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The Vegan Ledger

VX Bristol

123 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4ER, UK4.6 (709 reviews)0117 329 1610websitemap

Bedminster's fully vegan cafe and grocery — serving 'dirty' vegan junk food, shakes and cakes since 2015, plus a well-stocked shop of hard-to-find vegan brands and cause-supporting apparel; dog-friendly community hub.

Why it's listed: vegan_restaurant type; 'dirty vegan meals since 2015', vegan junk food + grocery, Bristol institution

Profile last updated 15 July 2026.

VX Bristol — photo
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voice 1

The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Vegan comfort / junk food — mac 'n' cheese, burritos, toasties, milkshakes and bakery treats, alongside a vegan grocery.
vegan twists on junk food plus vegan grab-&-go grocerieseditorialSummary
Kitchen-wide dietary regime
Entirely vegan cafe and store — 'dirty vegan meals since 2015'.
Community feels and dirty vegan meals since 2015... vegan junk food and an excellent storereviews
Social or community mission
Reviewers describe a community/activist ethos — vegan apparel that supports local causes and 'fighting the good fight'.
vegan apparel to spread the good word which supports local causesreviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
sit in and enjoy the warm atmosphere... get some treats to take homereviews
Price band
Food is fairly priced; grocery items run a little expensive (typical for vegan speciality goods).
The store stuff is a little expensive... but the food is fairly priced.reviews
On-site retail shop
Attached vegan grocery — fridges, freezer and dry goods of hard-to-find brands (e.g. I Am Nut OK and Kinda cheeses), plus vegan apparel.
the shop had an amazing range of vegan goodies all in one place, including some that are hard to findreviews
voice 2

Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Dog friendly
Yes
Not to mention they are dog friendly.reviews
Atmosphere as customers describe it
Warm, welcoming community feel; dog-friendly, with an activist/cause-supporting spirit.
sit in and enjoy the warm atmosphere this place is a gem!... they are dog friendlyreviews
Occasions customers use it for
Vegan comfort food · Stocking up on vegan groceries · Coffee & cake · Dog owners
Whether you want some of your vegan staples or to sit in and enjoy the warm atmospherereviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
Mac 'n' cheese burrito · Mac 'n' cheese · Milkshakes · Cheese toastie · Cakes (cookie pie, custard slice)
The vegan mac 'n' cheese is delicious, and the mac 'n' cheese burrito is AMAZING.reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Consistently friendly staff.
the staff are always so friendlyreviews
Value for money as customers see it
Food fairly priced; speciality groceries pricier but valued for being otherwise hard to find.
The store stuff is a little expensive (expected for vegan stuff tbh) but the food is fairly priced.reviews
voice 3

Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.