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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611 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
adamslate
Points +24
Creative, crowded vegan restaurant - Edit
I enjoyed my first trip here. The food was good, and I look forward to getting back to try more things. Definitely try their "tofish" appetizer or "tofish & chips." Expect crowds. I was there by myself without a reservation and was only able to sit at the bar (which was fine).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-06
Pros: Full vegan menu, Creative re-creation of meat and seafood dishes., Helpful staff
Cons: Usually crowded
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Roparzh
Points +3496
There are levels to this - Edit
Fantastic customer experience. Staff were very attentive to details. Lot of flavors in their dishes and drinks. Worth every penny. I highly recommend this place to anyone who likes eat.
Read moreI am thinking that I might have set the bar low for other vegan restaurants. Unity Diner is something else.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-05
Pros: Staff provides a good customer experience , Menu is not overwhelming , Priceworthy
lilScorpio
Klingt mega!
Read moreRoparzh
Ja wirklich! Tolles Team, leckeres Essen.
Read moreDas nächste Mal werde ich das Hunde-Menü probieren 😜.
lilScorpio
Hunde-Menü?! 😃😅
Read moreRoparzh
Ja genau.
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lilScorpio
🤔 aha! 😊😁
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TanjaFluhrer
Points +54
Love it - Edit
Very nice that it's an non-profit restaurant. Really can recommend the tofufish. Very delicious!
Read morePros: Non-profit restaurant, Very delicious, Totally recommend the Tofufish
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ElleHancox
Points +66
Fab-u-lous!! - Edit
This had been on my to visit list for such a long time. It did not disappoint!! I had the kale Caesar salad and it was perfect! Staff were lovely, so friendly and chatty. Can’t wait to go back.
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TheVeganKoalaBear9
Points +248
Lovely staff - Edit
Loved the spot. Had delicious food! Great menu not overwhelming. Love to go out to eat at spot where you get something you don’t cook at home often 🔥the staff are super friendly and keep sharing a smile 😊
Read moreRecommend you to try the tofish!
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-25
Pros: Friendly staff, All vegan, Delicious food
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bagwasher
Points +132
Great vegan diner food - Edit
A really nice atmosphere and great food. Had the tofish and chips which was excellent - especially the mushy peas. Also shared the loaded fries. The chocolate raspberry torte and ice cream nachos were a nice unusual type of dessert. The service was great. Very friendly and helpful and apologetic when part of the order was wrong.
Read morePros: Tofish, Friendly, Nice atmosphere
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ju_no_hands
Points +367
Rightly fully booked - Edit
We reserved rather early but still had to settle for bar seating. But there’s rightly a certain hype justified. We enjoyed TOFISH & CHIPS and CHIKKEN KALE CAESAR SALAD which were both really delicious. Staff were great as well.
Read morePros: Vegan, Friendly staff, Nice drinks
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toodles
Points +204
Good cause, nice place, ok food - Edit
I was excited to visit Unity Diner since all profits go to animal rights work, it looks trendy and the menu is full of guilty pleasures. Sadly the food wasn't that impressive. Some of it was quite bland and disappointing. Reservations are also only for an hour so we felt like we were on the clock, particularly after seeing another table were asked to vacate their table and move to the bar to finish their desserts. I'm glad we tried it but I probably wouldn't go back
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myraeg3
Points +60
All vegan… tasty tasty!!! Tofish and chips were amazing. - Edit
My only con was the BBQ drumsticks were so real like that I had a hard time looking at them to eat. Even the sugar cane chicken bones were life like!!! However they were delish!!! The tofish texture Was amazing and it was wrapped in seaweed as the fish skin. Great place for someone craving the meatier vegan dishes. Didn’t have hardly any veggie dishes for My carnivore friends, they won’t eat meat replacement.
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T-Toast
Points +576
Even better than the last time! - Edit
I didn't think it could be any more delicious, but it was. Their fish substitute blows me away. The lobster roll was so tasty! We also had so many good cocktails... if I lived in the area I would come here every week.
Read morePros: All vegan, Incredible fish substitute , Amazing cocktails
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ThomasVegano
Points +2504
Unity Dinner - Edit
Second time visiting UD and this time around I wasn’t so amazed! Food was ok 👌🏻 but there was also something off for me in the whole atmosphere. I still would 100% reccomend this place to vegan friends and no veggies though. I also quite like the new location and the new place is bigger as well compared to when I visited them last in 2019.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-04-26
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bloep
Points +803
Oh my god - Edit
The tofish is SO good!!
Read moreI love that the restaurant is non-profit. And again. My god, the tofish. Also a special mention to their Mocktails. I love that they accommodate people who don't drink.
I will definitely cone back on my next trip to London!
Pros: THE TOFISH!!, Great variety of Mocktails
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MandiCoyne
Points +826
Food was great! - Edit
Our server was so nice. The food was great, the atmosphere was good. Drinks were good. We will be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-29
Pros: All vegan-so many choices! , Great food , Good drinks
Cons: A little expensive , Understaffed
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Edent
Points +570
Outstanding and inventive - Edit
Brilliant place to pop in. Varied menu - and a great drinks list. The cake is wickedly good.
Read moreStaff were friendly and happy to chat about the dishes.
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KLea
Points +1946
Lovely Birthday Lunch - Edit
This is an absolute go-to for new vegans, and those who are unsure about getting the taste and texture without the animals. Not forgetting the cocktail fans!
Read moreThere's no wfpb here, it definitely has the vibe of being somewhere you go for a treat.
As we were going for dinner later, I opted for the lighter dish of caesar salad. Our waiter advised that all of the dishes they serve are filling and that would be the best if I didn't want to eat too much! The birthday boy went for the tofish and chips. It's all decent size portions and we both enjoyed our meals. The table next to us were not vegans but all talking excitedly about the not-lobster dishes they'd ordered, so clearly the chefs have their art down perfectly.
We were going to skip dessert and ordered cocktails instead - Eric the Sheep (it's candy floss!) and the delicious and classic Piers Morgans Tears. I hope he pops by to try it sometime. Nowhere near as bitter as I'd expected....
Despite not ordering dessert, the lovely team brought out a birthday pudding anyway - see pics. It was a complete surprise and wonderfully presented by Jamie, one of excellent serving crew.
An all round great experience and definitely worth travelling to visit!
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colma7979
Points +29
Service is terrible - Edit
Went there twice in a two-week period. First time the service was alright. Second time, food was excellent, and still does not make up for the rude, passive-aggressive, and generally unhelpful servers. I’m pretty laid back and worked for many years in food service, and I don’t consider myself a particularly demanding customer - the two servers who were present went above and beyond to make for a dismal dining experience. Never again will I darken their door. London has a lot more to offer.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-22
Pros: All vegan , Tasty fake meat options, Trendy? Is that a pro?
Cons: Servers were rude, Servers were unhelpful, Pretentious
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ToddKing
Points +158
Awesome diner for the cheat meal! - Edit
Love purpose - giving profits to farm rescue! Amazing bar w vegan cocktails and menu has many options
Read morePros: Great attentive staff , Wonderful venue for an evening out , Tempeh Kimchi burger - amazing!
Cons: Has an hour max for every table , Not much for healthy options
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9705
Amazing vegan seafood - Edit
Had a range of small plates to share: triple cooked chips, tofish bites, prawns and chicken drumsticks. The flavours and textures were all spot on. Love that it’s not for profit and supports an animal sanctuary. Staff were helpful although a bit overly attentive at times trying to clear plates before we’d finished. Got some flavoured lemonades which were nice
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VictoriaVeganova
Points +54
Everything was amazing - Edit
Yes it’s worth the hype, the flood blew my mind. So tasty, perfectly battered and fried flaky tofish, and tender perfectly seasoned Omni pork steak. Everything was perfect, and the staff are so kind and friendly. Do yourself a favor and go.
Read morePros: Literally everything is great
Cons: I don’t get to live in Unity diner
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Yosacu
Points +487
Amazing non-profit restaurant - Edit
Restaurant with ethical motivation that work for animal rights
Read morePros: Ethical motivation, Amazing dishes
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BatKat
Points +579
The tofish !! - Edit
Waited years to go to this place and it did not disappoint! The tofish is amazing !! Even my Omni bf was amazed. Make sure you book before you or no chance you're getting a seat. Also be warned you must give up your table after an hour unless you go later in the evening. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I wasn't such a fan of the atmosphere, however, the place was very loud and the music was awful and way too loud. That plus the heat inside while we waited for our table gave me a headache.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Friendly staff, For a good cause
Cons: A bit expensive , Awful repetitive loud music (long live rock&roll), Very busy
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JulieSW
Points +16
Amazing, affordable, and lovely people - Edit
It was a lovely place with a great atmosphere. The food was excellent and really affordable. The staff were really sweet. Awesome place to eat
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-07
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Mark-R
Points +1890
Best fish and chips in town - Edit
I went with the expectation of eating a hearty meal, in a chilled-out place with a cool vibe and a great reputation for animal welfare – and that’s what I got – A non-for-profit diner giving its profits to animal welfare. I can’t believe there are reviews slating this place for serving junk food! The Unity Diner (UD) website clearly shows what they serve and there’s enough reviews on Google, TripAdvisor and HappyCow to know what they serve.
Read moreThe Menu is extensive (images uploaded) with lighter plates, big pleats, sides, snack, desserts, drinks, mocktails and cocktails. If you can’t find something junky to eat here, you’re not going to find it elsewhere.
The “ToFish & Chips” was the very best vegan fish and chips I’ve eaten (see images). In fact, I was a massive fan of fish before turning vegan and I’ve never had vegan fish taste and look like the real thing before – and Seitan knows I’ve tried a lot of them including banana flower. I presume it’s a Moving Mountains ToFish fillet as they use a lot of MM meat substitutes. The fish was big, perfectly shaped like a fish and curled up like a real fish that had hit the hot oil. They used their own UD beer-batter which was crispy and tasty on its own, but the star was the fish – It was fluffy, had the bite of real fish, and with the nori, it tasted like the real thing. Not fishy smelling or seaweedy like I’ve had before, just a fresh wet-fish taste, with a squeeze of the lemon wedge which was on the side. The tartar sauce is claimed to be ‘legendary’ and I’m not a big fan of tartar sauce but it was very good and I did manage to eat half of it so well done. The second star on the plate was the mushy peas – Not runny or thick or a meagre portion, it was a full side bowl full of peas with bite and flavour that accompanied the fish and chips perfectly. I'd have them in bread on their own (northerner!).
The lemonade has a selection of flavours which I thought was odd (why not just have flavoured carbonated drinks?) but the mango in lemonade was refreshing and I enjoyed it. It was served in a big glass too which lasted the meal.
I like to be critical to show the review isn’t too gushy but I really couldn’t fault the design, style, music, friendly and knowledgeable staff, their ethos, the menu, the execution, presentation or food itself.
Would I go back – yes, I’d like to eat the dirty loaded fries, the omni pork steak and surf n’ turf dog.
Would I recommend – Definitely.
Pros: Lots of vegan junk food, All profits go to animal welfare, Fairly priced
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8044
Absolutely Phenomenal - Edit
Decided to walk here since it was close by. Beforehand, I wasn’t really super excited about visiting this place as I was with other places as nothing on the menu stood out. I ordered the tofish and chips. Man was I blown away! It literally tasted like fish and was so delicious! The tartar sauce it came with was great too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-03
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LauraKarpodinis
Points +108
Great vibes but one dish was lacking - Edit
Tofish- slapped, delicious
Read moreLobster roll- very sub par, lacking in a lot of flavour and needed to add lemon and salt to make it taste like anything other than Mayo and spring onion
But the vibes? Fantastic
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konlish
Points +5321
Was okay - Edit
It's really great that 100% of profits are donated to an Animal charity and that they are 100% vegan. I however found the prices of items to be quite expensive. Most of the items here are junk food based full of carbs and fried foods. A full meal cost at least £13. I was looking for something healthy as a meal. I also already reserved a £4 healthy vegan meal from Too Good to Go App for later.
Read moreI had a banana split for £7 which I found to be too sweet. The menu says it would have baby marshmallows but they didn't tell me that they ran out of stock and instead put flowers on them. They also add 12.5% optional service charge without asking. I'm on a budget.
I'd like to see healthier options and the prices to be more affordable.
The place is also loud, I guess it's expected for a bar environment. I prefer quite place with mellow music.
They also don't have a physical menu. They make use of a bar code. I wanted to avoid looking at my phone and have more focus on the real world. From a mental health point and for those who don't use a smart phone it would be nice if they consider an alternative option like have a big menu that is visible.
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-03
Pros: 100% Vegan, 100% Profits go to Animal Charity
Cons: Expensive , Fast junk food, Loud music
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UlaBieniek
Points +38
Best vegan hot - dog - Edit
I was there while visiting London and I'm sure I will return there whenever I will be back in London. I've eaten there the best vegan hot - dog from all vegan hot - dogs I've ever had! Staff is super friendly and helpful ❤️ It's a great place for vegan and non - vegan.
Read morePros: Super tasty food, Super friendly staff, Nice enviroment inside
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