London’s vegan scene has evolved far beyond polite side salads and token vegan options.
These days, you can order a full English loaded with scrambled tofu, indulge in outrageously good vegan cheese, or settle in for a beautifully plated brunch that just happens to be entirely plant-based.
And TBH, even the most committed carnivores wouldn’t feel short-changed!
What I love about vegan cafes in London is how varied they are. Some feel like cosy neighbourhood spots perfect for a long vegan breakfast and coffee catch-up.
Others are buzzy, design-led spaces made for IG — all clean lines, clever dishes, and a vegan menu that reads like a love letter to modern comfort food.
From laid-back Bethnal Green gems to market favourites near Borough Market serving next-level street food, the city’s plant-based food scene is thriving.
This edit rounds up the best vegan cafes in London right now — the ones doing delicious vegan food PROPERLY, the ones with a standout menu, and the ones you’ll want to bookmark for your next food-focused travel day in the capital.
Expect bold flavours, creative dishes, and yes… vegan everything. 😋
1. The Gallery Cafe
- Address: 21 Old Ford Road, London, United Kingdom E2 9PL
A true East London favourite vegan spot. Tucked just off the canal in Bethnal Green, this community-led gallery cafe is fully plant-based and effortlessly relaxed. The vegan breakfast — especially the full English with scrambled tofu — is comforting, generous, and genuinely delicious. It’s the kind of place you come for brunch and end up staying for a second coffee.
2. Black Cat Cafe
- Address: 76A Clarence Rd, Lower Clapton, London, E5 8HB
Cosy, colourful and big on comfort food. Black Cat Cafe does vegan everything properly — stacked pancakes, loaded bagels, hearty brunch plates — all in a laid-back neighbourhood setting. It’s casual in the best way, and ideal when you want a full breakfast that doesn’t hold back on flavour.
3. WAVE (We Are Vegan Everything)
- Address: 11 Dispensary Ln, London, E8 1FT
Small, independent and entirely plant-based, WAVE feels like a hidden gem. The menu changes often, but you’ll usually find thoughtful dishes built around seasonal ingredients, strong coffee, and beautifully plated food that feels modern without trying too hard. A peaceful stop during a Hackney Wick wander.
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4. The Fields Beneath
- Address: 52a Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3LN
Under Kentish Town West station, this vegan cafe is coffee-first but far from basic. Expect creative toasties, great vegan cheese, pastries, and rotating specials that keep things interesting. It’s relaxed, independent, and one of those places that quietly becomes part of your routine.
5. Unity Diner
- Address: 60 Wentworth St, London, E1 7AL
Diner-style comfort meets plant-based creativity. Unity Diner serves up hearty breakfasts, loaded fries, and indulgent desserts in a casual setting near Spitalfields. It’s lively, approachable, and ideal when you’re craving something satisfying rather than delicate.
6. Tofu Vegan
- Address: 32 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2NQ
While better known as a vegan restaurant, this location works beautifully for a relaxed daytime visit. The menu centres around tofu in all its forms — silky, crispy, braised — and the dishes are bold, flavourful, and generous. A strong pick if you want something beyond the standard brunch rotation.
7. Beaten by a Whisker
- Address: Unit 3, 5a Old Brewery Way, London E17 7FJ
If you’re willing to travel a little, this one is worth it. Beaten by a Whisker is a fully vegan bakery-café hybrid that feels neighbourhood-y in the best way. The pastries are the headline — flaky croissants, indulgent cakes, and sweet treats that make you question everything you thought you knew about vegan baking. Come for coffee and a pastry, stay because you’re suddenly ordering a second thing “for later.”
8. Bean’s Cafe
- Address: Unit 2, 1 Maple Path, Lower Clapton, London, E5 8FB
A tiny, fully plant-based cafe that leans into comfort without feeling heavy. Bean’s Cafe is known for generous breakfast plates — think scrambled tofu, loaded toasties, proper full breakfast energy — alongside solid coffee and homemade bakes. It’s relaxed, friendly, and the kind of place you return to once it’s on your radar.
9. Dauns
- Address: 77 Wentworth St, London E1 7TD
Swedish-inspired and beautifully pared back, Dauns brings something slightly different to London’s vegan cafe scene. Expect open sandwiches, cinnamon buns, strong coffee, and a calm, design-led space that feels almost Scandi minimal. It’s fully plant-based, quietly stylish, and ideal for a slower morning in Bethnal Green.
10. 123V Bakery
- Address: 21 Stephen Street, London W1T 1LN
Now tucked inside the BFI building just off Tottenham Court Road, 123V Bakery is a sleek little plant-based stop that works brilliantly for a central London reset. Mornings are all about coffee and pastries, while lunchtime leans into fresh focaccia, sandwiches, sushi and build-your-own salad boxes from the self-serve counter. It’s polished but easy, ideal for a quick vegan breakfast or a light bite between meetings or museum visits.
Vegan cafes in London just keep getting better. From low-key neighbourhood gems to polished central spots perfect for a mid-week reset, there’s no shortage of places serving genuinely delicious vegan food. Next time you’re planning a brunch, coffee date, or casual catch-up, skip the afterthought vegan options and head somewhere that does plant-based properly. Trust me — you won’t miss a thing!
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