12 Mouthwatering Spots in London for Vegan Breakfast or Brunch

Stacks of crispy, golden waffles drenched in maple syrup, buttery pastries, and savory sausage rolls are just the start of the epic vegan breakfast feast you’re in for when you head to London!

The vegan scene in London is on fire — you can find just about anything you desire, from iconic and traditional English favorites (veganized, of course) to healthy, nutrient-dense fare to get you going! These spots have a mouthwatering breakfast lineup. Hopefully, you have enough time to visit a few of them, or maybe that’s just a good excuse to have to return!

So, the big question is, where will you start?

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Where to Find Vegan Breakfast & Brunch Options in London

#1 Mildred’s

Multiple locations throughout London

Mildred’s is an institution in London — they’ve been delighting veggie taste buds since the late 80s! If you can only make it to one spot on this list, you might want to prioritize one of their locations. Their weekday breakfast menu has a creative mix of dishes — savory harissa v’egg bap with scrambled tofu, whipped avocado toast, or everyone’s favorite, fluffy American-style pancakes!

On the weekend, the menu includes all of these favorites plus more (you might be tempted to come more than once, there are so many awesome things to try)! Another bonus: If you have food allergies or sensitives, you can sort their online menu to find dishes that are safe for you.

#2 Plants by De

18 Weighhouse St, London W1K 5LU, United Kingdom

Whether it’s packaged healthy snacks or a stack of vanilla pancakes topped with roasted strawberries, Plants by Deliciously Ella is a vegan powerhouse in London. This charming café serves an irresistible mix of sweet and savory breakfast items all week!

The creative menu goes a step beyond basic breakfast staples and jazzes everything up just a little. Dive into a savory order of toast topped with creamy truffled mushrooms or have a hearty bowl of porridge topped with house-made berry compote — whatever you choose, I know you’ll love it.

#3 Pipoca

224 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6AH, United Kingdom

This vegan café has a stellar globally-inspired menu — everything from the Caribbean to France! For a sweet start, don’t miss their Crunchy Nut crepe with peanut butter, chocolate, and banana — which pairs nicely with a Pipoca Moon Milk (an Ayurvedic drink with warming spices and adaptogenic ingredients).

If you’re feeling like you need something savory and filling, check out the Mexican breakfast complete with scrambled tofu, kidney bean stew, vegan chorizo, toast, and more! After eating, check out their zero-waste shop, which is full of vegan products for you and your home. 

#4 WAVE (We Are Vegan Everything)

11 Dispensary Ln, London E8 1FT, United Kingdom

With a name like that, how can you not make the trek out to Hackney to check out this spot? If you’re vegan and gluten-free, you also can’t miss this amazing vegan café — they have vegan and gluten-free sausage rolls! Amazing, right? Aside from getting your hands on one of those iconic pastries, they also serve a fantastic lineup of breakfast sandwiches, toast, pancakes, and more.

If you’re a coffee lover, you’re also in for a treat. Their caffeinated beverage lineup includes everything you’d expect plus the unexpected — salted coffee, peanut butter coffee, and more!

#5 Mallow

If you loved Mildred’s, then it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll love the plant-based fare at Mallow! This chic spot is located in the heart of the iconic Borough Market and focuses on creating all of its dishes with local, sustainable produce and wasting as minimally as possible.

Their weekday breakfast and weekend brunch menus feature a delicious mix of globally-inspired dishes, from traditional English favorites to sweet crème brûlée brioche French toast! No matter who is dining here, there is absolutely something for everyone to love.

#6 Farmacy

74-76 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH, United Kingdom

Vegan farm meets table is the name of the game at this chic Nottinghill spot! Expect to be tempted by a feast that is not only gorgeous and delicious but also healthy! Everything on the menu is made with plant-based ingredients (many grown by them) to benefit their guest’s health and the environment. Whether you’re looking for a simple and sweet acai superfood bowl or a full vegan English breakfast fit for royalty, you’ll find it on their brunch menu!

#7 Farm Girl

Multiple locations throughout London

These enchanting vegan-friendly cafes all focus on providing healthy fare and “damn good” coffee in the most picture-perfect setting (you’ll want to Instagram everything from the wallpaper to your coffee)!

Breakfast is served every day with vegan favorites like delightful pancakes topped with sour cherries and coconut yogurt, porridge, dragon fruit bowls, and much more. But you seriously can’t miss their lineup of specialty coffees! Everything from a Long Black (for more traditionalist coffee lovers) to Rose Matcha.

#8 Van Gogh Café

88 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6BE, United Kingdom

This community-based vegan restaurant in Brixton is not only creating incredible cruelty-free eats, but it also operates as a non-profit. Together with a local disability employment charity, the restaurant provides on-the-job training to individuals with disabilities and paid employment opportunities.

In addition, they also offer a Pay It Forward program for diners to discreetly buy a coffee for someone in a pinch financially. Their menu features everything from light and flaky pain au chocolat to herby hash browns served with Harissa scrambled tofu and garlic yogurt. 

#9 Blank Brixton

144D Acre Ln, London SW2 5UT, United Kingdom

The self-proclaimed best place in Brixton for coffee and brunch sets the bar high for vegan restaurants across London! Everything on this tempting menu is house-made, from jaw-dropping pastries to endless stacks of pancakes topped with sweet berries, caramelized bananas, and more. Their decadent vegan breakfast feast does draw a crowd on the weekend, so try and come early or pop in for a mid-week treat!

#10 Wulf & Lamb

Location in Marylebone & Chelsea

This modern vegan restaurant group is a great spot to stop for breakfast during the week or brunch on the weekend! The menus at both locations offer a mix of dishes from house-made granola with creamy coconut yogurt to fully-loaded breakfast burritos — the perfect mix of carbs to fuel all that walking in London! The menu is also well-marked for allergens.

#11 Holy Carrot

2-4 Hans Cres, London SW1X 0LH, United Kingdom

This sophisticated plant-based spot in Knightsbridge is the place to go for an extra memorable brunch experience, but it’s popular, so make reservations! The elevated menu will delight any palate with its creative take on traditional breakfast classics like truffled scrambled tofu, smoked salmon hash, or the iconic Sunday roast dinner. T

hey also offer a terrific lineup of creative cocktails and mocktails to round out your chic veggie experience. One more bonus — almost everything on the menu is gluten-free.  

#12 Love Shack

Arch 298, 299 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9HA, United Kingdom

It’s all peace, love, and harmony at this eclectic vegan spot in Hackney! On the weekends, you can pop in here and chill out in a hammock or relax on a comfy couch under a mix of brightly colored paper lanterns while enjoying a mix of breakfast dishes and smoothies. You can’t go wrong with their veganized take on shakshuka (Shack-Shuka) along with a Pirate Teeth smoothie (banana, oat milk, activated charcoal, peanut butter, and sugar syrup).

Vegan Coffee Shops & Donuts in London

Sometimes you just need a quick cup of joe and a vegan pastry to get your day going! If that’s you, check out these fabulous shops.

Gecko Coffeehouse

49 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA, United Kingdom
This plant-based coffee house offers vegan pastries and a small morning menu to accompany your latte!

Crosstown Marylebone

5-6 Picton Pl, London W1U 1BL, United Kingdom
One vegan donut spot just didn’t seem like enough — what if you’re not on that side of the city! Pair your rich espresso with a peanut butter and blackcurrant or Tongan vanilla bean glazed donut (or both, no judgement)!

Knead a Little Love

253 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6AH, United Kingdom
Who doesn’t love starting their day with a gorgeous vegan donut? Plus these aren’t your ordinary sweet balls of dough, they come in amazing flavors like fig and orange, chocolate and sea salt, blackcurrant jam, and many more!

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