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
veganaurora
Points +283
Genuinely good place to eat - Edit
Near Old Street tube this is just a really nice place to eat with genuinely tasty food, cheerful decor, a good atmosphere and friendly staff.
Read morePlus they are running it with profits going to animal causes. Couldn't get much better.
There's a few vegan burger places around this area now but this is definitely one to visit!
Pros: Delicious food, Profits for the animals
Cons: None
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LouiseRebeccaCrosby
Points +39
Fab food - Edit
We went for a group meal with lots of veggies and a gluten free friend. We were all very impressed the prices seemed reasonable for London and the food was fab. The staff were very friendly and understanding that we were waiting on a few people. Plus it's one of the few places you can book a table nowadays.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Amazing atmosphere, Good value for money
Cons: Nowt
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CristinaIazzetta
Points +41
Good food and frendly staff - Edit
I went there for breakfast and the food was great. I loved the bacon.
Read morePros: All vegan
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V-gan
Points +712
Bring on eativism (eating + activism) - Edit
What could be better than eating vegan food whilst knowing that you are supporting Surge activism and a brand new animal shelter? The answer is of course nothing. For this alone I would give 10 stars!
Read moreI have visited twice now and have enjoyed eating here, though as it is a diner, I do find the daytime menu a little full on. I would like it if there were a few more options on the menu especially for breakfast and if some of the burgers were more planty. It is difficult to describe what I mean, but perhaps you get what I mean.
I really loved the surge burger and the bakon with my fry up, though I do think the scrambled tofu and the sausage I had with the fry up and the tofish I had another time are not as good as I have had elsewhere.
Nowhere is perfect and the food here is nice and it is supporting a good cause, so I will definitely visit again and again and again!
Pros: Eativism (eating + activism)!!!, Some lovely dishes, Friendly staff
Cons: Could be plantier, Not the best all around in terms of flavour
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unmond
Points +769
Yearning for more - Edit
I felt like I had to pay Unity Diner a visit after seeing it being praised by London's vegan Instagram scene.
Read moreWe ordered the Surge Burger, the Chickpea & Seitan Steakk, as well as the Fry-up plate for two. And the food was absolutely delicious! I especially enjoyed the to-fish bites with tartar sauce and the hearty and creamy burger. Still, considering what we paid, the portions could have been bigger.
Service was a bit slow, but I blame that on the fact that it was a very busy Saturday night. (This also contributed to it being quite loud, but that's nothing I would seriously complain about.)
Overall, Unity is a nice place to eat at when you want to treat yourself.
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RosieHollingworth
Points +150
Fit to burst - Edit
Ate so much I could explode but it was all so good. Staff also incredibly friendly and I love the fact it's not for profit
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andrew.shave11
Points +18
BEST BACON - Edit
Amazing food, best bacon alternative, great atmosphere
Read moreCons: Card only
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LBH
Points +37
Lovely spot - Edit
Treated ourselves to cauliflower bites, chocolate cake and cherry pie. Loads of naughties but well worth it.
Read morePros: Enough menu items but not too many, Friendly staff , Not too expensive
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BobbyHyam
Points +94
Perfect Hangover Cure - Edit
We were in a bad way and the breakfast at Unity sorted us out. The full English was just what the doctor ordered.
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V3E
Points +16
One of the very best - Edit
What a place. Some of the best burgers you're likely to encounter, and perfectly cooked chips fluffy inside and crispy outside. All this stuff is made to perfection and had everyone in my group singing with joy.
Read moreThe staff are friendly, courteous and attentive and happy to advise on choices.
Of course, the best thing of all is that this is for the animals, so your hard-earned is going towards a good cause while you get a delicious meal.
As veganism grows there are more and more establishments of varying quality springing up. I'm happy to say this is one of the best. Go out of your way to get here, you won't be disappointed.
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Hootinthehouse
Points +930
Just the absolute best - Edit
Unity Diner is just so incredible. The food. The atmosphere. The people. Everything is just perfect. We’ll done Ed and team!! We had the full English, the waffles, and the bacon toast. Everything was sooooo yummy and the portion sizes were great! Lovely coffee too 😊
Read morePros: Non-profit!!!, All-vegan everything , Great vibes!
Cons: Literally nothing
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coconutyogurtdreams
Points +18
Lovely Lovely Food - Edit
such a warm inviting atmosphere and the staff were just superb. fab food, highly recommend the moving mountains burger... it may have completely shifted my hubbys perspective on a vegan diet!!! will be back soon x
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Great Food, Kind Friendly Waitress
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selinanoir
Points +72
Great food, inexperienced staff - Edit
We went for the brunch menu, and only after ordering were told that they were out of chicken (so, half of the savoury menu). So we had two coffees and two full English breakfasts.
Read moreThe coffee took quite a long time but both were very nice (latte and cappuccino).
The food took even longer, but was worth the wait - absolutely outstanding. Good solid portion size, scrambled tofu egg was great. Honestly cannot fault the food.
The Staff however had their backs to the restaurant for the vast majority of the time we were there, and the people on the table next to us got very aggy as their table wasn't cleared for about 20 minutes, despite the place being only at about 1/4 capacity.
Overall we will definitely be coming back, but the staff really need a bit more training / to be more attentive. I feel bad leaving less than 5 stars but honestly it's not constructive just to leave five stars for the sake of it. I really really hope this place does well, and commend the cause.
Pros: Incredible food, Good portion sizes , Wonderfully decorated
Cons: Inattentive staff
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Alexi
Points +20
Probably the best burgers - Edit
Best vegan burger I had so far! Nice atmosphere, staff super friendly.
Read morePros: Food, Friendly staff, Nice vibe
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Els98
Points +80
Love this place! - Edit
Delicious food, love being able to select anything from the menu as it’s all vegan! Really charming staff and loved the artwork on the wall. Quite expensive but worth it!
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Skyzieboo
Points +3393
Nice - Edit
All the staff were nice, the food was well presented and yummy, the deco was beautiful. The portions were a bit smaller than I'd hoped and I thought perhaps the brunch menu was alongside the regular menu however they were the only options which was a bit disappointing.
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KevinRobayna
Points +214
Really tasty food! - Edit
Really tasty food for vegans and for people whose transitioning, there’s a lot of options. It’s really close from the old street station!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Really well located , Benefits goes for the animals!
Cons: It’s a bit hidden
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SinzianaK
Points +304
Good but could improve - Edit
I was soooo excited to eat there that my partner and I ordered loads of food! We had the fried mixed plate: seitan bites, tofish fingers, onion rings and cauliflower wings. Most of it tasted samey and wasn’t salty enough but the seitan was delicious. For mains we had the steak and the moving mountains burger. The steak was tasty but nothing special (quite a small portion too) and the moving mountains burger was great - if you like the actual taste of beef. I was a little freaked out. Would be nice to get fries with the burger. Also had the brownie - it was ok, the ice cream however was out of this world. I did think the dishes were way too expensive for what you get but knowing all profits go to a vegan cause made it feel less like a rip-off. Hopefully the food will improve over time, they have only just opened so I assume they are still figuring things out. Staff were lovely though!
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213lisa213
Points +36
Absolute must-visit - Edit
So glad to have found this place, I had a toasted sandwich and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. The artwork on the wall was awesome and I love the purpose it has. I was incredibly jealous of the burger a couple of tables away so excited to try that next time!
Read morePros: Incredible food, Great art, Lovely service
Cons: None
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veganfortheanimals111
Points +18
Kind people and delicious food!!! - Edit
You can tell the staff at Unity Diner care so much about the cause, makes such a change to see and fills me with so much hope for the future! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was so friendly. Staff were very attentive and had so much passion for veganism. Will return as soon as I can!
Read morePros: Great food, Warm environment, FOR A VEGAN FUTURE!
Cons: NONE :D
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TaíssaFélix
Points +22
great experience - Edit
Went for the second time today, had the loaded sweet potato fries, 2 of the burgers, cauliflower wings and for desserts the pie and a cheesecake. Everything was delicious! The staff was really attentive. And the best part is the non profit concept. Definitely one of my top 3 favourite places in London
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Food_not_carcasses
Points +32
BEST FOOD IN LONDON - Edit
The staff and vibe at unity is incredible and while you’re having lunch you feel like you’re contributing to the animal rights cause as proceeds go to establish a future sanctuary and campaigns!
Read moreSurge founders are often there and happy to have a chat - the friendly environment just makes the whole experience the better
the food is the best I’ve had in London and will make you want to come back for sure
Get the moving mountains burger and the cheesecake!
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cat3399
Points +86
best food in London - Edit
Unity has a lovely atmosphere and they have the absolute best food i've had in London!
Read moreTheir moving mountains burger and the cheesecake are honestly incredible and it is the vegan place I've visited with the most attention to detail and inventive recipes - 10/10!
Pros: food , service, atmosphere
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SiminaGheorghincă
Points +18
The best birthday treat!! - Edit
Went without making a reservation but the guys were kind enough to seat us anyway within 2 minutes
Read moreHad a browse of the extremely well planned menu and went for the Chicken SEITAN Burger and Full English breakfast and IT BLEW OUR MINDS!!
The breakfast sausage is some Godblessed-seitan wonder which is better than any sausage replacement I have ever had and the burger is really well seasoned and PACKED with all the good stuff!
I was hesitant regarding the pretzel buns initially but they work perfect with the meal
Staff so kind and helpful I wanna just hug everyone and thank them for an amazing experience!
Will come back ASAP!
Not to mention did not even realise Earthling Edd is responsible for this heavenly feast! He was one of the people who helped me so much at the beginning of the journey.
Pros: All the seitan!, Lovely staff, Amazing artwork and atmosphere
Cons: NONE
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JJLinyard
Points +30
Top Notch - Edit
Full English & 'Chicken Burger' were on point. Top notch service with brilliant food. Would recommend.
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xpatx
Points +148
Delicious vegan steak! - Edit
Very friendly 100% vegan diner with a table service, great selection of drinks and incredible menu that will make you want to come back again.
Read moreThe Mountain Burger is the best vegan burger I ever had!
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mcannix
Points +15
MUST-GO! - Edit
Absolutely Gorgeous. The food, the location, the staff, everything was ON POINT and more than delicious.
Read moreWe went there for breakfast and the presentation and taste was amazing.
Secret Tip: Take the Oatmeal or the Fruit Salad (The coconut yogurt is stunning)
Go there and i promise you won't regret it.
Pros: Everything Vegan with gluten-free options
Cons: Price was justified by food quality and big sizes
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