Vegan restaurant, cocktail bar, and events space in the heart of East London offering small plates and sharers. A food and drink menu inspired by dishes from around the globe featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Dishes include shroom steak, totopos, orange & ginger chick'n wings, and kimchi. Dog Friendly. Open Tue 18:00-23:00, Wed 18:00-23:30, Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri 12:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:30, Sun 11:00-23:00. Brunch 11am - 1:30pm Sat-Sun. Kitchen closed for food 3.30-6pm on weekdays. Kitchen closes at 9:45pm.
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Arch 298-299 Cambridge Heath Rd, Hackney, East London, England, E2 9HA
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 19 Nov 2024 by Kukski
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Added by con_mi_perrita on 30 May 2018
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Featured Review
ChrisHallam
Points +16
Love the Love Shack - Edit
Superb vibe...uber cool decor...and the food...Wow. The Tofu Karaage is just heavenly. Definitely recommend the Honey Mustard Buffalo Wings too. The Wonky Pirate cocktail is a dream....and don't ask what's behind the bookcase!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-27
Pros: Atmosphere , Food Quality, Staff
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105 Reviews
First Review by Skyzieboo
anthonymhill
Points +988
Such a great place - Edit
My friend and I stumbled upon this gem today. We had cocktails and realized that we need to come back for all the vegan and gluten free food options. I loved the environment. The staff was very friendly and the cocktails were yummy.
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vegantravel93
Points +468
Super cool vegan place - Edit
Really great vibes and staff. The food was very tasty although slightly pricey. I got the kimchi chickn burger, it was good but only tasted of mushrooms and absolutely zero kimchi. The wait was also very long and the mains arrived before the starters
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty food , Great vibes and decour
Cons: Very long service , Slightly pricey
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OnPurpose
Points +94
An old EastEnd vibes and Amazing food - Edit
On entry the vibe of the restaurant felt very relaxed and informal, we arrived early and were asked if we wanted a table or sofa, we opted for a table - we had not been here before the decor felt quirky yet unintentional, the waiting staff were dressed down which made it feel even more chilled and inviting.
Read moreWe found this place accidentally and looking at the menu of the "Sentia Drinks" was our deciding factor.
The big plate menu was pretty basic to what we've had before but the small plate menu was super marvelous - we had: Chipotle Slaw ****
Kimchi ****
Olives *****
Smoked Jackfruit Taco ****
Small Chikn Caesar Salad ***
Oyster Shrooms: we couldn't decide which to get so we went with Honey Mustard & Gochujang sauce ******
No Sin Duck ******
For drinks we had Sentia Drinks - Raspberry G Spot
So amazing 'Sentia Red' is our fave so easy choice!!
For dessert we had Blueberry Cheesecake but I think it was a Strawberry Cheesecake *****
Lion's Mane Chaga Brownie with a vanilla ice cream ******
All in all this was an excellent experience the staff were accommodating to us with another small table to fit our many small plates 😁
Trying so many of the small plates allowed us to really enjoy the different flavours on the menu and as we couldn't finish all the food so we even took some home.
Definitely a Date night to remember and we'll recommend Love Shack to our friends and family.
Pros: Oyster Mushrooms , No Sin Duck, Raspberry G Spot
Cons: No heating in winter
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ScrumptiousLion
Points +153
Quirky, colourful plant based hang out - Edit
A large venue that doesn’t feel like a restaurant. Everything is vegan. Staff are helpful.
Read morePros: Food is fresh and tasty
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DodRodrigo
Points +30
Beautiful Place to Be ❤️ - Edit
Food is amazing. I've tried most of the dishes already. Burritos and wings might be the favourite and looking forward for deserts next time. Staff is friendly, the place has a home vibe and they run really cool events such as Love Jam in their "secret" room
Read morePros: Food, Vibe and Appliances, Staff
Cons: Drinks can take a while to arrive
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BrookeA
Points +207
Wonderful - Edit
The food was great (we had big breakfasts) and the service friendly. What a comfortable place, decorated wonderfully, clearly run by people I know I'd love 😘
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Antonia_
Points +74
Great atmosphere! - Edit
I came here a couple of times, food is good but sometimes could be better in terms of consistency and flavour. Drinks are great, I had cacao and various teas and was happy with those. Generally the place has an amazing community vibe, and runs interesting events too. Highly recommend visiting!
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Richard Ross
Points +1008
Imaginative menu - Edit
Very nice, informal place. Good choice of food and drinks. The mushrooms on toast were delicious .
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-01
Pros: Good food, Nice atmosphere , Friendly and helpful staff
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FatCow
Points +532
Ok food - Edit
The food quality was not the highest, definitely overpriced. Very nice venue and staff. However sitting outside next to a busy traffic light is not ideal
Read morePros: Interesting venue, Friendly staff
Cons: Food wasn't the greatest , Lots of car traffic noise and pollution
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Regenboog
Points +237
All the sharing options please! - Edit
We took the train out from the center just to eat here, under the arches of the railway station. We ordered all the sharing options from the menu (except for the olives) for the family to the staff surprise and amusement.😄Also had a nice tasting of the mushroom menu and the mocktails. We had a great tasting together. Well worth the trip!
Read morePros: Many sharing options available, Location (bit further away but easily reachable), Decorations
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MsDW
Points +429
Extensive menu - Edit
We stopped in here mid week for a quick bite to eat. We shared a few ‘small’ plates between us. Recommend the crispy mushroom pancakes and nachos.
Read moreRestaurant has a beach bar kind of vibe even though it’s in the heart of east London.
Pros: Vibe, Food
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KatoNauwelaers
Points +44
Cosy indie vibe - Edit
We visited Love Shack after visiting the Viktor Wynd museum a bit further down the road. The vibe and food were amazing. We ordered the orzo and burger. For starters we had the hummus with flatbread, it was one of the best hummus' we ever ate. The cocktails had an original twist and were delicious. We felt very welcomed by the super friendly staff. Definetly recommend this place!
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LukeWanderer
Points +71
Really cool place! - Edit
We loved the food, and the place looked really young and alternative. That was really cool! The staff is also really nice!
Read morePros: Location , Great food
Cons: Dishes are a bit small (but the Quality is 👌)
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AmazingJulia
Points +210
Very nice food & service - Edit
Very nice vegan options and good portion sizes & nice service
Read moreShould make sure glasses are always clean before serving drinks in them
Pros: All kind of different food options , Cool vibes , Nice service
Cons: A bit on the expensive side , Had one of our drinks served in a dirty glass
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AlexAvocado
Points +881
Great food and cosy place - Edit
I went to Love Shack for dinner. This place is really cosy and all the furniture was found on the street or was donated to them. So they did not buy anything and I love that! The staff was very friendly and really relaxed.
Read moreI ordered the Harissa Roasted Cauliflower. It was served with a lot of chickpeas in a tomato sauce. The cauliflower was roasted well and was topped with pomegranate and Tahin. It was very tasty!
After my main course I wanted to try the cheesecake, but unfortunately they had ran out of it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-28
Pros: Delicious food, Cosy and lovely place , Friendly staff
Cons: They had ran out of desserts
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Sjeng
Points +722
Great way to conclude our holidays - Edit
What a wonderful place this is. They are not just your standard vegan restaurant but they stand for so much more. Love places like this and also love supporting them. Came here for dinner and I had the orzo dish. It was a nice summer dish and the hazelnuts on top really went well with the rest of the dish. Portion size was very generous and i really enjoyed the dish, although it could have done with just a little more seasoning.
Read moreAfter checking the menu I was kind of looking forward to ending the meal with the cheesecake that was on there. Sadly they didn't have any cheesecake. The member of their crew was so friendly and helpful and offered to make an affogato which I turned down as I don't like to have cafeïne in the evening. So unfortunately I can't tell if the desserts are any good, but you are just going to have to check them out yourselves I guess :)
Be sure to pay them a visit while in London and give them your support. This place deserves it!
Pros: Very cool and funky place, Tasty food , Super friendly staff
Cons: I didn't get to try their desserts :(
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Elarm
Points +644
Lots of mushrooms and natural tastes! - Edit
Nice environment, with outside seating and many vegan options! A lot of drinks made from mushrooms, and very natural flavour in food.
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verenadakota
Points +197
Cool vibe, great food! - Edit
I love their interior and their food! They also had amazing cocktails to end the night 🍸 🍹
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-19
loveshack
Cheers Verena!! You are awesome! See you again soon! X
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beatrizgeada
Points +107
Sweet Spot For Vegan Tummies - Edit
Gorgeous lighting with good music selection playing. Once you get into this nice ambience, a super lovely staff greets you. The way they described the new salad on the menu was enough for me to make my choice. Sadly it didn't blew my mind, but everything else on the menu sounded super yummy. Next time I visit London I am super down to try other options because I'm sure it will be delicious.
Read moreA place full of kind people that make kind food 💚
Pros: Super cute, Kind staff, Made me curious to visit again
loveshack
Hey Bea, cheers for such a fab review! A shame that you didn't enjoy the salad recommended but happy that the rest was yummy!! We look forward to seeing you again!! Take care! X
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mrnicholasking
Points +136
Last stop before going home.. - Edit
We were seated immediately upon arriving. It took a while for our order to be taken. The food was good.
Read moreloveshack
Hey Nicholas! So thrilled you enjoyed the food! Thanks for taking the time to review us. Love these photos too! Sorry you had to wait to be served! Its not usually our standard and hope it didn't taint the rest of your time with us. As it sounds like you are maybe not local, we may not see you again, but hope we made a good impression! Take Care! X
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FelicityRandall
Points +43
Amazing breakfast and latte! - Edit
Loved the interior and friendly staff.
Read moreHad brunch there and ordered the patatas bravas- would highly recommend!
Pros: Large brunch menu, Friendly Staff, Nice interior and garden area
loveshack
Thanks so much Felicity! Lovely review! We appreciate it! Fab photo too! Hope we will see you again! X
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AnitaDollar
Points +4082
Amazing 😍 - Edit
The staff was SOOO lovely, the menu is super interesting and features a vast selection of drinks.
Read morePros: Cozy atmosphere
loveshack
Ah what a lovely review to read! Cheers so much for this Anita! Really lovely photos too. We are glad you had a good time! Swing by again sometime! X
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xyjiang
Points +153
lovely space - Edit
I think I can come and chill here all day.
Read moreDelicious food and extensive range of cocktails. although some items were not available at the time we ordered. Loved the oyster wings and mushroom steak.
loveshack
Hey Xyjiang, you are definitely welcome to come chill with us all day! So pleased you found the food delicious! Its what we love to hear! Hope to see you again! Thanks for reviewing! X
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Maakun
Points +1120
Great hippie cafe - Edit
Nice place made with lots of recycled materials. Very hippie atmosphere with incense and yoga, but in a genuine way, it didn't feel too yuppie or fancy at all. Lovely staff, and great food for decent prices. Only thing that could maybe be improved was quite some items in the full English breakfast were not home made, but that's just a minor detail. I thouroughly enjoyed myself here.
Read moreloveshack
Hey Maakun, sounds like you get what we are about! Thanks for a lovely review. Our full english has undergone some changes in recent months, from being heavily homemade to adjusting a few items to meet our kitchens demands, but we hope you still found it to be delicious! Hope you will be by again! Take care! X
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bahakorkmaz
Points +333
Lovely place - Edit
Absolutely great food for affordable prices. Very friendly personnel as well! Furthermore a very chill place with really nice and welcoming vibes. Highly recommendable!
Read morePros: Great food, Affordable, Friendly personnel
Cons: Bit out of the way
loveshack
Cheers Baha!! Its a pleasure for us to create great experiences. we hope you'll be by again! X
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Deejsaray
Points +264
Baby, Love Shack - Edit
Tons of items, all very indulgent. Big flavours: sticky, saucy. Bring a bib.
Read moreWe came for the tempeh caesar salad and pickle-back shots, and our friend swears by their burgers. We’ve also heard there’s a fun open-mic every Saturday night.
They have refaced their menu to be less American-style, which I’ve not tried, but historically, the portions were generous and great for sharing. Looking forward to sampling the new bites!
Pros: Flavour town. Slinging consistently tasty plates., Friendly staff., Really down to earth, the space is funky.
Cons: The best Caesar salad ceases to exist! , Limited beer selection.
loveshack
Hey Dee, Ah yes sadly our famous Caesar has been removed from the menu. We have a new fantastic chef who has revamped and made the menu reflect more of his personality. We hope that wont deter you from visiting us again! We like to think all of your other points are very valid and good reasons for you to swing by again! Take care! And thanks for taking the time to review! X
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ionarob
Points +245
Last visit was great - Edit
I went a while ago and had an Asian salad which I wasn’t impressed with, but I went for breakfast recently and enjoyed it so much
Read morePros: Seasonal vegan food, Lovely place and staff, Mushroom drinks, and sometimes frickles!
loveshack
Thanks so much for giving us another try Iona! For sure not everything suits everyone but glad you hit a home run with the breakfast. We hope you'll come see us again! Take care! X
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