The Canvas: is a not-for-profit vegan cafe, community and creative venue just off Brick Lane in East London. Completely independent and committed to improving the lives of others through positive activism and creativity, The Canvas: has become a vital part of its community since we opened in 2014. The Canvas: has 3 elements. A Community Hub, offering free event space to positive changemakers launching ideas to improve the lives of others. A Creative Space, offering performance and meeting space to artists and local businesses. And our 100% vegan Café, which is the heart of our enterprise, serving homemade vegan and vegetarian food, our famous freakshakes, and offering each guest the warm, friendly welcome that makes us truly London’s first Happy Café.