Vegan non-profit diner and cocktail bar previously owned by vegan educator Earthling Ed, now owned and run by one of the other co-founders. 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 to Surge Sanctuary. Vegan carvery every Sunday. Card only. Open Tue-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-18:00. Closed Mon.
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60 Wentworth St, Spitalfields, East London, England, E1 7AL
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Featured Review
desveg
Points +30
Best vegan restaurant in London - Edit
We have visited several times when in London. It's great to eat in a fully vegan restaurant knowing the profits all go to helping the animals at Surge Animal Sanctuary. Their tofish with chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce is absolutely brilliant. Their burgers, sides, small plates, and desserts are all delicious, too. We have also tried a few of their wonderfully named cocktails. Portion sizes are generous, and we are always stuffed by the time we leave. The service is friendly, the food arrives quickly and isn't expensive. It's a must for any vegan visiting London.
Read morePros: Run to fund animal sanctuary , Great vegan food, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: None
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679 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
Sandhomie
Points +477
Amazing carvery lunch - Edit
Choice of 4 different ‘meats’ as your main, yorkshire pud and many many trimmings. And amazing gravy! Need to be booked in advance. Great spot and a must visit for vegans visiting London! Go there every time I go to London.
Read morePros: It supports a sanctuary
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jessie0898
Points +606
Yay for Sunday roast!!! - Edit
The new sunday roast is AMAZING. it is such a cool concept - loading up the plate yourself. I love love love the yorkshire pudding, crackling, gravy, all the fun stuff. it was all delicious.
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alistar
Points +3662
Top vegan restaurant - Edit
This time they had the Redefine Meat we wanted which was delicious with a peppercorn sauce. The tofish bites are awesome with a dill, pickle, and probably mayo sauce. Yum. The vanilla crème brûlée was to die for. Crispy crackling top and divine custard underneath. Yummmmm.
Read moreLoads of comfort food options that make you realise you don’t have to miss out on anything when you go vegan.
I visited without a reservation at 5pm on a Sunday to try their new Sunday carvery. They kindly squeezed me in when super busy. The presentation I found a bit lacking as a large buffet and many things were mostly empty. I had to go back for a couple things then which wasn’t ideal. The food was nice and loved the Yorkshire pudding and gravy. I wasn’t crazy about it and probably wouldn’t make the effort to visit again for this. The range on offer is impressive with 5 mains to choose from and loads of unlimited sides. You will not be hungry after for sure! Many options are healthy too like cabbage and peas, turnips, carrots, etc. Nice roast potatoes.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-21
Pros: Fish and chips, All profits go to animal sanctuary , Great service
Cons: They sold out of the 3D steak right after we order, Little expensive
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bertaeatsvegan
Points +835
Vegan fish&chips🌱 - Edit
When in London, you have to eat fish and chips, and of course I had to try the recently reopened Unity Dinner.
Read moreI loved the idea of a non-profit restaurant that helps animals at the Surge Sanctuary, and the food is delicious too.
As well as the tofish goujons & chips, we tried the double bacon burger, popcorn chicken and cheesy chips. We were very full afterwards as the portions are big, but the food is excellent, so I would highly recommend it.
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goldingdanielle
Points +90
Yummy food! - Edit
I ordered the New York style hot dog and lobster Mac and cheese for side - it was tasty but the hotdog was not overly hot when it arrived. We were one of three tables in the place at the time so it was no where near busy and could have been hotter. The hot dog was so tasty though. The Mac was average, nothing to shout about but still nice. My partner ordered the 3D steak which was amazing!! I wish I had ordered it and definitely will next time.
Read moreWe both ordered chocolate torte for dessert and it was completely frozen when it arrived. The servers were super quick to apologise and took these back to the kitchen to replace however it was clear that the new pieces had been put in the microwave or something similar to defrost. Was still tasty though! It was quite a pricey meal and definitely one for a special occasion - I think we spent £80 for the two of us.
Pros: Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere, 3D steak !!!!!! Amazing
Cons: Frozen dessert , Food could have been hotter
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Jberkery
Points +458
Excellent Diner - Edit
Great Diner and Staff manager Paco. Variety of foods, many meat like. Huge variety of drinks and mocktails.
Read moreAdvice, recheck your order with staff, few mistakes noted
Pros: Surf and Turf, Gin Mocktail, Great vibe
Cons: Recheck your order , Chairs not very comfy
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MilesD
Points +128
Cool place, nice food - Edit
Great food, I had the burger and my wife had the hotdog. We also had chips that were lovely.
Read moreI also had sticky toffee pudding that was awesome.
Staff were lovely and the price reasonable.
Pros: Choice, Staff , Price
Cons: Table close together
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mariana87
Points +260
Superb - Edit
Fantastic food, the faux fish is top notch. So happy they're back.
Read morePros: Great menu, reasonable prices, Great service
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dropkick690
Points +38
Vegan fast food - Edit
If you are looking for plant based fast food replacements, this is a great place for you. Too much fried stuff and too little greens for my taste. Also quite one-dimensional in flavour. Lots of oil, salt and pepper.
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Baniczek
Points +30
🐟🍟😍 - Edit
I had the opportunity to take advantage of the lunch offer. Classic - fish and chips ❤️ Very tasty dish. Nice and helpful staff. Possibility to support animals in need ❤️
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MLittl11
Points +662
Great vibe, chips and lemonade - Edit
We had some tofu fish bites, popcorn chicken and fries. 7/10 fish bites and popcorn chicken and fries and lemonade drinks were 9/10.
Read moreWill go back and try the Sunday roast.
Pros: Chips, Lemonade, Friendly staff
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LeckerSchmecker
Points +134
All in all very good - Edit
The food was good, we had the vish and chips and a Caesar salad. The chips were crunchy from the outside and soft from the inside 👌 really good. The vish was also good in my opinion, my companion felt it was a bit too much sea taste (I guess it depends on personal preference). Usually I don’t like Caesar Salad, bc I prefer a more fresh and less fatty dressing, but this one was really nice, of course still a bit fatty, but the fresh kale 🥬 somehow balanced it out for me. The “Helles” beer 🍺 was not how it taste in Germany, but I still liked it a lot 👍👍 The staff was also super nice 😊 we felt comfortable being there.
Read morePros: Caesar salat, Fries and Vish, Helles 🍺
Cons: Toilets could be cleaner, but wasn’t a mess either
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JaqAvery
Points +137
Unmissable - Edit
I visited here years ago and I’m so pleased they’re back. Great good and great dining experience. I can’t wait to come again.
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puregoldenboy
Points +66
Meh - Edit
Updated from 3 to 2 stars after having severe stomachache couple of hours after eating there and also comparing it to all other places we went, this one's just waaaay to expensive.
Read moreNice staff, pretty big portions but way too expensive and nothing special.
Had the popcorn chicken and fish & chips
Popcorn chicken was rather bland and not worth the money.
Fish and chips were good but again too expensive for what it is.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-21
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EmsGrove
Points +302
Top notch Sunday roast - Edit
Just wonderful to have a vegan carvery and to not have to worry about what you can choose. Ate here with my omni family and all loved it. Just a shame I didn’t have room for dessert! 🌱💚
Read morePros: Fully vegan carvery , Choices, Friendly and pleasant atmosphere
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ainhoaaa
Points +136
Delicious - Edit
Went here with my sister and had a lovely time! Really good food, interesting options that i have never tried before, such as a “lobster” mac and cheese 😋 staff are also very nice and the place had a good energy overall 🥰
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annie sofiano
Points +57
Worth the trip! - Edit
We made a pilgrimage from the south coast to visit Unity Diner and we were not disappointed. Great food and prices. Lovely staff and ambience.
Read morePros: great food
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nigelballer
Points +69
A lovely treat - Edit
I have wanted to visit here for ages and happened to be working close by.
Read moreI’m a tricky vegan as I’m gluten free as well.
I was not disappointed, I had a very tasty Surge burger on a GF bun and fantastic cheesy chips.
The staff are so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.
I would definitely visit again.
Pros: The food was ace
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RachelHollings
Points +307
Wow wow wow - Edit
The best roast dinner I have ever eaten!! They squeezed us in without a reservation even though they were super busy. I would eat here everyday if I could.
Read morePros: Super friendly staff, Incredible food, Cute decor
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mistamojo1
Points +60
Love this place - Edit
Delicious food, friendly staff, cool background music that isn't too loud to disturb, but loud enough to add to atmosphere. For me, that's enough for a good review, but there's more to what makes Unity my new fave London vegan. It's a non profit that puts the money into running a sanctuary in Nottinghamshire. It's licensed and has a range of cock/mocktails. I didn't try these though. The coffee is good too. And being just off Brick Lane puts it in a zone worth visiting.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Ambiance
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RaShaHeen
Points +61
Super tasty and super friendly - Edit
Here’s a little TikTok I made about Unity diner ✨💕
Read morehttps://www.tiktok.com/@rashaheen/video/7500659134715448598
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debbie_ams
Points +1292
Good food - Edit
One of the must visits in London (or so I’ve heard) but I think I got my hopes up a little too much. The menu consisted mostly of fast food (mains: burgers or hotdogs) and nothing appealed very much to me. I ordered the loaded fries which was a nice snack and did exceed my expectations. Vegan fish was okay, not mind blowing. Mocktails on the other hand are definitely amazing. Overall good food, but I’m not sure it lives up to its reputation.
Read morePros: Good food, Great mocktails
Cons: Very average menu
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tgregory
Points +28
Lifechanging - Edit
Wow. If you want great food look no further than Unity Diner. Honestly had the best meal I’ve had in a long time here! Their tofish and chips was lifechanging, better than anything I’ve ever had. That is not an exaggeration. Way better than any non-vegan fish and chips I’ve ever had prior to going vegan. You’re missing out until you try it. The caesar salad, the same, incredible! The chocolate tart was so so good, couldn’t stop ordering them. The service was exceptional. Fully vegan menu. Non-profit too. Not to mention, cofounded by the one and only Earthling Ed.
Read morePros: The food is incredible , The service is outstanding, Non-profit
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LilyVegany
Points +290
Emblématique tofish and chips 😲 - Edit
Ce diner propose l'emblématique tofish and chips, parfois sous forme de tenders, parfois en forme de queue de poisson (panure, tofu façon fish, algue). Les crispy calamari valent le coup aussi, ce n'est pas si souvent que les restaurants proposent des alternatives aux calamars à la romaine !
Read moreCôté viande végétale, le 3D steak est impressionnant, tant par son goût que par sa texture filandreuse.
Unity diner offre des classiques, façon junkfood et vegan, de la cuisine anglaise. A ne pas rater !!!
Pros: La revisite du (to)fish and chips, Une carte composée de classiques, L'ambiance diner
Cons: Les frites ne sont pas extraordinaires
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Skyzieboo
Points +3662
(Updated 2025) - Edit
?2018 visit - 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.
Read moreUpdate for 2025 - We went specifically for the new sunday roast which was AMAZING! It was serve yourself so you could make portions as big as you wanted, and pick and choose from the sides options. Some were sooooo yummy (potatoes and brussel sprouts im looking at you) while some of the bigger veggies maybe could have cooked a big longer e.g. the caulflower cheese. But we would 100% come back just for this!
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-11
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mmmsw@cox.net
Points +45
Excellent food - Edit
We wanted to try the fish & chips, but on Sundays the restaurant only serves “carvary” buffet style. We returned on a Tuesday, but were told that they were out of fish. Asked for a burger, only to be told they were out of those as well. Settled on a Caesar salad, which was excellent. Service was good as well.
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Tojal
Points +192
Underwhelmed - Edit
As I sat down to eat at Unity Diner on Sunday, my heart sank - the menu wasn’t what I expected. They serve a Sunday Carvery on that day, not their usual menu. As a long-time fan of Ed Winters, I had visited Unity Diner when it was still in Hoxton years ago and absolutely loved it. I was genuinely sad when it closed, and thrilled to hear it was reopening, just in time for a trip I had planned to the UK.
Read moreThis was meant to be the final, perfect meal of my trip - the climax after some fantastic days. Needless to say, my expectations were very high, and I’m sure that played a part in how I felt.
But being honest: I left disappointed. The food was good, but it wasn’t the Unity Diner I had been dreaming about revisiting. On top of that, I didn’t feel particularly welcomed by the waiter - maybe because it was the last seating of the day, maybe something else, I really don’t know - but it just added to the feeling that the experience was falling short.
I also think the communication around the Sunday Carvery menu could be much clearer. I saw a mention of it, but honestly thought it was an option, not the only option available. When I booked in advance, there was no warning about this, and it’s certainly not obvious when browsing the website. It’s something that should really be made much clearer to avoid future disappointment.
As I sit here writing this, a Steve Jobs quote comes to mind: “I had been rejected, but I was still in love.” That’s exactly how I feel. I’m giving it three stars out of respect for what Unity Diner stands for and what it has meant to me. If I had to match my true feeling when I walked out, it would have been closer to a -1. But despite this, I’ll remain a fan and I truly hope for a better experience next time.
Pros: Sanctuary Donation
Cons: Sunday menu, Service
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