Review – Cape Town Vegan in London, United Kingdom

Once a year I get to go to London to eat. And to do some work. But mostly to eat. So this year I went for a month, which would explain why I was so quiet with posting entries between March and April.

So this year I went for a month, which would explain why I was so quiet with posting entries between March and April.

So, here it finally is! Better late than never I say!

Instead of boring you with stories, I am going to cut straight to the chase and share the places I went to so that if you ever visit London, you might enjoy them as well!

Breakfast/Brunch

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Farmacy – House Pancakes which happen to be gluten-free, nut-free and vegan made with buckwheat flour served with fresh fruit, coconut ‘yoghurt’, chia berry jam & maple syrup. Pretty pricey at £11, but super delicious!
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Rawligion – for breakfast!
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Vegan Hippo, Soho – Breakfast! SUCH a great place!

Afternoon Tea

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A VEGAN afternoon tea! WTF?! YASSS! Exquisite food and such an amazing experience. Literally rolled out of this place! Perfect for 2-3 people.

Restaurants

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Black Cat Cafe – all-vegan cafe in Hackney
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Cafe van Gogh – all vegan cafe next to a church
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Cafe van Gogh – Pasta and Salad £6.50
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Cafe van Gogh – literally decorated in a Van Gogh “style” <— pretends to be an art expert
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Calabash of Culture – a buffet-style, down-to-earth cafe in Camden
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The Green Room, situated behind the National Theatre – “The Vegan Burger” made with beetroot sauerkraut & crushed avocado served with chips/salad – nut-free, and gluten-free on request, £12.50
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The Gate, Islington branch – “The Gate’s Beetroot & Quinoa Burger” a pretzel bun, tomato, baby gem lettuce, smoked tomato relish & new green pickled cucumber, served with polenta chips. First time I’ve ever eaten polenta chips. Not sure about this sorcery. £10
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Tibits – great food – but it gets weighed, and I seem to ALWAYS get ripped off. I would go again, but was a bit put off by the price.
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Wild Food Cafe, Covent Garden
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The Wild Food Cafe, Covent Garden
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Wild Food Cafe, Covent Garden
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Wild Food Cafe, Covent Garden

Junk Food Galore 

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Cookies and Scream – Cookie Dough Shake. I probably had about 4 of these over the course of a month. I even converted others into agreeing that they are the world’s best shakes!
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Mooshies – Life-changing! Called “What the Beef?” it’s a quinoa & black bean patty, with Mooshies burger sauce, caramelised onions, vegan cheese, gherkins and lettuce with a side of “Cheezy Sweet Potato Fries” – total £12
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Ms Cupcake, Brixton – a “Red Velvet Oreo Brownie”… It took me two days to eat this!
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Ms Cupcake, Brixton – Strawberry and Cream Cupcake
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Pickywops – 100% vegan pizza shop, voted one of the best pizza places in London! You have a choice of 4 different pizza bases: a turmeric-multigrain-burnt-wheat, spirulina, hemp or kamut base! My go-to pizza was the “Take It Vegan Cheesy” – covered in mozzarella, almond ricotta, creamy cheese, parmesan and potato.
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Temple of Seitan – I stood in the rain to get some of their fried chick’n. OMF – it was PERFECT!
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Temple of Seitan – vegan Mac ‘n Cheese with bacon bits! 100% plant-based. The irony is that they are situated next door to a butcher that doesn’t appear to be doing too well. How beautiful is this picture? It tasted even better!
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Yorica – literally the best ice cream in London!

Street Food

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Brick Lane Market – Phipie Greek Food. This was seriously the BEST pie I have EVER had hands down. I actually went back for a second slice!
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Koshari Street – I literally cannot explain how awesome this addictive dish is. Koshari is the authentic street food of Egypt, a nutritious, staple which is enjoyed by thousands daily. A naturally healthy pot of rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas topped with zesty tomato sauce, caramelised onions and doqqa… a crumbly spicy mix. This national dish, sold on roadside stalls and restaurants throughout Egypt, captures the heart of the nation. But I obviously got it in London for £5.95

Vegan Supermarket

  • Greenbay, West Kensington

Attractions I Visited

West End Shows I Watched

  • 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, musical
  • Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre, musical
  • A Midsummer Nights Dream, The Young Vic, play
  • An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre, play
  • Carousel, London Coliseum, musical
  • Classical Spectacular, Royal Albert Hall, classical pops concert
  • The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Criterion Theatre, play
  • Don Juan in Soho, Wyndham’s Theatre, play
  • Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre, musical
  • The Glass Menagerie, Duke of York’s Theatre, play
  • Half a Sixpence, Noel Coward Theatre, musical
  • Killer, Shoreditch Town Hall, immersive theatre
  • The Life, Southwark Playhouse, musical
  • Rozencrantz and Guildernstern are Dead, Old Vic, play
  • School of Rock, New London Theatre, musical
  • Southern Baptist Sissies, Above the Stag, play
  • Travesties, Apollo Theatre, play
  • Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church, classical concert
  • Whisper House, The Other Palace Theatre, musical
  • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Harold Pinter Theatre, play
  • The Wild Party, The Other Palace Theatre, musical

BONUS MATERIAL:

I made a map for you! Here is a map of places to go check out in London, from vegan restaurants to attractions!

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We gave in and had Starbucks coffee (maybe more than once!). The gold coin pictured is sadly NOT vegan, but they have plant-based milks and are VERY VERY VERY vegan-friendly #dontjudgeme #hashtag
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Yes, YOU ARE!
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Camden Market: Thanks for the advice #onlyinlondon
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Camden Market: okay then… #onlyinlondon #itsnotformeitsforafriend
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Tour of Shakespeare’s Globe #getyourcultureon
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AND the fact that you’re vegan…
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THIS is apparently the Lego version of me that friends made at the Lego store #supermature #ymca
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London, I love you!

Peace xx

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