Vegan
Western
Fast food
Take-out
British
Cooperatively run, non-profit vegan cafe est. 2013. Serves a variety of vegan snacks and meals like sausage rolls and samosas plus cakes, milkshakes, Zapatista coffee. Sells some retail items including chocolates, cheeses, mock meats, tofu, tempeh, and vegan cookbooks. A ramp is available to provide wheelchair access, however the toilet is reported not wheelchair accessible. Reported re-opened Sept 2024. Open Mon 11:30-16:00, Thu-Fri 11:30-16:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00. Open hours vary so check ahead.
170 Reviews
First Review by HelenGi
Eleni444
Points +370
Lovely food and staff - Edit
Very nice food especially the breakfast scrambled eggs. The portions are more than satisfying. My only comment would be that in some salads and bowls some of the foods wouldn’t really fit each other and there were too many different ingredients mixed. I’ve been at black cat several
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dain
Points +15
Great place with decent portion sizes - Edit
Black Cat is an old favourite, you can actually get full under a tenner which is rare in most places nowadays, let alone after the "vegan tax" is added... And luckily the portion sizes aren't to the detriment of quality, the meals are tasty and nutritious.
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jill.yersin
Points +41
Really good - Edit
The fermented lentil pancake was excellent with well balanced sides. Good sized portions too. Staff very pleasant and helpful. The place has a good casual atmosphere. A great place
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peppitaly
Points +2199
Huuuuuge..... - Edit
Portions. They had some special offers, food and soda 10 quid. Did I say portions were huge?! 🤣
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pomange
Points +1574
Huge portions - Edit
Good value for money-portions are very big and on Mondays there are £10 offers with food and drink included.
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MCfortheanimals
Points +63
Always a fave - Edit
Cosy comfort food! Big portions, and the beat ‘shakes around. All vegan too.
Read morePros: Milkshakes!
Cons: Crowded on weekends
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Oscarbonnar
Points +84
Beautiful atmosphere and unique recipes - Edit
The artichoke sauce they added to the burger is like nothing else I’ve tried, for that alone I recommend dining here (yes it’s that good). The English breakfast is comforting and to a high standard, I wouldn’t recommend buying the more expensive sausage with it though, as it takes away from the rest of the meal.
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Points +27828
Black Cat - Edit
WHY HAVEN'T I EATEN HERE SOONER??? I have been missing out all this time!
Read moreI found myself in this area a few weeks ago and popped over to Black Cat for lunch. I ordered the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with salad as a side and was so blown away. The sandwich was so tasty that I ended up eating the whole thing...it was worth it!!!
PaulDaly☘️
Black Cat is the best Vegan 🌱 joint I’ve ever been to. Maybe Spiral in Dallas is as good. But nothing in Blighty compares Px
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Black Cat is amazing, I was so surprised. I went to Spiral Diner probably 7 years ago and remember enjoying the Philly! The best vegan junk food place for me is The Butcher’s Son in Berkeley, California (easy to get to from San Francisco) 😋.
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I haven’t been to The Butchers Son PV but will check it out asap.
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frauschi
Points +315
Perfect for brunch - Edit
Cozy place where you can enjoy coffee, croissant, cakes, salads so on.
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StuartChalmers
Points +253
Lovely place - went early for breakfast. Good excellent and good atmosphere. - Edit
A great cafe tucked away down a quiet street in Hackney. Went for breakfast and had a lovely full vegan one. Great coffee too. Interesting vegan themed punk posters on wall as well!
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Good portions, Very clean
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Paayah
Points +82
The best - Edit
Good food, good people.
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cdrk
Points +888
Great place ! - Edit
Huge portion (chickpea curry with rice). Tasty muffin (lemon plus coconut), big tea pot.
Read moreHighly recommended, nice price too.
Pros: Excellent food, Huge portions, Friendly staff
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vasilis
Points +43
Very big portions - Edit
The portions at this place are seriously gargantuan. I struggled to finished my sandwich. I think that the quality was above average and had a home-made feel to it. The prices are also very reasonable.
Read morePros: Big portions, Rotating menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Food can be slightly greasy
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GiGata
Points +67
Love it! Nice and cheap - Edit
Really happy we went there, ordered 2 courses and we had to ask for leftovers! And it was £11 each! You can taste food like at home, true ingredients. Everything really positive
Read morePros: Cheap, Big courses, Tasty food
Cons: Too hot inside, Music too loud
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Jo Kay
Points +297
Loved it - Edit
My new favourite vegan cafe!
Read moreI enjoyed the very generous ‘Salad Bowl’ for £10.50...totally worth it. There were 9 different salads/houmous/bread in it, and was really filling.
I also bought a sausage roll (which I heated up)and banana muffin to take away..both were delicious.
I went at 12.30pm on a Monday and there were only a few other people there so it was all very peaceful and chilled.
I’d definitely recommend a visit.
It’s a 10 minute walk from Hackney Central station.
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oh.olivia
Points +904
Nice cafe - Edit
Nice cafe and clearly cares about veganism!
Read morePros: Quick service, All vegan
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HackneyCat
Points +70
Local heroes - Edit
Love this place; it's a local institution. Long may it continue!
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Pros: Good food, Great value, Workers collective
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Manliketommy
Points +18
Completely delicious, all of it - Edit
Lovely vibe, super friendly staff and awesome menu. The seitan steak sandwich and coconut curry were delicious, filling and reasonably priced. Can’t wait to go again !
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vgnMA
Points +34
Great place! - Edit
I love this place for the food and the ethos. Fair prices
Read morePros: A space to spend a lot of time easily.
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MandyKaur
Points +492
I do love this place - Edit
Everytime I've come here it's busy. I really like their cost cafe style canteena feel of a restaurant. I've always tried out something different each time and they do change up there menu abit. I've tried the lasagne that was so heart warming, their fry ups they burgers! Can't fault the food it's so good!
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: None
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HeatherDeLa
Points +246
Best fry up option going - Edit
Ultimate breakfast place in London, fry up or pancakes are both amazing. Salad portions are huge and super tasty. Burger was also amazing, can't go wrong with black cat cafe.
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MarioSuleri
Points +102
Food and staff are awesome - Edit
I was here a few times and the food is amazing. Definitely will visit again when back.
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J.R.Bascoguin
Points +56
OG Vegan Spot - Edit
Super cozy cafe! Delicious breakfast menu served until 4pm. Got some baked treats as well, (pain au chocolat, sausage roll, muffins)
Read morePros: All vegan cafe, all delicious, Cosy decor and atmosphere, Good selection of smoothies and millshakes
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MiguelPugschitz
Points +13
Delicious food. Cosy place. - Edit
It’s in fact a very cosy place with extraordinary food. The fishless stew left me speechless. The staff if very sympathetic and helpful.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Every day new menu, Delicious food
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Raqs
Points +50
Highly recommended - Edit
Very reasonable prices for the quality of food, delicious avocado toast and coffee, friendly staff and atmosphere. Loved it!
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Jess1ca
Points +348
Healthy food vegan café - Edit
The atmosphere is cafeteria style, I think my quiche was microwaved which I’m against and don’t ever use. I rather eat it cold than have it zapped. Wasn’t impressed by the food it wasn’t bad it was just ok. Not my kind of place.
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pauldaly
Points +46
Best vegan cafe in London & the place I go most in the world Px - Edit
Well I go here at least 2/3 per week as they give the best grub, beat portions, value for money anywhere on the UK
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