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Cooperatively run vegetarian restaurant in the Bonnington Square Community Centre open since the early 80's. Hosts different chefs. Completely vegan some days - check ahead on social media. Open Tue 10:00-14:00, Tue-Sat 18:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-15:00.
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11 Vauxhall Grove, Vauxhall, South West London, England, SW8 1TD
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Added by eric on 21 May 2008
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45 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Vegan night on Thursday - Edit
Casual cooperative - furnishings are 'rustic' and service swift but friendly. We visited on a Thursday night when the menu is all vegan. The strudel was tasty and the chocolate cake nice and rich. There is a different chef each night so the menu changes daily (2 choices of starter, main and dessert).
Read moreRemember that you need to book in advance and it is cash only.
Pros: Cooperative, Vegan Thursday
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technoveg
Points +117
love this place - Edit
A really nice personal place. Very friendly and food is awesome.
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dickolsson
Points +19
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Cute little place with nice chefs. Small menu but delicious food perfect for a Sunday lunch out at a very affordable price.
Read moreDon't accept card, so be sure to bring cash.
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Jubjub
Points +71
Great prices with varying menu - Edit
Have been lots of times to Bonnington, the food does vary a lot but have never had a bad meal here. It's BYOB as well so makes for a cheap evening out
Read morePros: BYOB, Dog friendly, cheap
Cons: Can be unpredictable
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VictorHugoLimachi
Points +381
Boring hippe vegan food - Edit
I've been to Bonnington Café 5 times the last year, the most recent visit was last Sunday (Feb 14 at 6.30pm).
Read moreEverytime you get a boring lentile stew rice and salad, or in other words a hippe dish and what non-vegans think vegans eat.
I know the price is low, but since it's a co-op I espect more in terms creative and well tasting food as well as beautifully presented.
I won't be coming back unless something radically changes.
Thanks
Victor
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AnnaLiisa
Points +22
Lovely place, main dissapointing. - Edit
I absolutely love Bonnington Cafe! Because there'sa different chef every day it can be a bit hit and miss.
Read moreWent on a friday, had a starter which was nice. A main (£8) was a bit of rice and vegetables. Very bland and tasteless. Banoffie pie was nice too.
Felt that we were a bit rushed out.
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Gmabrahams
Points +32
great food, relaxed, friendly! - Edit
Really enjoyed eating at Bonnington cafe. It has a lovely homely feel, and all the food that we had was great! Good prices too. I will definitely come back again. Thank you!
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GloomBaby
Points +40
Different every time! - Edit
Places like this are the complete antithesis of go to veg staples like Maoz or Hummus Bros, and that's a really great thing.
Read moreThe different chefs and eclectic cuisines make each visit unique whilst the place itself is charming and set in a lovely bit of Vauxhall I didn't know existed.
Food and portion sizes may vary (last time I visited I got enough food to feed two I think!) but you contact the chef to book and can ask any questions then if you don't like surprises.
If it's a quirky, enjoyable London veg experience in a cosy relaxed atmosphere you're after then check it out.
Pros: Cute location, lovely staff , Food safari!
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Vegan Hobo
Points +42
A Secret London Gem - Edit
I lived in London for 7 years and this was one of my favourite restaurants, for the whole experience of eating here as much as the food.
Read moreDo not expect upmarket surroundings or polished service but go here if you are interested in honest, hearty food in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
I have never had a bad meal at the Bonnington Cafe and the prices are ridiculously cheap for the food and the privilege of eating here.
A unique experience for London.
Pros: Variety - different chef each night, Extremely good value - also BYOB, Supports the community
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MuK-UK
Points +262
Visit! - Edit
I love both the concept and reality of this place. Good food, friendly people and a charming venue. Looking forward to future visits.
Read morePros: Friendly, Good Food, Inexpensive
Cons: None
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jollypig
Points +3070
Brilliant Concept - support it! - Edit
I love this place. Other reviews have nicely summarised the concept; I can only add that I love the quirkiness of it. You could eat here every day and have a different experience each time - it just depends on who is cooking. I've never had a bad meal at the Bonnington Cafe; it's ranged from average to amazing. With this in mind, don't dismiss it first time if it's not great. Go back on a different day and find the chef you like best.
Read moreOne other thing I love about the place is that you can bring your own booze. The food is good value too.
Make sure you book in advance (check the website as you need to book directly with the person cooking on the given day).
Definitely recommended.
Pros: Bring your own booze, Changing daily menu, Great atmosphere
Cons: Quality can be hit and miss
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sXe_22
Points +574
disappointing - Edit
I received lots of good feedbacks before going, but unfortunately it betrayed them all. atmosphere is casual... too casual probably (and I am all but posh). menu was poor: obliged choices for vegans, quite small portions and simple plates for an unfair prize. maybe I picked an unlucky night, but next time i will surely go somewhere else.
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YaraCoelho
Points +243
A very special place - Edit
This is a very special place in London. A community restaurant serving amazingly healthy and delicious vegetarian and vegan food, with different chefs rotating each day.
Read moreEach one of the chefs brings a new vibe and menu, so you can have Mediterranean inspired food one day, Mexican another, Italian on another and so on. There´s never boredom and the menu never stops surprising you.
Having known the chefs for so many years now, I personally know how much love and energy they put into making this space a very special one, where not only the food is healthy and great, but the atmosphere is also important.
The service is excellent, very friendly and attentive, the decor is also different from everything you might have seen in London and the price is great, allowing everyone the possibility to afford lunching or dining there.
Make first a reservation, so the chefs know how much food to make and then enjoy your meal!
Pros: Delicious egan options, atmosphere, dedication by the chefs
Cons: nothing
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beenie
Points +131
Great food, cheap prices, nice atmosphere - Edit
We went here for dinner on a sat night and loved it. Wasn't quiet sure what to expect from reading the reviews but we will def be going back. Make sure you make a reservation as its really busy and we saw lots of people being turned away without a booking. Check out their website before booking for some great info on the chefs and which nights they work. Also its byob with no drinks to purchase
Read morePros: veggie and vegan , great atmosphere, cheap, byob
Cons: small menu
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Jemima
Points +484
*Belated review!* It was a lovely evening - Edit
Disclaimer: visited about a yr bef this review...
Read moreThis is a building which allows a number of different chefs to use it on various days to run their own restaurant. Their website lists which chef is on which day and sometimes the chef provides more information on their cuisine. You need to book so the chef knows what numbers they have. I booked late on the day for a Sunday which was when Anat was on and he was totally fine with it.
We got a bit lost at first, if you haven't been before it might be a good idea to check a map. Once you see the giant hand at the Pleasure Garden you're on the right track and just keep going round until you reach it.
Colourful leaflets/ signs peeked out from a townhouse. Inside it was a rustic/ shabby chic? and charming.
We were early so their waitstaff were just setting and organizing tables for reservations and they let us choose seats at the front window.
Anat's menu was gourmet. We had two choices each for starter, main and dessert. I had a broccoli and a grain I think for main and the person with me had the other option which was a quiche/ pie I believe. I think it was the lesser chosen option as while my portion was normal sized, his was massive. The food was fine. For dessert we shared chocolate balls. They were light tasting. We had homemade lemonade and with dessert, Turkish coffee.
Service was mainly by one very busy but competent woman who was also very friendly and made us feel very at home and welcome.
At under GBP10 for the three course meal, value was fantastic.
From our early arrival it turned in to a lovely candlelit evening with piano music and singing. The whole night we were shown sincere, thoughtful hospitality that made us feel very welcome.
To use the toilet I had to go up about four storeys in the house and find my way to it. This added to the feeling that we were guests in someone's home.
Pros: Atmosphere , value, service
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amsy
Points +34
great! - Edit
This place is the bee's knees if you don't mind fuss free waiters and not so fancy furniture. It's quite cosy with great, hearty food. You can choose to have a 3 course meal for about £10 and bring your own booze. They have different chefs there with different menus all the time so all the more surprising when you taste the food.
Read moreYou may have to share a table with others (or reserve a table)as it's not too big but very well worth it.
The restaurant is a little hidden so take a map as it's down what looks like a residential street, but very well worth the find.
Loved it totally!!
Pros: different food, homely/relaxed, cheap
Cons: small restaurant
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Akane
Points +30
Interesting neighborhood veg co-op - Edit
I love the idea of this place - a different chef every day and vegan Thursdays. My friend highly recommended it, but said the food is hit or miss. We went on a Tues, and it was just okay (also not very hot). It's a cozy little place in a residential neighborhood. There was a piano player that night played a lullaby for my friend's baby, which was so sweet.
Read morePros: co-op, cozy, inexpensive
Cons: food was just okay
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JohnnySensible
Points +7596
Long & sweet history - loved by many of my friends - Edit
My HappyCow blog post here - http://www.happycow.net/blog/?p=145
Read moreThe Bonnington Cafe is "different" - study their website before planning a visit - Google for more info - it takes time to get to know The Bonnington - if you have the patience it may well become one of your favorite places.
JohnnySensible
Look for "Anya" days - she's the raw food chef working under the name "Raw Fairies" -
Read moreRAW FAIRIES' creations are also available at Bonnington Cafe on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of the month (only evenings, from 6.30pm). Please check details on www.bonningtoncafe.co.uk. Please book in advance by sending an email to anya@rawfairies.com or calling 07879 246 501.
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