What The Pitta - Vegan Kebabs Brick Lane image

What The Pitta - Vegan Kebabs Brick Lane

Restaurant Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Great little spot tucked away for a quick meal (take out and the have some seating inside). Fast and substantial Middle East food. No fuss, low cost but certainly not lacking in taste. The Baklava pastry was seriously light and fluffy; one of the best I had. People often mention vegan, meat, staff, kebab, great, London, amazing, fresh, nice, gyros,


Address

53 Brick Ln, London E1 6PU, United Kingdom

Website

whatthepitta.com

Contact

+44 7517 920887

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (719 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (36) meat (17) staff (14) kebab (10) great (9) London (7) amazing (7) fresh (7) nice (7) gyros (7)
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  • 5/5 Kael C. 10 months ago on Google
    Great little spot tucked away for a quick meal (take out and the have some seating inside). Fast and substantial Middle East food. No fuss, low cost but certainly not lacking in taste. The Baklava pastry was seriously light and fluffy; one of the best I had.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam H. 2 years ago on Google
    The doner chip box was excellent highly recommend! The vegan doner meat is the best I have had
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tilly D. 2 years ago on Google
    Reallllllly good food. Quite cheap for London and the portion size was huge. All vegan so stress free choice, although it's a tough one to decide what to eat. Cute little interior as well, and the staff are quick. Good place for cheap food on the go, or for a little break if in Brick Lane
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Łukasz B. 8 months ago on Google
    First restaurant that we've found after arrival to London. We were 3 days and eating there each day 😅 the best Kebabs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jamil A. 7 months ago on Google
    Back in August 2022, I reported a website error that was preventing me from accessing a promo discount. "Cem" emailed back on the same day to advise that they would get this issue sorted, but nothing was said about the promo discount that could not be accessed. I replied that same evening to remind Cem about this, but never heard back from them. At the time of writing this review, the server error still displays when attempting to access the promo. In May 2023, I finally managed to find the time and opportunity to visit What The Pitta. My first impressions of the place were not good. As soon as I walked in, I could see and hear 3 staff members in the kitchen engaging in a loud, almost-aggressive conversation, in which one staff member was complaining about someone else. There were other customers who were eating when I arrived, and it seemed as though this discussion had already been going on for some time. This continued for about 2 to 3 minutes, during which not one staff member noticed that I was waiting to place my order. When one of them did finally notice me waiting at the counter, the most vocal staff member, the cook, exclaimed a profanity. I'm not expecting a gourmet/first class experience at a vegan kebab place, but there are some minimum standards that I expect of any food place. What The Pitta fell short before I had even placed my order. My food was served quickly after I'd ordered and the cook was polite with me, but I wasn't sure how genuine that was, given that I had just listened to them badmouth another person for several continuous minutes. I enjoyed the onion rings and fries. The kebab wrap was a bit dry. I couldn't see much chilli sauce inside it, but that's assuming the chilli sauce would look like what you get at conventional kebab places. Overall, the meal was not offensive. It was £12 for a meal deal (one main, one side, and one drink). I just wish the first impression of the venue and staff was better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jermaine Ellis (. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was great vegan food. I would definitely return back this location next time I'm in London. The french fries are amazing here. Also the falafel wrap is an excellent choice as well. At night this location can become very busy.

  • 5/5 Cavid N. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, helpful staff and cute place. Definitely recommended! Was my first try of Vegan Doner and was pleasantly surprised :)

  • 5/5 Lottie H. 1 year ago on Google
    So good, very generous portion sizes for the price. Staff are friendly and the whole place feels very clean and pleasant. The food is amazing, as a vegan I love places they cater directly to me and I don’t have to worry about asking about ingredients. But I took my non vegan boyfriend too and he thought it was amazing so it really caters to everyone.

  • 5/5 Bart B. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm not usually a fan of non meat food stuffs, but this is definitely one eatery that everyone should try out, carnivore or otherwise! The chilli is spicy and the food served fresh and hot. I had the Doner Chip box, with a drink. Good food, amazing service and fast to boot. If you're passing brick lane or even a local give this place a visit/ takeaway order. You won't regret it... Plus as it's vegan it definitely caters to those on a halal/ vegetarian diet as well.

  • 5/5 Ananya M. 1 year ago on Google
    absolutely loved this place and the worker there! so sweet and 10/10 worth the walk in the rain! download the app and get free fries! only thing was i thought the vegan doner gyro was a little pricy for what i got (~$11 USD!)

  • 5/5 Frank P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little place on Brick Lane. Limited seating inside but they do takeaway. All vegan menu. Doner kebab was some of the best vegan 'meat' I've had, nice chew and flavour. Good variety of salad and sauces. Value lunch deal was just the thing. Thanks

  • 5/5 Tayla G. 7 months ago on Google
    Best vegan kebab I’ve ever had. Ordered the chicken gyros and it was so tasty even my partner who is not vegan was impressed

  • 5/5 Alexander T. 5 months ago on Google
    Great fully vegan place. Whilst a tad expensive I'd say it's worth it. The kebab meat and pitta was incredible!

  • 3/5 Ollie B. 4 months ago on Google
    I'm a long time customer thanks to the tasty vegan food. However, they've recently replaced the human interaction with a glitchy touch screen self service thing. Really detrimental to the experience; I was frustrated by trying to order the meal. Plenty of other interesting places on brick lane with really friendly service. Not planning to return 😞

  • 1/5 Ioannis I. 4 months ago on Google
    These people won’t even let you know that the place is vegan. They sell vegan meat. Soya meat and they don’t tell you that or have it advertised. How can you say you sell kebabs and not have actual meat in the shop. Let the people know that you only sell vegetables so they are aware. Good staff and polite but I think the problem comes from managenemt. NEXT TIME SAY OR PUT IT ON YOUR WINDOW THAT YOU SELL VEGAN MEAT KEBABS, NOT THAT YOU SELL KEBABS.

  • 5/5 Nick M. 3 months ago on Google New
    One of the best vegan fast food places in the city. Food is always delicious and the sauces are great. Portions are huge and the prices are fair. But the staff makes it 5 stars. Always so nice and friendly.

  • 2/5 Ashley S. 3 months ago on Google New
    The food is aimed at people who miss meat? So as a vegan I don't want to eat food that is made to taste like meat. They have Felafel but i don't like that i was looking forward to a bean and veg veganfest but sadly i could only get chips and onion rings, the onion rings was very nice but the chips are standard frozen french fries i can go and get that at any good outlet. I did not get a nutrisious meal that night just the fried food. The staff that night was amazing and helpful but i will not be going to any again i had a waisted evening and unhealthy food. As a pure vegan shop they should look up what a buddha bowl is and serve vegans heathy nutrisious food for true vegans not people that want fake pulled pork Or food that imatates meat. Sorry but I was very disappointed. I really hope that the owners take the time to research what a buddha bowl is and provide real vegan food and better chips thank you.

  • 5/5 Marissa S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Delicious quick döner. Fries served fresh and hot, very easy to order. Limited seating, so takeout is probably easiest. Very kind staff!

  • 5/5 Goki K. 3 months ago on Google New
    My occasional go-to for vegan pitta for lunch! The amount is very filling and when I want something ‘meaty’, this is the place I go to. All the food is very tasty and the staff is friendly. I visited the place a few times and I never waited too long for my food to come.

  • 5/5 Ana O. 1 year ago on Google
    The chips box is great, the ingredients are fresh and really delicious. All is vegan and the soya pieces are very yummy. On top, portion is huge and the price is super reasonable for London. This is one of my favorite vegan food places for having something quick!

  • 5/5 Vikrant P. 2 years ago on Google
    If your in the brick lane area and looking for some vegan food this is a nice place. The menu is not massive but enough choices and quality is amazing. The staff were excellent and didn't have to wait too long for a table even it's a small place. Quality of food was excellent.

  • 5/5 Meg V. 1 year ago on Google
    Best vegan kebab so far. I've tried a few over the UK but keep coming back here. I'm waiting for a branch to open in Bristol. Otherwise everytime I'm in London, this is an obligatory stop. I really love the flavour and texture of the donor meat. I always used to get the wrap, which is made freshly in store, really nice and soft. But I find it's too filling. Recently I've been getting the gyros, which is the perfect size and combo of salad, meat and chips. Their chip box is really nice with donor meat and the chips are crispy and have a nice seasoning to them. Come hungry as portions are big and prices are very reasonable.

  • 5/5 Adrienn T. 1 year ago on Google
    Super generous portion and is full of flavours! One of the best vegan wraps I have had in London👌🏽

  • 5/5 Dev M. 2 years ago on Google
    I used to go to What The Pitta in Boxpark Shoreditch and this was my first visit to the new location. It's the same great tasting vegan kebab and I loved it! I had the vegan doner and it was fantastic as always. Staff are lovely too. The restaurant itself has about 4 tables in front. One of the best vegan kebabs around.

  • 5/5 Gerrit H. 1 year ago on Google
    Small Bricklane shop that serves a variety of vegan Kebabs and gyros. Had a vegan gyros and really liked it. Fluffy bread, faux meat cooked on point and great sauce. Bonus points for chips in the gyros wrap!

  • 5/5 Miriam Urgelles C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really unassuming place which has absolutely delicious vegan gyros. The rest of the people who ate with me also were really happy with their food choices. We will be back for sure!

  • 4/5 Rahul N. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm not a between and didn't rest here but as per my friend (and by the looks of the menu) they had plentiful choice and apparently the taste was really decent too. Guess if you're with a vegan then this may be a good option for you.

  • 5/5 Casey R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best kebab I've ever had! It's amazing that it's plant based. The kebab "meat" was rich in flavour, mixed with the fresh crunchy salad and the flour wrap was super fresh (made in front of my eyes). The staff were great, friendly, attentive and they keep the place spotless clean (there was a man and lady wiping the sides and railings as we ate). I like the little tipping box 🐼 I dare you to tip them haha!

  • 5/5 Margot R. 2 years ago on Google
    Best vegan döner I´ve tasted so far!

  • 5/5 Rachel W. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! One of my favourite treats in the world, I happily travel 45 minutes plus to get a gyros from here and the people there are wonderful beings.

  • 5/5 Matt S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is honestly the most incredible food ever. Really really addictive. In the best way. Salivating just thinking about it. I love that the wraps are all made fresh and the fake meat 🤤

  • 5/5 Rohan V. 2 years ago on Google
    LOVE this place, it's such a gem in this part of town and a must visit if you find yourself strolling down Brick Lane. The absolutely delicious and impossibly crispy falafels are incredibly moreish (pace yourself) and when combined with the warm bread and yummy hummus, you'll be whisked to your happy place pretty quickly. Highly recommended and worthy of many repeat visits!

  • 5/5 Chris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best vegan meat alternative I've had. The Vegan Gyros was delicious, plenty of fresh veg and a great portion size. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone if you're looking for food in the Brick Lane area

  • 5/5 David W. 2 years ago on Google
    We shared a döner chip box, and although the texture was a little different to meat based döner the flavours were excellent. Really good size portions. Excellent for a shared light lunch.

  • 5/5 Ehab A. 2 years ago on Google
    Needed to buy vegan baklava (also known as baklawa) and there are only a few places in London. I called ahead and they said they had loads - I wasn't disappointed when I turned up as they got to sell me three boxes of 24 massive baklavas. The people were great as I asked them to hold it (after I paid with my Google pay) while I went to buy flowers and they kept it in the fridge. Oh, and the actual desserts themselves were sensational. Really well done considering they were substituting the butte R(and the honey?!) Honestly a fantastic decision. I don't live nearby but if I did I'd be there often. Thank you so much for the great food!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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