Vegan
Pizza
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
British
European
Vegan restaurant and takeaway in Tooting since 2016. Operates under the motto of making vegan mainstream. Offers a large selection of menu items, everything from waffles, nachos, and other sharing platters to pizzas, burgers, tofish and chips, pancakes, and Sunday roast. Reported closed June 2022.
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913 Garratt Lane, Tooting, South West London, England, SW17 0LT
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51 Reviews
First Review by Peace1967
LG123
Points +306
Amazing - Edit
So happy I live in delivery radius of this place! I’ve never been to the restaurant but have ordered from Deliveroo loads of times. Food never disappoints! Also feels healthy compared to the majority of takeaways but without sacrificing taste!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-12
Pros: Extensive menu, Decent portions, Delivery
Guest
FishAreFriends~
Points +82
Amazing food - Edit
Amazing food, the tofu steak and the quinoa lasagne are our favourites and the cheesecakes are great for dessert. Lovely vegan wines on offer too. Everything is cooked fresh to order so it's not fast food but it never takes too long. Much nicer to eat here than a big chain restaurant, to support a local business
Read morePros: Varied menu with something for everyone, Super friendly service
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Steven_
Points +152
Beautiful food - Edit
Food is delicious and the menu has a good variety. Very laid back atmosphere, lots of space and friendly service. Definitely recommend
Read morePros: Very very friendly owner
Cons: Very very awkward chat with owner about covid, masks, vaccines and some pseudoscience
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AiridasNavickas1
Points +22
BEST option in South London - Edit
Came back here after trying the dessert - the rest of the menu did not disappoint. Tried the pizza as well - super crispy and melts in your mouth. Try the rum and raisin ice cream - it’s to die for! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan - all homemade, Everything is season to perfection, AMAZING prices
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McFredinho
Points +18
Vegan Express - Edit
Great pizza and onion rings, decent service time, attentive staff, thoroughly recommend.
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Levy
Points +52
Perfect Pizza - Edit
Take away only due to lockdown 2. He was selling all his mains, pizzas, burgers specials for £10 (normally more) amd my pizza was great. Tasty base and lovely topping with seitan perrerami and vegan mozza. Really really nice.
Read morePros: Vegan! , Tasty , Friendly
Cons: None
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AmeliaGreville
Points +39
Well below expectations - Edit
I booked this restaurant purely based on photos I had seen and the menu, and had not read into the reviews (just saw the 4-5 stars and thought that’ll do!).
Read moreThe decor lacks any sort of character or personality and the restaurant has an uncomfortable atmosphere and a distinct lack of both customers and staff.
The waitress who served us didn’t speak very good English and had trouble understanding us, both on the phone when booking, and when trying to order food. On top of this the service was slow. Despite being one of only three couples in the restaurant (the other two were being served their dessert) I had to get up and call her when we wanted to order our food, and also get up again to remind her to bring the drinks we had ordered, a long while after we ordered them. On top of this the bill was incorrect and they tried to charge us £5.50 more than they should have.
Moving on to the food... It didn’t take forever to come, but it also certainly wasn’t quick out the kitchen. I personally liked the roast. I thought the flavours were really good, it was well seasoned and I enjoyed the bean loaf. My boyfriend however was not a fan, he saw that the “roast” potatoes were being put in a deep fat fryer, as he was sat facing the kitchen. Both our plates were swimming in oil... I like oily food 😂 but he does not! And generally thought the roast was greasy.
The only other thing we ordered was a £5.50 biscoff milkshake which honestly was... a joke. For £5.50 I expected a delicious creamy milkshake, which I assumed would have cream on top (especially given in the description that said “topped with a whole biscoff biscuit”) but no... it was cool, not even cold, not thick at all, literally just a glass of flavoured milk. Not a blended milk shake. No cream on top, just a biscuit floating around in the milk! I actually couldn’t believe it. 😂😂 The roast is £13.50 and the milkshake £5.50, plus they add service without asking you. It is INCREDIBLY overpriced. We didn’t stay for dessert because my boyfriend was so annoyed. I
Pros: Roast tasted nice
Cons: Very overpriced , Bad service / awkward atmosphere , Rubbish milkshakes
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DzA
Points +166
Absolute Gem in South London - Edit
First visit for Valentines Day and we were not disappointed. Food was simply amazing. Onion rings with the best batter I’ve ever tasted and humous with home made flat bread started us off. Artichoke hearts (kindly offered from the Valentine menu) and Lasagne for mains. Cheesecake and ice cream for dessert. The flavours were divine - I just wanted more!!
Read moreNot only is the food here brilliant the hospitality is superb. We were made to feel so welcome and as if we had been regulars. Pitched the service just right and took time out to explain dishes and ingredients.
Run by vegans for mainstreaming veganism, if you have not visited, this should be your priority. Short hop on the 44 bus from Earlsfield.
Pros: The food - best I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant, Hospitality - welcoming and friendly, Run by vegans with a passion for veganism
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MichaelBlack
Points +13
Disappointing visit - Edit
On our first visit the Vegan Express, we came for the desserts not thinking the main courses would be suitable for our diet(Jain) However we were happy to find out that they could adapt the dishes to our requirements. We later contacted the chef (Charles) via email and he identified that the salads and the a few starters would be suitable for us, so we booked a table for a nice evening meal.
Read moreWe turned up and sat down ready to order, to then be told it was only the salads now which would be suitable. This is very disappointing since we have travelled out of our way to come here.
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YvonneSzachulska
Points +26
Top notch - Edit
We have visited a few times and the food was amazing every time! Highly recommended x
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Buzzybee
Points +20
Won't let me give 1 star. - Edit
Takes far too long to get your order even when the place is empty. Staff rude on the phone when asked about an ad on groupon where they tried to change the deal even though terms and conditions are stated clearly. Food expensive. Been a few times but since the groupon incident (voucher online for cheap meal for two stated available Monday-Sunday, yet when asked to book they said monday only!) I will not be going back.
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MayraVivoTorres
Points +128
Made from scratch goodness - Edit
I have visited this place three times now and it is only getting better! From their freshly pressed juices (a simple pineapple is heavenly) to their sweet gluten free waffle, their food is original, tasty and wholesome. I had the pea protein burger last night. Sandwiched between two thick layers of grilled aubergine and some grilled veg on the side it was a guilt free treat.
Read morePros: Original , Tasty , Affordable
Cons: Not too central but worth the trip!
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213lisa213
Points +36
Absolutely delicious - Edit
The menu here is just amazing, offering so many dishes but executing every one perfectly. The aubergine croquettes, pizzas and fish cakes were all utterly delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough
Read morePros: Absolutely delicious food, Varied menu, Presented beautifully
Cons: None
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Sall
Points +26
Great food, great staff - Edit
Little advice: try the passion fruit cheesecake. It is an absolute delight!
Read moreAlways welcomed warmly by the staff (even if we show up late), all adorable.
The food is very tasty and a lot of different .
Pros: Warm welcome, Tasty food, A lot of choice
Cons: Restaurant itself could be a little cosier
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KevinRobayna
Points +218
Tasty expensive food - Edit
The food is amazingly good! I have had food from this place a couple of times and the times I’ve got it at the restaurant was suuuper slow but through Deliveroo they are super fast. The food is a bit price definitely not for everyday dinner but once a week it’s ok
Read morePros: Tasty food
Cons: Expensive, Too much oil, Slow
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eszter.csapo
Points +1089
Best Vegan Nachos ever - Edit
Update: became even more expensive😒my partner and I shared a starter, had a burger and tofish, and shared a dessert - paid over £50, which is way too much for a "regular" restaurant.
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Food is 5*!! Vegan nachos is the best I have ever had - nice portion to share, but pricey though.
Salads, burgers and tofish are delicious. The pizza was a very positive surprise - looks very authentic, almost as in an Italian pizza place.
As other reviews say the place doesn't have any sort of atmosphere. It could be a nice restaurant with tasty vegan food, but now it is just a place to have tasty food or order delivery.
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-21
Pros: Nachos!!, Tasty food
Cons: too expensive, place has no atmosphere
Guest
L7crazy
Points +32
Amazing vegan food - Edit
This is the third time that I have been to this restaurant and the food is always of the highest quality. Today, I went with a party of three other people and we decided to try the Sunday Vegan roast dinner. It consisted of bean loaf, seitan, roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes and came with some very delicious gravy. The portion size was generous and it tasted amazing.
Read moreFor pudding I decided to have the sticky toffee pudding which I chose to have with soya cream (though I could also have chosen vegan ice cream or toffee sauce). I was really pleased with my choice as the pudding literally melted in my mouth and I am now planning to go back again to enable me to consume another portion.
As noted by the other reviewers on this site, the service can be a bit slow. Though in our case, this was not an issue as we were there for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. The menu is a little bit expensive, however, the quality of the food is worth paying for as a treat every now and then.
The food in this place is amazing and the choice on the all vegan menu is incredible. I found the customer service to be of the highest standard also.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Pros: Really tasty and healthy freshly cooked food, Incredible choice of food, Excellent customer service
Cons: Can be a bit expensive, Service can be a bit slow
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jessevelyn
Points +263
@Jesstheveganfoodie - Edit
Absolutely delicious food! We have the Seitan Salami pizza, mushroom white sauce pizza and lasagne! Lasagne was more of a veggie bake as no pasta but still very tasty. Service was so slow, we waited 1hr 20mins for our food to start coming out. We were with a large group of 20 people but they didn’t warn us the wait would be that long. I would still go back. Lots more to try!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Wide variety of food
Cons: Expensive
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KristenCampbell
Points +741
Wasn’t too bad! - Edit
Tofu fish and chips worth a try!
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__freckleface__
Points +112
Great food, slow service - Edit
A small restaurant with loads of great food (I especially love the nachos & pizzas). Lots of variety and definitely ‘something for everyone’. The only downsides are that the service has been veryyy slow both times I’ve visited, and it’s quite expensive
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emelem
Points +131
Fantastic food - Edit
Yes, fantastic food but *awkward* service and atmosphere! We arrived at 7 to just one other couple in the restaurant and one person waiting for a takeaway. Very basic decor with the same few generic Asian tracks playing over and over again overhead. A very shy and/or inexperienced waitress let us sit anywhere so we took a table away from the giant smudged mirrored wall. When we sat, I looked down to see a dead fly on the skirting board, lots of little bits of food, crumbs on the floor and some chili sauce (?) on the wall. Oh well, at least it's not on my plate..
Read moreOrdering was weird as the waitress was so quiet and/or nervous. Friendly, but not good at waitressing. There was two of us but she brought three beers. A glass for me and then two for him ?! Then we were asked if we wanted to hold onto the menus, even after we ordered. We said no...and she left them there. It had now just become funny!
It is a strange layout for a restaurant to where you have to pass through the business side of things to get to the loos..in which there was no soap in the dispenser but a bar of soap above the toilet. Who uses bar soap in a business anymore?
After a bit of a wait, the food arrived and was fantastic! I had the mushroom pizza and hubby had the rosso. Both really well made, great crust, great toppings- interesting fake cheese! (we are fairly new to vegan and still in the experimental stages!) Mine I found to be a little sweet..but it's still good! Loved the mushrooms! They were both very filling and we took leftovers home! So because of the food itself- quality and portion size- the price is totally justified.
We will go back again because the food is so good and I just hope the atmosphere and service improves. Get some more confident staff and make the place more cozy/warm- not "pop-up cafe about to take the money and run ;- )" .
Updated from previous review on 2018-06-22
Pros: Great food/portions, Good online communications and booking, Easy to get to via public transport
Cons: Not clean enough, Impersonal atmsphere, Awkward service
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ThomasCahall
Points +43
Superb food, long waits - Edit
I’ve been here a good number of times, and if you’re visiting or living in London as a vegan you really can’t miss it. The food is excellent, with veganized versions of old favorites and some interesting dishes you wouldn’t find anywhere else. The only real con is the wait times - I once waited 45 minutes between my appetizer and a pizza entree, with maybe 1 or 2 other tables in the restaurant. It would be unacceptable for most restaurants but the food here is just so damn good that I keep coming back. Service is always friendly and I’ve never had to wait to be seated, and I’m always looking forward to what the chefs here do next.
Read morePros: All vegan , Extensive menu, Creative and delicious food
Cons: Long wait time
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KarenBarnett
Points +54
Great place - ironic title - Edit
My boyfriend and I have been here a good number of times now. We love the delicious food and the people, but every time we come here we wait a significant amount of time for our food. Kinda sucks, but the food is worth it. Just don’t come here if you’re in a rush.
Read morePros: Delicious, Varied, Well priced
Cons: Long waiting time
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ThrivingHerbivore
Points +159
Lovely friendly place with great food. - Edit
Would highly recommended the Sunday roast.
Read moreNice big selection on the menu and wine list.
Pros: All vegan as to be expected.
Cons: None.
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jellygirafe
Points +37
Delicious and varied :) - Edit
I’ve been a few times and ordered from here countless times. All my food has been delicious, both the healthy and the more comforting food.
Read morePros: Lots of options, some healthy, some comfort food, Delicious , Spacious dining area, lots of seating
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jesskempton91
Points +44
Love this place. - Edit
I’ve ordered from this place countless times (many times on a hangover) and have never been disappointed! Love the red lentil burger and pizzas 👌🏼👌🏼
Read morePros: All vegan, Healthy, Delicious
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kylie111
Points +32
fantastic food - Edit
Great food, service, menu options, prices. The food is a much higher standard than the seating, which is more cafeteria style. Go there often, the pizza is amazing.
Read morePros: good options on the menu, great portion sizes, food presentaion is excellent
Cons: seating area lacks atmosphere
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