Best vegan brunches in London: 10 plant-based places to start your day

Plant-based eating has proved itself as more than just a fad. Every year, more and more of us are choosing to make changes to our eating habits and 2024 is no different. Thousands of foodies are continuing to take part in Veganuary, where participants cut out all meat and animal products from their diet for the entire month of January. But choosing to go vegan doesn't mean that you have to give up eating out. 

There are a whole host of vegan restaurants in London, with people flocking to them as they make more sustainable choices for their future with aims to reduce carbon footprints, improve health and be more conscious of animal welfare. The capital, in particular, is the place to be if you're craving some delicious vegan cuisine. Especially when it comes to brunch - arguably the most important meal of the day. Gone are the days of plain avocado toast being served as the only plant-based option. Don't get us wrong we still love the brunch classic, but it's 2024 - we can do better.

Brunch has seen quite an evolution in recent years with introductions of the boozy edition of the mid-morning meal that has taken the country by storm. There are countless places you can enjoy bottomless brunches in London and whilst a fair few have vegan options we're looking for something a bit more substantial. With Caribbean plantain pancakes to jackfruit tacos, these menus have really taken the concept of plant-based brunch up a notch and you'll definitely want to check them out. 

Whether you’re jumping on the bandwagon this year, or just fancy cutting down your meat consumption, we've rounded up a selection of our top vegan brunches across the city.

Vegan brunches at vegan restaurants

These locations are all 100% plant-based, so you won't need to check whether the dish that caught your eye is vegan friendly - because they all are!

Mildreds, Various locations

What: This casual vegan eatery in Covent Garden is part of the group that has been taking London's plant-based diners by storm for over 35 years. Mildred's, now with five locations across the capital, is constantly switching things up allowing you to enjoy a varied and extensive brunch menu of globally-inspired cuisine. Enjoy everything from urid lentil dahl to plantain fritters with mango hot sauce. Mildred's is everything you'd expect from a cosy, neighbourhood cafe with quirky and colourful artwork to match the plates of food.
Where: Various locations
Book now: Mildred's Covent Garden 

WAVE, Hackney

What: It's really not surprising that a place called 'We Are Vegan Everything' has some pretty great plant-based brunch options. WAVE is serving up that holiday atmosphere in this stylish beach cafe with wicker chairs and a huge outdoor patio that just screams summer chic. The food continues this vibe with acai bowls, or chickpea tu'nah focaccia, allowing you to pretend you're somewhere much warmer!
Where: 11 Dispensary Lane, E8 1FT
Book now: WAVE 

Jam Delish, Islington

What: For those of you who are completely sick of avocado toast then this could be the one for you. Jam Delish is an independent family-run Caribbean restaurant and here's the best part: it's completely vegan too. The brunch menu might be limited, but there's also a number of small plates too which we reckon would work perfectly for your mid-morning meal. Here, you'll find the likes of Caribbean fried jerk 'chicken' with charred peppers, crispy onions and slaw or plantain pancakes served with fresh mango, whipped vanilla cream and toasted coconut. 
Where: 1 Tolpuddle Street, N1 0XT
Book now: Jam Delish 

Mallow, London Bridge

What: From the people who brought you Mildred's (above), Mallow is continuing to shake up the way we enjoy plant-based food with this location at Borough Market. As well as keeping the entire menu plant-based, they're also pushing to be as sustainable as possible with an ethos of minimal waste. Choose from fresh and colourful plates of food such as the creme brulee French toast with apricot coulis and pistachio, or a classic plant-based full English. They also have a selection of brunch cocktails to make the affair a bit boozier!
Where: 1 Cathedral Street, SE1 9DE
Book now: Mallow 

Peachy Goat, Herne Hill 

What: Peachy Goat is adding vegan Italian cuisine as an option for your next brunch. Enjoy plant-based brunch in south east London every Saturday and Sunday with this menu packed full of all your Italian favourites, as well as a number of cocktails if you're wanting to start your weekend in style. Tuck into deep fried 'camembert' bites or angel hair pasta with truffle butter and sauteed mushrooms. There's also options for a full English or breakfast burger if you're wanting something heartier to go alongside Bloody Marys and Espresso Martinis. 
Where: 16 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU
Book now: Peachy Goat 

Vegan brunches at non-vegan restaurants

These eateries may not have completely plant-based menus, but they've all got pretty substantial offerings in the vegan brunch department so you won't have to choose from a couple of measly options.

Kin Cafe, Fitzrovia

What: This beloved little cafe is located just off Oxford Street, it's the perfect place to stop off after a busy morning of shopping. While the menu at Kin Cafe may not be 100% plant-based, it's got a pretty hefty selection where you'll find the likes of pancakes and waffles or a vegan tofu benedict, if that sounds like more your thing. Pair with a selection of smoothies and juices, or skip the healthy options and go straight to cocktails for something with more of a kick.
Where: 22 Foley Street, W1W 6DT
Book now: Kin Cafe 

Bill's, Various Locations

What: With various locations in London and across the country, Bill's is a tried and tested formula and they know how to do a great brunch. While they have plenty of options for meat-lovers, their selection of vegan dishes is equally delicious. Their plant plate includes plant-based bacon, sausage and scrambled tofu, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms, fried potatoes, baked beans and toast. There are also vegan pancakes topped with a choice of fruit, vanilla cream, Biscoff crumb or banana as well as a vegan cinnamon porridge and tropical granola bowl. 
Where: Various locations
Book now: Bill's Baker Street; Bill's Covent Garden; Bill's Greenwich; Bill's Hammersmith; Bill's Kingston; Bill's London Bridge and more. 

The Gate, Hammersmith

What: A secluded garden hidden away from the hustle and bustle of London life, The Gate is a delightful spot to go for a vegan brunch in Hammersmith. Here, the brunch menu is served every weekend with a menu packed full of plates that can nearly all be made vegan including the huevos rancheros and shakshuka. An idyllic spot for your mid-morning meal, The Gate really comes into its own in the summer.
Where: 51 Queen Caroline Street, W6 9QL
Book now: The Gate 

Miranda, Crouch End

What: Miranda's is the quintessential cafe, sitting right in the heart of zeitgeist mid-2020s vegan brunching in London. Its hanging plant-adorned ceilings, heaps of natural lighting and brick walls create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes for a perfect location for breakfast with friends. Try the al pastor burrito made with mock chick'n seitan or a Latin breakfast complete with cornbread arepas, black beans and fried plantain. It's healthy, it's tasty and it's a pretty solid option, in our opinion. 
Where: 28 Broadway Parade, N8 9DB
Book now: Miranda

Buhler + Co, Walthamstow

What: Especially popular with vegan diners, Buhler + Co's selection of globally inspired food is worth heading north for. Coupled with relaxed interiors - think wooden beams and hanging plants - there's also a coffee bar with displays packed full of cakes if you're in the mood for something sweeter. The brunch menu includes banh mi bagels full of marinated crispy tofu, pickled veggies and sriracha mayo, or vegan sausage rolls served with a spicy tomato relish. The menu isn't completely plant-based but has a lot of solid options, plus the kitchen is pretty flexible and can make a load of dishes vegan upon request, so you definitely won't go hungry.
Where: 8 Chingford Rd, E17 4PJ
Book now: Buhler + Co 

Wanting to eat cleaner, but not quite tempted to try one of these vegan brunches? We've got a great selection of the best healthy restaurants in London that you can try instead!