Vegan
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
British
Catering
European

The 3rd branch of this vegan cafe opened Jan 2019. Offers lunch and evening meals plus a weekend brunch menu. Confirmed closed May 2023.


111 Reviews

First Review by gurknot

GarrrliCat

Points +2131

Vegan
24 Mar 2022

Interesting menu, good food

Came here for a pre Barbican show dinner. It is well hidden in the new buildings. The place is nicely bright inside and appears clean.

It was difficult for me to choose as the dinner menu was full of interesting dishes and I'd definitely want to try more than two :)
At the end we had as a starter the Pickles and Ferments from the side section. They were good, however I could have them fermented touch more for more punchy strong flavour, but that's my personal preference. My favourite was fermented radish. Crunchy with light fermented flavour.

As mains we had Aromatic Cioppino. It was very good however I'd imagine bit more of a "fishy" flavour in the stew. The mushrooms and fake "fish" was delicious tho.
Second main was The King Oyster Bowl, very nice fresh meal, could have definitely more mushrooms, they were again very good.

For desserts we chose Affogato which to nice surprise was not swedish glace ice cream but some different less sweet one.

For all above with service charge around £60.

Pros: Interesting menu, variety of dishes

jillybeth

Points +54

Vegan
23 Mar 2022

Keeps getting better

I’ve eaten here a number of times now, and this was the best so far. The menu has some welcome additions on it - no-fish tacos and a tofish stew. Both were a delight. Really flavoursome without being overly “fishy”. I also loved the kimchi pancakes.

Staff were top notch too - John and his team were very attentive and friendly which makes such a difference to the whole experience.

Will definitely return ❤️

NinaHughes

Points +85

Vegan
13 Mar 2022

An absolute gem!

We enjoyed an absolutely lovely meal here. The fish-less tacos weren’t in the least bit fishy but an amazing combination of flavours, and the Aubergine Chermoula was special enough to ensure that we’ll be going back. If you don’t think you like aubergine try this and it might change your mind!

The dirty burger was very beef-like. In a non-vegan restaurant I would have queried whether I’d been served the right thing. I don’t particularly like very realistic meat substitutes so wouldn’t choose this again, but for those who are missing meat or dining with omni friends this might just hit the spot!

Service was attentive without being overbearing. Relaxed atmosphere.

The only downside was the state of their lavatory, which was in need of a deep clean.

DanSeb

Points +48

Vegan
26 Feb 2022

Very good

Delicious food and nice atmosphere

SvetlanaNYC

Points +1719

Vegan
19 Feb 2022

Delicious food, best I’ve tried in London

Loved all the food I’ve ordered, would definitely come back again!

Klarajj

Points +2098

Vegan
12 Feb 2022

Really good food

Stem and glory’s good doesn’t only taste amazing it also looks amazing. The location is beautiful and the staff are friendly.

Pros: Nice aesthetic , Friendly , Taste

Cons: Pricey

by_JD

Points +783

Vegan
09 Feb 2022

Just amazing!

Absolutely delicious food and lovely staff, couldn’t recommend more. We had a selection of small plates to share and everything was just on point🙌🏻 Cocktails could be a little more creative, but good classics.

Pros: Lots of options, Great for sharing, Lovely staff

Cons: Little bit pricey

hangryvegan101

Points +330

Vegan
03 Dec 2021

Gourmet vegan dinner

100% worth it this is a must see. King oyster scallops with charcoal linguine. Delicious. You will not be disappointed. Great staff, fast service despite being very busy

SamShaw

Points +231

Vegan
02 Dec 2021

Great food, great atmosphere

Had a really good meal here. Delicious food, excellent service and a lovely atmosphere!

Pros: Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere

mcernja

Points +32

Vegan
01 Dec 2021

Lovely atmosphere

Tasty food and good portions

ldevaney

Points +78

Vegan
27 Nov 2021

Disappointed

I really wanted to like this place but was so disappointed. Booked a chefs table seat based on some reviews and hoped to get some great tips on cooking vegan food whilst watching the chefs work. All I saw was chefs who didn’t smile or speak once and a lot of reheating food.

The starters were nice (kimchi pancakes and Sichuan aubergine) but the mains and desserts were mediocre.
I had the festive Wellington, which despite sitting in front of the chef was burnt and the potatoes were unseasoned. My partner had the plant burger which we could have easily done at home with bland (reheated) chips. The sticky toffee dessert was slimy and didn’t taste anything like sticky toffee (more like steamed ginger cake) and the cherry crumble tasted like the cherry filling had come from a tin of cherry pie filling with a crumble top. So sweet.

On the upside the service was brilliant. Very attentive and cheery!

Pros: Great service, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Food bland and reheated, Chefs table was a let down

Chad_and_Emily

Points +2954

Vegan
31 Oct 2021

Fancy Presentation

I showed up without a reservation so the only seating was at the bar. I ordered two delicious starters for my meal. The Swede Gnocchi and the Kimchi Pancakes were both delicious.

MattClarke

Points +122

Vegan
03 Oct 2021

Excellent starters, salty main

Really nice venue and the food is pretty good. Lots of options. Would say the starters were better than the mains which were overly salty. Would really recommend the cauliflower bites and the gnocchi

Pros: Great venue, Starters are great

Cons: Salty mains, Expensive

bañol

Points +30

Vegan
11 Sep 2021

Best vegan in London

We have visited the place three times - never disappoints! All dishes are absolutely stellar: amazing combination of flavours and well-thought out. A gem in a piazza-looking spot within the City of London. Can't wait to be back

Pros: Good combination of small and large plates, Excellent flavours, Stellar desserts

Cons: Zero, Niente, Nada

·X·

Points +28387

Vegan
05 Sep 2021

Stem & Glory

Lovely food, nice presentation, great atmosphere. What else more could you ask for? I'd eat here again. Loved the cauliflower appetizer. See attached photos.

LaraLemons

Points +1720

Vegan
26 Aug 2021

So so so good!

I’d heard about this place but had never been. Tried a bit of several dishes. Cannot recommend the kimchi pancakes, buffalo cauliflower and fettuccine enough. Plus the brownie was the best I’ve ever had (A good vegan brownie is something I’ve searched high and low for!)

Pros: All vegan, Lovely staff, Fantastic mocktails and non alcoholic beers

Vegfix

Points +8773

Vegan
17 Jul 2021

Average

The food was colourful and well presented, and the staff were great. But the lunch menu was average for the price.

Updated from previous review on 2021-07-17

Garonse

Points +914

Vegan
08 Jul 2021

Place looks nice food is bad

I ordered 3 points/dishes and all of them weren’t good. Pancakes are dry and too salty, katsy carry very spicy, so spicy I couldn’t eat that. Raspberry cheesecake was just after freezer, tasteless. Price for this quality of food is too high. Disappointed.

Pros: Area

Cons: Food isn’t tasty, curry too spicy I couldn’t eat , Cheesecake isn’t fresh, was just from a freezer , Too expensive for this quality of food

maryyaffie

Points +86

Vegan
12 Jun 2021

A delicious experience

After a lovely visit to the Barbican I found stem & glory on this app. I walked in as a table for one and had great service and delicious food. Service was a little slow so I ordered my food on the app separately, because of this I tipped twice as I paid for my cocktail at the end. Not a big deal tho and would certainly recommend!!

Pros: Vegan restaurant , Vibrant vibe , Attentive staff

Cons: Kinda spenny

JennyIsVegan!!

Points +66

Vegan
19 May 2021

Welcome Back!!!

First time here. Night out in London and people are returning. Great to be in a city with likeminded people and so many great options.

Pros: Great choice, Airy setting, Young Vibe

OpheliaAutumn

Points +529

Vegan
16 Nov 2020

Good food and friendly staff

This used to be a go-to restaurant when I lived in the area, the staff is so friendly and the food very good.
The golden hummus and seed crackers are a must-try.
Their desserts are also delicious, and their vegan roast is quite something as well. Their winter holiday menu back in 2019 was great.
I liked the Swedish meatballs, but they disappointed a colleague who lived in Sweden.

Pros: Taste, Friendly staff

charlotte1606

Points +177

Vegan
07 Nov 2020

Delicious

Delicious food. Be aware menu changes seasonally (I think) so if you love a dish it might not be there next time!

I tried a few great options though in my two visits including the blue potatoes, the tacos, the tofu starter, and the arancini.

Great service too and nice light feel inside the restaurant.

Pros: All vegan, Almost all gluten free

Cons: On the pricier side

StuartChalmers

Points +263

Vegan
04 Nov 2020

Amazing food and very friendly staff

Went in for the lunchtime menu - had the black noodle pho which was delicious. Nice wine selection too and very bright and clean inside. Great service from friendly waiters too.

Pros: Totally vegan, Friendly staff, Great varied menu selection

vegan3m

Points +1628

Vegan
25 Oct 2020

Delicious food and great service

I had a voucher to use here from buyagift.com - we had a main, starter or dessert and a drink each included.

We tried the gnocchi starter, fettuccine pasta for mains and the creme brûlée for dessert. They all had delicious flavours and tasted very fresh.

The service and atmosphere in here was also really nice and the service was particularly quick too.

Pros: All vegan, Great service , Fresh food

HannahBurks

Points +847

Vegan
18 Oct 2020

Great food, friendly service - 4.5 stars

Service was super quick and friendly. We had a buyagift voucher and they were really accommodating and allowed us to select any main, desert or starter we wanted. The waitress was very friendly, interior very minimalist and light. Portion size was very fair and delicious! We had the buffalo cauliflower to start, the bbq Tempeh bao buns (AMAZING) and the cheese cake for dessert. Delicious!

Pros: Great options, Friendly service , Nice interior

Cons: Smelt weird inside, Cheese cake wasn't really a typical cheese cake

CarolineAG

Points +75

Vegan
08 Oct 2020

Tiny portions — I'm starving!!

Really wanted to like it but after a starter and main coming to over £20 I am absolutely starving. I had a grilled tofu starter and swede gnocchi main, which is half a plate of mostly mushroom and a gallon of balsamic glaze. In total I only counted ~2 portions of vegetables in all of this and I'd be shocked if it was more 500kcal, so I don't really understand who they're trying to feed? Neither the health-consciousness, nor an adult human.

Pros: No animals on the menu

Cons: Expensive and tiny, insubstantial portions.

Yoganick

Points +1645

Vegan
12 Sep 2020

You shouldn‘t miss it!

We have been there a few times and it was always very tasty and something special. The menu offers a wide range of food from burgers to lasagne and marinated tempeh. Everybody should be able to find something. Last time we had the cauliflower buffalo wings, vegetable lasagne, marinated tempeh and raspberry cheesecake. It was all tasty and we enjoyed our dinner.

Pros: friendly staff, space between tables, very tasy




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