Vegan non-profit diner and cocktail bar opened by vegan educator Earthling Ed. Menu includes burgers, hot dogs, tofish & chips, vegan prawnz, salads and loaded fries. Large dessert selection. Full-service bar including beer, wine, coffee and a signature cocktail menu. All profits go back into animal rights work. Card only. New location in Spitalfields from October 2019. Open Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-23:00.
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60 Wentworth St, Spitalfields, East London, England, E1 7AL
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Featured Review
theveganlau
Points +84
Vegan paradise! - Edit
Everything about our experience was brilliant from the moment we walked in the door. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout, our burgers were delicious (I had the gluten-free bun) and the loaded cheesy fries were honestly the DREAMIEST! I've been longing for more of them ever since we left ..! Kudos to the incredible chefs.
Read moreWe had the 'I love Ewe' cocktail and the 'Piers Morgan's tears' cocktail (a must!). Both were great!
They even brought out a birthday brownie for my friend's 40th birthday weekend... such a lovely touch! On top of everything the vibe of the restaurant is effortlessly cool and just a lovely place to be.
Special thanks to all the hard-working staff there! Also thanks to the legend that is Ed Winters.
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622 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
trusara
Points +740
Only desserts- but BEST waffles I have ever had - Edit
We could only go for dessert this time, but myself and my partner had AMAZING desserts, nice oat milk latte and a coke.
Read moreThe drinks were good, the doughnut was amazing (NICE strawberry jam and ice cream!!) but the waffles were out of this world! TWO waffles with ice cream and edible flowers COVERED in syrup- i mean, i am sorry for shouty caps but i was in heaven!!
The place is cool and interesting with friendly staff- the main meals smelt amazing and very excited to go back. It's the little things like the neon sign and profit going to animals and the wallpaper by the restrooms which will make vegans feel right at home, but, it is very accessible to everyone who loves great food.
Pros: profits to vegan charities, vegan neon sign, style, friendly staff, large menu and lots of choice, AMAZING dessert- GET THE WAFFLES!
Cons: draught coke- would love a bottle or even can opt, small tables and seats, glad it wasn't busy, scan for menu but cant order or pay scan confusing
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soeezy
Points +184
One of the best vegan restaurants i’ve been to - Edit
Had this on my wish list for ages as am a fan of surge and their work. However, after visiting I can taste the hype. The options were plentiful and the quality and taste for the price makes it a must visit for anyone in London. The staff were also amazing giving recommendations and even let us taste extra things. Overall 10/10 experience.
Read morePros: Amazing staff, Great quality food, Not overpriced
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Thomasclq
Points +481
Serious contender for best vegan restaurant in London maybe even the world - Edit
Amazing food and it’s so wholesome all proceeds go to the animals
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Mellow2bee
Points +523
Great variety - Edit
Very friendly service & delicious food
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Great service, Top notch coffee
Cons: None
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1232
Best vegan restaurant in London! - Edit
Been to UD countless times, and really love it here. So original! Love the food, drinks and the vibe in general. A must if you're in London 😍
Read morePros: Amazing food and drink , Helpful and friendly staff, Non-prodit created by the GOAT, Earthling Ed
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ayb00
Points +26
😭👌😭👌😭👌😭👌 - Edit
Great experience for anyone who wants too see how far vegan food has come over the years. (3 servers between 2pm and 4pm on the 14/01/23 are amazing, if Ed is reading this give them a raise).
Read morePros: Entirely Vegan, Globally Recognised, Great Staff
Cons: Expensive
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Happy_Bart
Points +3408
Great place - Edit
Great place over all. Went there twice. Had the redefine steak on one occasion. It was nice but I've tried Juicy Marbles before so was familiar with the concept. Second time I went for the tofish which was amazing (ordered double portion). I've had one in Brighton but can't get enough of it. Risotto was a bit blunt, could be packed with more flavour. Omni burger was missing onions. Carmel called was great but the doughnut dry and boring.
Read moreOnly downside was that even though we booked it we had to wait for the table for quite a long time which with two little kids was not great. Staff super friendly. Would visit again.
Pros: Great food, Accessible toilet, Baby changing facilities
Cons: Long waiting times for booked tables, Some of the food not great
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jasminegraceg
Points +969
Amazing! - Edit
I loved it here! I came when I heard it was opened by Ed Winters and is a non profit organisation with all the money going to animals. I tried the VFC burger which was so good and the desserts are great too! Can’t wait to go back and try something else
Read morePros: Fully vegan! , Non profit organisation
Cons: Nothing!
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simplysh4ns
Points +1860
Mind-blowing - Edit
Unity Diner (100% vegan) has been on my list for a long time, and I finally went to try the award-winning “fish” and chips in Nov ‘22. We started with shrimp and wings and then I had the fish and chips main. It was all mouth-wateringly delicious and very realistic and the portions were a decent size.
Read moreI must admit, I’m a believer that banana blossom makes a much better alternative to fish than tofu, and that’s the only suggestion I would make, but to those who enjoy tofu a lot – the fish will blow your mind. I particularly loved the tartare sauce. Couldn’t get round to dessert because the other food was too filling, but the options looked great. Expect typical London prices for food, so not cheap, but not extortionate either. Would return.
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lukec98
Points +693
Great food, great cause - Edit
Wonderful restaurant with a range of niche offerings that taste wonderful! I’ve had their lobster, and the Hot Dog, both were fantastic and well worth the visit.
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lauraakingg
Points +797
Fun menu - Edit
Good choices and really big portions. Vfc burger was ok as some elements cold, cheesy chips were fresh and delicious. Tofish and chips were nice - giant plate of food!
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greenet09
Points +290
Cool atmosphere with inventive take on traditional meat-based dishes - Edit
I would definitely recommend this place if you're a meat eater and are curious about how vegan versions might compare. (But then why are you on this app?!?) Or perhaps you might take a meat-eating friend here to show him how little he's missing out on a vegan diet. That said, besides the salad there aren't many options for vegans interested in healthier whole-food options without "fake" meat. Still, an interesting experience and an institution worth supporting if you're in London.
Read morePros: Impressive vegan fish and chips, Very good drumsticks
Cons: Mostly recreations of traditional meat dishes
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PaulDaly☘️
Points +2953
Understaffed Vegan 🌱 junk food & dodgy looped dance music but a worthy cause. - Edit
Earthling Ed is an important vegan debater and writer. He listens to meat eaters and doesn’t judge them but rather calmly debates brilliantly about why meat is murder.
Read moreThe original site for UD was in Shoreditch and I was a regular. This one looks like they took over a failed restaurant as the interior has no coherence.
Paco (lovely server) was running all over the place as they had a promotion by some mock meat producer and no staff.
Without Paco it would have been a dreadful experience and when he’s not on duty I’m sure it is unfortunately.
Junk food was ok.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-31
Pros: Vegan fast food , Worthy cause , The future is vegan
Cons: Dreadful annoying music (why?) , Mish mash interior but may have been cheaper , Don’t feel great after junk food
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FrancescaGreen
Points +313
Unreal fish and chips - Edit
The fish and chips I had here was unreal and I would come back 1000000 times just to have that!! They have a big menu so there is a lot to try!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan food, Well priced
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AlyssaButterfield
Points +344
Iconic - Edit
Unity diner is just amazing. So many different options that you cannot find anywhere else. They have a bit of everything. I used to eat and love Calamari so seeing a vegan option I had to try it, was blown away with how realistic and tasty it was.
Read morePros: Vegan establishment with good cause
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biancafurii
Points +2081
One of best vegan food - Edit
First of all I like the location and the gigantic light that say "future is vegan".
Read moreThe menu contains lots of options. I think is the right amount. I tried the tofish which is their signature so don't miss it. I also tried the salmon which was amazing. As an end I tried the salted caramel cake that was good too. I really raccomend. Unfortunately I stayed only from Sunday to Tuesday and they are closed Sunday and Monday, otherwise I think I will eat there twice. The staff was also super friendly. Love them #Veganuary
Pros: Delicious food , Super friendly staff
Cons: Not so cheap
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AnneLittlewood
Points +165
Fantastic! - Edit
Visited here last summer on a trip to London. Loved it! Some intriguing menu options- all of which were delicious. Drinks were good also. Not too pricey either which is a treat in the capital!
Read morePros: I don’t live nearby
Cons: Brilliant food and ethos , Good value, Comfortable atmosphere
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jullooo
Points +54
Super cool - Edit
Personnel au top et plats délicieux ! L’endroit est top !!
Read more#Veganuary
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Jimmy&Mack
Points +545
Another Level - Edit
Wow, this place is next level! The Tofish & Chips are excellent. Also had the Tofish sandwich, which was also great (loved the red cabbage on it!)
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lusowings
Points +456
Yummy Tofish & Chips - Edit
The Tofish & Chips was amazing, never tasted something so similar to fish since turning vegan, it was a bit sickening at the end, couldn’t finish it all. The mushy peas were cold so didn’t really enjoyed that. The salted caramel cake was really nice and fresh but very heavy and sweet. Overall, it was a lovely experience and I would recommend it. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly and attentive staff , Dog friendly & food options
Cons: Pricey
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chloeisabel
Points +199
Disappointing - Edit
Food was all very mediocre, highly processed and greasy.
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jon active
Points +2987
One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at (and there have been many!) - Edit
The food was wonderful, the starter, the salad, the main and the dessert. The chikn salad was superb, tasty, texturey (I made that up!) and a good size. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s great to be able to eat somewhere that has vegan animal rights ethics at its core. The only downsides are the lack of added/refined sugar desserts and the cost which some might find prohibitive. My friend and I shared a starter, two meals , two sides, one dessert and two hot drinks for which we paid £65, given the quality, the organic produce, the probably astronomical rent and the non profit intent I reckon the price is fair. I seriously look forward to trying the other stuff on the menu.
Read moreAdditional info from Dec 2022 at new location.
Unity is still run by friendly overworked staff! The menu is stuffed full of things with lots of condiments, sauces etc so yes its very tasty but.... We manged to go on a very busy night and in total 5 of the menu items we tried to order were unavailable which is a sign of popularity and management failure. The desserts are great but too rich and sugary to be deemed healthy by any perspective! There were no salads on the menu but multiple varaitions on chips maybe this is not the best advert for veganism as the future?
Updated from previous review on 2019-03-12
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Easy to find
Cons: No sugar free desserts, Book a table or face a likely long wait., No salads!
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vegotanuki
Points +1005
The best tofish - Edit
I’ve tried tofish & chips a fair few times and this one was spot on for me, in both appearance and taste. My partner enjoyed his burger and loaded fries, but particularly delighted in being able to order a cocktail named ‘Piers Morgan’s tears’. Admittedly we both had horrendous stomach ache after eating here but I’m 95% sure it’s because we ordered far too much lol
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Eleni444
Points +325
Very good - Edit
Very nice food. Ive tried the burger and Caesar’s and I liked both.
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robpeck98
Points +522
Very charming waiter, if you’re into that sort of thing - Edit
Food is super yum and all the money goes to animal sanctuaries so you can feel super good about yourself while chowing down on some yummy vegan prawns.
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MissAmelia_k
Points +578
Great selection - Edit
Lots of choice, all very tasty. To start had (all vegan) calamari, Brussel sprouts, salmon, and cauliflower cheese - all good but sprouts the best! Best vegan fish & chips we’ve had. My roast (seasonal) was good, but would try something else next time. Our non-vegan friend enjoyed all the appetisers and his burger. Limited drinks menu but easy. Had the chocolate salted caramel cake for dessert and was happy to be sharing it with 3 people - delicious but rich. Can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: Every dish we had was very good., Reasonably priced (for London), Good vibe
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TBVG2019
Points +663
The OG Vegan Place - Edit
I've been to this place several times including for Christmas meals and eating from their stall at The Big Vegan Camp Out 2022 - the staff are always so lovely, I don't know how they find them and the food is always evolving and so, so delicious. It's a great place to try new cutting edge vegan ingredients, such as Tindle when it first launched, I just love this place and I think the prices are pretty reasonable all things considered - especially as a lot of the money is reinvested into promoting veganism and saving animals, fantastic :)
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