Ukrainian vegan pastry café. Serves gluten & sugar free desserts & pastries such as eclairs, cakes, macarons and tarts. Also serves Ukrainian tea and specialty coffee. Also offers some savoury food like dumplings and vegan Kyiv five days of the week. Animal friendly. Open Mon-Wed 08:00-20:00, Thu-Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-21:00.
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46 Bedford Street, WC2E 9HA (at near Covent Garden), London, England, WC2E 9HA
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Last update on 12 May 2025 by Obliza_lalalala
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Added by JuliaAmelina on 24 Feb 2023
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Featured Review
IsabellaBailey
Points +1307
I freaking loved this place!! - Edit
One of the number 1 things I miss being plant based is the pastries so was so happy when I found this spot! Beautifully decorated and really lovely service. My almond crossaint was incredible. The only thing I would say is the toilets could be cleaner but everything else makes up for that.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Instagrammable, Lovely service
Cons: Bathroom could be cleaner
Obliza_lalalala
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us on HappyCow💜 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreIndeed, during busy times, our baristas may not always be able to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom. However, they will always respond if you let them know 😌
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you again soon!
BrentFisher
I agree about the missing pastries!
Read moreAnd make cleanliness a priority! Don't put it on your customers!
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327 Reviews
First Review by 데이빗
CharlieAllen
Points +281
Great cakes but very expensive - Edit
A cute cafe with a wide range of drinks and interesting cakes and pastries. I was a bit shocked about the price of the cakes at ~£10 for each small item.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Price
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markmyzen
Points +300
Great spot! - Edit
Friendly staff and delectable vegan treats!
Read morePros: Croissants, Pastries, Juice
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Richard Ross
Points +1142
Delightful - Edit
Delicious éclair. Wide range of teas. Friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Delicious pastries, Welcoming , Good range of teas and coffees
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CLRtraveller
Points +10104
Vegan pastry café plus Ukrainian meals - Edit
Beautiful and delicious treats, all vegan and gluten-free - éclairs, tarts, cakes and cookies. The mango-passionfruit éclair and chocolate "travel cake" (like a brownie) were great. Not inexpensive. I loved the cashew-caramel cookie. Next time, I took away a raspberry-marzipan tart - good and not overly sweet.
Read moreHot and cold drinks available - try one of their special teas!
Ukrainian-inspired food menu too, but not on Mondays or Wednesdays. I went back to try the vegan Chicken Kyiv, and it was delicious! Crusty outside, tasty inside. Served with mashed potatoes, and attractively garnished.
Happy to support a Ukrainian business.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-29
Pros: all vegan
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LucyHallam
Points +175
Delicious Vegan Pastries - Edit
Dreamy vegan pastries that are gluten free too! Lots of the cakes were also soya free which was great for my friend who has a soy intolerance. I had the vanilla eclaire and it was delicious, well worth the price as a treat! She had the “honey” cake which she said was also really nice. The staff were really friendly, we got free cat stickers, the coffee was nice, and it is very pink!!! 💕
Read morePros: Vegan pastries , Friendly staff , Good coffee
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thisisadrian
Points +51
Hidden gem in central london - Edit
Decked out in gaudy pink this unique Ukrainian joint serves delicious vegan takes on classic dishes that you’d usually struggle to find. As well as hearty & imaginative Eastern European savouries they also serve fabulous looking cakes & pastries. The wine list includes a lot of national varieties. Next time I’m definitely going to try the cherry & chocolate verenky!
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Ghostdavid
Points +15
Pink Vegan heaven - Edit
It was so delicious. I discovered Varenyky and had this amazing vegan honey cake. I can’t recommend it enough I never thought I could eat a cake like this as a vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-12
Pros: Vegan and gluten free, Great and friendly service, So delicious
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Bluegreenleanmachine1
Points +18
Vegan deliciousness! - Edit
Beautifully decorated place with incredible desserts and coffee. Couldn’t recommend the vegan honey cake enough - definitely worth a visit😄
Read morePros: Yummy, Friendly staff, Cafe with a good cause!
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marharyta_tataryna
Points +23
The best vegan cafe - Edit
Amazing vegan place! I have several allergies but still could enjoy gluten free, vegan and sugar free desserts! My favourite is cheery cake but snickers eclair is my second choice.
Read moreAnd Carpathian tea was amazing too, for the 5£ you can have a teapot for 3 people that they also refill for free, it’s so different from usual teas I've tried, it’s a very nice herbal tea.
Another time I also tried their Ukrainian cuisine, and borsch is just on another level! Literally licked my plate. And baristas are really sweet and it was nice to talk to them.
Location is great too, so close to most important tourist places, I always stop by when I’m in central London
I also followed them in instagram and TikTok and the story of this place is heartbreaking
Definitely coming back soon!!! 😍
Pros: Cherry&chocolate tart , Snickers eclair , Pistachio tart
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zlatioon
Points +13
The best Ukrainian cafe in London🇺🇦 - Edit
Very nice Ukrainians from different parts of Ukraine work in the cafe. Very sincere, always help in choosing a drink or dessert.
Read moreLarge selection of vegan desserts and prices are adequate for the center.
I highly recommend to try and visit this very beautiful and aesthetic place.
Pros: Price , Large selection , Beautiful place
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EliseB06
Points +466
Lovely - Edit
Cute little Ukrainian place. The verenyky were lovely. We were a tad bit underwhelmed by the deserts. Buckwheat tea was incredible. I would go back but wouldn’t rush to do so.
Read morePros: Nice verenyky, Delicious buckwheat tea
Cons: Expensive
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CarleyCP
Points +42
Underwhelmed - Edit
I was super excited to find a vegan cafe while craving chocolate!
Read moreCoffee was lovely but the chocolate and hazelnut cake was one of the driest things I’ve ever had to eat 😫
I’m not a fan of cream alts so there wasn’t much else to pick from being so late on in the afternoon.
Pros: Atmosphere , Tasty coffee, Location
Cons: Price
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KajaGie
Points +199
Very tasty - Edit
Nice cosy cafe. We only had some cakes and a pot of herbal tea to share but will definitely be going back to try the food. The cake prices are a bit eye-watering but definitely worth a try. The tea blend was really good too. Delicious!
Read morePros: Innovative , Delicious , Something different
Cons: Price, Felt ignored at the counter
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tgardner1453
Points +690
Amazing food - Edit
Wonderful food, tons of variety, and nice staff
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BenjHayes97
Points +160
Perfect in every way! 🇺🇦 - Edit
Incredible vegan food in the heart of London for a reasonable price, and the staff are all very friendly Ukrainian refugees! I highly recommend the varenyky!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-06
Pros: The food , The location, The reasonable price
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BlueNavy
Points +1340
Delicious pastry - Edit
Great selection of fine vegan pastries, all looking beautiful and tasty.
Read moreThe pistachio tart was delicious.
I found it a little bit expensive but it was worth it.
The place is dog friendly and the staff was very welcoming. #Veganuary
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dragonjen
Points +75
Perfection - Edit
Being gluten free and vegan I never thought I’d ever eat an eclair again. Absolutely perfect!
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JanniBuus
Points +64
Yummy - pink creamy love 🩷🎂🧁 - Edit
Super delich cake, coffee and juice - so dreamy creamy pink café - We loved it!!! #Veganuary
Read morePros: The cake, Decorations, Many options and ALL vegan
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Tmoss682
Points +4189
Dollars to Causes - Edit
Cream Dream offers a wonderful selection of vegan sweet creations with proceeds and labor benefiting people in need—a wonderful choice for a sweet-tooth fix in the center.
Read moreThis review concerns their 2good2go experience, an app offering discounted food. I commend them for using this app to ensure that all food, regardless of aesthetics, gets eaten. Edible food should never be thrown away because of a mistake in presentation or an impending expiration date.
A fluffy pink dream meets you before you enter like walking into a restaurant hidden in a little girl’s pillow. The whimsical decor continues inside with pink everything.
The Tonka and Pear is interesting. A sliver of pear sits on top of a chocolate cream, housed by a crunchy shell. The travel cake busted with textures—gooey chocolate, spongey cake, and crunchy hazelnuts. The Tonka and Pear has a durable shell with chocolate cream topped with slivered pear.
All proceeds go to Ukraine and the entire staff is Ukrainian. In times like these, supporting a business like Cream Dream makes your dollars/pounds/whatever mean much more.
With inventive, well-crafted sweets for a contemporary cause, Cream Dream stands out against the center-London fray.
Pros: Good Cause, Eco-conscious, Creative
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AnkushKecht
Points +13
Amazing - Edit
Delicious vegan pastries!
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slowry61
Points +104
Delicous - Edit
Amazing selection of pastrys and savoury options too. So many choices I couldn't decide!i can recommend the pear and tonka bean tart and the passion fruit and mango doughnut both delicious. Tasty speciality teas and lovely staff too. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Selection of pastries, Friendly staff, Varieties of tes
Cons: Pink!!!! Haha but that's just me
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CamilaGalvez
Points +1995
Todo delicioso!! - Edit
Tome un té que estaba delicioso! Voy a soñar con volver por el!
Read moreDe postre probé el pastel de pistache y también está irreal
Pros: Muy muy amables, Té delicioso
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NevilleHughes
Points +43
Lovely cakes and nice cafe - Edit
Wide selection of vegan cakes and hot drinks. Clean and welcoming atmosphere.
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MichelleOliver
Points +108
Cute little vegan pastry shop - Edit
Called in as a couple, order a bounty éclair and a jam pot. Both very good desserts. The other desserts on display looked equally as appetising
Read morePros: Cute, Good choice
Cons: Toilet not flushing properly
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EcoEline
Points +412
Nice but expensive - Edit
The eclair was nice, the coffee not so much.
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Tasch
Points +36
Great Food - Edit
This is a beautiful place with amazing food. It's done up with so much love and care for detail. I'll definitely be going back! Highly recommend going here!
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JanaéE
Points +60
The bakery of my dreams - Edit
I love this place. Everything is vegan and gluten-free, with regular seasonal offerings. Coffee, Ukrainian teas, fresh pressed juices, handmade lemonades, beautiful desserts and traditional Ukrainian dishes. Located between the Strand and Covent Garden, the perfect place for an afternoon pick me up!
Read morePros: Location, Atmosphere , Pet friendly
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