London’s vegan scene has exploded with 100% plant-based cafes across Soho, Hackney, and Camden.
You’ll find everything from fluffy pancakes and vegan croissants to scrambled tofu and creative seasonal menus.
These fully vegan establishments serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch with oat milk coffee, natural wine, and gluten-free options.
Whether you want casual outdoor seating or beautiful interior spaces, London’s top 10 vegan cafes deliver exceptional plant-based experiences.
Mildreds
Best For
International vegan comfort food
I’ve visited Mildreds multiple times across their six locations, and the Covent Garden spot remains my favorite.
Their Nashville hot chick’n sandwich comes with perfectly tangy slaw, while the spynach gyoza with orange lime ponzu never disappoints.
The sage and lavender walls create such a cozy vibe for enjoying their seasonal menu over a glass of natural wine, reminiscent of the charming cafes in Pimlico London.
It’s genuinely one of those places where you can settle in for hours.
Atmosphere
Colorful art on sage and lavender walls, perfect for long lunches with Londoners from all walks of life.
Menu Highlights
- Nashville hot chick’n sandwich with slaw and pickles
- Spynach gyoza with orange lime ponzu
- Citrus edamame
- Fresh dill salad
- Seasonal rotating menu
Mallow
Best For
Weekend brunch and fluffy pancakes
Mallow’s Borough Market location does brunch better than most.
Their pancakes are honestly the fluffiest I’ve had in London, and they rotate flavors constantly, so there’s always something new.
The full English breakfast hits every time, and their boozy brunch cocktails make weekend mornings special.
The space feels sophisticated without being stuffy, perfect whether you’re with friends or flying solo with a good book, much like the relaxed atmosphere found at cafes in Richmond.
Atmosphere
Sophisticated yet laid-back space ideal for leisurely brunch with friends or solo breakfast reading.
Menu Highlights
- Fluffy pancakes with rotating flavors
- Full English breakfast
- French toast
- Boozy brunch cocktails
- No/low alcohol alternatives
Sagar
Best For
Traditional South Indian cuisine
Sagar’s South Indian menu is genuinely massive. I’ve never seen such variety at one place.
The vegan thali platter lets you sample everything from channa masala to vegetable korma in one go.
Their masala dosa is perfectly crispy, and the chefs from Udupi know exactly what they’re doing.
I prefer the Covent Garden location, but all five spots maintain consistently excellent quality across their authentic Indian offerings, rivaling even the best cafes in Shoreditch London.
Atmosphere
Traditional Indian restaurant setting with renowned Udupi chefs preparing authentic South Indian dishes.
Menu Highlights
- Vegan thali platter (pappadam, channa masala, brinjal bhajii, vegetable korma)
- Masala dosa
- Sambar and lemon rice
- Potato palya
- Paratha
The Fields Beneath
Best For
Vegan croissants and pastries
This Kentish Town spot has been a vegan staple since 2018, and their pain au chocolat alone is worth the trip.
The scrambled tofu bagels taste surprisingly eggy, and the Rarebit Croissant is a regular menu star.
Seating’s tight inside, but the outdoor tables are perfect for sunny afternoons.
Stick around for natural wine later in the day. It’s that kind of place where time just disappears.
Atmosphere
Vegan institution with limited indoor seating and outdoor tables perfect for sunny day chilling.
Menu Highlights
- Pain au chocolat
- Scrambled tofu bagels
- Rarebit Croissant
- Pastries and cookies
- Natural wine selection
Gauthier
Best For
Vegan fine dining experience
Gauthier Soho completely redefined vegan fine dining when it reopened in 2021.
Chef Alexis Gauthier’s seven-course Petit Diner costs just $55, incredible value for Michelin-starred creativity.
The Kind Juniper dish features 3D printed plant-based meat that’s genuinely mind-blowing.
His philosophy is clear: sustainable animal products don’t exist.
If you want to experience what vegan French gastronomy can truly be, this Soho spot delivers spectacularly.
Atmosphere
Elevated fine dining space showcasing new French gastronomy from a Michelin-starred vegan chef.
Menu Highlights
- Seven-course Petit Diner tasting menu
- Ten-course Grand Diner option
- Kind Juniper (3D printed plant-based meat)
- Creative French-inspired dishes
- Mind-blowing culinary innovations
123V
Best For
Fresh vegan sushi and bakery
From the same chef as Gauthier, 123V in Fitzrovia focuses on vegan sushi that’s incredibly fresh and flavorful.
It’s tucked inside the BFI building near Oxford Street, ideal for a shopping break.
The sushi rolls are the star, but their pastries and sandwiches hold their own.
Those indoor booths are perfect for settling in, and they add outdoor seating when the weather cooperates.
Simple, clean, delicious.
Atmosphere
Clean cafe vibe with comfy booths inside the BFI building, perfect for mid-shopping breaks.
Menu Highlights
- Vegan sushi rolls
- Fresh salads
- Sandwiches
- Bakery pastries
- Coffee and drinks
Daylesford Organic
Best For
Organic breakfast and farm-fresh ingredients
Daylesford isn’t fully vegan, but their plant-based options are exceptional across four London locations.
The Notting Hill spot serves the creamiest oatmeal I’ve found, plus grilled heritage tomatoes on sourdough that’s baked fresh daily.
Their Cotswolds farm location does an incredible orchard salad with spicy glazed pecans and apple cider vinaigrette.
It’s somewhere you can genuinely spend hours browsing their gourmet market, then settling in for tea.
Atmosphere
Enchanting gourmet market and restaurant where you can spend entire afternoons eating and shopping.
Menu Highlights
- Grilled heritage tomatoes on sourdough
- Creamy oatmeal
- Orchard salad with kale and heritage apples
- Butternut squash soup
- Incredible tea selection
We Are Vegan Everything
Best For
Chic cafe vibes and toasties
WAVE’s Hackney location feels like a holiday, honestly.
Their toasties with Fable mushroom meat in vegan brioche are ridiculously good, and that winter caesar is the best I’ve had anywhere.
The peanut butter coffee sounds weird but trust me, it works.
Outdoor loungers make it easy to camp out with a book, though weekends get packed.
The Stoke Newington spot offers the same vibe if you need an alternative.
Atmosphere
Holiday vibes with outdoor loungers perfect for relaxing with books, gets busy on weekends.
Menu Highlights
- Toasties with Fable mushroom meat
- Winter caesar salad
- Walnut beetroot risotto
- Peanut butter coffee
- Variety of pastries and pancakes
Beaten by a Whisker
Best For
Fresh baked goods all day
This Walthamstow bakery smells like heaven the moment you walk in. Sourdough, focaccia, and cookies baking all day.
The peanut latte genuinely changed how I think about coffee, and their oat milk is perfectly creamy.
Upstairs seating plus WiFi makes it work-friendly, but honestly, I’d rather just hang out here with friends.
The open kitchen constantly churns out fresh baked goods that make focusing on anything else nearly impossible.
Atmosphere
Open kitchen bakery with incredible smells, upstairs seating, and WiFi for remote work or hanging out.
Menu Highlights
- Peanut latte
- Freshly baked sourdough bread
- Focaccia
- Cakes and cookies
- Creamy oat milk coffee
Holy Carrot
Best For
Vegan burrata and aesthetic dining
Holy Carrot’s vegan Burrella finally nailed what I’ve been missing since going plant-based. Creamy, bouncy burrata served with heirloom tomatoes and basil oil.
Their crispy maki rolls and caesar salad are equally impressive, and the apple cinnamon pancakes make dessert mandatory.
The Knightsbridge space is gorgeous: powder blue walls, dried flowers hanging from ceilings, marble everywhere.
Don’t skip their vegan pisco sour. It’s perfectly frothy and nostalgic.
Atmosphere
Incredibly beautiful space with powder blue walls, dried flowers, and marble accents throughout.
Menu Highlights
- Vegan Burrella with heirloom tomatoes
- Crispy maki rolls
- Caesar salad
- Apple cinnamon pancakes
- Vegan pisco sour cocktail
