The Best Vegan Restaurants in London
Vegan eating has become more and more of a focus over the past few years, so much so that itâs now considered a lifestyle âtrendâ. And what a virtuous trend it is too. So much more than just a focus on diet, itâs responsible for entire communities coming together to celebrate the notion as well. Here, we round up the best of the best in London, from cute cafĂ©s with Instagrammable interiors to restaurants with ever-changing menus that promise to keep you coming back for more. Settle in for the read and bookmark the following as your next must-visit spots in the capital. Meanwhile,
discover the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in London here.
Redemption
Restaurant, Healthy, $$$
Serving up vegan, sugar free and wheat free food in bright, beautifully put-together spaces (one in Shoreditch and one in Notting Hill),
Redemptionâs motto is to âspoil yourself without spoiling yourselfâ. Itâs based around the idea that socialising neednât mean sacrificing your health and itâs the kind of place that we defy you to visit just once. The bar is alcohol-free but the cocktails are a) delicious and b) beautiful, and the dessert menu is one to rival some of the most indulgent restaurants on the London spectrum.
Without Café
Cafe, Healthy
Claphamâs plethora of casual dining spots continues, and is only complemented by the addition of Without CafĂ©, the vegan eating space conveniently positioned just a stoneâs throw from Wholefoods at the Junction. Not just a salad bar, the menu offers virtuous takes on the classics; sweet potato quiche, lasagna made with almond milk and mushroom bechemel sauce, and soya-based âsausageâ rolls.
Nama Foods
Restaurant, Healthy
With an aim to prove that a raw, vegan diet neednât mean a limited choice,
Nama Foods is perhaps one of the best vegan restaurants in terms of quality and taste that weâre yet to come across. All dishes are raw as it is believed that in their truest form, natural ingredients offer optimum health benefits, and each plate is designed to be visually stimulating as well as nutritional. Add it to your London dining bucket list and try their version of pizza for a satisfying yet wholesome dish.
Romeo Bakery
Bakery, Healthy, Pastries, Vegan, Contemporary, $$$
Itâs no surprise that Upper Streetâs only sugar free, gluten free and vegan bakery is a favourite among
Islington locals, with its contemporary exposed brick walls and artsy drop pendants. Interiors aside, the baked goods on offer arenât to be sniffed at either. Spanning cakes and sweet treats as well as breads and quiches, the shelves of Romeo Bakery is proof that a vegan diet isnât complete without a little indulgence once in a while.
222
Restaurant, Healthy, Vegan, Salad Bar, $$$
Launched in 2004, 222 is perhaps one of Londonâs longest standing vegan restaurants. Its leafy West London location is well suited to its concept; one that draws from natural, raw ingredients in an environmentally friendly manner. Pop in for lunch and stock up at their salad bar if youâre on the run or take the time to dine in â itâs an unpretentious environment with taste and quality at its core.
Black Cat Café
Cafe, Healthy, British, Vegan
An understated take on the ever-growing trend for health establishments, Black Cat CafĂ© is the perfect place to go for ethical vegan dishes without the added gloss and glamour. And thatâs exactly what makes it so charming. Capturing the earthy grit traditionally associated with the suburb in which it sits,
Hackney, itâs the perfect drop-in if youâre in the area. The menu is similarly simple but it suits a lower budget â and that in itself is a rare find in this city.
Palm Vaults
Cafe, Healthy, Vegan, $$$
As much a feast for the eyes as the tummy, Palm Vaults in Hackney is decorated with low-hanging macramĂ© baskets, green plant life and enough pink upholstery to delight even the most dedicated members of the Instagram crowd. Photography opportunities aside, the menu is just as much of a treat, and youâll find colourful riffs on the (now seemingly humble) latte as well as typical âbrunchâ dishes with a unique twist. Coconut-based vegan âbaconâ for example is surely worth a try.
Temple of Seiten
Restaurant, Healthy, Fast Food, Vegan
Youâre a vegan, you love being a vegan, but you miss fried chicken? We get it. Thankfully, Temple of Seiten is here to answer your cravings. Positioned on Brick Lane and serving up dishes such as nuggets, two-piece and chips, and mac and cheese, youâd be surprised at how convincing it is, both visually and in terms of satisfaction levels. Why not take a meat-eating friend and see how long it takes them to spot the difference?
Cookies and Scream
Bakery, Cafe, Healthy, Vegan, $$$
Thereâs nothing like a menu that changes daily to keep you going back somewhere and Cookies and Scream on Holloway Road is a case in point. Offering a beautifully curated selection of vegan and gluten free cakes and sweet treats, itâs the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth without an ounce of guilt.
