The Best Vegan Food in Camden
I'll never forget the first time I visited Camden while being an 18-year-old tourist and thinking it was the coolest place ever. I don't visit it very often anymore now that I live in London, but after hearing lots of amazing things about the vegan food options I decided to head there on a Saturday afternoon (so busy!) and eat as much as I could manage.
Most of the food recommendations below are either on the main street, which is called Camden Lock Place and it's the first place you end up in when you enter Camden Lock (right next to the big blue bridge across the road that says 'Camden Lock'), in Camden Lock Market (which you can find by walking through one of the passages ways on the left side of Camden Lock Place) or the North Yard (which is... close to Cyberdog, is the easiest way to describe it).
I once spent a full hour trying to find a particular shop in Camden market, so maybe just use the pictures as guidance and hopefully you'll have better luck. Camden Lock Market also has a little map of all the stalls on the side of the first stalls you see, so don't forget to a picture for guidance.
Note: I’ve recently updated this blog post to reflect the many changes that have happened over the years (RIP Rudy’s Vegan Diner and many other greats!), but if you find any other things that need to be updated, feel free to leave a comment.
Temple of Seitan
43 Parkway NW1 7PN
When I lived closer to Temple of Seitan I was always resisting the urge to order their takeaway. If you’re in the mood for some ‘junk’ food or have always wanted to try out vegan fried chicken, this is the place! Lovely mac & cheese too if that’s your jam.
Mildreds
9 Jamestown Rd, London NW1 7BW
This is an absolute veggie and vegan staple in London and you can find one in Camden now! Whether you want to grab a burger or try something a bit more fancy, it’s the perfect place to sit down and have a lovely break.
LD’s Kitchen
The Black Heart, 3 Greenland Pl, London NW1 0AP
THE new spot for vegan brunches and roasts in Camden (as recommended by a friend who’s a fan. On my to-visit list for now!)
Chin Chin Labs Ice Cream
Camden Lock Place, on the left side of the road
Chin Chin's Instagram is INCREDIBLE. Since it was freezing I opted for a vegan hot chocolate instead of trying their ice cream. They usually have one vegan option and this time chai ice cream was the flavour of the day. This was the most flavourful and thick hot chocolate I've had in a long time. Do I get some bonus points for finally remembering to bring my reusable cup? Chin Chin also do a veggie marshmallow fluff (fingers crossed for a vegan one!).
Purezza
43 Parkway, Camden Town
I haven’t had the chance to visit Purezza in person yet, but their takeaway is super dreamy. The cheesy dough balls are unbelievable and I’m usually not super keen on takeaway pizza, but would order these any day! Lots of interesting flavours to pick from and my favourite one is the Couch Potato. @purezzauk
Magic Falafel
31 Chalk Farm Road, just around the corner from Cyberdog
I found this falafel place ages ago after a work event and have never been more grateful. Pretty self explanatory, and always a solid option. I also love that they have a massive vegan sign under their name, so you absolutely can't miss it.
OSU Coconuts
Camden Lock Place, in a booth in the middle section on the street.
OSU do vegan gluten-free coconut-base pancake. I picked the caramelised apple option and asked for a sneaky extra portion of peanut butter. They're just the right size to have for desert after a savoury treat (although they offer some savoury pancakes too).
Neat Camden
Camden Lock Place, on the lef side from the entrance of the road (Camden Lock Market, 44b-46, Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AF)
100% plant-based fast food place, perfect for a quick burger and chips stop.
