Vegan restaurant, cocktail bar, and events space in the heart of East London offering small plates and sharers. A food and drink menu inspired by dishes from around the globe featuring seasonal and local ingredients. Dishes include shroom steak, totopos, orange & ginger chick'n wings, and kimchi. Dog Friendly. Open Tue-Wed 12:00-23:00, Thu 12:00-00:00, Fri 12:00-02:00, Sat 11:00-02:30, Sun 11:00-23:00. Brunch 11am - 1:30pm Sat-Sun. Kitchen closed for food 3.30-6pm on weekdays. Kitchen closes at 9:45pm.
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Arch 298-299 Cambridge Heath Rd, Hackney, East London, England, E2 9HA
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Jun 2024 by Kukski
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Added by con_mi_perrita on 30 May 2018
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Featured Review
ChrisHallam
Points +16
Love the Love Shack - Edit
Superb vibe...uber cool decor...and the food...Wow. The Tofu Karaage is just heavenly. Definitely recommend the Honey Mustard Buffalo Wings too. The Wonky Pirate cocktail is a dream....and don't ask what's behind the bookcase!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-27
Pros: Atmosphere , Food Quality, Staff
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88 Reviews
First Review by Skyzieboo
Søren
Points +31
Absolut Loooove - Edit
So happy that we found the Love Shack ❤️ Really good food, fantastic service and the quirky style just sets the perfect scene for a great time.
Read moreWe had the cheese burgers, Jack fruit tacos and a kimchi burger, with a serving of the wings to share - plenty of food also if you are really hungry, all super tasty and beautifully styled.
We also had a few drinks, I had the best Negroni I've ever had, they know how to mix a cocktail 😍
So I can only recommend the Love Shack❤️
Pros: Perfect food , Dog friendly , Amazing cocktails
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megane25
Points +44
Amazing vibe and great food - Edit
The music gives a super chill vibe. On top of the decor that is just adorable, peaceful and a bit beachy. Couches everywhere, hammocks, games, etc. A very beautiful spot and the food is really good too!
Read morePros: Music, Seating options, Food
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VeganToursCapeTown
Points +255
Quirky eatery that delivers the goods! - Edit
A fully vegan restaurant serving a wide range of dishes, covering breakfast through to dinner! All of the food coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic - I opted for the French Toast which was well priced for the portion size. Toasted Brioche with berries and apple honey. Wasn’t an easy choice as all of the other brunch options on the menu looked great! The space itself is quirky and eclectic and would probably make for a great night out as well.
Read moreHighly recommended!
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TayaHarvey
Points +148
Yummy food & nice atmosphere - Edit
Food was delicious & staff were very friendly. Cute decor & good music
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Great menu
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TBVG2019
Points +527
Healthy Delicious Food - Edit
We went for brunch and I cannot sing the praises of this place highly enough, great staff, good beer on tap, really tasty food that still manages to be obviously from first principle ingredients, healthy and tasty - just excellent all around.
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bigasparagus
Points +410
what the flip!!! - Edit
im stunned!!!! The vibes here are stunning!!! the food was such a pleasure to chow down. super friendly as well!
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redshift
Points +595
Great vibes - ok food - Edit
Nice chilled out vibe and decor. Food was ok/average. Not amazing. I had the ‘tuna’ melt which was pretty good except I felt it had too much of the chick pea thing so the sandwich mainly tasted of chick pea. The sourdough bread itself was amazing. The accompanying salad wasn’t to my liking and unfortunately I didn’t finish it. The kimchi was not to my taste either. It was spicy and a bit soggy - i prefer my kimchi a little on the firmer side and with less spices.
Read moreThe latte was amazing!
Someone else had the tofu scramble dish which looked delicious so I might try that next time!
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-03
Pros: Friendly staff and good vibes, Great sourdough bread and latte, Lots of drink options (alcoholic and non)
Cons: Close to busy road, Salad and kimchi not my cup of tea
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ChrisHallam
Points +16
Love the Love Shack - Edit
Superb vibe...uber cool decor...and the food...Wow. The Tofu Karaage is just heavenly. Definitely recommend the Honey Mustard Buffalo Wings too. The Wonky Pirate cocktail is a dream....and don't ask what's behind the bookcase!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-27
Pros: Atmosphere , Food Quality, Staff
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LouiseBouet
Points +24
Delicious Brunch! - Edit
The atmosphere is amazing, love all the different corners with unique vibes. Plus, the food is really tasty - feels nourishing and healthy!
Read moreHad the mushrooms toast with chaga macchiato
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anthonymhill
Points +858
Such a great place - Edit
My friend and I stumbled upon this gem today. We had cocktails and realized that we need to come back for all the vegan and gluten free food options. I loved the environment. The staff was very friendly and the cocktails were yummy.
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vegantravel93
Points +238
Super cool vegan place - Edit
Really great vibes and staff. The food was very tasty although slightly pricey. I got the kimchi chickn burger, it was good but only tasted of mushrooms and absolutely zero kimchi. The wait was also very long and the mains arrived before the starters
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty food , Great vibes and decour
Cons: Very long service , Slightly pricey
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OnPurpose
Points +94
An old EastEnd vibes and Amazing food - Edit
On entry the vibe of the restaurant felt very relaxed and informal, we arrived early and were asked if we wanted a table or sofa, we opted for a table - we had not been here before the decor felt quirky yet unintentional, the waiting staff were dressed down which made it feel even more chilled and inviting.
Read moreWe found this place accidentally and looking at the menu of the "Sentia Drinks" was our deciding factor.
The big plate menu was pretty basic to what we've had before but the small plate menu was super marvelous - we had: Chipotle Slaw ****
Kimchi ****
Olives *****
Smoked Jackfruit Taco ****
Small Chikn Caesar Salad ***
Oyster Shrooms: we couldn't decide which to get so we went with Honey Mustard & Gochujang sauce ******
No Sin Duck ******
For drinks we had Sentia Drinks - Raspberry G Spot
So amazing 'Sentia Red' is our fave so easy choice!!
For dessert we had Blueberry Cheesecake but I think it was a Strawberry Cheesecake *****
Lion's Mane Chaga Brownie with a vanilla ice cream ******
All in all this was an excellent experience the staff were accommodating to us with another small table to fit our many small plates 😁
Trying so many of the small plates allowed us to really enjoy the different flavours on the menu and as we couldn't finish all the food so we even took some home.
Definitely a Date night to remember and we'll recommend Love Shack to our friends and family.
Pros: Oyster Mushrooms , No Sin Duck, Raspberry G Spot
Cons: No heating in winter
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ScrumptiousLion
Points +105
Quirky, colourful plant based hang out - Edit
A large venue that doesn’t feel like a restaurant. Everything is vegan. Staff are helpful.
Read morePros: Food is fresh and tasty
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DodRodrigo
Points +30
Beautiful Place to Be ❤️ - Edit
Food is amazing. I've tried most of the dishes already. Burritos and wings might be the favourite and looking forward for deserts next time. Staff is friendly, the place has a home vibe and they run really cool events such as Love Jam in their "secret" room
Read morePros: Food, Vibe and Appliances, Staff
Cons: Drinks can take a while to arrive
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BrookeA
Points +197
Wonderful - Edit
The food was great (we had big breakfasts) and the service friendly. What a comfortable place, decorated wonderfully, clearly run by people I know I'd love 😘
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Antonia_
Points +63
Great atmosphere! - Edit
I came here a couple of times, food is good but sometimes could be better in terms of consistency and flavour. Drinks are great, I had cacao and various teas and was happy with those. Generally the place has an amazing community vibe, and runs interesting events too. Highly recommend visiting!
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Richard Ross
Points +954
Imaginative menu - Edit
Very nice, informal place. Good choice of food and drinks. The mushrooms on toast were delicious .
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-01
Pros: Good food, Nice atmosphere , Friendly and helpful staff
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KCadventure
Points +1066
Really lovely little spot - Edit
This place has delightful hippy vibes and the staff are so friendly.
Read moreThey've got a range of big dishes, snacks, cocktails, mocktails, all sorts.
Kind of get the feeling you can come here for anything. There were couples here on dates and friend groups having drinks.
My food was delicious and I was made to feel very welcome. Brilliant 😃
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FatCow
Points +516
Ok food - Edit
The food quality was not the highest, definitely overpriced. Very nice venue and staff. However sitting outside next to a busy traffic light is not ideal
Read morePros: Interesting venue, Friendly staff
Cons: Food wasn't the greatest , Lots of car traffic noise and pollution
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Regenboog
Points +141
All the sharing options please! - Edit
We took the train out from the center just to eat here, under the arches of the railway station. We ordered all the sharing options from the menu (except for the olives) for the family to the staff surprise and amusement.😄Also had a nice tasting of the mushroom menu and the mocktails. We had a great tasting together. Well worth the trip!
Read morePros: Many sharing options available, Location (bit further away but easily reachable), Decorations
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MsDW
Points +368
Extensive menu - Edit
We stopped in here mid week for a quick bite to eat. We shared a few ‘small’ plates between us. Recommend the crispy mushroom pancakes and nachos.
Read moreRestaurant has a beach bar kind of vibe even though it’s in the heart of east London.
Pros: Vibe, Food
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KatoNauwelaers
Points +44
Cosy indie vibe - Edit
We visited Love Shack after visiting the Viktor Wynd museum a bit further down the road. The vibe and food were amazing. We ordered the orzo and burger. For starters we had the hummus with flatbread, it was one of the best hummus' we ever ate. The cocktails had an original twist and were delicious. We felt very welcomed by the super friendly staff. Definetly recommend this place!
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LukeWanderer
Points +71
Really cool place! - Edit
We loved the food, and the place looked really young and alternative. That was really cool! The staff is also really nice!
Read morePros: Location , Great food
Cons: Dishes are a bit small (but the Quality is 👌)
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AmazingJulia
Points +210
Very nice food & service - Edit
Very nice vegan options and good portion sizes & nice service
Read moreShould make sure glasses are always clean before serving drinks in them
Pros: All kind of different food options , Cool vibes , Nice service
Cons: A bit on the expensive side , Had one of our drinks served in a dirty glass
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AlexAvocado
Points +739
Great food and cosy place - Edit
I went to Love Shack for dinner. This place is really cosy and all the furniture was found on the street or was donated to them. So they did not buy anything and I love that! The staff was very friendly and really relaxed.
Read moreI ordered the Harissa Roasted Cauliflower. It was served with a lot of chickpeas in a tomato sauce. The cauliflower was roasted well and was topped with pomegranate and Tahin. It was very tasty!
After my main course I wanted to try the cheesecake, but unfortunately they had ran out of it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-28
Pros: Delicious food, Cosy and lovely place , Friendly staff
Cons: They had ran out of desserts
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Vegansjeng
Points +594
Great way to conclude our holidays - Edit
What a wonderful place this is. They are not just your standard vegan restaurant but they stand for so much more. Love places like this and also love supporting them. Came here for dinner and I had the orzo dish. It was a nice summer dish and the hazelnuts on top really went well with the rest of the dish. Portion size was very generous and i really enjoyed the dish, although it could have done with just a little more seasoning.
Read moreAfter checking the menu I was kind of looking forward to ending the meal with the cheesecake that was on there. Sadly they didn't have any cheesecake. The member of their crew was so friendly and helpful and offered to make an affogato which I turned down as I don't like to have cafeïne in the evening. So unfortunately I can't tell if the desserts are any good, but you are just going to have to check them out yourselves I guess :)
Be sure to pay them a visit while in London and give them your support. This place deserves it!
Pros: Very cool and funky place, Tasty food , Super friendly staff
Cons: I didn't get to try their desserts :(
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Elarm
Points +521
Lots of mushrooms and natural tastes! - Edit
Nice environment, with outside seating and many vegan options! A lot of drinks made from mushrooms, and very natural flavour in food.
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