Vegan
American
Raw
Western
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
British
Gluten-free

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.


Featured Review

hack_man

Points +28515

Vegan
16 Jul 2025

So much more than words can transmit

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.

Pros: Amazing food , Wonderful staff , Ethical interior


848 Reviews

First Review by Sassyvegan

helenbee

Points +1128

Vegan
16 Apr 2025

Very nice

Happy I got to try Unity Diner now that it's back! Visited on a Wednesday lunchtime, service was great and everything tasted great.

Pros: Great service, Fully vegan, Supports vegan causes

SamM-S

Points +263

Vegan
16 Apr 2025

It's back! And as good as ever

Have to try the tofish. The burgers are great too

Maxoux

Points +28

Vegan
14 Apr 2025

Not pleasant experience

The wait was so long, in a very noisy restaurant.
Expensive for simple junk food.
I was happy to go to the vegan restaurant but totally disapointed.
Staff was nice.

darrenb

Points +2558

Vegan
13 Apr 2025

Absolutely superb food

So pleased we finally made it to unity diner. Food was incredible. Tofish and chips was off the scale. Calamari rings also lovely. Mushroom skewers very nice too.

Kveganris

Points +110

Vegan
11 Apr 2025

Disappointing

We were really excited to try here but disappointed with the food. Was nothing special. Will perhaps try the carvery but the main menu isn’t worth the price.

filippodibari

Points +2112

Vegan
07 Apr 2025

Great place. Do not try the 3d steak

I recently read the book of Ed Winters and loved it. So probably my expectation to eat here were a bit too high. Great place, service, taste, ambiance. But do NOT try the 3d steak since quite disappointing.

Updated from previous review on 2019-08-04

soup-flicka

Points +44

Vegan
02 Feb 2025

Sad to see it's closing

I liked Unity Diner on my trip, and it got all my friends to enjoy a vegan meal too.

AMRAM

Points +1090

Vegan
01 Feb 2025

Amazing food and vibe

The food is outstanding and among the best in London. It’s a shame that it’s closing down. #Veganuary

Dannimals

Points +305

Vegan
31 Jan 2025

Last call!

The venue was busy and a little loud, but I hadn't tried this diner yet and didn't want to miss it. My partner had their star dish, tofish and chips, and I chose the lobster roll. The roll was really good but it's true that their fried fish is the best–very much like fish in both taste and texture. Dessert was less convincing as the tiramisu tasted like custard instead of creamy mascarpone. Too bad the place is closing down; I would give it another try!

Pros: Excellent tofish

Cons: A bit loud

victisch1

Points +1256

Vegan
30 Jan 2025

Farewell

Paid my last respects to this London vegan institution. I will miss it, and the tofish and chips😒

Cons: It’s closing for good

KateBeavis

Points +433

Vegan
30 Jan 2025

Okay but not great

Okay but not great. Service was very slow, dishes were hit & miss. Some were cold and the tiramisu was slop.

ShaunNewman

Points +190

Vegan
27 Jan 2025

A game changer in vegan cuisine

Sadly closing for good on the 1st Feb, this is one of the most amazing places to find great vegan food. The Tofish and chips are outstanding, the texture is incredible and the batter is perfect.

The "steak" with peppercorn sauce just delightful.

We are absolutely gutted to see this place close and had to make the trip from Stoke and Austria to say goodbye and enjoy the incredible food.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-27

AliceRG

Points +718

Vegan
26 Jan 2025

Wonderful meal

Impressive, as always. Loved the desserts, especially the crème brûlée. Great atmosphere and lovely attentive staff.

VeganP

Points +1257

Vegan
26 Jan 2025

Farewell vegan meal

Came here for the first and probably last time as they are closing down soon.
Had the mushroom main, chips side and salted caramel cake. All amazing. Visit while it can! #Veganuary

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-26

Pros: Fully vegan, Great service

TurnipForPlants

27 Jan 2025

A shame they are closing. This food looks incredible.

vegansheep

Points +3864

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Really sorry but not good

I admit I’m a tough customer, but was disappointed to find most of the menu was off limits when I told them I’m intolerant to mushrooms. I ended up having the steak with a special sauce and honestly it was just bad. The sauce was pure oil, the steak seemed to be juicy marbles as opposed to the redefined advertised, and the veg portions were very small. And all for £27.50 including service charge. I think that’s the most expensive single main I’ve ever eaten and not even close to one of the best.

I love their ethics and want to support the sanctuary but the meal and its price really weren’t good.

Updated from previous review on 2025-01-25

CarolienDM

Points +113

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

You’ll be missed

Came to say goodbye to this landmark, we had the tofish and chips (ofcourse) and a vegan burger cuz I love them. Everything was excellent #Veganuary

Pros: Award winning tofish and chips, Super nice staff, Pears Morgans tears mocktail was perfect

Cons: Closing feb 1st

Jayby

Points +202

Vegan
17 Jan 2025

So sad it’s closing :(

I have loved eating at Unity Diner & I’m so sad it’s closing. I hope they can start up in a new location.

I just found out today that No Catch in Brighton is their sister restaurant so I’m hoping I can get tofish & chips from there! And of course, it’ll support Surge Sanctuary

loserthe1337

Points +287

Vegan
04 Jan 2025

Non profit restaurant with delicious food and drinks

Tofish & chips are delicious, as is the vegan steak. Highly recommend visiting while it's open

LaurenC

Points +560

Vegan
02 Jan 2025

Solid menu, great mission

This place has old-school vegan heart with a modern menu. Atmosphere is lively, portions are huge, and flavors are excellent. Give this place a visit for a unique experience that leaves you feeling full. #Veganuary

Pros: Charitable mission, Great food , Nice location

Veridelish

Points +1031

Vegan
01 Jan 2025

So sad it’s closing!

Their tofish is sensational! I’ll definitely miss this place

redshift

01 Jan 2025

Super sad news! Wouldn’t have known weren’t it for your post! Thanks! Will go for one final visit! 😢

Windlekins

Points +1416

Vegan
30 Dec 2024

Great intro for non vegans

The vibe was good, staff friendly. Great menu for introducing some fav dishes to people. Not really my taste though. The tiramisu was just a glass of cream. The steak was amazing. The cocktails whilst brilliantly named, were not very nice to drink. Sure if you like fish it is a good place to go.

nele22

Points +917

Vegan
21 Dec 2024

awesome dinner experience

we didn’t have a reservation but luckily got a table on a busy night. staff was very friendly!
we ate the steak and the bacon burger which were amazing!
we also had the creme brûlée for dessert and highly recommend it

Pros: food was very delicious , staff was very nice

Vincent22

Points +283

Vegan
19 Dec 2024

Bestes veganes Steak! 😍

Das Restaurant ist liebevoll und passend eingerichtet, und die Mitarbeitenden sehr freundlich.
Das Steak mit Kartoffeln und Greens und dazu die Pfeffersauce war himmlisch.

Als Dessert hatten wir die Creme Brulee mit leckerer Karamellkruste.

mariwithana

Points +265

Vegan
18 Dec 2024

Really nice experience but not my favorite

We made a reservation in advance to make sure it would be possible to visit this restaurant. It was a must for us, and we planned to include this in our trip, specially after reading the amazing reviews, and also it was very meaningful for us.

By curiosity, we asked for a 3D steak with mushroom sauce and it was an amazing experience! The texture is good and the taste also good, but not too complex as I expected. We also tried the Fish 'n Chips and it was my favorite one. The service was a little bit slow, but the house was full. The passion fruit lemonade was amazing!

I recommend it, totally worth a try, even if it's a little more expensive as usual. 🌱

10ml

Points +22

Mostly Veg
17 Dec 2024

Vegan food how it shouldn't be

All vegan, if your desperate to find a place to eat which serves vegan food, this place is the right one.
If you search for a creative, tasty Cousine, this place is the wrong one.
You'll get a meat menu with the ingredients switch with vegan options.
The food was boring and tasted blunt.
Service was great, but we were disappointed in regards of all the top ratings this place got.

Pros: Service, Speed

Cons: Uncreative, "Meat" menu

Shanghai Sally

Points +349

Vegan
15 Dec 2024

Perfect - we’ll be back in a couple of days

The food was so fresh and perfectly presented and prepared. Tofish and chips was unreal. Service great. Booking was easy. Can’t fault this fantastic restaurant - I loved that the menu wasn’t huge but had a thoughtful range and what they did they did really well.

Pros: Menu , Ethics - not for profit , Service and location

dam_meer

Points +65

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Good, but not great

Unity Diner has a nice concept and mission, but compared to other vegan restaurants in London, it fell a bit short. While the food was decent, we’ve had much better dining experiences elsewhere in the city.




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