The Coven Of Wiches - Review - Walthamstow - London - The Infatuation

"The first thing you should know about Walthamstow’s The Coven Of Wiches is that it's ‘666% vegan’, and is a cross between a Halloween store and the kitchen at your witch core-obsessed friend’s house. The second thing is that they put slabs of lasagne between bread, and make other delicious, exciting sandwiches. photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat photo credit: Koray Firat Pause Unmute The sandwich shop is hidden down one end of Wood Street Indoor Market and seems to be an exercise in how many tchotchkes you can fit into a predominantly takeaway space. There is a counter though, and you should absolutely sit at it with a beer, peering into the open kitchen and listening to Meat Loaf blare out of the record player next to you. We can’t think of many other places where you can sit under a cloud balloon (with eyelashes), eating creative vegan sandwiches, as a plastic ghost flips you off. That’s our idea of a very good time. Food Rundown V.F.B. A perfectly constructed sandwich—like this ‘vishie finger’ (vegan fish finger) one—is hard to beat. There’s the tang of pickles, the salty crunch of shoestring fries, a buttery roll, and creamy cocktail sauce. The V.F.B. is our go-to order. PlayMute video credit: Koray Firat The Philly There’s a heavy caveat to ordering this huge sub: you have to like vegan cheese because there’s a lot of it. The cheese sauce coats everything and can be overpowering. We love the seared ‘beev’ strips though, and the charred peppers and onions. Plus, the rich, dunkable French dip it comes with. PlayMute video credit: Koray Firat The Stevil Behold—the lasagne sandwich. Like all the bread here, the confit garlic ciabatta is the perfect choice to hold up to the hefty slab of pasta and ragu. The balsamic tomatoes, slaw, and pesto oil are nice touches that bring a touch of freshness. Just be warned, this is impossible to eat neatly in public. It’s best enjoyed as a messy, solo experience. PlayMute video credit: Koray Firat" - Sinéad Cranna