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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Londonderry, Café Forty One offers a cozy retreat for those seeking a delightful vegan culinary experience. This charming restaurant, located at 41-51 Inverness Terrace, combines a warm, intimate ambiance with innovative plant-based dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike. With its inviting decor and friendly service, it’s a perfect spot for a relaxed afternoon tea or a memorable meal.

Café Forty One is renowned for its inventive vegan afternoon teas, which have garnered rave reviews for their rich flavors and beautiful presentation. The menu features a variety of standout dishes, including fluffy, freshly baked scones served with luscious berry compote and coconut whipped cream, and an array of delicate finger sandwiches with fillings like avocado chilli mousse and roasted tomato with sunflower seed pesto. The desserts are equally impressive, with decadent chocolate fudge cake bites and mini lemon cakes topped with cacao cream and pomegranate, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication.

The founders of Café Forty One envisioned a space where vegan cuisine could be both delicious and accessible, leading to the creation of a menu that celebrates plant-based ingredients with a creative twist. An interesting fact is that the restaurant is located inside a boutique hotel, which adds to its unique charm and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets. The team takes pride in sourcing fresh, local ingredients and crafting each dish with care, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest.

It is renowned for its inventive vegan afternoon teas, which feature a variety of beautifully crafted dishes like fluffy scones with berry compote and coconut cream, and an array of delicate sandwiches and desserts.

It offers a unique vegan culinary experience with a cozy ambiance, friendly service, and creative dishes that challenge the misconception that vegan food is boring.

Located near Hyde Park and the bustling streets of Londonderry, Café Forty One is perfectly situated for visitors to explore iconic attractions and enjoy a peaceful respite. After indulging in their delectable vegan afternoon tea, guests can easily stroll to nearby landmarks, boutique shops, and cultural sites, making it an ideal spot for a day of sightseeing and relaxation.

Experience Vegan Luxury at Café Forty One

Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply seeking a memorable culinary adventure in London, Café Forty One promises an inviting atmosphere, innovative dishes, and a commitment to sustainability. Its ever-changing menu and warm hospitality make it a must-visit destination for food lovers and eco-conscious travelers alike. Discover the joy of plant-based dining and share your experience with friends and fellow explorers.

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Very nice place for a good vegan afternoon tea.
The restaurant is small and feels really comfy and intimate. I liked it.
The decoration for Christmas was nice and the special menu perfect !
We have been served a non alcoholic fizzy drink to start before being served the afternoon tea. The scones were good and warmed ! Perfect. The sandwiches and the cakes were good. It was a lot to eat, we felt really full after eating everything !
Definitely a restaurant to go to enjoy good and affordable vegan food

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I had afternoon tea here. It was a great experience especially for vegans who want to experience afternoon tea. There were three tiers: scones, desserts and sandwiches. The scones were buttery and the clotted cream and berry compote was divine. The sandwiches were alright, but my favorite was the one on rye bread with onion chutney. The desserts weren't that sweet either but by the time I got to the desserts I was too full. So you better be starving when you come. 

The experience is worth the price and they were very attentive with their service. Order hot tea to go with it. It'll help with your digestion after eating so much!

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I came here with my boyfriend on a Friday afternoon for the vegan high tea and was not disappointed at all.  It was everything could have expected and more! 

Everything was so delicious, and l loved the fact that got to have a wonderful high tea that was all vegan whilst traveling in London 

The scones with "clotted cream" and jam was to die for. The cream was made form coconut cream and was so so heavenly. 

They served a lot of food, and l was stuffed by the time we left. 

I visited here a year ago and still think about it all the time! I believe we had the vegan winter high tea menu, so I'm not too sure if it changes? 

We had made reservations in advance because that's what the internet said, but the place was fairly empty for a Friday early afternoon. 

I would definitely come here again on my next visit to London! 

**The restaurant is located inside the hotel 

***a little on the pricey side but worth it in my opinion

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Don't be put off by the name, or selling point, of the afternoon tea at RAW - it may be guilt free and vegan but it's delicious and satisfying nonetheless. 

Located inside boutique hotel La Suite West (just over the road from Bayswater tube station) visitors are greeted at the front desk with a complementary smoothie of the day - on the day I went it was pear, apple and lemon, and was lovely. Service excels from the moment you walk in.

You can choose whether to take your tea indoors or outside. Despite its location, the outside seating area is peaceful and relaxing, as it faces onto an attractive residential area rather than the main road.

The afternoon tea itself is priced at £27 per person. For that you get a glass of non alcoholic fizz (RAW doesn't serve alcohol), and as much loose leaf tea (in varying flavours) and coffee as you like, as well as, of course the nibbles. 

The selection of finger sandwiches have interesting fillings; my favourites were avocado chilli mousse with rocket and roast tomato with sunflower seed pesto. Of the canapes, the hummus on gluten free bread were surprisingly moreish, and I would never have guessed that the cheese in the filo pastry bites with asparagus was actually made of almonds! 

It was unanimously agreed amongst my group that the highlight were the scones - homemade and served with strawberries and whipped coconut 'cream' , they were light and not too filling.

The desserts were also surprisingly good - the sticky toffee and chocolate fudge cake bites were decadent and as good as any dairy version I can think of. And the mini squares of lemon cake topped with cacao cream, coconut and pomegranate... I'm convinced the cacao cream was Nutella!

For an unhealthy eating, heavy meat eater, I was really surprised how impressed I was by RAW. They certainly challenged the misconception that vegan food has to be boring! I will definitely be going back for dinner sometime.

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I went here for the first time about a month ago.

LOCATION: It's in London, near Hyde Park, in a hotel. It's easy to find and you don't have to go through the hotel or anything to get to it. 4/5

ATMOSPHERE: They have an inside area, which I honestly didn't pay much attention too, as we just breezed past it, as well as an outdoor patio, which was fairly nice as well. 3/5

SELECTION: It's all vegan and they have British and French dishes, plus some others. Breakfast items are those like a full English breakfast and brioche French toast. Lunch items include those like mushroom bourguignon pie and mash and a quiche. Plus, they've got all-day desserts and afternoon tea. Best of all, not only do they label which items contain nuts, soy, and/or gluten, but they are very accommodating despite the labels, at least if you contact them ahead of your visit. More on that below. 4/5

WHAT I GOT: I am vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free, so I did so much research trying to find a place in London that had reasonably priced afternoon tea that would be able to pull this off for me. Cafe Forty One was the best bet. I contacted them a few days prior to our visit, explaining my situation, and they happily said they could accommodate that request. When I got there, I was a little confused because our waitress kind of seemed confused when I brought up my emailed request, but then it got all sorted out, and it turned out great. The chef even came out and explained to me that they had a hard time looking for qualified bread, so she made some herself out of quinoa flour or something. So yeah, I got a full afternoon tea set that met my dietary requirements --  four different sandwiches, two plain scones with berry compote and clotted cream, four desserts, and a pot of peppermint (my choice) tea. And it all tasted good too. The bread surprisingly was amazing for the sandwiches. The sandwiches overall were good -- they weren't like the best I've ever had, but still pretty darn good lol. The scones were great and didn't taste too heavy or anything, and the desserts were tasty and quality too. Plus, the tea was actually really good too. The one major negative I had was that I wish there was at least one chocolate dessert because I love chocolate (in fact, I hardly ever have desserts, but when I do, they're always chocolate), but the chocolate ones probably aren't gluten and/or soy-free or something, so it's not a huge deal, I guess. Anyways, I'd highly recommend this cafe, especially if you have allergies and are looking for quality afternoon tea. Oh also, the people I was with got regular menu items and enjoyed them too, in case anyone was wondering about those. 4/5

SERVICE: The service was pretty good. Our food didn't take too long and like I talked about above, they were very helpful, understanding, and accommodating. 4/5

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Café Forty One blew away my expectations. Their vegan afternoon tea was delicious and generously portioned, and the server who helped us was extremely friendly. I also really like that their teas and menus change; we got a "festive" version which had options like Christmas tea, a spiced chocolate pot, and more. Overall just a fantastic experience, and I'm looking forward to coming back next time I'm in London!

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Quality over quantity is theme of the menu, which has a limited number of can't-go-wrong options. The Vegan English Breakfast is very creative with generous portions of multiple flavors and textures. Quite tasty.

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Delicious vegan fare-the sweet potato gnocchi with spinach was amazing. The penne with olive pesto was surprisingly spectacular. The lemon meringue pie was the best pie I have ever eaten-a slice of heaven. Friendly attentive service and a beautiful leafy patio make for a for sure repeat visit.

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I came here for a vegan afternoon tea and it was AMAZING! I'm so glad I found this place and booked it before my trip. The vegan tea is 29 GBP per person, but it is so worth it! The staff is friendly and helpful as well.

Café Forty One: Vegan Afternoon Tea Near Hyde Park, London

At **Café Forty One**, located in the heart of London, diners can indulge in a delightful vegan menu that boasts a variety of thoughtfully crafted dishes. From scrumptious starters to exquisite desserts, every bite is a testament to the culinary creativity that this charming café embodies.

Kick off your meal with an array of starters that promise to awaken your palate. The café offers a selection including: 

Delight in satisfying mains that exemplify vegan cuisine's versatility. Diners can choose from an enticing selection including: 

End your meal on a sweet note with desserts that are both indulgent and guilt-free. The offerings include: 

Complement your meal with a selection of invigorating drinks. The café offers an array of beverages including: 

Café Forty One also features seasonal specials that rotate throughout the year, ensuring that there's always something new to try. Don't miss out on their festive offerings and unique creations that highlight seasonal ingredients.

Experience cozy elegance at Café Forty One in Londonderry. Savor delicious dishes in a charming setting—your perfect UK dining getaway starts here!

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