Pubs, bars, and restaurants may be closed across the UK for now, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favorite foods while you’re staying at home and social distancing. London is home to a number of vegan restaurants and cafes that offer takeaway services.
Choose from burgers, kebabs, pizzas, salads, or even doughnuts. Whatever you fancy, it’s likely there’s somewhere in the UK capital that can help you out with your cravings. Can’t decide what to order? Here are 11 of the best vegan takeaways in London to help you choose.
11 Vegan Takeaways in London to Get You Through Social Distancing
1. What The Pitta
What The Pitta—which has locations in Shoreditch, Camden, and Croydon—specializes in dōner kebabs. But instead of traditional lamb, its dishes include soya pieces instead. Not a kebab person? Try its Dōner Chip Box, Vegan Gyros, or Meze Box. The latter features couscous topped with salad, hummus, soya pieces, or falafel. Order on Deliveroo or Uber Eats.
The brand says, “we believe that going meat-free more often, using plant-based alternatives, can have a huge benefit on your health and the planet.” It adds, “and who doesn’t enjoy a kebab?”
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2. By Chloe
By Chloe has something for everyone. If you’re craving junk food, the restaurant chain offers two different burgers and a meatball sandwich, as well as air baked fries and vegan fish and chips. In the mood for a roast? It can deliver its Royal Roast, complete with roasted celery root and Yorkshire puddings, straight to your door. There’s also a variety of salads and brunch options on the menu. Order for delivery through Deliveroo.
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3. Flipside
FlipSide’s food is available for order through Just Eat. It offers a wide range of dishes; if you’re after something comforting and meaty, try the Flipside Quarter Pounder Burger with a vegan Beyond Meat patty. If you’re in the mood for something light and nutritious, order the Naked Cali Superbowl, which is filled with tortilla chips, avocado, pinto beans, and pepper salsa.
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4. Magic Falafel
As the name suggests, Magic Falafel is all about, well, the falafel. Its food is made on-site, using a family recipe and fresh ingredients. Dishes include the Magic Plate with crispy falafel, homemade hummus, and fried aubergines, and the Pita Falafel, which comes with pickled vegetables in a soft pita wrap. Craving something sweet? It also offers homemade gluten-free chocolate brownies. Based in Camden, Magic Falafel can deliver to your door through Uber Eats.
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5. Açai Sisters
Açai Sisters is all about preparing tasty, healthy dishes with nourishing and fresh ingredients. Choose from a variety of plant-based options, including tartines, açai bowls, salad bowls, and grain bowls. You could also opt for a vegan cheese board filled with cashew-based cheeses, as well as cauliflower pizza, and for dessert, avocado mousse.
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6. Ila Vegan and Veg
In need of some comfort? Ila Vegan and Veg specializes in hearty warming stews. Try the Thai Green Jackfruit Stew or the Butternut Lentil & Spinach Stew. Not really a stew person? It also offers a Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Burger, as well as a North Indian Red Lentil Vegetable Dhal. You can also opt for smoothies, including the Kale Kick, which features Kale, Spinach, and Mango. Order through Uber Eats or Deliveroo.
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7. Crosstown Doughnuts
Just need something sweet to sink your teeth into? Crosstown Doughnuts has several locations across London, but its stores in Brockley Market, Victoria Park, and Marylebone offer its full vegan range. Available to order directly through its website, all of its doughnuts are made fresh every day. Order in boxes of six or twelve.
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8. SpiceBox
Located in Walthamstow, SpiceBox makes “fresh and flavorful Indian food that just happens to be vegan.” It offers two menus, one for brunch and one for dinner. The latter features dishes like the Loaded Onion Bhaji, which comes with pickled pink onions, green chili, date and tamarind chutney, raita, and crispy onions. If you like your food hot and spicy, try its Jackfruit Jalfrezi. For milder palates, try the Cashew & Coconut Chick’n Korma. Order for delivery on Deliveroo.
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9. Absurd Vird
Available to order on Uber Eats and Deliveroo, Absurd Vird proves you don’t need meat to satisfy a fried chicken craving. Choose from burgers, tenders, or even vaffles (vegan waffles, basically). On top of this, the vegan chain offers a selection of Vegan Bao Buns, including the Korean Fried Chicken and the Yellow Thai. The latter is served with rice noodles, mint, tofu, and yellow curry. Absurd Vird has two locations in London, in Spitalfields and Soho.
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10. Purezza
Is there anything more comforting than a freshly-made warm cheesy pizza turning up at your door? Located in Camden, Purezza makes its vegan mozzarella in house, using “a delicately crafted” fermentation of organic Italian brown rice milk.
As well as the classics, like The Margherita One or The One With The Tomatoes, the pizza chain has a number of unique options. The One That’s Telling Porkies features melted cheddar, mixed wild forest mushrooms, marinated pulled BBQ pieces, and sundried tomatoes; and The One and Only Parmigiana Party is topped with smoked mozzarella, aubergine parmigiana, and vegan crumbled sausages. There’s also the Cheesesteak Calzone. The folded pizza is stuffed with vegan cheddar, seitan, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, and parsley. Order directly through its website.
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11. Sutton and Sons
Fish and chip shop chain Sutton and Sons offers a full vegan menu. It’s filled with all the veganized classics you could possibly desire, from fishless fish cakes to meat-free battered sausages. To get that fishy texture, the chain makes all of its vegan fish with banana blossom, which is marinated in seaweed. If you’re feeling adventurous, try its new vegan lobster roll. Order on Deliveroo.
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