventurous and Instagram-y, decorate the whole thing with chopped nuts or rose petals.
We chose apple, extra crumble topping and cold vegan custard – and hell yeah, we went with rose petal sprinkles! It felt exuberant, tasted delicious and, honestly, no photo could really do it justice. The team behind the counter were helpful and friendly. Plus their pink-obsessed social media account always cheers us up!
Humble Crumble is a fun place to eat, and a lovely Insta group to follow! Plus, ya know…it’s got fruit in it, so it MUST be healthy, right??
Horner Square, Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW
Fully accessible
100% vegan, this food stall is such a find!
Not only does it look beautiful and green – but the smashing ladies running the show really know their food inside and out. Having never eaten Ethiopian fayre before, it was reassuring to be able to ask anything at all about the array of dishes on display, without judgement.
The Merkamo Special is a sizeable combo of lentils, peas, okra, quinoa, dozas, salad and samosa. If you’re not in the mood for a samosa, they have soft, warm dumplings instead.
We initially thought it was a bit steep price-wise, but were completely won over by the second mouthful as it tasted great. Plus we were just-nicely full when we’d finished eating.
As strict vegans, it felt so reassuring and wholesome eating there too. Even the tray and fork were 100% biodegradable! The slow burning lentils kept us going until tea time.
These are lovely people selling lovely food. Everything we’ve tasted from here is ‘delish’.
We’d highly recommend them if you’re in Spitalfields Market and need something healthy in your tum! One cannot live on burgers and crumble alone. And with great food like this, who would want to?!
Leon Spitalfields
3 Crispin Place, Spitalfields Market, London E1 6DW
Fully accessible
Like By Chloë, Leons are everywhere now. But I recall when the only one I knew of was a poky little joint on Carnaby Street!
Their menu caters for almost every whim, and is fab for vegans – especially if there aren’t any independent vegan caterers about. They open nice and early too, so are guaranteed to serve breakfast. And that’s what we usually visit for.
We’ve tried both the vegan sausage muffin (a patty-style sausage in muffin bun) and the porridge pots like the one pictured above, and must confess it’s hard to say which is the best. It depends on the mood. And that’s the thing about Leon! Whatever mood you’re in, something on the menu will suit.
Ordering and paying is nice and easy at the touch screens, so your meal is almost ready by the time you get inside. And they have plenty of clean tables with soft comfy cushions to rest up and eat at. The coffee is good here too, with a variety of sizes on offer, and gallons of plant-based milk choices.
Leon simply has everything a vegan might need – and they don’t muck about with the service. So they’re perfect if you’re in a hurry… or still feeling grumpy and unsociable at breakfast time (like us on our last visit!).
The porridge pot pictured was served hot with a decent spoonful of warmed, sweet raspberries and several large chunks of peach. The team who served us were lovely on both of our recent visits. It made for a delicious and happy-making start to the day.
Richmix 9, Cygnet Street, London
Fully accessible
Opposite Rich Mix, the cinema and cultural events space, you’ll find Vurger Company residing in a neat little square.
Selling your typical burger fayre, Vurger Company has outlets across London and Brighton and is a bright, cheery place to eat. This one is their best venue, as it’s right by the cinema, making it the perfect place to meet up with friends before or after the movie!
Their shakes are indulgent, their cheezy sauce amazing. But the best part about Vurger Burgers has to be their shitake mushroom brisket, which comes as a burger or (wait for it!) loaded onto fries and topped with baconnaise. Yommmm!
35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA
Fully accessible
Right inside Rich Mix is Indi-go, the self-proclaimed ‘Incredible Indian Eatery’.
They have other outlets around the city – Stratford, Shoreditch and White City. But somehow, it makes perfect sense that they have an outlet here, at the top of Brick Lane which is so famous for its curry houses.
We also think it’s also an inspired choice for film night because it combines our two favourite things – films and curries!
They’re not a vegan outlet – and this is why we’d rank them well below Vurger Burger Co if you’re in this area. But their dosas are reasonably healthy, are gluten and dairy free. Plus Indi-go is open daily for either an Indian or English breakfast.
You’ll also find them (and more menu detail) on the Deliveroo app for deliveries around London.
Summary of Vegan London
We will be sharing more London vegan eats very soon.
Hopefully though, this little blog will get you off to a good start if you’re planning a plant-based visit to these three super-popular areas.
Whether you’re treating yourself (or someone else) to a posh meal out, or taking a quick bite as you enjoy its fun fusion of culture and history, lovely London won’t ever let its vegan visitors go hungry!
Fiona
Some great tips here – and even though I am not of the Vegan way, I think some of these menus look amazing. However those that have no wheelchair access or limited access are off my list. Just not acceptable in this day and age. But keep up the good work
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