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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Last update on 29 Apr 2025 by JimmySaunders
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Added by robz on 30 Sep 2018
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Featured Review
hack_man
Points +27298
So much more than words can transmit - Edit
One of the ultimate stand out vegan places I’ve ever been to in my life. The three of us had their famous £22 Sunday Roast extravaganza each selecting a different meat (roast chicken, lamb and turkey). You are also provided with a Yorkshire Pudding then it’s self-service vegetables and all the usual trimmings such as sauces, stuffing and lashings of gravy. I had a bit of everything, piled my plate high then proceeded to devour the whole feast with a pint of their delicious Posh Lager overlooking Petticoat Lane Market. Not a bad way to spend an early Sunday afternoon before hitting The Oval for some T20 cricket action.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Wonderful staff , Ethical interior
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727 Reviews
First Review by Sassyvegan
framtid
Points +1580
🔥 - Edit
best fish and chips - everything looks incredible real. highly recommendable
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emikat
Points +1117
Amazing Junk Food - Edit
I’ve read some reviews down voting Unity because of how unhealthy the food is. I find that confusing as it’s not been branded as a healthy vegan restaurant.
Read moreThe food here was amazing! I’ve wanted to go since it opened so I knew what I wanted to order. We had the lobster macaroni and cheese, a mock chicken burger, cheesy chips to share, with a oat latte and a hot chocolate. Food was insanely delicious. I’d definitely order the same again.
Some bad points hence the 4 stars…. The burgers don’t come with chips so we had to order a side. The chips were described in the menu as ‘super cheesy and smothered in our melty trio of cheese’ however the cheese wasn’t melted which the photos show. No biggie it still tasted good.
The portion of Mac and cheese was far bigger than I expected and I struggled to eat more than half; in hindsight we should have ordered it as a sharer.
The price is absurd, I’d have liked to have ordered the fish and chips but who can justify the cost at £17? Also to note the service charge of 12.5% is automatically applied to your receipt.
Overall I enjoyed it, but I do think there’s better vegan restaurants in London.
Pros: Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Too expensive for what it is, Wait times , Burgers come on their own
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Kaszppet
Points +91
Gem - Edit
Delicious food, kind staff, nice concept, beautiful place and warming atmosphere. I had a Redefine meat with bacon and the texture was just mindblowing. Menu on this website: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b72b8eb372b96f42742bddb/t/64c0e5ca9c77206fc96d2083/1690363360761/menu21stjulykids.pdf
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-13
Pros: Really innovative menu., Very kind staff.
Cons: The beer could be better (in the whole UK tbh)
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4048
Unity Diner - Edit
Unity Diner has been on my list to visit ever since it opened, so on a trip to London it just had to be my first stop. I received a warm welcome from staff, service was efficient and I was not waiting long for my food to arrive. There are some nice choices on the menu, personally feel it could be a little more varied. It was always going to be the fysh and chips for me, although I tend to prefer banana blossom over what is quite often just a slab of battered tofu. This however was anything but that, how they get the texture of the tofu to mimic a flaky fish like texture is nothing short of magic! The chips were perfectly crunchy but fluffy on the inside, the tartare sauce creamy and flavourful served with a huge pot of mushy peas. I also opted for the Eton Mess which I am sad to say was a disappointment and in my view did not work as a dessert presented the way it was. It arrived in a large bowl with chopped up strawberries and a very watery syrup, which ended up sort of curdling the cream and making the meringues soggy. It wasn’t pleasant. I love the venue though and their ethos, a service charge is added to the bill but goes towards the running of the wonderful animal sanctuary in Notts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-11
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BenMazaya
Points +374
Best restaurant in London - Edit
Tried the redefine steak, it was so good that I went every night during my stay in London! Also knowing that they are a non-profit and all proceeds go to a sanctuary is the best part! Staff and service was also great! Also tried the Piers Morgan’s Tears Mocktail and it was delicious!
Read morePros: Amazing Food, Great Service, Not For Profit
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Regenboog
Points +274
Tofish & Chips - Edit
Was looking forward to having a British classic (no)fish & chips this trip, and Unity Diner served it absolutely great, what an experience on my plate!
Read morePros: Tofish & chips, really well presented and tasty, Activist wall decoration, Relaxed laid-back music
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2345
Best vegan fish - Edit
This brilliant restaurant is fantastic and has the best vegan fish I’ve ever had. A huge portion of the classic ‘fish and chips’, made from tofu. Looking at the menu, there is so much else I wish I was able to try. Until next time Unity Diner!
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LisaSpykers
Points +9652
High quality meals - Edit
The food was prepared perfectly and tasted really great. The 3D printed steak covered in facon and served with a couple of broccolinis, roasted mini potatoes, and peppercorn sauce was incredible and the waffles with chicken and bacon tasted great too, even though the waffles were very sugary (I liked the combo though and shared it as a main).
Read moreIt took some time for the food to come out but the service was friendly. It was really expensive given there's a 12.5% gratuity added (which goes to the sanctuary and staff, so that's good). This made the 3D steak nearly £30 though 😬 Not a place I could afford to visit often for that reason.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-05
Cons: Really pricey
VeganSoapDude
Wow that looks amazing
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Seamerbigi
Points +122
Amazing! - Edit
We loved this place. Really friendly staff, service was also quick, modern atmosphere and amazing food! We had some starters (the Mozzarella sticks! Amazing!) and then the tofish and chips and the "cod" filet, both were great! Would definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Food choices, Vegan vish, Atmosphere
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Cantabveggie
Points +28
Amazing restaurant with many options - Edit
I took my mum here who is a keen carnivore, she had a ‘chicken’ burger with cheese, she is allergic to cheese so amazing for her to try a burger with dairy free cheese finally! We both loved our meals, the lobster Mac and cheese is awesome just a big portion so beware you may need to share! Fab staff and atmosphere and clean toilets. Will definitely be going back!
Read morePros: Food, Ambience , Staff
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DevonJP
Points +84
Not sure what was what - Edit
Service was a little slow, even though we were told we only have the table for an hour. We weren’t aware of the free Wi-Fi. I would really have liked to know what was in the food. The meat is 3D printed but I don’t know what it is. Don’t know what the salmon or lobster were. I had tofish and chips. I had a mocktail and that was very good. I think vegan fast food is not for me.
Read morePros: Mocktail , Tofish (although more fishy than cod), Everything is vegan
Cons: Not my favourite chips, Don’t know what is in the food, 1 hour is not enough to have desert and coffee
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jakepearce
Points +209
Tasty but slow service - Edit
Food was great but the wait times and portion sizes were meh
Read morePros: Flavor , Options
Cons: Wait time , Portion size
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emtetu
Points +112
Fantastic find! - Edit
This is a great restaurant- gorgeous inside. Fantastic menu including drinks and desserts. Very friendly staff. Walkable from The Tower of London and surrounding attractions.
Read morePros: Menu , Friendly staff , Desserts
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Rosj
Points +111
Bel locale e cibo ottimo - Edit
Atmosfera piacevole, gentilezza, cibo ottimo e abbondante.
Read morePros: Cibo, Servizio, Allestimento
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lifeoflouka
Points +609
AMAZING - Edit
That’s what describes this restaurant best. The staff is friendly, food absolutely delicious and the ambiance is really nice. The food comes in big portions, so we came back for desserts and cocktails another day.
Read moreYou can’t miss this place if you’re in London!
Pros: Amazing food, Super friendly staff , Great options
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EmdotAlice
Points +5871
Worth the hype - Edit
We tried the pan seared cod and the 3D printed filet mignon here. Wow! It was just like meat. The bacon on the filet was really impressive. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in London. There are so many things that look good to try.
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They have the absolute best tartar sauce.
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r.douglasx
Points +540
unreal - Edit
lovedddd this place ! never had such realistic vegan fish before so was really pleased and the portions were massive so set me up for the whole day. hope to be back!
Read morePros: fully vegan , lovely staff, good portion size
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Kevincito
Points +54
Went for dinner - Edit
Loved the vibe and all the deep fief food
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Chriscroc
Points +640
A great all vegan place - Edit
Unity Diner is a lovely place in London for vegans. Probably most famous for being associated with Earthling Ed. The menu is full of options from salads, burgers, and redefine meat steaks. But the majority of people seemed to be getting the 'fish' and chips (including us). This was excellent
Read morePros: All vegan, Great choice , Nice setting
Cons: Service charge added automatically, Service slow after eating
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TravelingThroughLife1
Points +3367
Pretty good! - Edit
They were out of the savory items we wanted to try so we decided to just get dessert. The Black Forest cake was just ok and tasted old. The ice cream waffles and eton mess were very good. Staff was very nice.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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upstopmedia
Points +167
Amazing concept, incredible food, wonderful staff - Edit
What a great spot, donating 100 percent of their proceeds to animal related charities is incredible. The food? Wow. Tried their “award winning” fish and chips with a fantastic beer batter, the tartar sauce was unreal. For dessert, I opted for the waffle with ice cream and maple syrup. Incredible. My server was very nice and helpful as well, being able to accommodate me on a busy Friday!
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hakunapatata
Points +285
Good food, prices and service not so much - Edit
Most of the food here is pretty epic. They really do prove that vegan food can be decadent and delicious, but I feel you don’t always get your money’s worth, for instance the calamari was very unremarkable. Also, we had a reservation and still had to wait a long time, and service felt quite rushed. Would still come back for the 3D steak that they were out of when we ate there.
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tati/ontheroad
Points +48
Vegan food to à next level - Edit
Wanna try something unique , that’s the place ! I get the fish and chip, was really tasty , and feeding
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JonTarrant
Points +58
Great staff and decent food - Edit
They really sell dishes you can’t find anywhere else. My friend had some tofu esk steak which was really good.
Read moreI had the tofish which I also really enjoyed.
The decor and venue isn’t the best but the staff were great and although slightly on the expensive side I did enjoy my time here.
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linda007
Points +66
Delicious food - Edit
First time at unity diner as we are not local and thoroughly enjoyed it. We chose the tofu bites to start and then tried the 2 3D printed steaks which were scarily close to real meat in taste and texture and had I not known it was a fully vegan establishment I would have been worried. We also tried the Mac and cheese which was also delicious. It was quite expensive but it’s something we have never tried before and are are certainly glad we did.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Excellent service , Friendly staff
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ricki42
Points +611
Fantastic Vish & Chips - Edit
The vish is impressive, it's almost too real; the flaky consistency is very nice. Everything else was really yummy too.
Read moreNot the cheapest, but worth it. Portion was fairly large as well, couldn't even try any desserts because I was so full.
The service was very friendly as well.
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albertina
Points +87
Royal vegan fast food - Edit
If you’re new to veganism go to Unity diner. They are the best at veganizing your used-to-favorites. Personally I love the veggies and fruits. Unity can improve in the health department ;-)
Read moreAtmosphere great
Service also great
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-16
Pros: Design, Perfect ‘cod, smoked salmon, beef, prawn’s’ , Mocktails
Cons: Too few outside tables, Healthy options
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