Cooperatively run, non-profit vegan cafe est. 2013. Serves a variety of vegan snacks and meals like sausage rolls and samosas plus cakes, milkshakes, Zapatista coffee. Sells some retail items including chocolates, cheeses, mock meats, tofu, tempeh, and vegan cookbooks. A ramp is available to provide wheelchair access, however the toilet is reported not wheelchair accessible. Reported re-opened Sept 2024. Open Mon 11:30-16:00, Thu-Fri 11:30-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00. Open hours vary so check ahead.
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76 Clarence Rd, Hackney, East London, England, E5 8HB
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165 Reviews
First Review by HelenGi
Ginaa
Points +34
Delicious food - Edit
What a great little place. I keep thinking about my meal from my visit last night, which was a great big healthy potion of fishless and chips, with peas and salad. So yummy. I'm looking forward to going back to try the rest of the menu. My omni boyfriend had the chickpea curry and said the food was beautiful too. We're definitely impressed!
Read morePros: Fishless and Chips, BYOB
Cons: One toilet!
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Nellinda
Points +64
loved it - Edit
Cute vegan location with to die for milkshakes and delicious cakes.
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LindseyAnn
Points +26
Loved it! - Edit
100% vegan, they even had my fave milk (Oatly). Friendly staff, busy & cosy. loved it! The main menu looked fantastic, we had one of the blueberry cakes. Will deffo be visiting again.
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Reasonably priced with lots of options, Friendly staff
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Guod
Points +20
Amazing! - Edit
Too many compliments to know where to start!
Read moreDelicious, healthy, varied and extremely generous meals served by friendly, welcoming staff at the most affordable prices in London.
And it's a workers cooperative! What's not to love?!
You can eat in, BYO wine, or takeaway.
I've yet to be disappointed by a dish, and return again and again for the incredible Burgers, Fishless & chips, Caribbean fish stew, curries, pizzas and salads. (and of course the pastries and legendary sausage rolls!)
Thank you Black Cat for making being Vegan so easy!
Pros: Great Food, Prices, Atmosphere
Cons: Er... it's not open every day?
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Petesternz
Points +1447
Great little place - Edit
The food can be a little hit and miss here, depending on what the specials are, but I loved it. My burger was delicious, and the phish and chips are yummy too. A sausage roll was less of a hit, and some of the curries can get a bit thick. But I loved the place, which has a super comfy vibe.
Read morePros: Huge portions, Fairly priced
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jrhpow
Points +95
Delicious place! - Edit
Love the food here - fresh, big portions (sometimes too big!) and great value for money. Also great vibes. They also sometimes have VEGAN PAIN AU CHOCOLAT! The dream.
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stobbson
Points +38
Best vegan breakfasts in London - Edit
I try to come here most weekends for the breakfast. You get a amazing tofu scramble, potatoes, beans, bacon, sausage, mushroom and bread in a huge bowl, the portion is so generous that sometimes me and a friend share one.
Read moreThey also sell some vegan chocolate etc.
The staff and atmosphere is friendly, sometimes have to wait quite a while for a table at weekends as it gets very busy.
Pros: breakfast, little vegan shop, dog friendly
Cons: not enough seating when busy
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The London Vegan
Points +2296
amazing vegan food! - Edit
Loved this place - genuinely one of the best vegan meals I've ever had anywhere! I had vegan fish and chips and choc and peanut butter shake and it was amazing!! Portion sizes really good and served quickly too. Yum!
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roguesby
Points +236
Literally amazing - Edit
I love Black Cat! It's an incredible place, pretty reasonably priced and always with different, DELICIOUS food. I've never been disappointed by something I ate there. Last time I got a pesto "chicken" sandwich and a seitan salad. Both were DELICIOUS. They also have great books for sale and some other foods for sale as well. And yummy puddings! It's such a nice atmosphere and all cooperatively run. LOVE it!
Read morePros: All the food is amazing!, Different things all the time, Great ambience, prices...
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
A favourite - Edit
One of my favourite places in London. The menu is on a chalkboard by the counter and varies but includes things like burger, 'fish' and chips, and curry. Lighter options include soup, sausage rolls, samosas. The salad bowls are always tasty with a nice variety. Good portions, good quality and reasonably priced.
Read moreThursday night is pizza night (veg, 'meaty' or mixed and a special), go hungry so you can share a salad too.
Good variety of cakes including some by Essential Vegan (eg her bounty cake - coconut and chocolate, yum). And the cakes come on cute plates from Magpie the vegan homeware company.
Soft drinks, milkshakes, big mugs of tea, great coffee with various plant milks and BYO alcohol.
Cooperatively run, community feel, good vibe. Lots of books for sale but fewer grocery items than they use to have (they still have a few chocolates etc but don't have a fridge anymore). If you are local they are a collection point for the Growing Communities veg bag scheme.
Can get busy at weekends but great to see that people love this place as much as I do.
Pros: Tasty food, Thursday pizza night, Nice community feel
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pl4ntb4sed
Points +26
Cozy venue. Simple menu. Laidback staff - Edit
Cute and rather smallish restaurant. I loved the fact everything they had on the menu is vegan and have some books and merchandise available. I'd like to go back to try the desserts, they look amazing
Read morePros: Chocolate and Vanilla milkshakes are lovely
Cons: Lasagna portion wasn't very generous Small men
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KousKitchen
Points +171
Familiar vegan foods in a cool and quirky environment - Edit
This restaurant/ cafe has an old school American diner vibe much like Katz Deli in American that I visited (previous to becoming vegan). Usual vegan options so some good variety for everyone. Polite and friendly staff. Limited seating and a small venue are not ideal although this place is open till fairly late. Desserts were limited also.
Read morePros: decent price and portions , cool and quirky surroundings , something for everyone on the menu
Cons: small venue, dessert options
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +4158
If I lived in London, I'm sure this would be my go-to place - Edit
This place is very simple, no frills, and small, but the food is solid and the vibe is fun.
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Magrm87
Points +241
huge portions! - Edit
This place is perfect. Lots of nice options (from healthy to not so healthy). Their portion sizes are out of this world. I have to go to Black Cat every time I'm in the area. It's a must!
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murelen
Points +73
THE BEST - Edit
My friends and I visited Black Cat already more than five times, even though it's quite a trek from where we live. And we have never been disappointed! Black Cat was such a pleasant discovery because of its amazing environment, INCREDIBLE burgers (the best burger I've ever had in my LIFE), mind-blowing milk-shakes and absolutely great service.
Read moreIt's like 100% great. That's why I never stop telling people they have to go and see/taste/experience Black Cat themselves. Totally recommend!
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RubyL
Points +201
One of the Best Vegan Spots in London - Edit
We eat here regularly, the food is always delicious and reasonably priced, plus there is a nice range of options with changing menus and specials.
Read moreThe atmosphere is really relaxed so you feel comfortable to sit around for a while and enjoy the food. Staff are always friendly.
There's even a fridge and mini shop so you can stock up on some vegan cheese and chocolates, the prices are really reasonable for these as well.
You have to try the burger, the milkshakes, and the cheesecake!
Pros: Great food, Milkshakes, Relaxed and cosy
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BenSilvaJones
Points +22
Favourite place in London - Edit
Eaten here numerous times. Food has always been great and the staff are really friendly.
Read moreThe burger is one of my favourites and my daughters always love a cinnamon roll!
Prices are very reasonable too and well worth trying a milk-shake too.
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piffelina
Points +3516
Wonderful place - Edit
The food - English breakfast - was excellent, and as were the milkshake and desserts.
Read moreI also just loved the vibe of the place.
I will surely be back, when I'm in London again.
Pros: Cheap, Great food
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katastrofa
Points +60
Tasty food, and lots of it - Edit
Tasty Indian vegan food. They also have vegan cakes, but I didn't eat them - after the main dish I was too full to eat more :)
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citizenInsane
Points +1453
love it! - Edit
Already became a regular, since I moved in London, and I always enjoy it hugely, alone or with friends. Great varied menu changing daily (hourly?) according to what's available and the chef's (good) mood.
Read moreTill now I tried:
- fry-up english style breakfast - perfect!
- creamy red lentil soup with some delicious warm bread - meow!
- chickpea curry -
- spicy sautéed seitan plate with salads - super satisfying
The portions are super generous and the prices are really reasonable. And all the plates I saw passing looked and smelled fabulous, so I'd say: see what's on the black board and you won't be disappointed.
They don't sell alcohol but you can bring your own!
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parksaj
Points +87
Perfect - Edit
I've been visiting Black Cat for a long time now and for me, it's the best vegan place in London.
Read moreThe food is always incredible, with beautiful fresh ingredients. The staff are absolutely lovely. The menu is constantly changing but they permanently have a wonderful selection of drinks, snacks, mains and desserts. They have a fantastic selection of books and vegan treats/products to buy. They're one of very few places that sell Yerba Mate drinks in London. I love the ethics: cooperatively run, not for profit, locally and seasonally sourced food. Also, there's great information on anarchism, activism and other events/things within London.
Overall, easily five stars and a perfect vegan cafe. I really wish there were more places like this around in London. One of a kind for this city.
Pros: Everything
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gvarun
Points +141
Vegan, tasty and changing menu - Edit
We went here for dinner. had a Jamaican themed curry and it was awesome. they change their menu based on what's available so you'll have to visit to find out but definitely recommend
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Shannon.Bushell
Points +93
lovely little cafe - Edit
great vegan cafe, food was lovely
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Yasminesan
Points +1953
Best vegan café in London - Edit
This place is my favourite vegan place to eat - their food is amazing and varied, with lots of choice. Fresh and interesting with great salads, soups, burgers and other hit food as well as an impressive baked goods section and things like vegan samosas and sausage rolls. It's reasonably priced, nicely decorated with lots of anarchist type literature. It's very community driven and they do vegetable sales on Wednesday I think.
Read morePersonal favourites- vegetable samosa, cola float, burger and mixed salad.
Pros: cheap, good atmosphere, delicious varied food
Cons: staff could be friendlier (sometimes), a bit out of the way
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ChloeTesla
Points +169
One of the best in London ! - Edit
1- Location : 3/5
Read more2- Service : 5/5
3- Food : 4.5/5
4- Price : 5/5
5- Decoration : 3/5
GO VEGAN
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Naturallyinspired11
Points +42
I really did not enjoy it - Edit
went on a Saturday with my family.. ordered chips and tofu burger x2but was told it would be fried potatoes instead. also ordered seitan sandwich... waited half an hour and The wait was not worth it. the tofu burger tasted Un flavoured and the fried potatoes were covered in oil. we threw away 75% of our meal. the only saving grace was the dessert which was OK. I just felt like I could have done better at home.
Read morePros: the dessert was ok, I like the concept vegan book store meets vegan sh, all vegan
Cons: Didn't taste good , long waiting times
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mjveganfitness
Points +1778
Loved it here - huge vegan portions! - Edit
Huge portions of tasty vegan grub - the breakfast is amazing. Toast, facon, tofu scramble, mushrooms and baked beans all homemade and delicious. Also sell vegan cheeses and merchandise. Can't wait to go back.
Read morePros: Friendly knowledgeable staff, lots of vegan options, Good prices
Cons: Gluten free limitations
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