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The Vegan Ledger

VX Bristol

123 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4ER, UK★ 4.6 (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
Photo: emgrazes · Google
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 groceries” — editorialSummary
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 store” — reviews
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 causes” — reviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
“sit in and enjoy the warm atmosphere... get some treats to take home” — reviews
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 find” — reviews
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 friendly” — reviews
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 atmosphere” — reviews
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 friendly” — reviews
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.