BIG SISTER’S COSY (& VIRAL) VEGAN CAFE

French couple Maïlys and Nico drove their entire cafe setup (and life) over from France in a van to test London as a market. Their retro, funk-inspired vegan café fast became a word-of-mouth hit, transforming a long-vacant unit near Edgware Road into a vibrant neighbourhood hub.

With Nico in the kitchen and Maïlys front of house, BIG sister blended zero-waste principles, soulful food and a great playlist to create a feel-good space, with regular queues out the door. Service was standout, reviews were glowing, and the atmosphere made BIG sister a destination that people traveled for.

  • Queues out the door most days

  • Multiple investment offers

  • New space opportunities in both London & France

  • Viral videos from top vegan influencers

  • Best Vegan Experience at the Global Vegan Awards

  • 75+ five-star Google reviews

  • Exceeded all sales targets

“Someday has truly been BIG sister’s fairy godmother (or should I say fairy GOD sister!). The team supported me at every stage, practically, but above all, emotionally. Helping me build trust in myself, which is essential to the success of my business. I’m endlessly grateful.”

Maïlys Torterat, Co-founder