Ukrainian vegan pastry café. Serves gluten & sugar free desserts & pastries such as eclairs, cakes, macarons and tarts. Also serves Ukrainian tea and specialty coffee. Also offers some savoury food like dumplings and vegan Kyiv five days of the week. Animal friendly. Open Mon-Wed 08:00-20:00, Thu-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-20:00.
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46 Bedford Street, WC2E 9HA (at near Covent Garden), London, England, WC2E 9HA
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Last update on 28 Jul 2024 by VickyP3
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Featured Review
IsabellaBailey
Points +829
I freaking loved this place!! - Edit
One of the number 1 things I miss being plant based is the pastries so was so happy when I found this spot! Beautifully decorated and really lovely service. My almond crossaint was incredible. The only thing I would say is the toilets could be cleaner but everything else makes up for that.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Instagrammable, Lovely service
Cons: Bathroom could be cleaner
Obliza_lalalala
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Read moreIndeed, during busy times, our baristas may not always be able to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom. However, they will always respond if you let them know 😌
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you again soon!
BrentFisher
I agree about the missing pastries!
Read moreAnd make cleanliness a priority! Don't put it on your customers!
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167 Reviews
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HeatherFrancois
Points +108
Delicious and Lovely Ambiance - Edit
We ordered several savory items and a few treats. The food was fantastic, the place is adorable and the service was great. It is a bit pricey, but in my opinion, it is worth it.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Beautiful decor, Excellent service
Cons: A little pricey
Obliza_lalalala
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katiechurn
Points +1237
Delish but spenny!! - Edit
It was £10 for a raspberry tart, which we decided to share as we’d made the journey especially. It was very nice though, so it’s worth it if you wanna treat yourself.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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Harrynotts
Points +72
Wish I had the money! - Edit
Tasty mock salmon bagel, almond croissant, and iced coffee in nice cafe. There were some incredible-looking cakes available, but very expensive - at least £8 for small ones. London prices and presumably handcrafted, but sad not to be able to try them out.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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Read moreOur desserts are handcrafted from the best ingredients, which influence their taste.
We use only Swiss chocolate, certified gluten-free milk, and other organic products that, while more expensive, are essential for the texture and flavor.
Some of our ingredients, such as butter, pistachio flour, various nut pastes, and marzipan, are also made by hand.
Additionally, we avoid using white sugar and can accommodate people with allergies to soy, nuts, gluten, eggs, milk, oats, and more 💖
Also you might be interested in our Friday offer:
each Friday we have -50% off of randomly selected dessert. It can be any of them and we usually announce what kind of dessert is going to be on sale in our Instagram 🙌
We also give one dessert for free to a random comments under our videos in Instagram!
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Lexvandenberg
Points +138
Delicious pastries!! - Edit
Authentic 100% vegan Ukraine pastries, with lots of unique and new flavours. Many delicious sweet pastries, savory dishes and great coffee to match. We went here for breakfast and tried almost everything, but you can take everything on the go. Their honey cake and almond croissants were our absolute favorites! Prices were reasonable given their location. So if you're in the neighborhood definitely stop by and take something for on the go!
Read morePros: All vegan, Many delicious options, Super cute place!
Obliza_lalalala
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Cammiesen
Points +388
A pink dream - Edit
Such a lovely place! I had the aubergine rolls and the lemon desserts.
Read morePros: The food , The atmosphere , The welcoming staff
Obliza_lalalala
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lianamarmol
Points +245
Beautifully delicious - Edit
A place with great decoration and wonderful breakfast/brunch, pastries look divine. I had breakfast but I’m planning to have dinner some time to taste Ukrainian food. It’s run by a Ukrainian refugee. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Attention , Food, Decoration
Obliza_lalalala
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SuitableCoconut
Points +293
Very cool - Edit
The açai bowl was fantastic. The interior is pretty cool
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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IsabellaBailey
Points +829
I freaking loved this place!! - Edit
One of the number 1 things I miss being plant based is the pastries so was so happy when I found this spot! Beautifully decorated and really lovely service. My almond crossaint was incredible. The only thing I would say is the toilets could be cleaner but everything else makes up for that.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Instagrammable, Lovely service
Cons: Bathroom could be cleaner
Obliza_lalalala
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us on HappyCow💜 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreIndeed, during busy times, our baristas may not always be able to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom. However, they will always respond if you let them know 😌
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you again soon!
BrentFisher
I agree about the missing pastries!
Read moreAnd make cleanliness a priority! Don't put it on your customers!
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CharleyHasim-Hayes
Points +101
Amazing Pastries - Edit
We shared an almond croissant and a Snickers cream éclair.
Read moreBoth were divine, and the chocolate cream in the éclair was such a treat!
It's expensive, but so good for a treat!
Obliza_lalalala
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BetchiKettu
Points +298
Incredible! - Edit
Tasty drinks. Tasty mains. Tasty dessert. And cute decor and styling.
Read moreHonestly, was disappointed I was only in London for one night so couldn't try more!
Obliza_lalalala
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WholeFoodLovers
Points +998
Delightful Afternoon Treat - Edit
Unassuming cafe with delightful treats and staff. Great flavor and not overly sweet. Loads of seating upstairs. Nice floral decor.
Read morePros: Lots of choices of treats, Nice place to recharge, Wifi available
Obliza_lalalala
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JoyyyH
Points +141
Lovely cakes & drinks - Edit
We loved this little Ukrainian pastry eatery! Beautiful decor and the choco eclair and almond croissant were so tasty!
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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TineGo
Points +388
more for looks and atmosphere - Edit
We went there for brunch during the week so it wasn't as busy. The staff was friendly and we liked the playlist in the background. The food looked fine and the taste was alright but it generally felt a bit overprized and hyped for what is offered taste-wise, e.g. the bread didn't exactly taste fresh.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
Hi! I’m very sorry that you felt this way. Our prices depend on the cost of ingredients and we still haven’t updated our prices, since they actually should be more expensive because of the cost of chocolate.
Read moreA few weeks ago we paid £70 for chocolate bag, now it’s about £250 which is three times more, and we use tons of chocolate.
So we’re trying to change the recipes to keep the original price and taste, texture & stay in business
About the bagels, they are not old, they are gluten free:)
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NatsDge
Points +248
Disappointed - Edit
The shop offers an enchanting display of cakes that look gorgeous. However, they fall short in terms of flavours. We chose the lemon white chocolate and coffee cakes, the richness and depth of taste we expected from those beautiful desserts were alas missing.
Read moreOn top of that, the person who served us behind the counter was rude. When we asked for an explanation of each pastry in order to choose what we would fancy the most (considering how expensive they are, we limited ourselves to one each), the person sighed and rolled her eyes, and gave us the bare minimum details. I understand it was a busy Saturday when we bought our cakes to take away, but if they don't want to repeat themselves, they should put detailed descriptions of their cakes. Simply stating a flavour doesn't tell anything about textures, whether it's a cheesecake or sponge cake.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-18
Pros: Gorgeous cakes, 100% vegan savoury food and desserts
Cons: The person who served us was rude, Slightly on the bland side taste wise
Happy_Bart
Totally agree! 👍🏻
Read moreNatsDge
I'm relieved I'm not the only one thinking so. I really don't like writing negative reviews...
Read moreObliza_lalalala
Hi! I’m very sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your experience
Read moreBut I’m not sure what you mean that the desserts were missing taste.
I can see, you ordered lemon cake, which is full of caramelised lemons and is usually very, very sour since we chop the lemons, caramelise the skin, the juice goes into lemon gel so it’s all comes from a real lemon.
The coffee caramel cake has at least one shot of espresso in it & peanut caramel
The vanilla eclair is the least sweet eclair of all of our eclairs, that’s true, but it still has Madagascar vanilla and dark chocolate in it 🥺
I’m very sorry that you had this kind of customer service and we will have a talk with our baristas. Usually, they’re very friendly and happy to explain everything, since we understand that for the price you would like to know what’s inside. But everyone can have a bad day 🥺
Obliza_lalalala
Leo is sincerely apologising if he seemed rude, it was a very busy Saturday 💔
Read moreUnfortunately if there is a queue of people who are rushing to get desserts sometimes it’s quite hard to explain each texture of a cake individually🧘♀️
NatsDge
Hello, thank you for reaching out. I don't think it was Leo. We were served by a female member of staff. But I don't want to point the finger at anyone. I just mentioned my experience and was careful not to generalise it to the whole shop. I didn't interact with others, so I wouldn't assume it is true for all.
Read moreRegarding the taste, I wouldn't say the cakes were completely tasteless - that's not the case, but more that the flavours weren't rich enough. Me and my partner both expected more depth of flavours from such beautiful creations (and for the price).
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JeanetteSakel
Points +256
Loved it! - Edit
Set like in a pink dream of flowers, a big choice of adventurous cakes and drinks.
Read morePros: Convenient location , Great choice , Friendly
Obliza_lalalala
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amezzmariee
Points +126
Lovely lovely lovely - Edit
This place is a dream!
Read moreOutstanding food, beautiful decor, amazing mission.
10/10 💚
Obliza_lalalala
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NJay25
Points +30
Excellent - Edit
The food here is absolutely sublime. Yes, it's a bit on the pricier side as mentioned in other comments, but it is highly specialised and also insanely good. Had the chicken Kiev and the snickers éclair and it was some of the best vegan food I've had recently. I didn't vibe with the dragonfruit macha, it tasted too much just like normal oat milk, but that might be just me. But all in all, will surely come back xx
Read morePros: Tasty food, Specialised vegan desserts, Run by Ukrainian refugees 💙💛
Obliza_lalalala
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MayaKapila
Points +230
Amazing! - Edit
Had the sugar-free lavender lemonade to go and it was INCREDIBLE! I normally find that sort of drink far too sweet, so it was amazing to find an aesthetically pleasing, ‘fun’ drink (it is the most gorgeous pale purple) that I could actually enjoy and that tasted like real lemon. I originally planned to get a matcha, but was tempted by the lemonade; now I think I will have to go back to try more things! 💜🍋
Read moreIt is quite expensive, but worth it for the lovely drink and beautiful café. Plus, everything is vegan, the business is woman-owned, and all the employees are Ukrainian refugees — so if you are going to treat yourself to a £5 drink, I think it’s absolutely worth supporting this business rather than just going to somewhere like Starbucks (which would charge just the same).
Would recommend!
Update: went back a few days later for an iced latte and almond croissant. I had the iced latte with almond milk, and I don’t know what they put in it, but it was randomly just… the best iced coffee I’d ever had?! It was REALLY good! The almond croissant was also great (slightly heavy and cake-like in places — and VERY big and filling — but the middle was sufficiently flakey and the filling was delicious). Will definitely come back!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-15
Pros: Sugar-free lemonade!!! 💜🍋, Whole menu looked amazing, Social impact
Obliza_lalalala
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RasmusHansen
Points +130
Try it - Edit
It's more pricey than going to the local bakery or cafe, but it is unique and the deserts I tried was great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-15
Pros: Good options, Great service, Nice decor
Cons: Price
Obliza_lalalala
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xrodolfox
Points +68
Amongst the best food I’ve had in London! - Edit
Excellent service.
Read moreAmazing food. Especially the dumplings and the borscht.
Obliza_lalalala
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MiffyMills
Points +921
Hit and miss - Edit
We got the avocado toast and my bf got a chicken bagel. The avocado toast with salmon and burrata was so delicious, couldn't fault it and would definitely get it again, however the bagel wasn't great. The bagel itself was very dry, maybe because it was gluten free.
Read moreThe staff weren't too friendly either and came off like they were annoyed
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! We’re very sorry for your experience 🥺
Read moreFrom now on we will toast bagels a little bit less 🙈
And yes, it might be a little bit of different texture since our bagels are gluten free 🙌
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NickParker
Points +159
4.75 stars - Edit
Not quite five stars but very nearly, and definitely more that than four. The mains were lovely but had a bit of a home cooked feel - personally I love that because it sticks to your ribs but my partner expected slightly better. But the cakes and pastries were out of this world - classy, sophisticated, gorgeous works of art that tasted absolutely fabulous. And the drinks were lovely too - the sea buckthorn in particular. Service was very good and the look and feel was enchanting. I see that other people have moaned about the prices, but I think they were fair for London. I would definitely recommend going. Probably the best vegan cafe I’ve been to in this country.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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redshift
Points +740
Lovely little cafe - v. expensive though - Edit
Lovely cafe with delicious looking desserts, iced teas, lemonades, eclairs, croissants etc. i had a croissant and lemonade which were delicious. I wanted to try the desserts but they were quite pricey at £10 per tiny portion so I decided to skip them.
Read moreStaff were a little grumpy I felt.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-22
Pros: 100% vegan, Delicious croissant and lemonade, Plenty of seating and loo facilities.
Cons: Very expensive, Wasn’t made to feel welcome/staff seemed grumpy
Obliza_lalalala
Hi! Thank you so much for your review 💕
Read moreI just would like to say that it’s very hard to make vegan and gf desserts, without refined sugar, and it takes more ingredients, time and afford then usual one. To ensure that our desserts taste good and are vg&gf we make everything from scratch, such as butter, creams, caramelised fruits, sometimes even flour. So of course we have to pay our employees a salary for their hard working hours.
For example, just so you understand the simplest looking raspberry tart is hours of work: making the dough (with our own made butter) and forming the tarts, baking them, cooking a cream, cooking a raspberry filling, making a homemade marzipan (which is a long process of crashing almonds), making a cream with this marzipan, making and baking a sponge cake, finally forming the tart with everything together and then decorating everything with raspberries and almonds, before the dessert comes on a display
And this is one of our simplest desserts 🙌
So I hope it clears a little bit our pricing (which also included rent, electricity, taxes) ❤️
I’m very sorry that your felt like barista was grumpy, we’re going to have a talk with our staff, but I hope for your understanding that sometimes everyone can have a bad day 🥺💞
I’m very happy that you liked croissants and lemonades, we will be very happy to see you enjoying them again 🫂
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Holly-AobhRichards
Points +85
Incredible! - Edit
Beautiful wee café, everything is vegan and most stuff is gluten-free too. Breakfast and lunch options available. Artisan patisseries are beautiful and tasty. Lovely staff. 10000/10
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Great gluten free options, Nice interior
Obliza_lalalala
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Duc0
Points +293
Vegan dream! - Edit
I came here several times and I’ve tried the almond croissant, hazelnut pastry and the coffee salted caramel one. The coffee salted caramel wasn’t really my favorite but I’ve LOVED everything else! Will definitely come back here every time I’m in London! The pastries are a bit pricey (in between 8 and 10 pounds each) but so well worth it! Staff is also incredibly friendly.
Read morePros: Incredible assortment of pastries, Friendly staff, Great message (founded by Ukranian refugees)
Cons: Kinda pricey
Obliza_lalalala
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Yeri
Points +2562
Fun little place - Edit
The dragon fruit matcha latte was so tasty and pretty! The lemon tart and the other desserts were also decently good. I like how creative this place is! Would love to revisit for the food as well.
Read moreObliza_lalalala
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Tasiia
Points +6
Love, love, love! - Edit
Absolutely recommend this place! Really tasty food and pastries. My favourite place to take a break from everything, and enjoy my coffee and food.
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