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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.
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60 Wentworth St, Spitalfields, East London, England, E1 7AL
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Last update on 29 Apr 2025 by JimmySaunders
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Added by robz on 30 Sep 2018
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Featured Review
hack_man
Points +28167
So much more than words can transmit - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Wonderful staff , Ethical interior
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786 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
KathrinFerrell
Points +291
Truly disappointing. The food simply wasn’t good! - Edit
I don’t understand the hype of this place. I get that it has history, but wow, one of our dishes was meh (tofish and chips), and the other one we simply couldn’t eat (something wrapped in ‘bacon’), it was that terrible. And we usually aren’t picky at all. Won’t return and was very disappointed.
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mushroompeep
Points +22
Delicious - Edit
We had the fish and chips and the hotdog, they both tasted amazing! Very generous portions and super nice staff!
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Kimya369
Points +413
Lived up to expectations. - Edit
I had the lobster mushroom roll and love it! I have wanted to visit this place for a long time and it was just as good as I'd hope it would be.
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ChrisS.E.
Points +100
Ein ziemliches hin und her der Gefühle.. - Edit
Wir waren hier voller Erwartung wegen der guten Bewertungen.
Read moreLeider sind wir sehr enttäuscht hier heraus gegangen.
Ich hatte die Rips, sie den Double Burger und zusammen hatten wir noch die Lobster Poutine.
- Bei den Rips waren einfach viel mehr Beilagen als alles andere. Es waren 3 kleine 'Fleisch'- Stücke dran und dann gefühlt dazu 300g Pommes, ein bisschen Cawlslaw und ein kleiner Maiskolben.
- Beim Burger gab es "nur" den Burger ohne irgendwelche Beilagen.
- Die Poutine hatte keinen wirklichen Geschmack gehabt und der 'Käse' innendrin war kein bisschen geschmolzen.
Ich hatte anschließend noch den Biscoff Bliss gehabt welches meinen Mood noch etwas wieder besser machen ließ.
Das Interieur ist ganz nett und schlicht gestaltet. Die Toiletten waren schmierig und klebrig am Boden.
Bei der Kellnerin hatte man den Anschein, dass sie keine Lust hatte zu arbeiten.
Leider rundum einfach zu teuer für zu wenig Essen
Pros: Interieur
Cons: Preise, Kellnerin
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loDDerich
Points +238
Something different - Edit
I aould say, that the food there is special, because I never had something like that. It was not my favorite, but it was not bad. My sauce was very greasy and full of pepper. I guess it was my mistake ordering something that I wasn't sure about.
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colleen48
Points +557
Lots of vegan meat alternatives! - Edit
It was good but more of a one and done kind of place. I went for the Sunday roast and it was pretty similar to thanksgiving food in the states. It was cool to have a vegan-style buffet, but most of the options were a little too heavy for me
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edav344
Points +3549
Amazing Sunday carvery! - Edit
I visited unity diner on a Sunday and a non-sunday. On the regular, non-sunday, menu, there are so many options to choose from. The tofish bites were incredible. I had the steak 2.0 as well, but it wasn't quite as good as the tofu. The biscoff Sundae was delicious.
Read moreThe Sunday Carvery buffet is top notch. You get one main - I chose the mushroom Wellington which was phenomenal - one Yorkshire pudding, and as many sides as you can eat, buffet style. The crispy potatoes, vegan crackling, Brussels sprouts, and roasted carrots and parsnips were my favorite. And then for dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding which was great, and the deep fried Yorkshire sundae which was incredible! So much food and so delicious. Highly recommend! Plus part of the proceeds benefit animals at surge sanctuary 🥰
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TreezyG
Points +44
Disinterested staff - Edit
Was really looking forward to eating here after reading so many good reviews.
Read moreThe food was ok, nothing special, my main was lukewarm and I had to send it back. They did actually re make my food rather than reheat it, which was nice!! But what was really disappointing was the waitress and other staff just looked so bored and disinterested, not a welcome or a smile. Everything just seemed like it was too much trouble. The bill was £146 for 3 of us without desserts. I was shocked, I suppose this is normal for London, but imo it wasn't worth it. As I said, nothing special and definitely won't waste my time or money there again. What a shame as the old Unity Diner was lovely.
Pros: Convenient, Fully vegan, Gf options
Cons: Service, Overpriced, Ridiculously small portions
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amandelmelk
Points +691
WOW!! - Edit
My husband and I went for their Sunday carvery after wanting to go to Unity Diner ever since we were together in London in 2019. I must say, the Sunday roast really blew my expectations!! I had the roast chicken and my husband had the braised turkey with all the trimmings and a yorkshire pudding. I must say, this might have been one of the best meals I have had in a long long time.
Read moreI really wish we had time to test out their al a carte menu during the weekdays, but that just means we'll have an excuse to travel to London again!
Pros: Amazing vegan comfort food, Non-profit, Good vibes
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Heike.St
Points +2077
Great vegan food. - Edit
We came here twice for dinner:
Read moreFrom the regular menu we got the tofish, London cheese burger and the Shoreditch Cheese Steak. The tofish was the best we had in England; quite soft and not too fishy (the toddler ate almost all of it.) Also the tartar was great.
Burger was good, nothing too special. Cheese Steak Roll was also great, but messy to eat.
The second evening we were there for the Sunday Carvery. Everything tasted great. We even got to try all three meats (chicken; turkey and lamb). Texture wise the turkey and lamb were quite similar; one in brown sauce, the other in lighter sauce. The chicken tasted like vegan chicken bites you can buy at the store and make at home.
Not sure, how Yorkshire pudding is suppose to taste. Tasted a bit like a mashed potato muffin. Not bad, but definitely an interesting side dish. ;)
From the other side dishes the cauliflower cheese and the cabbage pea mix was my favorite.
I tried a bit of all the sauces. But I guess I just don’t have the British insider knowledge of how to combine the sauces with the food.
We also tried the Sundae! Very good. And the mocktail happy hour deal.
Many seats, but reservation is definitely recommend. Fills up fast after 6:30pm.
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JoshWaterfield
Points +28
The Future is Vegan - Edit
There was so much choice that you can't help but feel spoiled. We opted for variety and selected a number of small plates in the form of Crispy Tofish Bites, Smokey Mushroom Skewers, Golden Calamari Rings, Loaded Fries, and the Peri Peri Chicken Skewers - we couldn't recommend them enough. Everything is created with such care and accuracy that Unity Diner demonstrates a perfect example of going plant-based and retaining all your favourite dishes. I can't wait to go back and try the vegan carvery.
Read morePros: Brilliant food, Entirely Vegan, Wonderful Staff
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izzys
Points +598
A cracking roast! - Edit
Unity Diner have delivered a great vegan alternative to a traditional pub cravery. It probably wasn’t the best meal I’ve ever had, but it was tasty and filling and hit the spot - which is exactly what you want from a Sunday roast! You can choose your main (chicken, turkey, lamb, nut roast or mushroom wellington) then you add as many toppings and sides as you like. You could even go back for seconds (although we didn’t manage to do that!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-05
Pros: Completely vegan, Serve yourself (bar main + yorkie) so customisabl, Decent prices for location and quantity
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fruityjuicyluce
Points +307
Nice to see it back - Edit
First time visiting. Lovely to see this place had a chance to try again after reopening.
Read moreMe and my husband enjoyed our visit and did say we'd go again!
Chips were banging and my husband's steak was lovely.
Did find it a little pricey for what it was.
Pros: Flavour
Cons: Price
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angmack
Points +218
Great meal & service - Edit
Had a wonderful and memorable meal here (23 Sept). I thankfully did not over order which is easy to do when dining solo ☺️. Great wine, food was delicious and perfectly prepared. Loved everything!
Read morePros: Solid service , Great variety on menu, Dessert & espresso martini
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redshift
Points +869
Amazing place! - Edit
Went here after many years away and I enjoyed the food and I love the ethos of the place. ‘Tofuish and chips’ was amazing!
Read moreI did feel the service was a tad awkward though in the sense that I wasn’t made to feel welcome.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-24
Pros: Great food, Vegan, Not for profit
Cons: Expensive £18 tofu and chips!
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bradmer12
Points +215
Best Vegan Steak I've Ever Had - Edit
The vegan steak I had here makes me want to move to the UK.
Read moreI also had the fish & chips, which I feel were pretty fishy! (In a good way)
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Vegan_Grower
Points +235
Fabulous - Edit
Realising I was nearby thanks to a work trip but with only 40 mins to dedicate to the place, I opted for a small plate of shitake mushrooms, skewered and grilled (gf) plus a dessert of sticky toffee pudding with ice cream (gf). All fantastic, the pudding was sublime as it's rare to find a decent vegan and gf hot desert. Staff were very accommodating as I had little time on a quiet Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to returning some day.
Read morePros: All vegan, Gluten free options, Sticky toffee pudding
Vegan_Grower
Perplexed as to why happy cow has auto changed dessert to desert on my review!
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NoLonger32
Points +444
Exceptional Tofu Fish - Edit
I was visiting London and I was looking for a pure Vegan Restaurant in the Spitalfields area. I’m lucky to come across this gem. I had the tofu fish and the corn small dishes. Both were excellent.
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SarahBabcock
Points +74
Great Food and People - Edit
Had a wonderful lunch with a big salad, mushroom skewers, and BBQ ribs. Everything was fantastic and our waiter was a gem.
Read morePros: Garlic aioli OMG, Truffle fries
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2241
Sunday carvery! ✨ - Edit
Came for the Sunday carvery and luckily booked a table the day before😄
Read moreIt was very busy but you might get lucky with walk-ins!
The roast was super tasty and the veg/potatoes are helping yourself. You can also go up a second time for extras of the sides. The cauliflower Cheez wasn't very creamy or cheezy but the creamy leeks were good! Can't believe the vegan Yorkshire puddings! £22 for the roast and you will leave full!
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MatthewWallace
Points +88
Lovely Sunday Roast - Edit
We had the Sunday carvery which was delicious. You get one "protein" choice (mushroom wellington, nut roast, or a "meat" selection) and then as many trimmings as you like and you can go up for seconds or thirds of the trimmings! Perfectly balanced with flavour, the service is good, atmosphere is good and no animals exploited...which is also good!
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JoTaylor
Points +438
The best carvery!!! - Edit
I highly recommend coming here for a fully vegan Sunday carvery. I think it is very reasonably priced at £22 per person (£10.50 child) and the food is amazing 5 different main protein options, Yorkshire puddings and lots of sides. Superb!!! Be sure to book a table in advance because it gets BUSY.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-31
Pros: Food, Variety, Atmosphere
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sydneychrist
Points +114
Delicious & kind - Edit
Southern Fried Supreme burger was amazinggggg, sauces were incredible. Love how this restaurant directly supports an animal sanctuary. Shoutout to Ed Winters! His content helped me discover veganism 💚
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hev_vegan
Points +162
Vegan carvery - Edit
Such a treat to have a fully vegan carvery, it had everything you could possibly want.
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LiMiCPH
Points +142
Fantastic food & atmosphere - Edit
Unity Diner offers a fully vegan menu plus cocktails with classics such as Fish & Chips in a vegan version. The Fish & Chips were simply fantastic as well as the other dishes we tried - from starters to mains to desserts everything tasted amazing and was very well presented.
Read moreThe staff is also super kind and the whole atmosphere in the Diner was chill and inviting.
Pros: Fully vegan, Vegan Fish & Chips
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Marga Delila
Points +606
Non-profit - Edit
Nice locale, but small portions as no side dishes are included. The tofish was not what I expected.
Read moreThey charge 50p per customer as donation to a sanctuary (really small donation) and 12.5% for service. I think a vegan restaurant should pay properly especially when it's a non-profit.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-16
Pros: The locale, Nice stuff
ghastkill
Awful they put the donation in the customer
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lini
Points +3923
So good! - Edit
I‘m so glad this place is back!
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