Gone are the days when veggie burgers were glorified potato products and vegans felt unfulfilled when searching for the perfect hangover cure. As veganism continues to thrive in London, restaurants are serving up more of what the people want, and sometimes that's just good ol' fashioned junk food. Now, vegans can satisfy those fast food cravings with a stacked 'bleeding' burger, hearty seitan hotdog or piles of spicy tacos. Check out our recommendations of London's best vegan junk food, so you can chow down happy.
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Last updated on 11th June 2024
Beyond the beef and chicken, Honest Burger's juice-dripping veggie and plant-powered patties steal the spotlight. Swing by next to Electric Cinema on Portobello Road for a burger bonanza with a side of fun after a bustling morning at the market or hop over to Spitalfields or Peckham for the same taste, in a diff locale.
Looking for mouthwatering plant-based burgers? Then head to Pop Brixton, where Halo Burgers are offering an entire menu dedicated to them. This vibrant event space and community hub is home to a whole lot of enticing street food traders, bars and shops, with outdoor spaces and pretty indoor terraces to relax on. As for their vegan eats? Expect Beyond Meat patties topped with everything from crispy jalapenos to smoked gouda-style cheese, alongside dreamy Biscoff milkshakes.
Fronting Beyond Meat burgers, crispy cauli wings and warming plates of vegan sausage and mash, The Queen Charlotte is one fine place for vegan junk food in London. Better yet, head down on a Monday and it's 2 for 1 on all plant-based dishes.
Sometimes you just want a good old fat, greasy burrito to make the day a little easier. Thank goodness DF Tacos are on hand with vegan junk food aplenty. Their dedicated vegan menu includes ancho mushroom tacos and dirty nachos, which can be washed down with frozen margaritas.
Ok, so some may argue this isn't technically junk food, but when you need a hearty breakfast that's made up of piles of pancakes or a full-blown fry-up, The Breakfast Club are an absolute winner. Simply pair with one of their signature cocktails for the ultimate all-day brunch experience.
The Four Quarters is not only a haven for retro gaming in Peckham, but it also offers high-quality fast food feasting. Chomp on stacked burgers, seitan wings and mouthwatering corn dogs while shooting up zombies or zooming through the Mario Universe.
Lost Souls Pizza, the world's only vampire-themed pizzeria, is a total scream, appealing to those hungry for gothic horror nostalgia and quirky pie adventures. But let's not joke around—the pizzas here mean serious business; we recommend their vegan wonder, Kale All Vampires, sitting proudly on their signature charcoal base.
A chill spot for creatives and locals by day and a food and music shabang by night; get your creative fix at Ninety One Living Room on Brick Lane. Championing the cause against food waste, dive into their plant-based delights packed with taste, made using only the freshest organic ingredients.
BrewDog have not only perfected a vegan craft brew, but they've gone so far as launching meat-free Mondays with 2-4-1 on their plant-based food in all of their bars. Tuck into one of their burgers for the perfect way to dispel those start-of-the-week blues in the best way possible.
Strongroom have created the perfect environment for their diners by offering top-notch music and a menu that features plenty of vegan junk food. Snuggle up with a quinoa burger, cauliflower wings and a bowl of poutine as you're serenaded by some of London's best new musicians.
Deptford pub The Full Nelson serves exclusively meat-free grub, with vegan alternatives available for all dishes. Head on down for a tasty brew and faux chicken burger, or a boozy brunch with heaps of pancakes, 'eggs' Benedict or the Full Nelson brekkie for the perfect hangover fix.
