London vegan news, reviews & events
I’m feeling confused.
I was in Ealing Broadway this weekend, taking a look around the shops and catching up on all the vegan options in the area. I headed to Benji’s Buns, what I remembered to be a vegan cinnamon bun bakery, only to find it closed with a big ‘to let’ sign in the window.
I finally got around to doing some research today and what I discovered has left me feeling bemused.
Read more below.
One of the most memorable days of my life was my wedding day in Sheffield back in 2021.
If you can remember those confusing times, it was during one of the lockdowns or partial lockdowns. Such a shit time. Despite the uncertainty and the strange atmosphere of the world, it was a truly magical day filled with love, joy and, of course, cake.
Not just any cake. A vegan wedding cake.
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I know you are used to coming to me for information. Where to eat. What to be outraged about. Why you should give a sh!t about stuff.
But I’m flipping the script today and I’m asking for your help.
Keep reading below to hear my plea.
What good things have come out of Australia?
Let’s name a few of them. Kylie and Dannii Minogue. AC/DC. Vegemite. Steve Irwin. Kath and Kim. Margot Robbie. Fat Gay Vegan (!!!).
And now we can add vegan ice cream to that list thanks to the bite-sized goodness of Over The Moo.
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Want to make (and plate) a vegan dessert like an expert? Ever wanted the insider secrets for creating fine dining cuisine?
If you answered yes, this news about a vegan cake making experience is for you.
Keep reading below for full details.
If you have ever had the absolute pleasure of eating a cake from Heart of Cake, you will know that Lizzie is not just a baker but a full-blown cake magician.
This Stoke Newington-based micro-bakery has been a favourite of mine for years and with good reason. The cakes are world class.
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If you love coffee, pastries, and all things vegan, let me introduce you to your new obsession.
Shotwave Coffee.
Housed inside Temple of Seitan locations in Hackney and Camden, this coffee and pastry haven is serving up pure plant-based indulgence.
Public service announcement.
Sunrise Bakery, the largest Caribbean bakery in the UK, now has single serve vegan cake slices available in UK supermarkets.
Take a look at these beauties I grabbed yesterday here in London and then read below for more info.
Let me introduce you to semla, the Swedish cream bun that people devour in vast numbers around this time every year.
Traditionally, semla is a cardamom-spiced bun, sliced open and filled with almond paste and a ridiculous amount of whipped cream. Originally eaten just before Lent, this treat has become a seasonal staple in Sweden, with bakeries churning them out by the thousands.
But here’s the problem. They’re almost always not vegan.
Enter Dauns Scandi Café, swooping in like a glorious Nordic pastry hero with a vegan semla so good it’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about cream buns.
You know what’s better than a doughnut? A doughnut that everyone can enjoy. That’s exactly what Borough 22 in central London is all about.
Founded by Ryan Panchoo back in 2014, this doughnut brand was born from a mission to create sweet treats that were vegan and free from common allergens, without sacrificing taste. Fast forward a decade, and Ryan’s doughnuts are still made with the same love, care, and commitment to inclusivity.
