Vegan non-profit diner and cocktail bar previously owned by vegan educator Earthling Ed, now owned and run by one of the other co-founders. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, tofish & chips, vegan prawnz, salads and loaded fries. Large dessert selection. Full-service bar including beer, wine, coffee and a signature cocktail menu. All profits go to Surge Sanctuary. Vegan carvery every Sunday. Card only. Open Tue-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00. Closed Mon.
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60 Wentworth St, Spitalfields, East London, England, E1 7AL
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Featured Review
desveg
Points +30
Best vegan restaurant in London - Edit
We have visited several times when in London. It's great to eat in a fully vegan restaurant knowing the profits all go to helping the animals at Surge Animal Sanctuary. Their tofish with chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce is absolutely brilliant. Their burgers, sides, small plates, and desserts are all delicious, too. We have also tried a few of their wonderfully named cocktails. Portion sizes are generous, and we are always stuffed by the time we leave. The service is friendly, the food arrives quickly and isn't expensive. It's a must for any vegan visiting London.
Read morePros: Run to fund animal sanctuary , Great vegan food, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: None
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659 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
debbie_ams
Points +984
Good food - Edit
One of the must visits in London (or so I’ve heard) but I think I got my hopes up a little too much. The menu consisted mostly of fast food (mains: burgers or hotdogs) and nothing appealed very much to me. I ordered the loaded fries which was a nice snack and did exceed my expectations. Vegan fish was okay, not mind blowing. Mocktails on the other hand are definitely amazing. Overall good food, but I’m not sure it lives up to its reputation.
Read morePros: Good food, Great mocktails
Cons: Very average menu
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tgregory
Points +16
Lifechanging - Edit
Wow. If you want great food look no further than Unity Diner. Honestly had the best meal I’ve had in a long time here! Their tofish and chips was lifechanging, better than anything I’ve ever had. That is not an exaggeration. Way better than any non-vegan fish and chips I’ve ever had prior to going vegan. You’re missing out until you try it. The caesar salad, the same, incredible! The chocolate tart was so so good, couldn’t stop ordering them. The service was exceptional. Fully vegan menu. Non-profit too. Not to mention, cofounded by the one and only Earthling Ed.
Read morePros: The food is incredible , The service is outstanding, Non-profit
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LilyVegany
Points +134
Emblématique tofish and chips 😲 - Edit
Ce diner propose l'emblématique tofish and chips, parfois sous forme de tenders, parfois en forme de queue de poisson (panure, tofu façon fish, algue). Les crispy calamari valent le coup aussi, ce n'est pas si souvent que les restaurants proposent des alternatives aux calamars à la romaine !
Read moreCôté viande végétale, le 3D steak est impressionnant, tant par son goût que par sa texture filandreuse.
Unity diner offre des classiques, façon junkfood et vegan, de la cuisine anglaise. A ne pas rater !!!
Pros: La revisite du (to)fish and chips, Une carte composée de classiques, L'ambiance diner
Cons: Les frites ne sont pas extraordinaires
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Skyzieboo
Points +3573
(Updated 2025) - Edit
?2018 visit - All the staff were nice, the food was well presented and yummy, the deco was beautiful. The portions were a bit smaller than I'd hoped and I thought perhaps the brunch menu was alongside the regular menu however they were the only options which was a bit disappointing.
Read moreUpdate for 2025 - We went specifically for the new sunday roast which was AMAZING! It was serve yourself so you could make portions as big as you wanted, and pick and choose from the sides options. Some were sooooo yummy (potatoes and brussel sprouts im looking at you) while some of the bigger veggies maybe could have cooked a big longer e.g. the caulflower cheese. But we would 100% come back just for this!
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-11
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mmmsw@cox.net
Points +33
Excellent food - Edit
We wanted to try the fish & chips, but on Sundays the restaurant only serves “carvary” buffet style. We returned on a Tuesday, but were told that they were out of fish. Asked for a burger, only to be told they were out of those as well. Settled on a Caesar salad, which was excellent. Service was good as well.
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Tojal
Points +188
Underwhelmed - Edit
As I sat down to eat at Unity Diner on Sunday, my heart sank - the menu wasn’t what I expected. They serve a Sunday Carvery on that day, not their usual menu. As a long-time fan of Ed Winters, I had visited Unity Diner when it was still in Hoxton years ago and absolutely loved it. I was genuinely sad when it closed, and thrilled to hear it was reopening, just in time for a trip I had planned to the UK.
Read moreThis was meant to be the final, perfect meal of my trip - the climax after some fantastic days. Needless to say, my expectations were very high, and I’m sure that played a part in how I felt.
But being honest: I left disappointed. The food was good, but it wasn’t the Unity Diner I had been dreaming about revisiting. On top of that, I didn’t feel particularly welcomed by the waiter - maybe because it was the last seating of the day, maybe something else, I really don’t know - but it just added to the feeling that the experience was falling short.
I also think the communication around the Sunday Carvery menu could be much clearer. I saw a mention of it, but honestly thought it was an option, not the only option available. When I booked in advance, there was no warning about this, and it’s certainly not obvious when browsing the website. It’s something that should really be made much clearer to avoid future disappointment.
As I sit here writing this, a Steve Jobs quote comes to mind: “I had been rejected, but I was still in love.” That’s exactly how I feel. I’m giving it three stars out of respect for what Unity Diner stands for and what it has meant to me. If I had to match my true feeling when I walked out, it would have been closer to a -1. But despite this, I’ll remain a fan and I truly hope for a better experience next time.
Pros: Sanctuary Donation
Cons: Sunday menu, Service
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Planty_Strider
Points +48
In the heart of ethical veganism - Edit
Consistency.
Read moreIt’s not rocket science.
All profits from the diner go towards creating advertising platforms for pro-vegan messages around the UK.
“Eat, Drink, and Make a Difference”
I had never been known to refuse good food. I love the thought that I made a lot of difference, since for the time being I’ve tried more than half of their menu.
I feel like I freed two birds with one stone at each of my visits.
Will I return?
Absolutely!
Pros: Tasty, delicious starters, dishes, sides, desserts, Vegan Vibes, Service
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Kcskcskcs
Points +37
Amazing!! - Edit
Best burgers ever. I'm sorry I didn't take a photo, but trust me. Amazing burgers
Read morePros: Great food, Support sanctuary, Really kind staff
Cons: Nothing!
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kumasan
Points +276
Disappointed on my third visit - Edit
I’ve been here three times and honestly it has gone downhill. I know they had some issues earlier this year as they almost closed but the quality of the food is now extremely awful. The tiramisu was barely edible and yet costs £9. The ceaser salad with “chicken” pieces barely had any pieces and lacked dressing. Given there are other options for vegans in this area, I definitely won’t come back again.
Read moreCons: Tiramisu was gross, Salad lacked flavor
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ThomasZet
Points +1949
Amazing food! - Edit
All the profits go to the sanctuary. Place with vegan vibe full of activists.
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Malwina1996
Points +2236
Must visit vegan place in London - Edit
Delicious food! And it is amazing that the income supports the animal sanctuary ❤️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-22
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vegan_vancouv
Points +226
Underwhelmed - Edit
Was excited to try based on the reviews, but was a bit underwhelmed by the food. The lobster Mac & cheese was very coconut-y and sweet, and the Caesar salad for £14 was really small (but tasty). The surf & turf dog was good. Love that the proceeds go to a good cause!
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veganevolutionist
Points +2646
Great space - Edit
I’d missed visiting here the first time round so it was good to be able to visit on their reopening.
Read moreWe’d already eaten across the road at Dauns so just had a dessert and drink in UD, we intend to visit again for a meal.
We both had the tiramisu, it was very rich so the small portion was very welcome.
B had half a Posh Lager and I had a cocktail, Piers Morgan’s Tears lol. It was served in two glasses and I was disappointed the server didn’t know why, or what the purpose was for it being served that way. She didn’t offer to find out either😒So, I just poured one into the other!
They have customer toilets.
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mgilmore
Points +425
Best vegan food in London - Edit
Earthling Ed was the reason I went vegan, so I dreamt of coming to his restaurant for a long time. I was blown away by the quality and creativity of the food here. The “fish” in the Tofish and Chips is so convincing, it even has a layer of “skin”. The 3D steak is simply indistinguishable from real steak. If you find yourself in London, please do not pass up a meal here. I wish I could eat here all the time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-17
Pros: Non profit supporting animal sanctuary , Electric outlets at every table , Friendly attentive service
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bethracklyeft
Points +98
Pretty good food and nice atmosphere! - Edit
second time visiting Unity Diner and we’re pretty impressed with the food! Really good sized portions. We both had the surf and turf hotdog with lobster mac and cheese! They also do lovely flavoured lemonades!
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helenbee
Points +685
Very nice - Edit
Happy I got to try Unity Diner now that it's back! Visited on a Wednesday lunchtime, service was great and everything tasted great.
Read morePros: Great service, Fully vegan, Supports vegan causes
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SamM-S
Points +121
It's back! And as good as ever - Edit
Have to try the tofish. The burgers are great too
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Maxoux
Points +28
Not pleasant experience - Edit
The wait was so long, in a very noisy restaurant.
Read moreExpensive for simple junk food.
I was happy to go to the vegan restaurant but totally disapointed.
Staff was nice.
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darrenb
Points +1780
Absolutely superb food - Edit
So pleased we finally made it to unity diner. Food was incredible. Tofish and chips was off the scale. Calamari rings also lovely. Mushroom skewers very nice too.
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Kveganris
Points +110
Disappointing - Edit
We were really excited to try here but disappointed with the food. Was nothing special. Will perhaps try the carvery but the main menu isn’t worth the price.
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filippodibari
Points +1627
Great place. Do not try the 3d steak - Edit
I recently read the book of Ed Winters and loved it. So probably my expectation to eat here were a bit too high. Great place, service, taste, ambiance. But do NOT try the 3d steak since quite disappointing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-04
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soup-flicka
Points +44
Sad to see it's closing - Edit
I liked Unity Diner on my trip, and it got all my friends to enjoy a vegan meal too.
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AMRAM
Points +641
Amazing food and vibe - Edit
The food is outstanding and among the best in London. It’s a shame that it’s closing down. #Veganuary
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Dannimals
Points +163
Last call! - Edit
The venue was busy and a little loud, but I hadn't tried this diner yet and didn't want to miss it. My partner had their star dish, tofish and chips, and I chose the lobster roll. The roll was really good but it's true that their fried fish is the best–very much like fish in both taste and texture. Dessert was less convincing as the tiramisu tasted like custard instead of creamy mascarpone. Too bad the place is closing down; I would give it another try!
Read morePros: Excellent tofish
Cons: A bit loud
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victisch1
Points +865
Farewell - Edit
Paid my last respects to this London vegan institution. I will miss it, and the tofish and chips😒
Read moreCons: It’s closing for good
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KateBeavis
Points +427
Okay but not great - Edit
Okay but not great. Service was very slow, dishes were hit & miss. Some were cold and the tiramisu was slop.
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ShaunNewman
Points +170
A game changer in vegan cuisine - Edit
Sadly closing for good on the 1st Feb, this is one of the most amazing places to find great vegan food. The Tofish and chips are outstanding, the texture is incredible and the batter is perfect.
Read moreThe "steak" with peppercorn sauce just delightful.
We are absolutely gutted to see this place close and had to make the trip from Stoke and Austria to say goodbye and enjoy the incredible food.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-27
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