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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.


Featured Review

hack_man

Points +28167

Vegan
16 Jul 2025

So much more than words can transmit

One of the ultimate stand out vegan places I’ve ever been to in my life. The three of us had their famous £22 Sunday Roast extravaganza each selecting a different meat (roast chicken, lamb and turkey). You are also provided with a Yorkshire Pudding then it’s self-service vegetables and all the usual trimmings such as sauces, stuffing and lashings of gravy. I had a bit of everything, piled my plate high then proceeded to devour the whole feast with a pint of their delicious Posh Lager overlooking Petticoat Lane Market. Not a bad way to spend an early Sunday afternoon before hitting The Oval for some T20 cricket action.

Pros: Amazing food , Wonderful staff , Ethical interior


786 Reviews

First Review by Sassyvegan

allylockley

Points +24

Vegan
25 Jul 2019

A perfect vegan place

Everything about this place is great. The food was incredible (ordered the dirty loaded fries and the moving mountains burger), the staff were so lovely and cheerful, and the money goes towards a good cause! What’s not to love!

Liv_sunlitdreamers

Points +106

Vegan
21 Jul 2019

The Best Vegan Restaurant I’ve been to!!!

That is really the best vegan restaurant ever!! The food was just amazing!! Amazing!!! ❤️ The place looked realy nice and the people were so friendly and kind. Definitely will visit everytime I’m in London. And recommend to everybody! Even non vegans ☺️👍👍

Pros: Delicious-Plate licking Food , Friendly people, Good vibe place

dee182x

Points +32

Vegan
20 Jul 2019

Vegan Food Heaven 💗

This is by far the best Vegan place I've eaten in.
Food, staff, vibe - everything was 10/10.
If you're in London you absolutely HAVE to visit this place.
The fact that all profits go to Surge animal rights organisation is just incredible.
I wish I coulda have tried one of everything. The food knocked so many other places outta the park! 💚🌱

Pros: All Vegan. , Great choice of food and drink., 10/10 for flavour.

Cons: None. Absolutely none.

joshuaakins1108

Points +175

Vegan
19 Jul 2019

Earthling Ed did not disappoint

When I was planning my trip to London, I knew that a stop by Earthling Ed's non-profit Unity Diner was an absolute must, so I made a reservation (which was super easy to do online btw) two weeks in advance. I'm so glad I did. The food is glorious gourmet junk - loaded fries, seitan burgers, sundaes, etc. I decided to pig out and got the No Lamb burger, tempura "shrimp", onion rings, and a strawberry mojito. Everything was insanely delicious, and it was great to know my bill was half dinner, half charitable donation to a vegan activism group. Any vegans in London have to give this place a try.

Pros: Mellow atmosphere, Delicious menu, Good cause

faith312

Points +45

Mostly Veg
19 Jul 2019

Delicious food and great service

I was visiting London and wanted a place with healthy, plant-based food. I ate at Unity Diner twice. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was friendly and outgoing. I had the chicken caesar salad , the seitan chicken burger, and the moving mountain burger--all super yummy.
Unity Diner also donates to really good causes. Kudos all around.

Pros: Lots of variety. And a bar.

FloBold

Points +222

Vegan
19 Jul 2019

Good food, great cause

I’ve come here a few times now and it is the perfect place to come if your really craving a burger or hot dog. The loaded fries are amazing and staff are always lovely.

jesstinton

Points +16

Vegan
17 Jul 2019

Mouth watering!!

unity diner is a non profit all vegan restaurant in shoreditch, london. the food is so tasty, the interior is gorgeous, it’s not too expensive but remember it’s for a good cause and it’s run by earthling ed!! i just wish there were more around the country!!

AlexInWilderland

Points +223

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

The Future is Vegan

So thrilled to finally get to dine here! I’ve been wanting to since it opened. I had the glazed florets, Caesar salad, and oat milk latte. Really delicious. But what I love most of all is the message Ed spreads throughout the world. For the sake of our collective health and climate change, if there is to be a future, it must be vegan.

Pros: Outstanding cause, Superbly friendly staff, Great, fun menu

Cons: Need more locations!!!, One in California please!!!

MandyW

Points +16

Vegan
08 Jul 2019

Wonderful experience.

Met my non-vegan and part time vegan relatives for Sunday lunch. Not only was I impressed!!! Great food, friendly staff. A wonderful experience. Thanks Ed.

Pros: Great food selection, Friendly staff, Nicely decorated

charliethevegan

Points +246

Vegan
21 Jun 2019

Fabulous vegan junk food

I was so stunned by the menu and just wanted to order everything. In fact I don’t think it mattered because everything would have been delicious! The staff was super nice and I was actually shocked because “Earthling” Ed actually stood behind the bar (fangirl moment)

Pros: Profit helps the animals!!

Cons: quite expensive

M.M

Points +56

Vegan
20 Jun 2019

Disappointing

Loaded fries have no cheese on it.
Hot chocolate was watery.

Tza

Points +42

Vegan
18 Jun 2019

New menu is poor

They pulled a switcheroo, some good options gone and all the hotdogs are now ‘moving mountains’ (do your research into them). Upset as I really enjoyed eating here.

Pros: The seitan burger is great

Cons: Menu is poor now, Lots of ‘Moving Mountains’ produce

mattbell

Points +16

Vegan
18 Jun 2019

Amazing gluten free and vegan options

I actually found these guys through Shnack.co as I needed to find a gluten free restaurant. I'm occasional Vegan too so I was in the best of both worlds when I came here!! The food is absolutely delicious, the menu is clearly labeled and most importantly I found the staff to be super friendly.

Pros: Good quality vegan and gluten free food, Friendly staff

Cons: Wish it was easier to find

Izadora

Points +52

Vegan
15 Jun 2019

Amazing place!

Loved everything about it!

Hch75

Points +20

Mostly Veg
14 Jun 2019

Good but needs to improve a lot

Staff: slow to take orders even if not extremely busy. Friendly and welcoming though.

Menu: different options available for starters, mains and desserts but needs to be more detailed. We were constantly wondering what was actually in the food we were having. The burgers seemed a bit pricey for what they are since many vegan restaurants in London and non-vegan ones serve the same! Also, needs more « actual » food with whole ingredients instead of just focusing on mock meats. Lastly, restaurant closes early on weekdays (10pm) so we were not able to order dessert at 9.45pm.

Food taste:
• Tempura « shrimp »: tasted amazing and like the real thing. Just wondered what it was made of - the menu does not detail everything!
• Supreme dog: the « sausage » itself was almost like a meaty one, quite tasty but the Bakon was too rubbery. The Mac and Cheeze on top was absolutely delicious. Would have taken it as a side on its own. Sadly, the supreme dog needed more mayo or condiments because it was too dry.
• Chickken Caesar salad with added Bakon: was not amazing. The chikken could have been less dry and there were only few, tiny bits of Bakon.

Vibe: extremely noisy place. Difficult to keep a conversation. There was a strong smell of frying... not surprising because 3/4 menu consists of fried foods but it was just too much!

Price: too pricey for what it is. Other vegan places in London way tastier and cheaper. We are aware that profits go to charity but it felt like too much (we are both students).
Tempura Shrimp (6.50) + Salad with Bakon (11) + Supreme Dog (13) + Kombucha (3) + Service Charge (12.5%) = about £38 for two people...

Pros: Friendly staff, Close to meat products

Cons: Noisy, Not very good value , Not enough fresh, whole foods

Professor

Points +253

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

Top notch food, vibe and staff.

Of its run by Earthling Ed, which is pretty cool. The food is brilliant.

maiamaia123

Points +419

Vegan
10 Jun 2019

Great Place, nice people and the best mission.

My „dirty loaded fries“ were super delicious. there was lots of stuff on the menu i wasn‘t able to try though i would have loved to. People were really nice and i love that the proceeds go to sanctuaries and the vegan cause. Would go again. Do recommend!

Pros: Vegan, Yummy, non-Profit

navi_souldog

Points +16

Vegan
10 Jun 2019

peaceful and friendly establishment

The food was delicious, the atmosphere very relaxed, professional and nice staff.

Pros: non-profit bar, friendly and attentive staff

Seanroy

Points +422

Vegan
05 Jun 2019

Fantastic Staff and Great Vegan Food!

Had lunch and then breakfast the next day. Food was outstanding. The vegan breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever had! Staff were great, Julia was great, keep it up guys

Pros: All vegan menu, Non profit organisation., Quiet location, off the main drag

lcww

Points +96

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Too expensive

The food is super expensive. Everything is fried and my friend and I felt really heavy and gross after eating here and left the restaurant stinking of fat. They are not accommodating to allergies. I wish there was more verity on the menu to. It feels like every other vegan burger place in London but more heavy and fatty. This restaurant feels like they are trying to appeal to meat eaters regather than people who have been vegan for while.

Pros: Cool environment , Good location, Involved in charity work

Cons: Super expensive, Fatty, Vegan food for meat eaters

AntigoniChouri

Points +121

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Amazing food and atmosphere.

Delicious food, cute place, near to old street station, so that's convenient.

myspacelor

Points +52

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Amazing

Food was excellent and staff were great. Reservations might be needed during busier times.

NoraDakota

Points +18

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Best vegan restaurant I've tried!

Amazing little vegan diner in the heart of London. We had the full English breakfast and the moving mountains burger, both were worth the money and my omnivore friend said the hot dog was the best he'd ever tried. Tasted like a bratwurst. I've been to a lot of vegan places and this one is hands down the best I've ever tried!

Pros: Everything's vegan , Dog friendly, non-profit, Amazing food

Cons: Expensive , No milkshake

KathrynDaviesKemp

Points +203

Vegan
02 Jun 2019

Such a fabulous place 🐮🐷🐔

Great food, relaxed atmosphere, making vegan food interesting ❤️🌱

Pros: Profits go to an animal sanctuary , Lots of options, You may get to see Earthling Ed (we did!)

Cons: Not cheap but it’s London and we are northern!

smashyface

Points +98

Vegan
29 May 2019

Really Great Food!

Small but light space with a menu that ranges from burgers and dogs to all day breakfast and really amazing desserts. We wanted one of everything! Tried the burger, fries, chikn ceasar and mac and cheese. Wish they were a little lighter with the scallions [they're on everything!], but really good food.

Pros: Great Food, Nice staff, good variety

Cons: Scallions on everything

badgirlsvegan

Points +2137

Vegan
26 May 2019

I love this place

The burgers were better than the hot dogs, but the burgers are delicious

Houstongal

Points +74

Vegan
22 May 2019

Great variety of vegan food

Finally, a place that serves more than just burgers. Very tasty and good vibe. It was a little expensive but it goes to helping an animal sanctuary.

Pros: Variety, Taste, Animal Sanctuary

Cons: Just a tad expensive, but not bad




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