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The best veggie and vegan burgers in London

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Who says meat-eaters have all the fun? London's burger joints are after the vegetarian pound, so if you're in search of more than a bean burger in a soggy bun, here are some of the best veggie and vegan burgers in town.

 

Vegan burgers

The Truffle Shuffle at Biff's Jack Shack

The Truffle Shuffle at Biff's Jack Shack

Dalston - BrewDog, 33-35 Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, London, N16 8BJ

Biff's Jack Shack are known for their jackfruit creations and their burgers are created with a jackfruit patty. They've teamed up with Brewdog to launch a vegan bar in Dalston, with an extensive menu of fast food delights. There are lots of vegan burgers on the list, and we're picking out The Truffle Shuffle - Truffled cracked black pepper mayo, smoked flat mushrooms, bacun jam, rocket, smoked gouda and red onion. Look out for regular specials too. 

Sides: Lots to choose from, including nachos, chilli cheeze fries, korn ribs and more.  

DIY kits: order from their store

Delivery: on Deliveroo

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Burger and Beyond

The Burger & Beyond mushroom raclette

Shoreditch and Camden

They're already pushing the boundaries with their standard burgers, so it makes sense that Burger and Beyond do just the same for vegans. This is panko-crusted mushroom patty, melted vegan raclette, caramelised onion, green leaves and vegan smoked garlic mayo.

Sides: Pair that with some truffle tots on the side and you'll be very happy.

Delivery: from Camden and Shoreditch

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The best veggie and vegan burgers in London

Beyond Le Fumé at Haché

Various locations

Boutique burger chain Haché's vegan burger, Beyond Le Fumé, features a Beyond Meat vegan patty with grilled aubergine, smoky semi-dried tomatoes. Violife Cheddar, zucchini straws, Rubies in the Rubble mustard mayo, toasted ciabatta bun. and then the whole thing is presented in a smoke-filled dome.

Sides: How about their spicy buffalo cauliflower or kale caesar salad? 

Delivery: Multiple locations via Deliveroo

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Halo Burger

The Halo Burger

Brixton and Shoreditch

Originally street food, Halo Burger first set up shop at Pop Brixton, with a second restaurant in Shoreditch. They've teamed up with plant-based food specialist Beyond Meat who provide their patties, and the hero burger is the Halo Burger. That's Two 1/8 lb Halo seasoned Beyond Burger patties, diced caramelised onion, two slices of melted American style cheese, beef tomato, lettuce, pickles and house-made sauce.

Sides: Make sure to have the Himalayan pink salt fries with melted cheddar cheese, signature sauce and caramelised onions.

Delivery: from Shoreditch

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Mac & Wild's Bloody Roots Burger

Mac & Wild's Bloody Roots Burger

Fitzrovia and The City

Yes, Mac and Wild are best known for their game menus and the venison burger - but they've put just as much effort into perfecting their vegan burger. The Bloody Roots burger still harks to their Scottishness with a veggie haggis, no less. It's "Macsween veggie haggis patty, beetroot ketchup, vegan cheesy fondue, soyannaise, ripped parsley & dill salad - served in a poppy seed bun."

Sides: The truffle mac and cheese (although that's veggie, not vegan).

Delivery: On UberEats

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The Auburger at The Vurger Co.

The Auburger at The Vurger Co.

Shoreditch and Canary Wharf

The Vurger Co. started as a market stall, popping up across London before settling down in Shoreditch and then opening a second site in Canary Wharf. They have a fully vegan menu and several burgers to choose from. Top of the list is the Auburger - that's Aubergine, chickpea, red onion and chipotle patty with pickled red cabbage, gherkins, tomato, vegan cheese and house cumin mayo. Look out for their wraps and salads too as well as their Buffalo “chicken” vurger. 

Sides: Choose between skin-on or sweet potato fries as well as tater tots. 

DIY Kits: Order on their shop

Delivery: On Deliveroo

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The Neat Burger by Lewis Hamilton

The Big Stack at Neat Burger

Mayfair, Soho and Camden

Renowned vegan Lewis Hamilton has a side business in addition to his racing - Neat Burger, a vegan burger joint in Mayfair. Their patties are by Beyond Meat and the main Neat Burger is a Double Neat Meat Patty, Triple bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Grilled Red Onions, Pickles and Tangy Sauce - with cheeseburgers, hot dogs and Chick'n burgers all on the menu too. 

Sides: Fries, sweet potato fries and tater tots with the messy "Tarantino" upgrade. 

DIY kit: Order on Restaurant Kits

Delivery: On Deliveroo

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Mildreds' Korean Fried Chick'n

Dalston, Camden, Soho, King's Cross

Mildreds has been offering interesting, delicious vegetarian and vegan food for 30 years so they know how to make a tasty burger. From their two chick'n options this Korean burger is the business, featuring southern fried chick’n, house kimchi, fragrant herb and shoot mix, gochujang mayo and Korean fried chick’n sauce.

Sides: It would be rude not to try their small plates, each location offers something slightly different  - dishes like chargrilled aubergine, rose harissa, preserved lemon & basil oil, or smashed avocado, lime and chilli with organic corn chips.

Delivery: Order on Deliveroo

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Temple of Seitan ‘Temple’ burger – the mock chicken burger

Temple of Seitan's Temple Burger

Camden: 103a Camley Street, N1C 4PF; Hackney: 10 Morning Lane, E9 6NA

Temple boasts a fully vegan menu, using the meat alternative seitan, a similar consistency to chicken and made from wheat. Oh, and deep-fried in crispy goodness. Based in both Camden and in Hackney with street pop-ups across London, these chaps offer a crispy Seitan fillet, ranch mayo, bacon, cheese, lettuce and pickles – great for vegetarians who miss meat.

Sides: They would probably win the award for most Instagramable Mac and Cheese pot.

Delivery: Order via their site

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Where's UR Beef at Mooshies

What's UR Beef at Mooshies

Shoreditch: 104 Brick Lane, London E1 6RLA

One of the first vegan burger bars in London, Mooshies has a dedicated following. As well as their jackfruit jerk burgers and the aubergine Fillet-om-Fish, there's the What's Ur Beef - organic quinoa and black bean, Mooshies burger sauce, caramelised onions, vegan cheese, gherkins and lettuce. And you can add avocado and aubergine on that too, if you fancy. 

Sides: Their loaded fries, topped with everything from fried aubergine to BBQ jackfruit. 

DIY Kits: Order via their website

Delivery: Multiple options here

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Vegetarian burgers

Bleecker - Veggie Burger

The Bleecker symplicity burger

Spitalfields, Victoria, Bloomberg, South Bank

Bleecker have joined forces with Neil Rankin's symplicity for their plant-based veggie burger - it features a ten-day fermented, deep-fried vegetable patty with American cheese, onion, lettuce and house sauce.

Sides: It’s all about the angry fries - fries with hot sauce & blue cheese sauce

DIY kits: via their website

Delivery: on Deliveroo

More about Bleecker

 

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The Honest Burgers Fritter 2.0

Various locations

A large amount of Honest Burger locations now exist across the UK, so you know they are doing something right. The fritter burger available in vegetarian (Cauliflower, sweetcorn and chickpea fritter, cheddar, lime and coriander mayo, hot sauce, red onion, tomato and lettuce) or vegan (Cauliflower, sweetcorn and chickpea fritter, vegan smoked Gouda, Rubies vegan chipotle ‘mayo’, French’s mustard, red onion, lettuce and pickles).

Sides: Onion rings, obvs.  

DIY Kits: On their website

Delivery; see all the options here

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Patty & Bun

The Patty & Bun Portobello

Various locations

With 13 locations including one in Brighton, Patty and Bun serve up a mean Field Mushroom Fritter – with garlic parsley butter, cheese sauce, coleslaw, lettuce, tarragon mayo in a brioche. Gluten-free buns are also on the menu, and burgers are available to take away too if you don’t want to sit in. There are also three plant-based options too. 

Sides: Vegan Brisket Loaded Chips? Don't mind if I do.

DIY Kits: buy vegan meal kits here

Delivery: via Deliveroo

More about Patty & Bun

 

Ichibuns

The Ichibuns kakiage burger

22 Wardour St, London W1D 6QQ

Open until 2am on the weekends and spread across three floors, this Japanese udon/sushi/burger joint is as kitsch as it comes. Executive chef Brendan Fong pays homage to the vegetarian ‘Dude Food’ movement with a tempura vegetable patty, miso-braised mushroom, lettuce and tomato with yuzu kosho aioli (with the option of added Brie for £1.00).

Sides: It's got to be the mizuna and enoki mushroom salad.

Delivery: via Deliveroo

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meatliquor

MEATliquor's Halloumi & 'shrooms burger

Various locations

This once meat-heavy chain now offers up to four vegetarian options (branch dependant). Known for having a seriously fun cocktail list, it is famous for having a selection of drinks with names like “The Paralyser” where diners are limited to a maximum of two. We opt for the Halloumi & 'shrooms Burger - stacked with halloumi, mushroom, red onions, pickles, lettuce, French mustard and ketchup.

Sides: It’s fries all the way here with eight different varieties, including fries covered in green chilli sauce, melted cheddar cheese & pickled jalapeños – worth it even if you do have to drink a whole bottle of Gaviscon the next day.

Delivery: via UberEats

DIY burger kit: order online

More about MEATliquor

 

Roti Chai - Bun Tikki (the Indian one)

Roti Chai's Bun Tikki

3 Portman Mews South, London W1H 6AY

Inspired by Indian street food, Roti Chai offers a moreish selection of small plates including the Bun Tikki -  a mini Amritsar style aloo tikki burger. But don’t stop there – the plates are small, so team it with the Aloo Papri Chaat (crunchy wheat crisps, potato, chickpeas, yoghurt) or the Hakka Chilli Paneer.

Sides: Go for a warming bowl of Tarka Dhal

Delivery: They do Click and Collect

More about Roti Chai

 

Looking for more veggie inspo?

Then check out our guide to the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in London.

 

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