Get a Vegan Burger in London for £1

As the world collapses and we precariously balance on the edge of WW3, at least we have something to celebrate thanks to The Hogless Roast.

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Hogless Burger from The Hogless Roast

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Hackney Vegan Cafe Getting a Makeover

WAVE is a much-loved vegan cafe in Hackney Central.

News has filtered through this week of the eatery undergoing a freshen up not only in terms of how it looks, but how they are going to strengthen their offerings and remain a vibrant independent business.

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WAVE in Hackney (image from WAVE website)

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10 Vegan Items in Iceland Supermarket

Nothing but a bunch of photos in today’s blog post.

I stopped by Iceland supermarket in Angel Islington earlier in the day and a handful of vegan-suitable grocery items caught my attention.

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TGI Fridays No Chick Sesame Strips in a Tennessee style glaze

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Vegan Board Games in Leyton

Looking for a fun, friendly gathering for connecting over board games at a vegan restaurants in Leyton?

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Soul Bowl in Leyton

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Trader Applications Open for London Vegan Beer Fest

After what feels like a lifetime of plotting and planning, London Vegan Beer Fest is coming back on Saturday 19 September, 2026. Yes, really. It has been gone since 2018 and now it is returning.

And I’m excited to hear from independent breweries and food traders who want to be a part of the day in Mile End, East London.

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London Vegan Shop Closed for Refurbishment

One of London’s most beloved vegan businesses is undergoing a shake up.

The Third Estate is the legendary vegan shoe store and ethical boutique with two locations, but the original spot is currently closed with a change to come!

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The Third Estate in Camden

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Ethiopian Food on Petticoat Lane

I’m in my 16th year of blogging as Fat Gay Vegan, so forgive me if I repeat myself. A lot.

One of my favourite vegan street food traders has appeared on these pages many, many times and even popped up a few times at my events and markets. And now they trade regularly on Petticoat Lane Market.

Yes, I talking about Red Tent Ethiopia.

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Red Tent Ethiopia

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Free Wine in London Vegan Restaurant

Restaurants can have a tough time getting diners interested early in the week, so this London vegan restaurant chain has come up with a great incentive.

How about a free carafe of wine with dinner?

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Paddington Themed Vegan Afternoon Tea

I’m so old-fashioned. I often read the free community newspapers that you find near the front door of supermarkets. I like sticking my beak into local news.

Today I picked up a copy of the Islington Gazette and while flicking through the pages, I found out there is such a thing as a Paddington themed afternnon tea served on a double decker bus.

And there is a vegan option!

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Photo by Brigit’s Bakery

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Too Good To Go mystery bag for a fiver

Too Good To Go is an app through which businesses sell food and groceries that is close to or on its best before date.

The app helps business make a little bit more revenue on food that would otherwise be trashed if left unsold, gives consumers a chance to save a few quid, and works to direct food away from being wasted or tossed in landfill.

The app allows you to search by map and by keywords. Today I located a small grocery store near Kings Cross that was offering a £5 mystery bag that was labelled as vegan with a retail value of more than £15.

Wanna see what I got?

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Too Good To Go vegan bag

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