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    Top 10 Vegetarian & Vegan Brunches in London 2020

    Published: Jul 3, 2018 · Modified: Aug 10, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Collage of pictures of London and food with text: London's 10 Best Veggie and Vegan Brunches.

    The 10 BEST places for Veggie or Vegan Brunch in London - from small vegan cafes to showstopping restaurants for a special treat.

    The 10 Best Places for Vegetarian or Vegan Brunch London or vegan breakfast london

    Updated Jan 2020, originally written Feb 2017

    Brunch in London

    I love brunch and I love London. London captured my heart when I was 19 and was backpacking from Vancouver with my best friend.

    I fell in love with the hustle and bustle, the endless energy and the myriad choice of things to do: from galleries and pubs, to cafes and parks.

    My love for London was so great that I made it my home and I've never returned to Canada.

    I lived and breathed London and it wasn't long before the city truly felt like home.

    At first, I moved around a lot and discovered new neighbourhoods and hidden gems of pubs and views.

    I co-authored a living and working guide to London and wrote bar, gig and restaurant reviews for magazines. I grew up in London and it grew up around me.

    Eventually, I married and had my son, but it wasn't until my daughter was on the way that we decided to say goodbye to the big smoke and head to the countryside, to new careers and new adventures.

    We return whenever we can, always amazed at how things can at once be so similar and yet so different.

    I could now get lost down roads I trod upon regularly. So many new shopfronts, so many new buildings. The pace is still fast and ever-moving.

    Gentrification has reached out to places I never thought would change. Old haunts have closed and new treasures have opened. The city breathes, grows and is forever shedding its skin.

    It's still London, but it's wearing new clothes.

    At once a dear old friend and a new acquaintance.

     

    A person preparing food in a kitchen.

    Vegetarian and Vegan Brunch London

    As Ferris Bueller says, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

    That's where brunch comes in. You can't rush brunch, you have to savour it.

    No quick bowl of oats as you get the kids ready for school; no hurried piece of toast as you rush for the bus.

    Brunch is about making a late morning meal a celebration of food, conversation and togetherness.

    Brunch is social, lingering and best enjoyed over conversation, good coffee and the Sunday papers.

    It's time to connect with ourselves, our friends and our food. 

    Vegan breakfast at Mamalicious, Hamburg

    And brunch certainly doesn't need to include meat.

    There are so many amazing veggie and vegan options for this mashup of breakfast and lunch.

    Read on for my top spots for vegetarian or vegan breakfast in London.

    The cafes and restaurants that have made my top 10 list bring amazing flavours of exotic dishes, tick the hipster brunch boxes or just do a really good traditional fry up sans meat.

    Herbs, spices, flavours, vegetables and pulses all unite to make a brunch worth slowing down for.

    Worth calling friends and arranging to meet up. A meal worthy of a Bloody Mary and coffee side-by-side.

    Without further adieu, here are my top picks for vegetarian or vegan brunch in London.

     

    People sitting at a table with plates of food.

    The 10 BEST places for Veggie or Vegan Brunch in London

    Central London

    Tibits, West End

    I first went to Tibits with my husband and his twin brother.

    The food was absolutely gorgeous and it is a great place to stop into to refuel after shopping around the West End.

    They have lovely fresh, colourful food on display and you serve yourself then pay by the weight.

    Every Tuesday is 100% vegan, but there are plenty of vegan options on other days.

     

    By Chloe, Covent Garden (there's also one in Tower Bridge)


    At the UK outpost of this popular New York vegan eatery, brunch is served until 4pm, so no need to roll out of bed too early.

    On the menu you'll find pancakes, oats and even quinoa hash browns, but brunch should be a hearty affair, so I'd recommend The Sunrise: with tofu scramble, seitan chorizo, black bean salsa on a tortilla.

     

    Vegan cafe - check out my list of the best vegetarian and vegan brunch London

     

    Kin Cafe, Fitzrovia

    Kin is a lovely little vegetarian cafe with lots of vegan options.

    Well-known for their amazing tofu scramble, other brunch options include polenta and corn fritters with creme fraiche and tomato salsa, as well as millet porridge with apple, cinnamon and candied almonds.

    They change the menu often and have raw and gluten-free options.

     

    Sky Garden's Darwin Brasserie, Fenchurch Street

    With quite possibly the best view in London, Darwin Brasserie also has a brunch menu.

    Veggie options include avocado on toast with poached eggs, tomato and chilli salsa, as well as squash gnocchi with wild mushrooms.

    Call ahead to check about vegan options, but be aware they also serve meat.

    You'll be paying for that amazing view, but it's worth it.

     

    The Gate, Seymour Place, Marylebone (website down at time of writing)

    At weekends, this branch of the small vegetarian chain has a dedicated brunch menu that includes Shakshuka: poached organic eggs in a North African tomato red pepper stew with spiced cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne, plus Huevos Rancheros: corn tortilla topped with refried beans, fried organic eggs, a Columbian Aji, jalapeno, coriander chilli relish.

     

    A plate of food on a table.

     

    West London

    Nama, Notting Hill

    At Nama Artisan Raw Foods, all dishes are gluten free, vegan and raw (not heated above 46°C) and they use organic where possible.

    They have gorgeously presented meals and a separate brunch menu. Try the 'build your brunch' option.

    Top cashew and coconut scrambled ‘eggs’ on artisan raw 'toast' with a variety of toppings including: smoked aubergine bacon and herbed portobello mushrooms.

     

    Wulf and Lamb, Chelsea

    Tucked down a mews behind Peter Jones in Soho Square, this vegan restaurant has a range of brunch options.

    Try the Full Wulf Breakfast (potato layer cake with borlotti bean ragoût, scrambled ackee, lemon spinach and sautéed peppers with toasted sourdough) and sit outside on the terrace.

     

    A table topped with plates of food.

    East London

    Ottolenghi, Spitalfields (also Islington and a take away in Notting Hill)

    As expected from the legendary Yotam Ottolenghi, the Middle Eastern and North African inspired food in this busy all day cafe is packed with flavour. 

    Although there's not a dedicated brunch menu, breakfast is served weekdays until 12 and until 1pm on Sundays.

    Go for the Shakshuka (North African dish with eggs, peppers and tomatoes served with labneh and grilled focaccia) or the cardamom, date and strawberry muesli, which is overnight oats and quinoa served with peanut and sesame brittle, date-tahini syrup and strawberries.

     

    Mildred's, Kings Cross

    Mildred's has been a stalwart on the veggie restaurant scene for a long time and I often went to their Soho branch when I worked nearby.

    The Kings Cross branch offers a dedicated brunch menu where you can peruse the menu slowly over a bloody Mary.

    The current menu includes girolle mushrooms with wilted spinach on an english muffin and hollandaise (can be veganised) as well as their oak smoked beans.

    Organic and gluten-free options.

     

    A plate of food and coffees on a table.

    The Gallery Cafe, Bethnal Green

    I was lucky enough to live near this relaxed and chilled veggie/vegan cafe for a few years and loved stopping in.

    On warm mornings, the terrace was always buzzing.

    The 'full English' has sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled tofu, hash browns, baked beans and toast.

    They also have a selection of vegan pancakes and superfood smoothie bowls.

     

    Black Cat Cafe, Hackney

    Black Cat, a 100% vegan non-profit cooperative, is a great place to spend brunch with friends at the weekend.

    The vegan cafe does an amazing fry up that draws in the local crowds, and you can choose between an accompaniment of toast or a pancake (always go for the pancake!).

    There are healthy options, but the mega-epic fry up would be my top choice.

     

    Caravan, Kings Cross

    I had a lovely brunch here a few years ago with my literary agent at the start of my journey towards writing my cookbook.

    The industrial surroundings host an open kitchen and on-site coffee roastery.

    Aside from the usual toast with toppings, they also have vegan and veggie options including grain pancakes with maple mascarpone, pomegranate and walnut salsa and mint, though they also have meat on the menu.

    On sunny days, head straight for the terrace.

     

    Collage of pictures of London and food with text: London\'s 10 Best Veggie and Vegan Brunches.

    Yes, maths fans - there are 12 restaurants on this list.

    I couldn't resist adding in a few more!

    And I'll keep updating this list so just let me know what should be included in this list of vegetarian and vegan brunch London.

     

    What cafes and restaurants for a veggie or vegan brunch London would you add to the list? Tell me in the comments!

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Sunny Hill Cafe

      January 28, 2019 at 6:00 am

      Nice Post! Thanks for sharing this information.

      Reply
      • Nish

        February 13, 2019 at 1:21 pm

        This is a treasure. I am new to this country and being a vegan here is not as difficult as other places I have been to. thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Michael Camp

      October 11, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      You should try Edith’s House in Crouch End. They have some great vegan options there (they also cater for veggie and options for meat eaters) and the place is done out like one of the owners’ Nan’s houses! It’s straight from the 60s and 70s and has rooms in a house like a bedroom, kitchen and even bathroom you can sit in!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        October 18, 2018 at 10:58 am

        I'll have to try it! Sounds so amazing - love the thought of the decor.

        Reply
    3. Ellen

      August 02, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      I so want to visit London. We had a trip planned and were leaving for the airport when 9/11 happened. We definitely need to go and check out some of these places.

      Reply
    4. SHANIKA

      August 02, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      This post is super helpful! Definitely have to try these restaurants when I visit London in the future!

      Reply
    5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      August 02, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      I've never been but really want to visit someday! All of these places sound so good and who doesn't love brunch?? I could seriously eat that for dinner 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kelly Anthony

      August 02, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      Your pictures look great! Makes me want to go today and eat all the yummy food.

      Reply
    7. Demeter

      August 02, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      They all sound amazing!! I love knowing that there are so many options!

      Reply
    8. Helen

      July 13, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      I LOVE brunch, its one of my favourite things to do with my friends. Its great that there are more and more veggie and vegan options now, all of your suggestions sounds great places.

      Reply
    9. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz...

      July 13, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      I'm a vegetarian and always a little worried about eating out as there are usually few options available. I will try these next time I'm out and about in London, thanks!

      Reply
    10. Mellissa Williams

      July 13, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      I'm definitely going to have to check out some of these places next time in London!

      Reply
    11. Jemma

      July 13, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      So many great places. I really like Mildred's last time that I was there.

      Reply
    12. Rachael

      July 12, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Oh some of these dishes sound incredible! As a vegetarian, I have actually never been to a veggie/vegan eatery, so next time I’m in London I will definitely use this post to find a nice place to pick up some brunch.

      Reply
    13. Yeah Lifestyle

      July 11, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      These look like a fab selection of places featuring vegan and vegetarian food. I would love to try all these places with my friends when I next visit London. Great post.

      Reply
    14. Kim Styles

      July 11, 2018 at 6:04 pm

      when I lived in London 17 years ago the choice of meat free restaurants was so limited. vegetarian and vegan lifestyles have become so much more a popular choice over the last few years

      Reply
    15. Lilinha

      July 11, 2018 at 4:27 pm

      Such a lovely selection of vegetarian and vegan places to visit. I will keep those in mind!

      Reply
    16. Pauline

      April 18, 2017 at 10:04 am

      I am planning a trip to London with my vegetarian sister. I thought brunch would be good and this list is incredibly helpful - thank you. If we sample one of these restaurants I will let you know how it was.

      Reply
    17. Katrin

      March 06, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Yum. Such a nice selection of restaurants. I must try them all out!

      Reply
    18. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      March 06, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Sounds like you found some great spots!

      Reply
    19. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      March 05, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      This is a great resource for travelers or those planning a trip!

      Reply
    20. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

      March 05, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      These all look absolutely mouth-watering. I love London. Great to see there are a number of choices available for those with special diets.

      Reply
    21. Tara

      March 05, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Yum! Such a great collection of brunch options. I have yet to visit London, but it is definitely on my list someday.

      Reply
    22. [email protected]

      March 05, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      I've never been to London but did Enjoy your post. Would love to visit and check out some of these amazing place. Being a vegetarian it would come in handy for me 🙂

      Reply
    23. Andrea @ The Petite Cook

      March 05, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      I've personally tested a few spots you mentioned here and loved every single one! Thank you for sharing this post, I know have a few new places to try out :)!

      Reply
    24. Luci's Morsels

      March 05, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      These look amazing! If only London wasn't so far away!

      Reply
    25. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      March 05, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      Yum!! These places look incredible!! I need to go back to London asap

      Reply
    26. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes

      March 04, 2017 at 11:04 pm

      Went to London for the first time about a year ago and loved it..and headed there again this summer..can't wait will have to look up some of these places they look fantastic!!

      Reply
    27. Elinor Kugler

      March 01, 2017 at 7:05 pm

      What a great post! When I visit London, I'll definitely go to some of these excellent places! 🙂 Thanks

      Reply
    28. Pretty

      March 01, 2017 at 5:09 pm

      I just want to go back to London to eat my veggie way around. London is so good for brunch and vegetarians. Best city in the world!!!

      Reply
    29. Nico @ yumsome

      March 01, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      What a lovely post - and I had no idea you are/were(!) Canadian! Good to see that you're a fellow Ferris Bueller fan. yay!

      I used to love Mildred's in Soho but I've not tried the new branch. I think it probably opened after I left Britain. Have you seen their cookbook? It's pretty cool. Shame I can't get Sosmix here - I do love a Mildredburger!

      Reply
    30. Claire Jessiman

      February 28, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Despite being a carnivore I love a veggie brunch - they are usually so much more imaginative. Love the idea of paying by weight - never come across that in a restaurant. You must come to Aberdeen and I shall treat you to a fab Veggie or Vegan Brunch at Foodstory.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 01, 2017 at 10:00 am

        It's a date! Let's do it 🙂

        Reply
    31. muncheis and munchkins

      February 28, 2017 at 9:28 pm

      I am not veggie/vegan but I do love brunch so these tips are great. I'm in London a lot more often these days so will check them out!

      Reply
    32. Ren Behan

      February 28, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      London really is a special city - I'm not surprised it won your heart! What a fabulous selection of veggie brunch places to try... I really love Caravan in Kings Cross, but have never tried it for Brunch.

      Reply
    33. Ali from Home & Plate

      February 28, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      It's been a long time since I've been to London. I love discovering new places for a treat and since breakfast is a favorite meal this list would keep me in London for a while. I would start with the smaller more quaint spots and work my way to the well known spots. Great list of where to enjoy the mornings.

      Reply
    34. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      February 28, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      There are do many great vegan and veggie restaurants in London.. I wish it was the same around the country and in Europe too

      Reply
    35. Kristina @ Love & Zest

      February 28, 2017 at 3:10 pm

      yum, wish I could try all these places. looks like so much fun!

      Reply
    36. Christine

      February 28, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      What a great list of places to try for brunch! I am on the other side of the pond, but would love to visit London!

      Reply
    37. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube

      February 28, 2017 at 2:43 pm

      Love your story! 🙂 I like the photos. The dishes look mouth-watering so if I visit London I will be looking for some of these places.

      Reply
    38. Lubka Henry

      February 28, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      London has some amazing places to have a brunch and there is food for everyone 🙂
      Thanks for recommending these hot spots.

      Reply
    39. Rachel

      February 28, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      It is so good to see that asking for Veggie and Vegan alternatives is now the norm for some eateries, it wasnt that long ago you could get either x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        March 01, 2017 at 9:53 am

        Very true! It's rare and very disappointing if there isn't a veggie alternative on a menu these days.

        Reply

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