The Canvas in Tower Hamlets

We came for dinner at 7pm on a Friday night and really enjoyed it. The menu is limited at that time, they only have the specials and the “cheese” boards but we were taken aback by how yummy the food was! We chose the vegan calamari which tasted exactly like the real deal! The thick cut chips were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The homemade lemonade was incredibly refreshing. Overall a really great experience. Love how they supply their coffee from redemption roasters, all their suppliers are social enterprises and they also do a food bank. A really great community cafe.

An absolute gem of a cafe with the nicest atmosphere, kindest staff and tastiest food. Eveything is vegan and delicious, the coffee is really really nice, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. One of my favorite cafes I've ever been to!

Wonderful inspiring place supporting the local community and serving ace food.

a beautiful cafe with such a good heart. The food is amazing, the staff are absolutely lovely and the whole concept is so well thought out. Canvas use their space to provide support and opportunities to local businesses and the local population. Love the ‘pay it forward’ concept whereby you can buy a meal for someone who cannot afford it.

Following my previous review.... I must mention that it is worth reading up on the cafés story and concept. Also make sure you read the brochure listing out the ladies that cook in this pop up project and their stories. Oh, and once again, the food was fantastic!

My partner and I were invited by friends to an Ethiopian dinner at this tiny yet charming cafe. Our hostess Julia was amazing. If you live/work/visit London Spitalfields, please support this community project. Chef Woin Tegegn serviced delious vegan food. Julia agreed to turn the music down on my request. Service was prompt, polite and charming. One of our guests was puzzled as to why his platter didn't arrive. Staff quickly apologised and served him soon. Nice tea and fizz. The downside? Went to wash my hands and found the loo floor cluttered with tissues and laminated notices. People who walk through the cafe and enter the back area where the creative space is in, slam the door so loud and also open it with a firm push so the person sat next to the door gets startled. That was me! Music eventually got louder but I didn't mind as we had just finished our meal and were getting ready to leave. Overall it was a quirky and interesting experience. They've done the best they could with the limited amount of space. Music needs to be low. In a tiny venue loud music means patrons need to shout in order to be heard. A laid back and relaxed feel is best with soft music. The star of the evening was the food. I have never tasted such amazing Ethiopian food in London. Small portions but chew slowly, savour it and enjoy the experience!

Such a lovely Cafe! Found it by accident. The taste of the salad was amazing! How can salad taste so good? The coffee, turmeric latte and cake was also Amazing. I love the idea of painting the walls, the questions on the walls were so cute. Downstairs was like a living room, very cozy and nice. The staff was very friendly. This will be my favourite little Cafe in town. Thank you for being 100% vegan, creative and social. Wish you all the best.

Fantastic ambience and experience. I had the delicious scrambled tofu , turmeric latte, Arancini and americano black .. had lots of stuff to read but instead ended up reading the walls and reflecting about the written messages ..such beautiful thoughts penned by so many different people under different sections .. one can’t leave the place without feeling richer and happier for the whole experience .. extremely good service too ...and yes, vegan too

Found this place by accident and I am glad I did. Decided to take a punt and ended up going for the vegan full english. Delicious! Everything was hot and tasted nice.The staff are very friendly and this place only accepts card.The cakes looked divine, however, as I was stuffed from the breakfast I had no space for cake. For sure I will be back!

10/10 vegan delicious food, cool concept, ok prices and non-profit! Nothing to complain about. Order the jackfruit burger if you're into spicy and meat taste!! delicious cake, too. Came two times whilst I visited for a festival.