Wave in Hackney

We’ve been dying to come here for months. It’s a fully vegan cafe with an amazing menu of hot drinks, sweet and savoury pastries and a few small meals. They seemed a bit short staffed this morning and the food was slow, but we can forgive them this as they were busy. We sampled the salted coffee first and wouldn’t recommend. It’s far too sweet and the barista hadn’t stirred it (too busy?) so all the salt stayed at the bottom. To replace that I ordered the Lions Mane Cacao and this was outstanding. Earthy, creamy and delicious. We ordered for breakfast the Sunny side and Brekkie bowl, both of which we really enjoyed. Mine was the brekkie bowl and it came with really tasty tofu, avo, with Smokey beans, kale, sourdough bread and houmous. I’d order this again. We also shared the strawberry pancakes as 2nd breakfast and they were surprisingly excellent, considering most things gluten free taste awful. Served with beautiful vanilla ice cream. As I type this on the train home to Leeds, I’m thinking about the mushroom pastry roll that’s in my bag, yumyum.

I'm not a vegan (you know that because I haven't told you that I am) but this is a good advert fir becoming one. I tried the Lion's Mane Cacoa (thanks to Lisa from Clarkson's Farm) and will keep an eye out for any health improvements. The scrambled tofu was delicious. All in all a very positive experience

A beautiful shop just down a little alley on Hackney highstreet. The atmosphere was very relaxed and chic, with warm industrial lighting brightened by plants and casual conversation. Service was lovely when I picked up some croissants for takeaway and an espresso. Coffee was hot and smooth, the pastries are enormous and flakey. The sandwich options looked mouthwatering and the menu was varied. Sat out under the awning to enjoy my coffee in a quiet square. Highly recommend a visit!

I’ve been a few times and never disappoints. The food is so tasty and delicious, love the sandwiches, cakes and plates of food. Always look forward to coming to this gem of a place. Really recommend!

The smoothie bowl and the avocado toast was excellent and the decor is really nice. The staff is extremely kind and welcoming. The menu is quite original which is great. We had an amazing time there. However the menu for brunch may not be suitable for picky eaters due to the originality of some dishes.

Gluten free cupcakes, amazing pancakes and coffee and very chill atmosphere, would definitely go again. Also there is a little corner with stuff to buy for the house or office!

Amazing mac and cheese, reasonably priced and really good vibe! Defo recommend if in the area for lunch!

This was my second time here and it didn’t disappoint. The food is excellent. I had the breakfast and it was full of flavour and colour. The portion size is also very generous, although £2 extra for a slice of sourdough toast was a bit much (but typical Hackney). The peanut butter coffee is also a must try.

Delicious food and drinks and a lovely Bali- inspired vibe and setting. This is my new favourite Hackney cafe.

The place had such a nice atmosphere and food options were amazing will definitely be returning when I’m next in London

Lured in by the amazing hanging chairs outside. Food is spot on and the coffee is perfect. A lovely hidden gem and all should visit more than once as I will do.

Had a nice lunch here. A good selection of dishes to choose from. A lot of interesting drinks as well. Only complaint is that it is a bit expensive - £10 for a cauliflower salad

Exquisite. Expect a plateful of tasty food with lots of salad, beautifully presented. I recommend the scrambled tofu with caramelised aubergine, appreciated the added seeds and sourdough toast. My son had the coronation toastie, a cauliflower dish. They also have a great range of drinks including turmeric latte. The acoustics are good if you want a conversation and lounging on sofas makes it extra relaxed. Good service. The place gets packed as you might expect so arrive early for a memorable breakfast. Great service.

My wife and I are not vegan but we are so glad we found this fantastic hidden gem just off the high street near Hackney central. We walked into an oasis of calm and were greeted by the lovely staff. This place is obviously the place to be at the moment and the boho interiors are right on point. I can highly recommend the turmeric cacao latte and wait for it...... marmite on toast! So much more than marmite on toast, have a look at my photo. We will always come back any time we are in Hackney. Full marks, well done.

Every dish we tried was amazing!!!! Can’t imagine it is actually vegan- we came twice and would come again if we had more time in the neighborhood! On top of all the atmosphere just makes you want to stay longer and longer.. highly recommended!

Even though WAVE has only been open for a short time it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular cafes in Hackney. Great relaxed vibe with comfy sofas, chairs, lounges and even hammock type chairs that swing from the ceiling. The food is amazing. My fave is the vegan mac & cheese! The owners and staff are lovely. All in all a perfect place to hang out!

Wave is quite tucked away but when we got there, I was shocked at how light and inviting it was. It has a cute garden to sit in which was great for the bank holiday weather. I had a sandwich and brownie, both of which were tasty. It was pretty pricey, my sandwich alone was £8.50, but it was vegan and a healthy snack so I was happy to pay.

This Beautiful place has amazing coffee and amazing food, with something on the menu for everyone, we had the Brekki bowl and Cream cheese bagel, lots of gluten free options, it was all fantastic.

It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come comparing this new cafe with the little box in elephant and castle. The cafe is only 5’ from hackney central station. The interior is bigger than what I was expecting and sets you in a very relaxing...

The Italian was superb, mushrooms, avocado, rocket, nuts, toms on bread with amazing dressing. Yummy thanks

Two of us went to this restaurant for lunch during a weekday - we were attracted by the locality - the restaurant is situated in industrial units in an alleyway off "The Narrow Way" (a pedestrian-only part of Mare Street). Despite the location, the restaurant's...