WAVE in London: photos, reviews, menu

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2025 Cafes

On Hackney Highstreet in London, WAVE offers a trendy yet relaxed dining experience for those seeking vegan and vegetarian options. With a welcoming atmosphere accentuated by warm industrial lighting, it's a place for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. The varied menu, including highlights like the Lions Mane Cacao, Brekkie Bowl, and Strawberry Pancakes, caters to diverse tastes with sweet and savory pastries, small meals, and gluten-free choices. Friendly service, despite occasional short-staffing, adds to the charm. Enjoy a hot coffee or a chilled beer while immersing yourself in this cozy and chic setting, all at a moderate price.

Price

$$$$ 8 - 20 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Vegan, Vegetarian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving beer, Serving wine

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Hackney Downs

Train station 446 m walk

Hackney Central

Train station 244 m walk

Hackney Baths (Stop V)

Bus stop 241 m walk

Amhurst Road / Dalston Lane (Stop P)

Bus stop 465 m walk

Hackney Town Hall (Stop A)

Bus stop 411 m walk

Pembury Road / Downs Park Road (Stop H)

Bus stop 453 m walk

4.6

based on 569 reviews

Google

4.6/5 569 reviews

V C

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely loved this coffee spot! Tried their Peanut Butter Coffee, and it was simply superb—creamy, nutty, and really unique. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere made my day even better. Highly recommend stopping by for a special treat!

Ant Wirjoprawiro

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Food was fantastic, and loved their outdoor seating area

Becca

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

WAVE is amazing 🤩– fully vegan and honestly one of the nicest cafés I’ve been to in London. It has such a relaxed, welcoming vibe, the kind of place you could happily sit in for hours with good food and coffee. The pastries are a real highlight. The cheese and spinach one was flaky, savoury, and so satisfying, while the cinnamon and pistachio pastry was sweet, nutty, and had just the right amount of indulgence without being heavy. You can really tell everything is made with care. From the mains, the coronation “chicken” sandwich was fantastic – packed with flavour and really generous. The avocado toast was also done so well, fresh and full of flavour, with just the right balance of toppings. Both dishes felt hearty and wholesome while still being creative. The drinks were just as good. I had a vanilla latte which was smooth and perfectly sweet, and then tried the lion’s mane hot chocolate which felt really cosy and nourishing – such a nice change from a regular hot chocolate. Overall, WAVE has the perfect mix: delicious food, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere. Everything we tried was spot on, and it’s such a treat knowing the whole menu is fully vegan. I’ve been here many times and will come many more 🩷

WAVE in London