London vegan news, reviews & events
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by the wonderful Jordi.
Jordi is someone I’ve known for many years. He is a vegan activist, a journalist, and an attendee of my FGV events.
Jordi has a new podcast/vlog series in which he interviews vegans while walking the streets before stopping for a cup of tea at a vegan or vegan-friendly cafe.
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You’ve seen me rave about Okja in Spitalfields, just a few minutes walk from Liverpool Street and Spitalfields Market.
If you are new here, Okja is a vegan bakery and coffee shop chain with locations in South Africa. A little while back they opened their first-ever UK location on Toynbee Street and people can’t get enough.
The pastries are all hand-crafted inside the bakery and every single item is exquisite… and vegan!
I popped in yesterday to catch up on the latest. Below you can see the photos I grabbed showing some new items and some recently updated items. Sensational.
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It’s not every day that a vegan fast food spot makes me do a double take over a salad, but here we are.
If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember I wrote a few months back about The Hogless Roast setting up at Crate in Walthamstow. Well, consider this your friendly reminder that they are still there and still turning out some of the most satisfying plant-based food in the area.
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I had the absolute pleasure today of visiting a space super rooted in community care and purpose and I’m still feeling good from the experience.
Pulse & Pickle in Walthamstow is not just another vegan café. It is a space packed with hope, justice, and outrageously delicious food.
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If your ideal Saturday night includes beats, vegan food, and a dance floor full of happy people, keep reading.
There’s a free club night coming to north London and it’s got everything your plant-based heart could ask for. It’s called Plants ‘n’ Bass and it’s happening at the ever-welcoming Karamel Club on Saturday 2 August, 2025.
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If the thought of another night alone with a meal deal and an even sadder swipe app makes your blood run cold, I’ve got news for you.
Sylvia, the brains behind vegan and vegetarian speed-dating events in Bristol and Liverpool, is bringing the love (and the friendship) to East London. Mark your calendars for Sunday 18 August, 2025 because Love Shack is about to be taken over by plant-based romantics and platonic hopefuls.
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Every now and then I find myself loitering in the chilled aisles of a supermarket, not because I need anything, but because I’m curious to see what new vegan goodies are lurking in the wild.
My most recent nosey adventure happened at the Sainsbury’s in Angel, North London, and I was impressed with what I found.
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Club Mexicana is at it again and this time it’s not just about fabulous vegan food. It’s about solidarity.
In the lead up to Trans+ Pride London, Club Mexicana is using its incredibly delicious platform to shine a spotlight on MindOut, a mental health charity run by and for LGBTQ people.
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How about London Vegan Mixer this weekend?
This inclusive and welcoming event is back at Karamel in Wood Green on Saturday 26 July 2025 and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Entry is free, so the only thing you need to bring is your sparkling personality and perhaps a working knowledge of karaoke classics.
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