If anywhere is veritable proof that London's meat-eating habits have changes, it's the east. From Shoreditch and Dalston to Hackney and Walthamstow, there's no shortage of restaurants dishing out the best in vegan bites, from pizza and junk food to serious salads. So where to start? Whether it's vegan tacos or seitan burgers, we've come up with a list of some of East London's best vegan restaurants for your chowing pleasure.
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A taqueria and late-night party hub all in one, Barrio boasts wild bottomless brunches, mouth-watering margaritas, and £2 vegan tacos galore, from a chickpea filled La Garbanzo to mushroom loaded El Hongo. Expect live DJs from Thursday to Saturday and some extra spicy happy hour deals. It's fiesta time.
Craving a taste of Japan? Head to the uber-cool Sticks'n'Sushi in the heart of Shoreditch for a spot of deliciousness. With a Scandinavian-style bar and open kitchen, this spot has something for everyone - from maki rolls to nigiri and veggie, and vegan options galore like Mamma Mia hosomaki, Green Gate salad and much more. Get your chopsticks ready at the ready.
Rise and shine, breakfast lovers. The Breakfast Club Hoxton has been dishing out some of the tastiest brekkie and dinner options in East London since 2009. From mega pancake stacks to vegan options and a haloumi disco hash that's out of this world, you won't leave this spot hungry.
Hand Of Glory is a pop-up bar in Hackney that's all about British folk culture, art, ciders, ales, and comfort grub with a vegan twist. Located smack dab in the middle of Amhurst Road and Shacklewell Lane, this boozer is decked out with quirky giant maypoles, wicker masks, and brass icons.
A no-frills boozer in Hackney, The Three Compasses boasts top-notch craft beers, friendly staff, banging DJs, and major sports showdowns on massive screens. Plus, for all you veggies and vegans, they've got a killer plant-based burger menu with options like the Chick'ish Gam BBQ and the Plant Doner Does Dalston.
EDIT is one of the best vegan restaurants in Hackney, a place where full tasting menus of plant-based food awaits. These are hyper-seasonal, rotating on a weekly basis, to create an amazing list of sustainable dishes.
Head over to Walthamstow where The Chequers is letting you go vegan on any of their delicious pizzas. They've a selection of plant-based bar snacks to boot, including buffalo cauliflower wings and homemade foccacia.
Notorious as one of the first vegan pubs in London, The Spread Eagle have been making strides in the city. From their amped up interiors down to their ever-changing Mexican vegan menu, you're well overdue a visit if you haven't been already.
While vegan burgers are here to stay, and vegan pizza is getting better by the day, it's vegan fish and chips that was relatively untouched, until Sutton and Sons came about. Their only vegan shop in London, head to the Hackney site for fish-free bites that are as bold as the real thing.
Mildreds Dalston? Yeah, you've heard of their Soho restaurant, but their Dalston space is the place to head for vegan eats in East London, promising everything from meat-free burgers to classic (almost to the point of gastro) vegan plates.
A cool cafe/restaurant in the heart of Hackney that is just as big on community as it is on vegan food, no list of vegan restaurants in East London would be complete without the addition of the Black Cat Cafe... right?
Head to the city where this unique eatery brings you some of the finest vegan brunches and roasts in London. From their vegetable wellington to their aubergine chermoula, they're a spot worth going out of your way for.
