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 +28344

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


815 Reviews

First Review by Sassyvegan

coconutyogurtdreams

Points +18

Vegan
17 Nov 2018

Lovely Lovely Food

such a warm inviting atmosphere and the staff were just superb. fab food, highly recommend the moving mountains burger... it may have completely shifted my hubbys perspective on a vegan diet!!! will be back soon x

Pros: Atmosphere, Great Food, Kind Friendly Waitress

selinanoir

Points +86

Vegan
17 Nov 2018

Great food, inexperienced staff

We went for the brunch menu, and only after ordering were told that they were out of chicken (so, half of the savoury menu). So we had two coffees and two full English breakfasts.
The coffee took quite a long time but both were very nice (latte and cappuccino).
The food took even longer, but was worth the wait - absolutely outstanding. Good solid portion size, scrambled tofu egg was great. Honestly cannot fault the food.

The Staff however had their backs to the restaurant for the vast majority of the time we were there, and the people on the table next to us got very aggy as their table wasn't cleared for about 20 minutes, despite the place being only at about 1/4 capacity.

Overall we will definitely be coming back, but the staff really need a bit more training / to be more attentive. I feel bad leaving less than 5 stars but honestly it's not constructive just to leave five stars for the sake of it. I really really hope this place does well, and commend the cause.

Pros: Incredible food, Good portion sizes , Wonderfully decorated

Cons: Inattentive staff

Alexi

Points +20

Vegan
15 Nov 2018

Probably the best burgers

Best vegan burger I had so far! Nice atmosphere, staff super friendly.

Pros: Food, Friendly staff, Nice vibe

Els98

Points +80

Vegan
14 Nov 2018

Love this place!

Delicious food, love being able to select anything from the menu as it’s all vegan! Really charming staff and loved the artwork on the wall. Quite expensive but worth it!

KevinRobayna

Points +218

Vegan
10 Nov 2018

Really tasty food!

Really tasty food for vegans and for people whose transitioning, there’s a lot of options. It’s really close from the old street station!

Pros: Tasty food, Really well located , Benefits goes for the animals!

Cons: It’s a bit hidden

SinzianaK

Points +304

Vegan
09 Nov 2018

Good but could improve

I was soooo excited to eat there that my partner and I ordered loads of food! We had the fried mixed plate: seitan bites, tofish fingers, onion rings and cauliflower wings. Most of it tasted samey and wasn’t salty enough but the seitan was delicious. For mains we had the steak and the moving mountains burger. The steak was tasty but nothing special (quite a small portion too) and the moving mountains burger was great - if you like the actual taste of beef. I was a little freaked out. Would be nice to get fries with the burger. Also had the brownie - it was ok, the ice cream however was out of this world. I did think the dishes were way too expensive for what you get but knowing all profits go to a vegan cause made it feel less like a rip-off. Hopefully the food will improve over time, they have only just opened so I assume they are still figuring things out. Staff were lovely though!

213lisa213

Points +36

Vegan
08 Nov 2018

Absolute must-visit

So glad to have found this place, I had a toasted sandwich and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. The artwork on the wall was awesome and I love the purpose it has. I was incredibly jealous of the burger a couple of tables away so excited to try that next time!

Pros: Incredible food, Great art, Lovely service

Cons: None

veganfortheanimals111

Points +18

Vegan
07 Nov 2018

Kind people and delicious food!!!

You can tell the staff at Unity Diner care so much about the cause, makes such a change to see and fills me with so much hope for the future! The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was so friendly. Staff were very attentive and had so much passion for veganism. Will return as soon as I can!

Pros: Great food, Warm environment, FOR A VEGAN FUTURE!

Cons: NONE :D

TaíssaFélix

Points +22

Vegan
05 Nov 2018

great experience

Went for the second time today, had the loaded sweet potato fries, 2 of the burgers, cauliflower wings and for desserts the pie and a cheesecake. Everything was delicious! The staff was really attentive. And the best part is the non profit concept. Definitely one of my top 3 favourite places in London

Food_not_carcasses

Points +32

Vegan
05 Nov 2018

BEST FOOD IN LONDON

The staff and vibe at unity is incredible and while you’re having lunch you feel like you’re contributing to the animal rights cause as proceeds go to establish a future sanctuary and campaigns!
Surge founders are often there and happy to have a chat - the friendly environment just makes the whole experience the better
the food is the best I’ve had in London and will make you want to come back for sure
Get the moving mountains burger and the cheesecake!

cat3399

Points +86

Vegan
05 Nov 2018

best food in London

Unity has a lovely atmosphere and they have the absolute best food i've had in London!
Their moving mountains burger and the cheesecake are honestly incredible and it is the vegan place I've visited with the most attention to detail and inventive recipes - 10/10!

Pros: food , service, atmosphere

SiminaGheorghincă

Points +18

Vegan
04 Nov 2018

The best birthday treat!!

Went without making a reservation but the guys were kind enough to seat us anyway within 2 minutes

Had a browse of the extremely well planned menu and went for the Chicken SEITAN Burger and Full English breakfast and IT BLEW OUR MINDS!!

The breakfast sausage is some Godblessed-seitan wonder which is better than any sausage replacement I have ever had and the burger is really well seasoned and PACKED with all the good stuff!
I was hesitant regarding the pretzel buns initially but they work perfect with the meal

Staff so kind and helpful I wanna just hug everyone and thank them for an amazing experience!

Will come back ASAP!

Not to mention did not even realise Earthling Edd is responsible for this heavenly feast! He was one of the people who helped me so much at the beginning of the journey.

Pros: All the seitan!, Lovely staff, Amazing artwork and atmosphere

Cons: NONE

JJLinyard

Points +30

Vegan
04 Nov 2018

Top Notch

Full English & 'Chicken Burger' were on point. Top notch service with brilliant food. Would recommend.

xpatx

Points +148

Vegan
03 Nov 2018

Delicious vegan steak!

Very friendly 100% vegan diner with a table service, great selection of drinks and incredible menu that will make you want to come back again.

The Mountain Burger is the best vegan burger I ever had!

mcannix

Points +15

Vegetarian
03 Nov 2018

MUST-GO!

Absolutely Gorgeous. The food, the location, the staff, everything was ON POINT and more than delicious.
We went there for breakfast and the presentation and taste was amazing.
Secret Tip: Take the Oatmeal or the Fruit Salad (The coconut yogurt is stunning)

Go there and i promise you won't regret it.

Pros: Everything Vegan with gluten-free options

Cons: Price was justified by food quality and big sizes

JennyRoberts

Points +18

Vegan
03 Nov 2018

Amazing food

In London this weekend (coming from North Wales), on the list of things to do, was lunch at the Unity Diner.
It didn't disappoint. Wonderful food , Tofish burger with the best chunky fries and potato wedges I have ever eaten , followed by cherry and apple pie with vanilla ice cream . Great service , the staff were very friendly, and it was great knowing that any profits go to Surge. We will be visiting again !

Pros: Great menu, warm inviting ambience

Cons: None

Caliope

Points +16

Vegan
01 Nov 2018

outstanding diner

amazing food, place, staff!!! congrats to all of you and to your effort to make the world a better place for all beings ☘🍀☘

Pros: cozy atmosphere, delicious food, friendly stall

Cons: none

Updated from previous review on 2018-11-01

herezia

Points +70

Vegan
29 Oct 2018

best burger I ever had

Nice staff and incredibly tasty meal

JordanNOFX

Points +26

Vegan
28 Oct 2018

Amazing!

Great food, friendly staff and money donated to a great cause!

Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Money donated to a great cause!

EarthWanderess

Points +119

Vegan
27 Oct 2018

Everything I could’ve asked for in a vegan restaurant

Lovely staff, beautiful interior, in my opinion a perfect menu and the mountain burger is insane!!

Pros: Great service & staff, One of the best burgers I’ve ever had , Non-profit

MonikaZar

Points +162

Vegan
26 Oct 2018

Wonderful

The food is delicious and they have some really interesting options on their menu. The staff is so lovely and there is a nice, relaxed atmosphere in the restaurant. We loved the decor as well, and the vibe of this place. Also, it's great that all their profits go to animal rights organisation. I'll definitely be back 😊

Pros: Delicious food, also we got to meet Earthling Ed

Cons: None

GraceRobinson

Points +22

Vegan
23 Oct 2018

Amazing Vegan Food!

Such a huge choice of delicious plant based food!

Ali_Sabrina13

Points +113

Vegan
21 Oct 2018

Fantastic

If I lived closer I’d honestly be here every week! The food was amazing, even though on the day I visited their fridge was broken meaning limited food options. What I did order was SO tasty- 10/10! They’d also ran out of ketchup?! But that didn’t spoil my visit at all. I ate so much that I was too full for a pudding, so I’ll definitely be back as I want to try the cheesecake.

Pros: Spoilt for choice, Money for a good cause, Stylist decor

MarkW

Points +21

Vegan
19 Oct 2018

Don’t waste your money

The food is bland, greasy and practically cold. Such a let for a good concept.

Sadly the menu is very limited and you’ll wait a long time for your food, despite having plenty of staff.

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing

Cons: Long wait, Bland food, Disappointing menu

Vegancucc

07 Nov 2018

When I went I also noticed that although there were many waiters, service was slow and not efficient. Waiters were just hanging around not knowing what to do. I agree that the food was not good though it looked good.

RobHalhead

Points +18

Vegan
16 Oct 2018

Great food for a great cause

Really enjoyed the food here, staff were very attentive, and the decor is great. Nice to eat and make a difference at the same time with their not for profit concept

Pros: good food, healthy and junk, profits go towards animal sanctuaries

LauraMu

Points +1339

Vegan
15 Oct 2018

Bit disappointing

We went on Friday lunch time and the service was pretty dire. Not sure what was happening in the kitchen but people who arrived more than half an hour after us had actually eaten and left before we even got our main courses. The food was OK - but not having any gluten-free burger buns despite the Surge burger being listed as a gluten-free option isn't great.
I know it's only recently opened, so I hope to go back in a month or so and update my review more positively.

Pros: Really nice decor and atmosphere

Cons: Such a long wait for food, Gluten-free options not great

kevynbourke

Points +16

Vegan
04 Oct 2018

Outstanding food and incredibly varied in options. Something for everyone!

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Food is stunning and the decor beautifully easy on the eye. Could just stay and chill out there all day.

Pros: Non profit , All vegan, Warm and welcoming




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