Vegan
Indian
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Makes daily-made vegan meals with soul, Indian and world influences: wraps, glamorgan sausages, thali, mezze, flat-bread pizza, salads, organic cakes. Bar offers vegan wines and organic craft beers from local or micro-breweries. Also a gallery and hosts live music and theatre as well as being available for hire. Check website for event listings. Changed of management Dec 2017, formerly Kabaret at Karamel. Open Thu-Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 13:00-22:00, Sun 13:00-19:00. Bar is open later.
62 Reviews
First Review by LisaPeterson
AnnaStolli
Points +132
Love it! - Edit
Best Vegan Sunday Roast in town. We go everywhere and try as many as possible. The two types of roast potatoes (garlic and non-garlicy) are sooo tasty and you get LOADS of veg... also, the nut roast is really good. Noticed they’ve started getting some interesting craft beers in now too. We love relaxing, listening to music & playing games.
Read morePros: Excellent roast, Loads of desert options, Great new beers
Cons: None I can think of
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BurakDemir
Points +696
Tastes good - Edit
Great burgers and pizzas. Portions are big, had a hard time finishing the pizza. Chef was so kind to make a pizza for us at 10:00 am :)
Read morePros: Great food, Reasonable prices, Nice people
Cons: Pictures on the walls bit depressive :)
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BrandonLongley
Points +221
Awesome Vegan Sunday Roast - Edit
I came here for a film screening and board games night and had the vegan sunday roast. It was really awesome, and I haven't had a traditional roast in years before. It was very nice and the staff there are super friendly.
Read morePros: vegan sunday roast, big venue, friendly staff
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JackieLam
Points +22
Three words: VEGAN SUNDAY ROAST - Edit
Karamel has lots of Vegan options that will fulfil your vegan taste buds. From their homemade buffet to their famous and incredible Sunday Roast, and even a vegan pizza menu, you're never bored from their choices, which is a rarity for a vegan restaurant. As well as a great eatery, bar and cafe; Karamel also boast a music and theatre venue, delving into jazz nights and theatre performances from a nearby prestigious drama school, ensuring it as a unique vegan hot-spot and a highly enjoyable visit you'll remember for a long time!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Tasty foods, WiFi
Cons: Needs a modern interior makeover
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TheVeganOne
Points +54
Sunday roast - Edit
This is the best place in London for a vegan Sunday roast. Really big portions, loads of veg and nice but roast. A big favourite for us on Sundays.
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AlyssaBarcelona
Points +20
Lovely atmosphere! - Edit
An all vegan café, many options provided, food could’ve been warmer, seemed a little cold. Wasn’t too spicy, but mild, perhaps could’ve done with a pinch of salt, but all in all, it was good.
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Good location , Chilled out environment
Cons: Cold food
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kenvegan
Points +13513
Excellent Buffet - Edit
I enjoyed the buffet at Karamel. The stand outs included the soup and the "soy balls". The owner is very kind and helpful, and this is a great place for lunch.
Read morePros: Excellent buffet
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GabiMaddocks
Points +315
great atmosphere - Edit
Just came back from an Italian-themed valentine’s dinner with my non-vegan husband. We both enjoyed our pasta meals: wholesome and hearty on a cold rainy evening. Great to discover a fully vegan restaurant right on my doorstep. Dog-friendly, child-friendly, lots of fun events, Sunday roasts... and really nice staff :)
Read morePros: fully vegan, super friendly
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Yasminesan
Points +1953
Buffet nice and staff friendly - Edit
I went to Karamel before when it was under the old management and while it was a nice space, the kitchen was never consistently open and the food was always slightly underwhelming (though inexpensive).
Read moreMy friend and I went for the lunch buffet and it was pretty good! Not a huge selection but a nice mix of salads, veggies, proteins, and bread/rice/pasta. My friend was gf and they made something especially for her. The guy at the bar who I think runs the kitchen and bar space was super friendly.
Especially as it is one of the few vegan places in the area, I would come back again
Pros: Price, Staff, Space
Cons: Selection, Coffee not great, but tea good
Guest
LauraMu
Points +1328
Nice buffet, very accommodating - Edit
We went here for lunch on Friday for the buffet. The set-up isn't particularly atmospheric, but there were about 5 other tables full when we arrived whcih seems good for a lunch time. We went for the buffet but I'm also gf so the man at the bar went to check with the chef what was gf for me and the chef offered to make me a special stir fry as not many of the buffet foods were gf, which was really appreciated and unexpected. The staff were very nice and chatty about what they were now doing with the space since they had taken over recently. The only suggestion would be to do a drinks menu - there's a cocktail menu but no soft drink menu so you have to guess what they have - luckily they'd posted a picture of their hot chocolate with marshmallows earlier on Facebook so I went for that!
Read morePros: Very accommodating, Nice food, Nice staff
Cons: More gf offerings on menu would be appreciated
Kathsveganrecipes
Thank you for your review & suggestions.
Read moreYou’ll be pleased to know that I’m in the process of developing gluten free dishes that match our popular meals like sausages, meetballs & cakes.
Hope to see you again.
Guest
KitsuneMaria
Points +18
Damn good vegan ❤️ - Edit
Thank you so much for great experience, I ordered pizza and it was delicious . Need to try this 🤗 🦊
Read moreKathsveganrecipes
So glad you enjoyed your pizza.
Read moreThank you for leaving a great review.
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PrisciliaVanb
Points +18
Love it ! - Edit
Really good pizzas and nice atmosphere!
Read moreKathsveganrecipes
Thank you & so glad you enjoyed your pizza.
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lilkamila
Points +40
Homecooked style food with a lovely atmosphere :) - Edit
Came here whilst stopping by Wood Green a few days ago, I don't usually come around here but thought I might as well considering I hadn't had a proper meal during the day. I opted for the lentil soup with ciabatta bread 🍞 and my friend got the dolmas with hummus and pitta 🥙 considering that these 2 dishes were starters they were not quite large but still very filling. But in my opinion, nothing too special? I could've made it exactly the same at home and probably cheaper? They gave my friend 4 dolmas and 4 slices of pitta? I understand it's a starter and all but you know??? I'm paying quite a price in my opinion 😂 Anywho!!! The atmosphere was very comforting and "homey" which me and my mate particularly liked about the place. Would definitely come again for a rainy day when I'm not too far but maybe on a Sunday to try out their known to be "spectacular Sunday roast!!" Thank you karabet!! 💛
Read morePros: lovely atmosphere , comfort food ???, quiet location
Cons: not many options on the menu , raw cheesecake was quite bland , portion was not enough considering the price? but
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JuliaMcK
Points +92
Brilliant vegan food made by interesting people - Edit
We are blessed to have this in Wood Green - not many dedicated veggies places in North London and this is the real deal - arts centre style from back in the day and brilliant comfort eating for veggies. I have eaten their roast a number of times and recently tried the veggie feast pizza which was delicious. Great beer and wine too. Support this place - it has frequent events and art exhibitions. It is a little way off the beaten track next to an art studio complex known as the chocolate factory but is a few mins walk from Wood Green tube and near crouch end, muswell hill, Bounds Green, ally pally.
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VeganRowH
Points +119
Great Sunday roasts - Edit
Yummy Sunday roast dinners, delicious White Russians and rich cakes. Also Karamel doubles up as a great creative space for art and music and a community asset. Only downside is that bar service is a bit slow and not always very attentive.
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Patabugen
Points +359
Fantastic Food, Hungover Staff - Edit
The person serving up was clearly not having the best day when we visited Kabaret at Karamel.
Read moreIt's a lovely bar/food/exhibition/play kinda space. With some great art and board games.
Upon asking about food I got a mumbled reply about printing menus (someone else was already eating, not sure how they ordered!).
They didn't know much about the coffee on offer ("Whats a Mocha?"´) and needed to be shown which bottle was Southern Comfort before believing it was a thing.
Once we mastered the menus and basically served our own drinks the food came and it was astounding. Big, delicious, proper meals. The roast and bangers & mash are especially recommended.
I'm sure the service is usually better, and we just caught some poor [censored] on a Sunday after a heavy night out.
Pros: Great Food, board games, atmosphere
Cons: lack of knowledge of offerings, quite pricey
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Shayna7
Points +189
Fave vegan restaurant! - Edit
Karamel is my favourite vegan restaurant! The food is amazing, like home cooked comfort food, and generous portions too. The staff are all super friendly and feel like family now. They always have cool events on like music nights, games nights, etc. There's always an interesting art exhibit on display too. They're really welcoming, accommodating of needs, and are wheelchair accessible. Really great venue - I recommend going on an event night, or for the Sunday roast. Oh and try the chocolate cake and the crumble! Sausages and mash also a fave.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Lovely staff, Cool events
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Clelml
Points +79
Pretty good - Edit
I came here on a Saturday evening, there was a good vibe and a reasonable sized crowd - busy but I could still find a spot to sit.
Read moreI had the Mediterranean pizza - it was good but not amazing. My friend had the bangers and mash and that seemed like a better option. I had a cheesecake as well and it was delicious and so smooth and rich. Lovely.
All the staff were really friendly and they have a good selection of drinks. It is also a good spot for a bit of a dance later in the evening.
Pros: Relaxed vibe, Range of dishes, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit far away, Pizza was good, not amazing
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OwenNganga
Points +68
Amazing Vibe - Edit
I may have got there on the right night but either way it was lovely. I entered into the establishment whilst there was an Indian Cultural Performance happening. The people were so calm and relaxed and it made for an enjoyable pizza and spring rolls combination. It seems like the kind of place you can chill out in anytime of the day
Read morePros: chilled , positive, ambiance
Cons: entrance hard to find
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woodgreenvegan
Points +25
not great to be honest - Edit
Nice decor, owner and lampshades. we expected food to be sumptious after reading some revues. it wasnt great, it was more cafe style food, nothing excessively healthy there. okay
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-02-12
Pros: nice lampshades, lots of space, quiet
Cons: restricted menu, service a bit slow, not cheap
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Raw Morka
Points +399
Dissapointed - Edit
The place is quite nice, the owner is a lovely person as well, but the food is bland. We tried a few meals and it was nothing special. Not very bad, but nothing what my grandmother could cook at home. After reading so many good reviews I expected something better.
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FurryFury
Points +454
Relax, enjoy, repeat. - Edit
Looking for a place to eat and relax for the evening, other reviews led us to Karamel and what a brilliant surprise. Really chilled, friendly and inviting, just like the staff. Owner Frank was great to talk to and a fantastic chef as our food was outstanding. Really tasty, large portions and great value. I only wish we had room for dessert but there's our excuse for returning! We'll definitely be back and hope to catch an act there too. Nice to see a group meeting of London Vegans happening too which looked really friendly and well attended. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Varied menu, large portions and great pricing. Fri
Cons: Literally none that I can think of!
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Naturallyinspired11
Points +42
loved it! and I'm not easily pleased - Edit
lovely place beautiful music and friendly staff! the owner came and introduced himself and his Co owner and even gave us some complimentary millet and seaweed balls! the lady at the till was so helpful with recommendations and even took my kids behind to explain what was what
Read more.it was amazing. food was delicious and well priced, my kids and I WILL be visiting again!!!
Pros: all vegan, amazing staff, great food
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asya.sofia
Points +186
Very nice place - Edit
Pretty empty when we went and chatted to the owners who very lovely. The portions were very generous and yummy and the price was good, I had a Sunday roast and my friend had a curry. Overall highly recommend.
Read morePros: Menu changes constantly, yummy, pretty cheap
Cons: Not a huge variety on menu
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stevesvm
Points +155
Great food and music too! - Edit
We've tried most of the established veggie restaurants in North London so went to Karamel as a birthday treat. We were 'warned' that it was a music night so we might want to sit in the 'long room' behind the main bar area. The crowd at the bar was clearly much more hip than us! The food was well worth it. A small vegan menu - everything we had was delicious, plentiful and not expensive. And the music was great too. We have recommended Karamel and will be back for more.
Read morePros: Great food, Great portions, Good prices
Cons: Music might be off-putting for some
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FatCow
Points +614
Fantastic - Edit
Staff is kind fun and helpful. Food is great and comes in big amounts.
Read morePros: fully vegan, cheap, quiet and cosy on a Sunday eve
Cons: no cons!
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JamieB
Points +38
Nice place but bad food - Edit
Food was below average but a nice space with friendly staff.
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