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!
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!Rawligion – for breakfast!Vegan Hippo, Soho – Breakfast! SUCH a great place!
Black Cat Cafe – all-vegan cafe in HackneyCafe van Gogh – all vegan cafe next to a churchCafe van Gogh – Pasta and Salad £6.50Cafe van Gogh – literally decorated in a Van Gogh “style” <— pretends to be an art expertCalabash of Culture – a buffet-style, down-to-earth cafe in CamdenThe 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, £12.50The 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. £10Tibits – 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.Wild Food Cafe, Covent GardenThe Wild Food Cafe, Covent GardenWild Food Cafe, Covent GardenWild Food Cafe, Covent Garden
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!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 £12Ms Cupcake, Brixton – a “Red Velvet Oreo Brownie”… It took me two days to eat this!Ms Cupcake, Brixton – Strawberry and Cream CupcakePickywops – 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.Temple of Seitan – I stood in the rain to get some of their fried chick’n. OMF – it was PERFECT!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!Yorica – literally the best ice cream in London!
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!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
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!
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 #hashtagYes, YOU ARE!Camden Market: Thanks for the advice #onlyinlondonCamden Market: okay then… #onlyinlondon #itsnotformeitsforafriendTour of Shakespeare’s Globe #getyourcultureonAND the fact that you’re vegan…THIS is apparently the Lego version of me that friends made at the Lego store #supermature #ymcaLondon, I love you!
Peace xx
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