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Vegan
Breakfast
Scandinavian, Swedish
Vegan deli with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors inspired by Sweden and Scandinavia. Features daily selection of hot and cold dishes including salads, open sandwiches, snacks, and grilled cheez sandwiches. Uses locally-made seitan, tofu, vegan cheese, kimchi, and pickles. Relocated from 79B Kingsland High St. Open Tue-Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-16:00. Closed Mon. Kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time.
176 Reviews
First Review by CissiPaisley
Ele999
Points +380
Fantastico locale danese 100% plant based - Edit
Meraviglioso localino con piatti tipici nel nord europa, fanno anche brunch all’inglese e pranzi salati che mi hanno detto essere deliziosi. Noi siamo venuti a fare colazione, abbiamo presi dei deliziosi cinnamon roll ( non troppo dolci e sofficissimi) e un toast salato con scramble tofu e salsicce davvero spettacolare
Read moreUn posto dove sedere con calma e godersi un sano momento di relax, esattamente davanti allo Unity Diner!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-29
Pros: Menu molto ampio!!!
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HappyPineappleKix
Points +1109
Mycket bra! - Edit
Had their ham and brie cheese croissant, cinnamon bun and flat white.
Read moreOnly reason why I’m not giving it 5 stars is because coffee was just ok and cinnamon bun was a bit dry. I’ve definitely had better buns before and coming from Australia that has an extraordinary coffee culture I felt these weren’t as good as I hoped for.
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alistar
Points +2547
Sweet vegan spot - Edit
Lovely place where I haven’t had the fortune of trying their meals. The chocolate chip cookie was great as was the kombucha from Momo. I will definitely be back to try a Scandinavian meal.
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Royal_Planet
Points +48
Great breakfast - Edit
Had a great breakfast, will an entirely vegan menu and friendly service.
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annibolika
Points +117
My favourite breakfast place - Edit
Everything I ever had here was so delicious
Read moreThe cheese toastie is insane and also the crossaints taste amazing
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TessaP
Points +70
Briljante brunchbar - Edit
Gezellige ontbijt en brunch bar met talloze opties. Brunch is met Scrambled tofu, seitan, champignons, patatjes, bonen en kikkererwten in tomatensaus en super smaakvol zuurdesem brood!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-17
Pros: Volledig vegan, Super smaakvol, Veel keuze
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Evington
Points +2817
Brilliant - Edit
Independent, cafe-style venue. Also sells a few grocery type items (eg cheeses). Some of the items on the menu seem a bit like standard vegan cefe items and the many of the items are brunch/stodgy type items (albeit very good). I was particularly impressed by the number of specials. Strongly recommend this.
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Kitzie
Points +101
Loved it! - Edit
This place was such a fun lunch spot! Had a Swedish hotdog, coffee, and cinnamon swirl. The hotdog was delicious and filling with a very generous portion size. My friend had a cheese toastie and said it was the best vegan cheese he'd ever had. The coffee was pretty mid, but it was overall a delight and I'm excited to go back and try more Scandi vegan fare!
Read morePros: Vegan hotdog
Cons: Coffee
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DalyaShingiti
Points +548
Super delicious breakfast spot - Edit
We came here for breakfast/brunch and were not disappointed. We got 3 mains and a dessert, service was friendly and interior inviting.
Read moreThey sell some of the products used in the meals!
Only downside is oil used in the food had us both burping toxic oil the entire day following the brunch.
Pros: Selection, Reception, Taste
Cons: Used oil isn't good
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sandy_mandy
Points +516
Great stop for a snack - Edit
We went to Daun's for a litte midday snack. I had the toastie with garlic mushrooms and camenbert which was really good and super creamy. The camenbert was the best I've ever had. The toasties are super yummy but also really oily and therefore quite heavy. So it's way more filling that expected. We also shared a vegan cinnamon role which was not too sweet and a perfect dessert.
Read morePros: Great selection, Great cheeses, Independent
Cons: Service was a bit slow
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rocky2892
Points +140
Great Scandi food - Edit
Food was super tasty and a great value, but it took a bit long to come out and when it did it was more warm than hot. Still tasted great though!
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Maff
Points +38
Great food. Great service. - Edit
A friend and had lunch here and both opted for the seitan sausage toastie, which was delicious. Also got the cinnamon bun to take back to the office. Service was really good too. Would highly recommend and will definitely go back.
Read morePros: Interesting menu, Good food , Good service
Cons: Space is a bit tight
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JosephineGreenland
Points +777
Best Swedish Food in the UK! - Edit
My Swedish heart was so happy to find this little place in east London. Has to have a cinnamon bun Which tasted like the real thing. Coffee was also of Scandinavian strength really good, and the open Sandwich with skater tasted really authentic too. A broad menu showing vegan variations of Swedish classics and great looking selection of pastries. Owner is Swedish and really friendly😄my new go to when in London!
Read morePros: Swedish Cinnamon Buns!, Great varied menu , Decent pricing for London
Cons: Venue is small so may get busy at peak hours
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KaijuSan
Points +346
Amazing pastries - Edit
Really nice breakfast location with delicious pastries. The cinnamon buns are amazing and everything else looked very tasty too.
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zebri
Points +122
My Breakfast Heaven - Edit
They have cinnamon buns. And great croissants. And toasts. And cinnamon... Well, already mentioned that. Went there twice in a week for breakfast, liked it very much and would like to try more if I ever come back to London.
Read morePros: Cinnamon buns ;-)
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thelawman999
Points +26
Swedish style plant based heaven - Edit
After seeing a review on a FB vegan page, I made the effort to visit DAUNS whilst in shoreditch for a concert this weekend. I had the large (no) meatballs with mash, gravy and lingonberries for my lunch (£16). Delicious. My Brunch next morning was the seitan hotdog (£13) with mash in a Swedish flatbread and a couple of sauces that seemingly started a party in my mouth. Certainly not the cheapest (what is these days) but totally worth it. Nice staff and the owner/chef is a really friendly guy too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-07
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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TenayaSeet
Points +87
Favourite cafe - Edit
Lovely staff and the most amazing food. It quickly became our go to cafe with so many incredible options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Read morePros: Scandinavian food, Affordable , Cosy
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ColmMutton
Points +619
Twist on vegan food - Edit
It was really nice to enjoy traditional scandi food with a vegan twist! Entire menu is vegan and delicious. They offer a range of hot and cold options. It is very small and was busy so would recommend reserving or avoiding the main rush. I subbed out mushrooms from my breakfast and got extra beans which was okay, would’ve like more tofu scramble which was amazing!
Read morePros: Different tastes, Large portions
Cons: Staff were a bit abrupt but attentive
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craigmc
Points +34333
Fab brekfast - Edit
Daun's was a delightful discovery during my London visit, conveniently located just a short walk from my hotel. Opting for their weekend brunch before a wedding proved to be an excellent decision. While enjoying the diverse array of offerings, including sausage, toasted bread, beans, mushrooms, and potatoes, I couldn't help but ponder how to elevate my homemade tofu scramble to match the flavors I experienced. Each component exceeded my expectations, particularly the herb-infused potatoes and intensely flavorful mushrooms. It was undeniably a fantastic way to kick off a Saturday morning.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-29
Pros: Staff, 100%, Food
Vegfix
Love Dauns - one of my favourite places.
Read morecraigmc
Vegfix ❤️
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JoTaylor
Points +262
Delicious 😋 - Edit
I've never had anything like this. The flavours were amazing and so fresh. Filling but not heavy. Can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: Menu, Price, Service
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EmsGrove
Points +248
Must visit - all vegan! - Edit
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Best pastry I’ve had in years. Menu looks amazing and cannot wait to return to try the savoury options. And I returned with the omnis - was a hit with us all!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-28
Pros: Delicious pastry, Lots of different savoury options, Warm and welcoming
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GnomeChild
Points +1101
Delicious food, great value, friendly staff - Edit
I got the brunch and an oat milk latte, and I shared a cinnamon bun and a pain au Chocolat with Purp.
Read moreThe brunch was delicious! When we arrived they had very few potatoes left, so they only had enough for one brunch. The chef allowed us to choose a substitute for the potatoes in the second breakfast, and we chose extra scramble. The mushrooms were amazing, slightly garlicky, I wish there had been more. The sausage was nice, it was a frankfurter style sausage rather than an English style sausage. The beans were lovely and smoky. The scramble was creamy and mild tasting, but in a good way. The sourdough toast was crunchy and perfectly toasted.
The latte was absolutely perfect. Not too strong, not too weak, and made using Califia Farms barista milk so it was nice and creamy.
The cinnamon bun was amazing! I don't like cinnamon buns to be very sweet, I prefer them to be more like bread with a slightly sweet cinnamon filling, and that's exactly how this one was.
The pain au Chocolat was crispy and flaky, with some very strong dark chocolate inside it. It tasted incredibly buttery and I would love to get another one before our holiday is over.
In total everything came to about £40 and was very filling. I would highly recommend this place, and will gladly eat here again if I get the chance.
Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Great prices
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Purp_steg
Points +762
Tasty brunch - Edit
After spending over an hour trying to find somewhere to get a tofu scramble we finally found Daun's.
Read moreWe both got a tofu scramble breakfast and a latte, and after that a pain au chocolat and cinnamon bun.
The tofu was not what I was expecting but was delicious, the scramble was a more egg like style than i am used to with tofu scrambles but it worked well. I won't describe the rest of it but the brunch was really good.
The latte was nice and somewhat strong, they use califia farm oat milk so that's a major plus.
The pastry was the best version of both a cinnamon bun and a pan au chocolat that I've had from a cafe.
The staff was lovely and the prices were very reasonable.
Pros: Scramble, Nice staff, Pan au chocolat
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ItsHappyCow
Points +882
Good meatballs - Edit
It was a decent plate of meatballs, but I don't think it was anything special. The service was a tiny bit cold, but maybe that's for the immersive experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-02
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VeganMom33
Points +102
Absolutely amazing - Edit
I just had the best sandwich of my life. The vegan Reuben. I could die happy now. They have a large menu with so many selections. Waiting for my chai latte and cookie now with the biggest smile ever 💚💚💚
Read morePros: Divine tasty food, Friendly service, Chill atmosphere
Cons: There is nothing bad to say about this place!
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DominiqueHegarty
Points +199
Great little local café - Edit
I come here occasionally for a coffee and pastry and have never been disappointed. I also really like the range of toasted sandwiches they offer in the sandwich lunch deal. Definitely a nice choice for lunch/brunch.
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poohfriends
Points +247
Tasteful food - Edit
The food was amazing. We shared a croissant with ham and brie, toast with scrambled tofu and sausage and the special toast with chicken and blue cheese. It was incredible! The cook came to talk to us and was really nice.
Read morePros: Tasteful, Large choice, Good prices
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