Rudy's Vegan Diner in Camden

Overall comments: Had high expectations and was let down quite a bit. A few factors that contributed to that was buffalo sauce and no bathroom in a restaurant. Personally, I wouldn’t go here again but can see why Americans who are in the UK would. My order was as follows: Starter(s): 4 Buffalo Wings, Main(s): Buffalo Chik'N Burger, Side(s): Fries, Dessert(s): Rainbow Milkshake. Food: Food was not bad, not great, though once again it goes to show buffalo sauce is just a bad sauce and unsure why it is so widely adopted. Milkshake was different but didn’t have the sweets in it as it became a bit too much with the buffalo sauce with the food. Atmosphere: Overall the interior design was meh. Decent amount of space and seating wasn’t too comfy. If we got lucky with the sofa ones it may have been better. Music wasn’t too loud which was good. No Bathroom in Camden restaurants and having to pay for a shared one is a big downer. Service: Service was standard and the speed arrived at the table at a good speed. Cost: Mid-range and not worth it

My newly engaged Fiancé and I had been looking forward to this on the last day of our holiday. Their information clearly states that they open at 12. We arrived at 12:05 and they were not open, staff were inside looking at their phones and ignoring us standing outside in the rain. Eventually after seriously knocking on the door one of the staff very grumpily came to the door and told us they would open at 12:30. So we waited, when they opened the door, the staff looked suicidal. No smile. No greeting. No apology or even a wave when we started walking away. I have no doubt that the product is fantastic but when you have staff like this who clearly do not care for giving service it becomes very unappealing and offputting. I highly doubt we will ever return which is a shame.

Had this on my wish list to visit as needed a change from our "other" go to burger place - Temp of Cam...... Arrived, no welcome by the server. Just asked if we wanted takeaway or sit down. Said we wanted sit down. Sat at table and were told that they did not have mac+cheese, halloumi sticks, all day breakfast and no milkshakes. OK, not what we had planned anyway. Waited for 10-15 minutes before anyone bothered to come over. Ordered 2 Plain Jane burgers, destructer burger, rubenze sandwich and 2 loaded fries, along with drinks. Food arrived after about 10-15 minutes, all nice however were given 2 normal fries rather than the loaded fries (which are double the price). I enquired and she said we don't have chillies. I said OK I'll just stick to the normal fries then. Enjoyed the food and then no servers available to pay, they were outside. Came in and then took my payment. Told server to make my burgers meal deals as I never got the loaded fries. She said ok....but looking at the bill they were going to charge me for what I never got anyway! Decided not to leave a tip and then I got no thank you, no good bye, nothing. By the way we were told that there was no milkshakes but whilst we were eating the server had made herself a milkshake and was having that at the counter. Other diners came and sat and then left when they never got served....probably got pissed off. Seems like the staff don't really want to be there. Walked back to car and between our family we decided it was a 8 out of 10 but would not come back because the service was soooo crap.

The service was weird. I don't know how to describe it but no one who was working there seemed to want to work there. Ordered with the chef behind the counter since there wasn't anyone else to ask for help. Food came out, could have walked out without paying and they wouldn't have noticed even though it was empty. My friend wanted to order but didn't because she couldn't get the guys attention lol Got Buffalo wings and cheesy fries. The fries were 10/10, really tasty and lovely. The wings were flavourless triangular sponges doused in a not good sauce, 2/10. So it seems like if you get "the right thing" off the menu it will be really nice.

Tried to visit on a Friday evening, the restaurant was half full but when we walked in someone shouted they were closed. No apology, no explanation and no social media heads up. The total lack of courtesy means we be rushing back again.

This place has gone so far down hill since it was taken over. This is the first time we’ve tried it since it changed hands and can say that we wouldn’t return. Food was so greasy and salty that I felt ill for hours afterwards. I appreciate that it’s junk food but the quality that used to be there is just gone.

I had a Double or Nothing burger, Rudys fries and a smoothie, my friend had Buffalo Chicken, Rudys fries and a smoothie. The food tasted amazing. The service could have been better - an item was brought to the table which we didn't order and the drinks were slow being delivered to us. I deducted a star because when I came to pay a service charge had already been added to the bill. This was not advertised on the menu. I strongly feel that I should have the choice to leave a tip - NOT for a service charge to be added without my prior knowledge.

Really poor service, waitress was very rude and Juat wasn’t interested. Food is below par there are definitely better vegan burger options out there

Stopped in here tonight with the husband as he's been before, what can I say...freaking awesome. Ordered the Ruben sandwich as a meal, came with cheesy fries 5 dips and a soft drink. I was not disappointed nor left hungry. Will definitely come back here again!!!

Unbelievably slow and rude service. No one greeted us on entry so we asked whether we could sit, to which we received a very rude reply. We then waited for 40 minutes before a waiter even so much as acknowledged us (we hadn't even been given a menu). Honestly we would have left but it was a very hot and busy day in Camden and we had been struggling to find a place to sit anywhere else. We never complained and were never rude to the staff, but received no apology and the staff continued to be rude to us. I would understand if the place was busy, but it was not - more than half the tables were empty and some of the staff seemed to just be standing around doing nothing (especially the boy behind the bar who was rude to us). After ordering, there was another long wait for the food, and then when it arrived they had forgotten several parts of our order. The food was nice; I especially liked the chips and the green sauce we got with them (I think it was called spice rub mayo but that may have been something else). The menu promised my burger would be golden battered, it was not (although it was still nice).

Went to Rudys Islington on a Friday afternoon, and we’re greeted straight at the door by super friendly, chatty staff. I can’t emphasise enough - sadly I didn’t catch any names but it was a few young girls (one out of uniform - manager/supervisor maybe?) and they were all so friendly, so chatty and honestly a delight to be served by. It felt like they were really pleased and excited to have us there! Even watching them all laughing and joking with each other while they were working set a lovely atmosphere. Food was incredible - buffalo burger had a real spicy kick to it, and my boyfriend’s Rueben sandwich was also incredible. But the shakes!! They were decorated to the nines and looked GORGEOUS, and tasted unreal to. NO difference from a dairy based shake. Will 100% be back.

What a surprise, we sat down ad hoc really thinking oooh vegan. We are veggies tbh. OMG.. the seitan steak with mushers is to die for as is the fries with brisket… This one meal has made us question the move to vegan is m like nothing before…

Firstly, no front of house service was available, so we had to take it upon ourselves to seat ourselves, talk about poor customer service already. Once seated, it took ages for any waitress to bring over any menus we actually had to ask in the end and then wait a further while for them to be delivered to our table, which was disgusting it was not clean at all, stains, dirty cutlery and already used tissues laid on the table which was awful. Then finally when we had our menus we had to wait another lengthy period of time to be asked what we would like to order, to which when we had to ask to order, the waitress was really rude and brushed us off like we were dirty on the bottom of her shoe. Finally she took our order after getting it wrong three times already, then when our drinks finally arrived the glasses they were in where dirty and clearly hadn't been washed properly which was poor. Having to wait nearly an hour for our food because it was sitting on the counter for ages, we were tempted to serve ourselves at this point in time because we were already disappointed. When out food finally came it was cold and as far as food goes, it was just about edible and nothing to write home about at all, just standard vegan food which was heartbreaking to see a restaurant like Rudy's serve food like this. Halfway through eating what we could, found a hair in my food which just put me off from eating the rest to be honest. Then when it came to pay my boyfriend got overcharged which we didn't realise until wanting to quite frankly just get out of there at this point otherwise we would have said something, however we are people who don't want to cause a scene so we just wanted to leave at this point. Disgusting, disappointing and will never EVER be coming back again. Don't eat at Rudy's Islington because you will leave with a bad taste in your mouth. Don't know about the Camden branch, but if this one is anything to go by, then don't bother going to either.

Terrible customer service, Islington Rudy's vegan diner couldn't honour a booking made 5 days in advance, it does not get any worse than that, added to that the numerous emails and text reminders you get in those five days adds to the joke. The waitress tried to use every excuse, "you sure you didn't book at the Camden one"? No, I live 10 ten minutes away my children go to Canonbury school. "Did you book through our web site"? yes, I did, We don't use that booking method anymore. Then finally the waitress admits they overbook and she will get the manager. The manager comes over and says the same thing over again. So there you have it Rudy's treat the customers like animals rather than serve animals. Then after wasting my time going there, they cancel my booking after I've been there, I find that very insulting.

Restaurant was half full at best - 4 staff visible. We waited ten minutes to be seated, then seated ourselves. Waited 20 mins for menus. Went and got them ourselves. When we finally asked if someone could take our order the wait staff attitude was bizarre - 'who gave you these menus?'. No' sorry for your wait' Didn't get the drinks we ordered or any cutlery. Food was made quite quickly but then sat on counter for over ten minutes with customers leaning over it as a pigeon flew around the restaurant. Finally kitchen staff brought as we were about to leave. Order was wrong and nearly cold. Still no drinks or cutlery. Got our own cutlery asked kitchen staff for drinks. Food was average which is a shame because we had two young children with us who were really looking forward to it. So many good options these days, so I resent paying money for poor food/service. I emailed the restaurant a week ago to give them chance to respond but they didn't even reply so here's my honest review. I don't like to poorly review a vegan business but I couldn't recommend this place to anyone.

The waitress brought the contactless payment without presenting the bill to us prior to that and it was extra 8 pounds. We asked for more details and then we realised she added 3 pounds tips without consulting us first, plus charged us more for the...

The food here is amazing! I ate a huge chicken burger topped with bacon and loads of cheese and gherkins, plus a banana and biscoff milkshake. Everything was delicious - but also very messy! My partner (who is not vegan) loved the pulled pork and...

I've been to Rudy's countless times over the years and can say that not only are the staff kind and accommodating, the food is top-notch. Definitely one of the best diner joints in London. The atmosphere is wonderful. Especially on a hot, sunny day walking...

Delicious Caesar salad with vegan chicken? It was wholesome, well priced. Loads of luminous ambience, definitely recommend!!

Vegan diner with everything you’d expect but with no animals hurt. There is also a vegan ‘butcher’ at the back which sells lots of specialty products. I had the plain Jane burger which was delicious as were the house fries. They even have vegan wine.

Not one for writing reviews but here goes. I was disappointed to say the least, not with the food but the general approach of the diner. 1. Upon arrival I requested the table be cleaned. (My son is different, 12 years old and things have...

Food was good but the service was... odd. The staff did not really care for us and the table was dirty when we sat down and no one bothered to clean it. But oh well, all in all it was nice.

First time at a vegan restaurant and I was impressed with the hot dog and milkshake I had. All the family enjoyed the meal but the service was very poor once the food was delivered to our table. They never once came back to see...

I visited Rudy’s in Islington on 18/12/2021 at around 12:30pm as it was nearby to the Almeida Theatre and I was going to see a show there. I’ve been vegan for almost six years now so I was very happy to find this place! It...

Fantastic American style vegan food like burgers, buffalo wings, and milkshakes! Everything we tried was fantastic! Service was grand and everything was clean. The bacun on my chicken burger was totally on point. I need to eat here again!

The tatty shorter menu (when compared with the website) on the door of the Islington branch set the scene. No welcome on entry (and no hand sanitiser either). Was sat at the counter, staring at a messy worktop and cleaning materials, while I waited for...

We went for a celebration lunch and couldn't have picked a better restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, best Mozerella sticks we have every tasted and to top it off Mary's service was inpeccable!! Would thoroughly recommend Rudy's Diner

i met a vegan friend there for lunch on a Sunday. The place was dead, yet the service was terrible. We sat for about 20 mins before we managed to call over a member of staff. Waitresses were just chatting to each other and seemed...

Absolutely gorgeous food. Family and friend, two of whom were vegan, 2 not. All of us said how great the food was. Lovely burgers tasty fries and delicious slaw. All served up by our friendly and efficient waitress Mary. Thanks very much lovely experience.

The staff was so friendly. Two girls called Laura and Marie served us and they were just lovely! The food was delicious and just what I fancied! The sauces that came with the mozzarella sticks were out of this world! Highly recommend:)

We had a nice dinner for two here recently. The service was particularly excellent - Hannah and Zora were friendly and attentive, and made us feel at home.

I was dragged here by two vegan friends on Saturday who insisted they could change my mind about vegan food. I’m an avid meat eater but was up for the challenge! Begrudgingly (as I always like to win) the food was actually pretty amazing. The...

Rudy's has that appeal in that the food looks absolutely amazing and tastes even better! I'll cut to the chase and say that you have to try this place, I have been a die hard meat eater for years and coming to Rudy's opened my...

Walked in, instantly loved the vibe. Greeted with smiles from Zorra, led to our tables and served quickly. We were made to very welcome by other members of staff particularly Tracy and Hannah. The burgers were nice and messy, the mac and cheese was also...

Delicious vegan food great staff and atmosphere, mozerella sticks and the Mac and cheese were very good 10/10 defo be back again

I'd read some of the reviews and was a bit concerned but my party of 4 went to the Islington restaurant and found it to be very clean, with friendly and helpful staff. Our server Zohra was especially lovely and attentive without being intrusive. Our...

I was really excited to try Rudy’s but after seeing some of the reviews I was a bit nervous. However we didn’t experience bad service and the food was good. I think people are probably expecting too much. It’s a diner, in busy Camden Market....

Poorly-educated staff, with my wife served a Seitan ‘chicken’ burger even though she made it clear from the start that she has a gluten intolerance. We later read that Seitan is pure gluten !! so she had a very uncomfortable night with severe stomach pains....

We visited in Camden today. We were very excited to try here as we had heard good things. However we were very disappointed with the slow service. We had to wait 25 minutes just for our drinks, food twice as long and the waitress had...

As a life long vegan I have been really keen to visit Rudy’s. They have such a huge social media presence that I had high expectations. However, this was a very disappointing experience. On arrival, there was no one to meet and greet us. Eventually,...

Found in Camden Market, we visited this place for lunch on a Saturday in May. Sadly, we got seated and waited 10 minutes to even be brought a menu, then when we asked for one, it took a further half an hour to even get...

We revisited the Camden branch today but left feeling deflated. The food has really gone downhill. The menu had changed from what we remembered and it definitely reflected in the taste. The staff were really nice and tried their best to accommodate us by giving...

We live close by the Islington branch and the whole family had been looking forward to going for the first time. Tried to book a table but they only take walk-ins. Walked-in on a Tuesday just after 8pm. Several tables free so excited to sit...

The photos advertising this diner are nothing like the actual place. It is a diner in every sense of the word, the food doesn't come on plates, the cutlery is disposable and there are no toilet facilities. The food was good but it was let...

Delicious food that came very quickly and didn’t disappoint. The only bone I have to pick is that the diner was ridiculously understaffed. You could tell the staff were under pressure and getting agitated — please, put enough staff on the rota!

Went to grab a quick snack with mum at the Islington restaurant. Just fancied a quick Rubens (which is pretty great btw). Unfortunately they didn’t have it, fair enough it’s Sunday night? It’s kind of a shame cause have tried a few other things but...

Ordered the ultimate burger, completely bland without much of a cheese, bacon or burger taste. Popcorn chicken tasted greasy and overcooked. Camden diner staff appeared totally uninterested. All round a really disappointing experience especially considering the amount of vegan options available in Camden market and...

*note this is for the Islington branch which doesn’t have its own page* Took 30 mins to be served and there were only 2 other tables when we arrived. We tried to order on THREE different occasions and the items weren’t on the menu, basic...

Food was so good, good portions and quality. The cocktails in a pint glass were also awesome! Service however is terrible. We arrived and there was no sign on whether we should seat ourselves or wait to be seated, we stood at the entrance and...

We've been big fans of Rudy's Vegan Diner since it opened but we don't live locally so a trip here is a real treat for us. Sadly our last visit has put us off ever going again. The food is still good (not the same...

We planned to get some Vegan food on our first visit to London from St Albans post lockdown. Found Rudy's on Instagram and planned it into the day. The staff were friendly, polite and attentive. Food was easy to order, quick and incredible. Both the...

We just wanted some chips. And these were the best chips ever. Cooked from fresh and seasoned to perfection. Customer service was excellent so polite. Well worth a visit.

Literally one of my favourite vegan places to eat. There's nothing I dislike on the menu and the only reason I'm not here more is because I'd have to buy new clothes to fit in.

The food here is amazing! I got the reuben and it was so tasty and filling. The prices are very good for London also.

I arrived in London on Saturday night to visit my son and we were going to have an Indian take away.... then we saw Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner and thought we’d try the food here instead. The best decision ever!!! It’s great to be able...

We went for lunch whilst shopping in Camden Market. Both myself and my partner are Vegetarian so we thought we would give this place a go. Food arrived quickly but was cooked freshly (We could see them making it). We had mozzarella (imitation) sticks, buffalo...

A MUST visit in London!! I visit everytime I’m in London and each time is better than the last! I ordered some buffalo sietan wings and a small mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was EVERYTHING!!!! So creamy and tasty. A perfect amount of...

if there’s one thing you get from rudy’s, PLEASE let it be the reuben sandwich!!! if you’re a lover of eastern european tastes, you will absolutely ADORE this. their sandwich filling to bread ratio is absolutely on point - it was so stuffed the toasted...

I asked for napkins to clear up my milkshake I had spilt and upon getting them was asked which milkshake it was and made a new one by the female server. If was very nice of them and made my day, greatly appreciated. Plus a...

I don’t look like a vegan because I’m not so with some trepidation I took a bite out of Rudys Rueben. Bloody delicious. I will be ordering that from there again. Goes so well with cold beer. I will return.

We really enjoyed our meal at this popular vegan fast food joint within Camden Market. It has a trendy interior with lots of space for seating.  The food is cooked fresh to order. We had delicious Buffalo Wingz and a Rudy's Reuben Seitan Pastrami with Fries. They give american...

I'm vegetarian and my husband a meat eater, so we came here to see if this would work for both of us. We both had burgers which we really enjoyed. Don't choose the chicken burger for a first date - it was very messy to...

Absolutely wonderful place! I live in Camden, and my partner is vegetarian so we have probably at the point tried everything off the menu at Rudys. Safe to say I’ve not had a bad meal here so far, and we’ve been many times! Personal faves...

We visit Rudy’s every time we are in London. This visit was the first time we’ve brought our son with us. Rudy’s is the best vegan junk food around, delicious burgers, hotdogs and sides. Our son is a macaroni cheese connoisseur and said it was...

went here for lunch with my veggie friend - Mac and cheese was so good, better than 99% of non vegan ones I’ve had! they also gave us a free cookie which was so lovely and unexpected. I’d definitely come back :-)

Well it is dirty and there are very few vegetables around so not really a place you'd eat at regularly but it was delicious. The four of us shared, it did get a bit "dirty" with all the sauces etc but we all loved it....

This was my first visit to a vegan restaurant. I was impressed by the choice and the food was really lovely. Plenty of space to sit which was great considering it’s in Camden Market. We will be going back definitely

Places like this, honestly, can prove people we dont really need meat or dairy in our life. The food is absolutely AMAZING. If you are a cheese lover like me the mac n cheese is absolutely mindblowing. Its not overpriced, you have burgers and side...

Really enjoyed the food and service here, knowing that it’s all vegan. Good friendly staff, and thank you for cooking me the hot dog as a special order, delicious! Too full for a milkshake so it’s on the list for next time! Cheers

Their milkshakes are fantastic. Each one made with care. The banana and biscotti is fabulous and the chocolate and peanut butter one is sweeter and delicious. All the vegan food being prepared looked great although we didn’t have time to stay and eat any.

Vegan junk food delight, with best ever deep-fried nozzarella sticks and a banana and Biscoff milkshake! Warning: it's waaay to easy to over-order!!

I had a ceasar salad and my friend a hot dog, they were sooo good! Very tasty with great texture. I was too full to try a milkshake but definitely will next time!

I'm not a vegan, but my son and other vegan friends have raved about seitan. Whilst on a business trip to London, I met up with my son, after exploring Camden Market we spotted Rudy's and stopped off for supper. I have to say I...

I'm not actually a vegan, but like to try different things, and passing this place it seemed like it was worth a try. The whole menu is a vegan take on standard fast food and I was quite disappointed at first glance as it was...

Great place to eat for on the go vegan hot food! The food is fresh, delicious and great value. Indoor and outside seating. It's ideal if you're eating alone, in a couple or group. The service is efficient & friendly. I like the idea of...

It is a wonderful place serving delicious food. Thanks God, I finally found the place where vegan can enjoy well seasoned greasy and comforting food.

Food is very tasty. We had dirty burger and hot dog, both were delicious and full of flavor. Waiting time is not that long. One minus though, the diner and tables in particular are a bit dirty, but when asked the staff to clean up...

I tried the hot dog meal deal, really tasty, cooked fresh and good value. The restaurant is laid back and perfect for grabbing a bite with friends. Wanted to try so much more from the menu so I’ll definitely be back!

Had been in the west end all day dreaming of getting up to Camden and smashing a dirty dog at Rudys Dirty Vegan diner. Unfortunately when we got there they had run out, so the assistant said there were some up at Fest as they...

We stopped in to Rudy's on a whim while walking through the market.Their service and selection were both top notch! I loved the fries and the "chicken" sandwich was delicious. WE also shared the girlscout cookie shake. YUM!!

You’ve got to try this place! Food is amazing, you won’t regret it. I look forward to visiting again.

After a stroll around the markets, my partner and I were famished. We are both vegetarians and knew it might be a struggle to find something we both enjoyed, when we stumbled across this diner. I had the regular burger, and my partner went for...

Second time to DVD but first time in the new and much bigger restaurant. Service was fantastic as always, super quick with the food and the staff were lovely. The food was incredible, I also dragged 3 non vegans with me and they loved it...

I have been following this place on instagram for ages and it looked amazing, and since I was in Camden thought I’d come and try it out. I got the dirty burger (bacon cheeseburger) which was really delicious, with a small Mac & cheese and...

Omg the Best macnchees ever! Cesar salad taste like a normal meat! I trully recvomend. Nice place in camden

I have been following this place on Insta and the food looked amazing. My husband and I have literally drooling to go here on our trip to London because everything looks fantastic. Unfortunately reality was not as good as our imagination I guess. The staff...

The food here is absolutely amazing! If you love vegan junk food, this place will blow your mind. The restaurant is clean and the staff are friendly. I would definitely recommend! Rudy's is probably my new favourite place to eat in London now!

This restaurant is a highlight of our London trip!!! It has hands on the best vegan American style food we have ever tasted!!! We had a lot of similar food around London but this one right here takes the first prize!!! Your taste buds are...

Rudy’s diner has everything on the menu to make anyone’s mouth water! My partner and I spent a day in London and decided to take a short Tube trip over to Camden markets to check out what vegan food we can find. After hearing so...

We had Burgers/ Hot dogs with Seitan sausage / soya steak... we are not used to, so it was weird but good, tasty. Kids did not loved it very much, we did. They liked the vegan « milk » shake!!

I dropped in here with friends on Sunday 4th August at around 4PM as we were having a great day out in Camden, were on a high and fancied something to eat. Sadly we were faced with singularly the most obnoxious woman I've met in...

Rudy’s is a buzzing diner with a menu that is so enticing you will need to plan a quick return trip to try the dishes you just weren’t able to manage in a single sitting! I visited with my sons and we sampled the Reuben,...

I have been a couple of times and tried every dish on the menu. My favourite is the “house one”Rudy’s dirty burger. My kids had peanut butter milkshake and loved it. I tried the banana chocolate brownie and it was heavenly! Very moist and delicious!...

read about this place online so had to go try it and holy moly it is good!! My husband the pastrami with some dirty fries and was beside himself with how good it was .I had the buffalo burger yum so good we both left...

I was visiting Camden and had walked around not sure what to eat. I’m not vegan, but am vegetarian so was struggling with the choices. As most of the fast food joints were meaty! I didn’t really fancy anything I had seen but was hungry....

It was an excellent experience for us. The burgers were so delicious, I ate a dirty burger and my husband ate buffalo burger and wings. Everything was tasty and good. I recommend it.

Come hungry. They don’t skimp on the portions or the toppings, here. Very authentic American-style diner featuring vegan versions of burgers, hot dogs, fries, wings, cesar salad etc, though they don't do coffee. Would have given it five stars if they didn't stock ethically dodgy...

My daughter and I went to London as a birthday treat, as a vegan in our area we sometimes struggle to find food to eat out, she was particularly keen to eat here and had been looking forward to it. We looked at the menu...

Great food, very quick service with a friendly smile. Would def recommend. Found it very easily and seating wasn’t a problem, we did share the table but it was really nice and would definitely go again

Had the mini chilli bowl and a Rueben. Staff were rude and the food was below par for the price. Won't be visiting again until the staff have been taught a little customer care and the prices are dropped a bit. I know its Camden,...