Vegan
Pizza
Take-out
British
Fusion
Breakfast
A social enterprise of St. Margaret's House. The cafe's menu became all-vegan in 2017, offering breakfast plates, coffee and juices, burgers, sandwiches, pancakes, and pizza. Hosts a range of programs and live events. Confirmed fully vegan March 2022. Open Mon-Sun 08:30-18:00. Last orders 4pm. Hours may vary on evenings events are hosted - check website.
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21 Old Ford Rd, Bethnal Green, East London, England, E2 9PL
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Last update on 29 Feb 2024 by CommsSMH
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137 Reviews
First Review by Jemima
Shahafpianist
Points +36
no wifi and unfriendly staff - Edit
Staff is loudly and not friendly. Wifi is not working. Food is not that good but the price is fair.
Read moreA smile and a nicer attitude from the staff will make a big difference.
The owner looks nice though
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer here from the Gallery Cafe. Our Wifi has been a bit temperamental recently but we are in the process of getting it sorted. And we do apologise for staff making you feel unwelcome, and we are making progress with this situation. We have been listening to our reviews, and our management team are currently working on solutions to improve your experience, which has already included changing and expanding the team, and we are looking at staff training. We hope you'll give us another chance!
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Tinkerbellsalo
Points +50
cozy - Edit
Really cozy even when busy. Menu has lot of options for every taste. I recommend to take coffee as well, best latte I ever had!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, friendly staff, best coffees ever!
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. We love the coziness of the cafe (particularly at this time of year!), and are pleased you do too?And thank you for your kind words about the coffee, hope to see you here again soon!
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phoebehar
Points +40
Great breakfast - Edit
Came here after a big walk for some breakfast and was served a massive plate of lovely pancakes! It was delicious! They had great drinks including fresh juices which were great and the staff were friendly!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan pastries , Big portions
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed the pancakes, and we now have a new topping of apple compote and cinnamon!! Hope to see you here again soon.
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monisonfire
Points +5079
great food at a lovely place!! - Edit
absolutely loved the breakfast plate!! sausage, potatoes, spinach, bread & tomato was delicious. the scrambled tofu was the thing that didn't really stuck out, it had colour (turmeric?) but lacked a little taste. nothing too mayor for me though.
Read morelovely drinks. excellent service! the atmosphere in the garden was just absolutely lovely! i'd stop by anytime again (when in london).
Pros: lovely food, great service, nice atmosphere
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. Thank you for your kind words, it's lovely to hear you enjoyed the breakfast! And yes, it's turmeric that gives it that gorgeous colour, and we take your feedback on board about the taste - our menu is having a shakeup next month! Our garden's our favourite place, so we're pleased you love it too.
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Bolle
Points +19
Vegan breakfast - Edit
Cosy, welcoming, great service, amazing foods
Read moreCons: Good price
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're pleased you enjoyed visiting our community cafe - hope to see you again soon!
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FernandaOliveira
Points +1218
perfect for brunch - Edit
i came hate with my girlfriend and my parents (they are brazilian, so i wanted them to try tge english breakfast) and we had a lovely experience there! everyone was completely amazed by their food, the staff was incredible and helpful and the environment had just a very nice vibe! also their iced latte is the best one i’ve ever tried. will definitely come back :)
Read morePros: great range of affordable delicious options, nicest staff, lovely place
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your visit with us, and that you brought your family with you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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mcld
Points +1091
Nice atmos, food is OK - Edit
Nice place, with a spacious back garden. The new menu (for 2018) is like a "best-of" of recent vegan: jackfruit tacos, seitan burger, mushroom and quinoa burger, avocado toast etc. The food is decent but not mindblowing - my jackfruit could have been more cooked and less sweet, and my cake a bit dry. Oddly they put chilli peppers in everything - there was only one main course on the menu that didn't involve a chilli.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-07-04
JenniferRichards
Hi there, it's Jennifer from the Gallery Cafe. Thank you for taking your time in leaving this message, it is very important for us to know the feedback from our customers. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere at our cafe, we're a community, not-for-profit cafe, so that's really important for us. We're going to have a shake-up of our menu in the Autumn, so we will take your comments on board. And unfortunately the heat can sometimes make the cakes a bit dry!! But we hope that we'll see you here again soon.
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ChrisSpray
Points +89
Breakfast - Edit
Oh wow - stumbled on the Gallery during an exploratory bike ride around the east end. What a lucky find! Best vegan breakfast ever! Scrambled tofu, shrooms with spinach, sausage, sour Pugh, fried spuds, homemade beans - OM NOM! Lovely cakes and coffee too in a space ploughing it’s profits into community projected. I salute you!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options , Mega tasty
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dos_caniches
Points +70
Vegan full English - Edit
We really enjoyed this place - we both got the vegan full and most everything was really tasty (the tofu scramble was just ok). The default milks for the coffees is oat which I loved. I would definitely recommend stopping by this place for a meal.
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hayley.ls
Points +144
Incredible English Breakfast! - Edit
I really enjoyed an amazing full English Breakfast here, complete with beans, toast, sausages, tofu scramble, mushrooms, and a tomato. The sausages and tofu were the best!
Read morePros: Full English breakfast, Great atmosphere, Good espresso
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Nayvee
Points +124
Coziest cafe ever - Edit
We visited London with my friend for 3 days and we definitely wanted to have a full english breakfast somewhere. This cafe was close to our accommodation - thank god!
Read moreIt is an extremely lovely and cozy place, with an aspiring vibe and calm atmosphere.
Not to mention the kindness of the staff and the super delicious food they have.
My heart aches that I live hundreds of kilometers away and can't go there every day.
If you happen to be around, it's a must-try!
Pros: Reasonable prices for delicious, fulfilling dishes, Lovely atmosphere , Kind staff
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AtiyaDavids
Points +481
good selection of food - Edit
Delicious full English with options of pancakes, potato Rostis, cakes, pastries, hot drinks, smoothies etc.
Read morePros: good selection of food, delicious
Cons: drinks aren’t served to you, you have to collect t
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TFM
Points +50
Best Breakfast - Edit
Ordered a Superfood Breakfast Bowl and was pleasantly delighted by the yummy combination and hearty portion of the oatmeal/fruit/seeds/nuts etc.
Read moreHighly recommend!
Pros: Great food, Calm relaxing atmosphere (perfect for writing)
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MarkCayer
Points +60
I was amazed!! - Edit
All right I will admit it. When my wife told be I would be having a full English breakfast that was completely Vegan I was skeptical. But the Gallery Cafe delivered big time!
Read moreThe meal was terrific with the only problem being that the large portion size was hard to finish and impossible to push away.
The simple decor added to the cafe's charm and it was a delight to see the place busy with all sorts of patrons from couples like us to young families. While the cafe was busy we never got the feeling of being crowded or rushed. Our meals were reasonably priced.
Our only regret is that since we were visiting from Canada we may not get back anytime soon.
Pros: Fantastic Meal, great vibe, decor and staff, reasonable pricing
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con_mi_perrita
Points +481
Not as good as it used to be - Edit
Even though it's now fully vegan, it sadly doesn't seem to me to be as good as it once was. I used to travel from far to eat there, the pizzas were delicious and good value, the burger was one of the best with excellent chips. The last two times I've visited I've been disappointed - long wait even though it wasn't busy, chips were totally burnt, burger was not as good as I remember. I went back again the other day for the cooked breakfast and found it pretty average, I could definitely make a better one myself at home. The scrambled tofu was pretty tastless, linda mccartney sausages which I really don't like, no spread for the toast, just dry. I ordered a hot drink but had to go back to the counter to remind the staff to make it for me, even though they weren't busy at all they'd just forgotten. That happens, we're only human, but it just added to the lacklustre feeling of the place, which used to be so good. Even though I live nearby now I won't be in a hurry back
Read morePros: good location, quite a nice place to sit
Cons: average food, not tasty enough for the price
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IevaR
Points +94
disappointed - Edit
I went there for breakfast and ordered vegan pancakes. They were warmed up and not freshly made, therefore were dry and difficult to chew.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, good location and loads of seats.
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HazeyP
Points +37
Friendly cafe - Edit
Lovely garden to sit out in during the summer and a great vegan brunch!
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Kamai
Points +104
My old haunt! - Edit
This place used to be my vegan local when I still lived in Bethnal Green, and I still stop in from time to time when I'm in the area visiting a friend who still lives right by it.
Read moreThe food can occasionally be a bit on the average side, but can also be very good, and they often have a range of tasty vegan cakes available.
The venue itself is lovely, with a wonderful outdoor seating for the summer. I've always found the staff to be friendly and the service to be good. Lovely atmosphere, and the added nostalgia always makes it worth a visit when I'm in London.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, mostly good food , nostalgia!
Cons: can occasionally be a bit bland
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lesh
Points +16
great vegan food - Edit
A great spot for breakfast and lunch. Everything on the menu is vegan. Nice food. Good coffee.
Read morePros: many good options
Cons: the cakes are often not as good as they look
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IanNeilson
Points +124
Disappointed - Edit
As I entered and went up to the counter to ask how they run their service I was told to grab a seat anywhere I like. I did, but it wasn't until sitting for 10 minutes ignored I realised I was supposed to order from the counter, which is where they have their menu. I ordered the gnocchi pesto. It was oversized and really average.
Read morePros: All the food is vegan, Some of the other people do appear to be enjoying
Cons: Food, Service (maybe) , Cost was reasonable
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arthursgrub
Points +613
oasis - Edit
Fabulous breakfast. Total lifesaver and a nice cup of tea too . We'll be back.
Read morePros: Great breakfast , outdoor seating
Cons: a wee bit pricey but it's London.
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Charlesvegan
Points +102
One of the best cafes in London - Edit
Wonderful place, fantastic garden, great vegan options. Only wish it was open slightly later in the week so I could come more often.
Read morePros: Great vegan options
Cons: Closes early in the week.
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RóisínMarie
Points +49
Great all-round - Edit
My favourite local place. Such a nice atmosphere and a great selection, with some staples and then a rotating menu. Great for breakfasts too!
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LondonBlue
Points +64
Too Basic - Edit
Waiting for almost 40 minutes for my salad, I was hoping for something a bit special. When some leaves and veg were served in a bowl with absolutely no dressing I was disappointed. The cauliflower had some spices on, which were the highlight of the meal. But the rest was so boring - plain salad and cold veg! I'm taken back by the £8 price. The serving was thankfully generous, but wish I had of picked up a salad pot from Tesco.
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k_ozie
Points +29
My local cafe - Edit
This is my preferred spot to work in my neighborhood because of the size of the place and the friendly atmosphere. The almond matcha latte is delicious! I have only eaten here twice. The soup and bread were delightful. I didn't love the tempeh wrap--it was ok, but didn't have much flavor. I'd get it again, but I'd rather explore the other options on the menu!
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mollyg3
Points +20
Lovely spot - Edit
Very nice cafe, reasonably priced with a good atmosphere. Went here with a friend on a study break and stayed for a few hours without feeling rushed. Can imagine it to be even nicer in summer when the garden is open!
Read morePros: Nice location, clean with array of wall art, Breastfeeding friendly , Large portions
Cons: Not completely vegan , Can be busy, slightly cramped
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robz
Points +515
Hearty Food, Good Vegan Options - Edit
Veggie cafe with good vegan options. I went at lunchtime and tried their classic vegan burger with chips, came with side salad, was very good, generous portions. Steady stream of people while I was there.
Read morePros: Hearty vegan food, Friendly staff, Vegan cakes
Cons: Can get busy, Needs a few more vegan dessert options
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