Vegan · Hackney
WAVE is a fully vegan café on Dispensary Lane in Hackney, serving made-to-order hot dishes alongside sandwiches, pastries, cakes, and some seriously inventive hot drinks — think salted coffee or peanut butter lattes. It's a relaxed spot that reviewers describe as easy to linger in, and buggies can get in and out without a struggle, with highchairs available for little ones. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the food is freshly made and reasonably priced, and the outdoor space gives families a bit of breathing room.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
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