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Cooperatively run vegetarian restaurant in the Bonnington Square Community Centre open since the early 80's. Hosts different chefs. Completely vegan some days - check ahead on social media. Open Tue 10:00-14:00, Tue-Sat 18:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-15:00.
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11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall, South West London, England, SW8 1TD
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44 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
Pandawan
Points +643
Has reopened - Edit
Great tasting food!
Read moreReopened Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-2 for brunch (veggie and vegan)
Lovely people - it’s a community collective.
Portions a little small, but that was my only gripe.
I had the Caribbean breakfast
They were a bit woolly about how you would become a member (which would have sent my bill down from quite high to really great value) but did allude to the fact that it might be about living locally (but they might consider very local workers). Still waiting to hear from them on that front a week later.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-09
Pros: Community focussed: lovely people, Nice food, Well presented
Cons: Portions a bit small, Much better value if you can become a member
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Steven_
Points +138
Special find - Edit
With chefs and menus changing daily there's a huge variety of dishes - always a nice surprise. Not just a cafe but also a community hub doing a lot of great stuff. Our towns and cities need more Bonningtons
Read morePros: Great food, Great price , Great vision
Cons: Not always 100% vegan
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MattClarke
Points +114
Love this place - Edit
I've been here so many times now, the food is so nice. They have rotating chefs so you always get something new. The food here tends to be easy comfort food but it's always delicious. I love the venue but it can get quite loud! It's situated in a beautifully leady suburb near vauxhall. Would recommend booking. Generally very reasonably priced. They tend to have two options for starters, mains, and deserts each time so I'd recommend if you go with someone to have one of everything and share!
Read morePros: Rotating chefs so always something new, Pretty cheap, Great food
Cons: Bit loud
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eco123
Points +103
Always vegetarian, mostly vegan - Edit
The cafe serves up great food every day. The menu changes depending on the chef. Set prices, meaning you can get a 3 course dinner for under £20. The menu is AlWAYS vegetarian and about 99% of the time vegan. BYOB/D (water will be provided, occasionally drinks may be on the menu).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-26
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Outside seating , Cheap
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RatThot
Points +20
Adorable - Edit
Really cute and cozy restaurant with an outdoor area
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LP-vegan
Points +58
Love this place - Edit
I go here all the time and food is always great. It's a community owned cafe and they have a few different chefs on rotation. Check out their facebook page where they post the daily menu. BYOB as well.
Read morePros: Healthy food, Community owned, Very cheap
Cons: Small venue
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HeenaModi
Points +380
A wonderful, small cafe with lots of vegan options - Edit
This place is lovely.
Read moreI enjoyed my meal and supporting their business.
One of the waiters mentioned that it's best to check if they have any vegan options on the day, as although it doesn't happen very often; sometimes, there aren't any on the menu or they run out!
On a brighter and more definite note; Thursday is vegan day, so if you want more vegan options, that would be a great day to go!
Look out for updates on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BonningtonCafe
More here - https://plantshift.com/blog/review-bonnington-cafe
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plantbasedfran
Points +264
A community experience - Edit
I went for a casual dinner to this café, which is a co-operatively run vegetarian and vegan restaurant with a bohemian atmosphere. I loved that it felt like if you were in somebody else's living room. The dimmed light and mismatched furniture makes it feel very relaxed and cosy. And the service felt very personal and genuine.
Read moreThey have a guest chef each night and you have to book a table by texting the chef! Definitely not a drop-in place to go, so make sure you make your reservation.
The menu is on a blackboard, which I support 100%, reducing waste. They had a choice of one starter, two mains and two desserts. I can only speak for the day I went, which coincidentally was all vegan. I had some sort of sweet potato curry with rice and a salad, which was OK. I did like my friend's choice, which was the vegan Wellington with garnish and a generous amount of tasty gravy. Both desserts were equally nice: the vegan banoffee pie and the mixed fruit crumble.
The price was very pocket-friendly, so that is a massive plus.
I couldn't say I was completely blown away by the food, but I loved the ambience and the idea of having different chefs every time, so I'm curious and I would go back (after the second lockdown).
Pros: Cosy, A different chef every night
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northcountryboy
Points +310
Lovely and relaxed - Edit
What a sweet place, with a great value, all vegan, small menu. Nice brownie!
Read morePros: Value for money , Atmosphere
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emel_k
Points +459
Delicious lunch - Edit
Went on a Saturday lunch time with family, the menu was all vegan. Everyone enjoyed - the pineapple upside down cake was fab!
Read morePros: Good value , Delicious food , Fabulous atmosphere
Cons: Quite small, would advise booking ahead
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Simon.7
Points +64
Why can't there be more cafes like this? - Edit
Had the Thai Green Curry on Sunday lunch time cooked by Maria. Was really nice. Love the idea behind cafe with different people cooking. Can pop over road to deli for alcohol or BYO. Best to book. Food was all vegan.
Read morePros: Such good value, Co-op, Inclusive
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Jtydlaska
Points +582
Great community spot - Edit
Fantastic food and lovely homey atmosphere. Simple but delicious
Read morePros: All vegan menu when I went, Reasonable prices, Food quality
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MarkHorvatich
Points +234
Great food - Edit
Had the Smokey Beetburger and it was great. Will come back again if I can.
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oliviamckown
Points +36
wonderful, wholesome environment - Edit
the food was amazing !! so fresh and bright ! the restaurant itself also has such a sweet and charming atmosphere😄absolutely worth visiting and supporting
Read morePros: vegan options , gluten free options , big portions
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theatrefox
Points +122
Great atmosphere - Edit
Very glad to eat a well-balanced and tasty Vegan meal in such a personal and relaxed environment. This cafe/restsurant is a real find, and I'll definitely go back.
Read morePros: Great menu, Friendly staff, Good value for money
Cons: Cash only at the moment
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MiguelSantos
Points +43
Delicious Baked Polenta - Edit
I was there on a Friday and they had a recipe of Baked Polenta with veggies and roasted potatoes. It was truly incredible.
Read moreThe place is very comfy and it makes you feel like you are in a friend's house.
Pros: Very Healthy and gourmet-like
Cons: Only cash payments
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Dr. B
Points +120
Nice atmosphere, good food - Edit
This was close to my hotel in Westminster, so I visted while on a work trip.
Read moreLuckily, it was vegan night when I arrived, so the menu was easy to choose from.
It was very busy, and I hadn't booked a table, but they managed to squeeze me in.
Unfortunately, I had to eat quickly before the booked customer arrived.
The food was delicious though - plenty of choice as well.
The atmosphere was really relaxed in here, everyone seemed very happy.
Would love to go back and eat at a more relaxed pace next time!
Pros: Delicious food, Good choice, Great atmosphere
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jellygirafe
Points +37
Wholesome and cosy - Edit
I’ve been here twice now and recommend it to most veggie/vegans or people who are open minded to it.
Read morePros: Cosy and intimate setting , Despite the changing chefs It’s always yummy , Cheap and BYOB
Cons: Book in advanced and make sure you’re downstairs
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crystale_castle
Points +91
wonderful food! - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed all the food I have had here from burgers through to curries. We come with work often and everyone seems to like it.
Read morePros: good produce, lovely tasting food
Cons: varying portion sizes
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aclasse
Points +296
Cosy venue, delicious vegan food - Edit
We went on a night when Gigi was cooking and had a great vegan meal for a modest (by London standards) price. Between us my other half and I tried everything on offer: starters were pea soup and courgette fritters, mains were lentil shepherd's pie and a Senegalese peanutty dish, and dessert was a pina colada cake. Everything was fresh and delicious. It's normally advisable to book although on a wintry Sunday night it wasn't too crowded.
Read morePros: Cosy, characterful venue, Delicious food, All vegan the night we went
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Pachamamma
Points +324
Loved it! Great place, food, vibe and price - Edit
All vegan, all amazing!
Read morePros: All vegan on this night. All delicious
Cons: Little bit cold, not good if you're in a rush.
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DinaPozz
Points +13
Homemade deliciousness - Edit
Great little place. The pea soup was delicious and the black eye pea stew was amazing! Small or regular portion sizes for lunch. Highly recommended.
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Anouk1121
Points +157
Super cozy - Edit
Twice a week, the whole menu is vegan and it was delicious! We had a beetroot curry with rice and naan and apfelstrudel for dessert. All of it was very good. The only thing is that the portions are not really big, so if you are really hungry, definitely get one of those big ass soups for a starter!
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AprilNardulli
Points +274
Vegan Tuesday Nights - Edit
Tuesday nights are totally vegan with two options each for starter, main and dessert. Really delicious, good portions and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommended!
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vegangrace
Points +139
Book ahead! Cosy, homely atmosphere - Edit
What a charming place! One of my favourites, as it feels like sitting in someone's living room having an exceptional meal. It's reasonably priced and they always have vegan options. A great place for a cosy date night or catch up with a friend - Book ahead though! I once got turned away as it was fully booked!
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The London Vegan
Points +2257
sweet little community run place - Edit
I kind of like this place - it's very non corporate and stems from an old squatting community. Each day it has a different chef and they always have a vegan option, but often everything is vegan. Tuesdays are vegan only days. The food is very 'vegan' - ie, pulses, dahls, rice etc but it's always delicious and it is super cheap as for the area. Service varies from super quick to super chaotic, but I think that's all part of the charm. If you like community cafes then this is just the place.
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Vegan night on Thursday - Edit
Casual cooperative - furnishings are 'rustic' and service swift but friendly. We visited on a Thursday night when the menu is all vegan. The strudel was tasty and the chocolate cake nice and rich. There is a different chef each night so the menu changes daily (2 choices of starter, main and dessert).
Read moreRemember that you need to book in advance and it is cash only.
Pros: Cooperative, Vegan Thursday
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