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Food For Thought 
 based on 17 member reviews
31 Neal Street, Covent Garden, London, UK, London
WC2H 9PR
020-78360239
Type: Vegan-friendly, Organic, Take-out
Info: Features a changing veggei menu of baked goods, soups, bread, and more. Crowded at lunchtimes. Open Mon-Sat 12-8.30pm, Sun until 5pm. Cash only. Price: Moderate.
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| "tiny restaurant"
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My Rating |
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15 |
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Posted on: Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
Review: went there twice. because it is as little and you want to eat-in youd probably have to sit next to a stranger. always pretty full but hey why not sharing the space with others. they just want to eat as you do.
had beetroot in a curry. eating beetroot like that was the first time in my live(i hate it as salad) and it was the first time i liked it actually.
you think its a small portion but each time i have to fight to finish it(i'm a little monster just to say).
some berries with crumble as dessert were ultimate. simple but so delicious
Pros: food * location *
Cons: crowded * * |
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| "A decent place if you can squeeze in"
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My Rating |
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7 |
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Posted on: Friday, July 03, 2009 |
Review: I've eaten at Food For Thought a couple of times and the food was very tasty on both occasions. Spicy vegetable gumbo the first time, and a gingery stir fry the second time. The portions looks deceptively small in the bowls they were served in but proved to be more substantial than they looked.
I attempted to visit a third time when I was in London a couple of months ago but it was evening and two of the three dishes on offer had run out. Obviously not a reason to hold a grudge! It has always been very crowded when I've seen it but it's cosy and lively and I like its atmosphere.
The prices are reasonable and the portion sizes perhaps on the small side but didn't leave me [a girl with a large appetite!] hungry.
I'll definitely go back, but will aim for somewhere between lunch and dinner time, to avoid the crowds but get there before all the food runs out!
Pros: Dishes always changing * Different world foods * Lively and cosy
Cons: Often all seats are taken * Food tends to run out before end of day * |
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| "O.K."
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My Rating |
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3 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 |
Review: We went to this restaurant when we were visiting London in 2007. It was good to find a vego place near the Covent Garden (where our duaghter was enjoying the ballet). Very crowded but the food was ok in a very 1970's sort of way. I don't think I'd bother going back but it was O.K., nice and warm on a cold December night!
Seem to recall that there was some bother about how desserts were supposed to be ordered?
Pros: location * vegetarian *
Cons: crowded * food a bit stodgy * |
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| "Well known place in centre of London"
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My Rating |
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76 |
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Posted on: Saturday, January 03, 2009 |
Review: In the heart of Covent Garden.
Small space, take-away is available from upstairs, eat in is downstairs which is the basement.
Seems like an old building that has been converted to meet it's purpose now.
They have packed as many seats in as possible. That is is a basement as well adds a little of the bunkerish vibe.
Lots of visitors to London here. There were lots of people there even when I went out of peak times. I had to take a seat next to the toilets.
The menu has a few dishes from various cuisines. I chose the Indian. It was ok, the Indian restaurants will still stay in business.
It is counter service. Service was ok.
At just under ₤10 for main meal and a Purdeys it was fine.
Pros: Central location * *
Cons: cramped * * |
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| "Nice food"
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My Rating |
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25 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 |
Review: I really like this place. When I lived in London I used to go once a fortnight. The food is tasty and the portions are decent sizes. It is always crowded though, so unfortunately I usually got take-away.
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Cons: * * |
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| "Hygiene should be addressed!"
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My Rating |
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1 |
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Posted on: Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
Review: I have visited food for thought on 2 occasions. On the first visit, although the food was very good, the chap that served me had the dirtiest fingernails I had ever seen.
I did not even eat on the second occasion. I presume it was a manager serving me as she told a staff member to go on a break. I ordered a take away and the server spat on her hands and pulled out the container with the same hands. She then put soup into the container and some soup had spilt down the side of it. She picked up a soapy cloth from the sink and wiped down the outside of the container with it. I walked out and did not purchase the food.
Pros: good food * *
Cons: poor hygiene procedures * * |
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| "Basic, but good"
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My Rating |
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34 |
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Posted on: Monday, May 19, 2008 |
Review: I've been here a million times and am always pleased. The seating is definitely limited esp at peek meal times, so if you want to stretch out and have a comfortable meal, this isn't the spot. However if you want to duck in and have a quick healthy delicious meal between shops in Covent Garden, this is the place. though I've heard otherwise in reviews, I always managed to find enough vegan options. I also enjoy the staff, they're kind and helpful, and always seem be having a good time.
Pros: Quick * healthy * Fun Staff
Cons: Cramped space * limited seating * Long lines |
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| "good place to eat"
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My Rating |
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10 |
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Posted on: Friday, March 28, 2008 |
Review: I have been eating in Foof For Thought since the early seventies.
The food is always excellent.
If I am ever in London, which is rare these days, I always eat in Food for Thought.
Pros: excellent food * nice atmosphere * good location
Cons: * * |
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| "Not Room for Thought"
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18 |
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Posted on: Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
Review: I've eaten here a couple of times and both times been pretty squeezed in.
They don't have a great vegan range. I like my salads but I like to have other choices as well.
Food has always been fresh and tasty enough, without really setting the world on fire.
If you are a vegetarian looking for take away, might be a good option.
Love the name :)
Pros: Great name * Handy *
Cons: Squeeze! * Not many vegan options * |
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| "Not much for vegans :("
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My Rating |
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7 |
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Posted on: Saturday, February 16, 2008 |
Review: I've lived in London since 1994. When I was just vegetarian I used to go to Food for Thought all the time, but I haven't really been able to since I've been vegan. They do virtually nothing that is vegan - just overpriced stir fries or salads that you can get several other places much more cheaply. They may have a vegan flapjack (oatmeal cookie for the North Americans) - but again, many corner shops sell non-dairy or vegan flapjacks, so it's not worth the special trip. It's sad, because their veggie food is great.
Pros: Great for lacto-vegetarians * Healthy *
Cons: Lousy for vegans * Very little seating available * |
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| "Wholesome and disapointing"
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My Rating |
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30 |
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Posted on: Sunday, February 03, 2008 |
Review: This restaurant is certainly unique. it is very small and apparently has quite a local following. The seating area is one long bench with small square tables which provides for a cozy communal feel. I got there before it opened and they have a line waiting out the door. The problem here is the food., the lack of selection and the prices which are semi despicable. The Stir fried noodles were gross. they were flavorless and it looked like they took any vegetable they could get their hands on mushed it up and just slopped it in. The saving grace here is the salads. I had the carrot salad and a bean salad and they were both of very high quality using excellent produce and with great natural flavors. When i go to a restaurant though, i like the feel of a menu. here it almost feels like i came in to a lunchroom and got the same slop as everyone. the atmosphere also contributes to that feel. I found it funny how the server would act surprised when someone ordered rissoto (even though it was 1 of only 3 entrees offered and the 7 consecutive people on line before had ordered the same thing). As for the prices. for a main dish and salad it costs 7.5 pounds. considering that this is a half a plate of salad and half a plate of a gloppy main dish (put together on 1 plate) i think that it is exhorbitant and would avoid this place at all costs.
Pros: Great salads * Healthy cuisine *
Cons: Overpriced with beklow average entrees * Lack of choices * Small, Overcrowded |
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| "Good, Simple Food!"
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My Rating |
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14 |
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Posted on: Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
Review: A friend recommended this place to me. I was told to go early and I'm glad I did because it would have been awkward to have ordered food and not been able to sit anywhere. Keep in mind that this is a mainly vegetarian restaurant, so some things do have dairy. The food was reasonably-priced, fresh, and healthy and it was a nice, casual atmosphere. I'd go again!
Pros: reasonably prices * casual *
Cons: not all vegan * very busy * |
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| "Great place!"
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My Rating |
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Posted on: Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
Review: I'm a veggie who has been living in London for the last few years, and whenever I'm in the city centre I always go out of my way to go to this place. The food is fantastic - very wholesome, fresh, and always made with love. Yes, they get very busy & the staff may be rushed off their feet, but this is only because it's great food at great value! It's reliably vegetarian, and it's the only place in London that my meat-eating friends consistently enjoy. Great food!
Pros: excellent food * good value *
Cons: very busy * small area * |
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| "Decent place"
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My Rating |
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98 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 |
Review: This place had solid English desserts and a decent stir-fry type of dish. The prices were reasonable, though the place is crowded and hard to move around in. Also, they accept only cash, which was a bit of a problem. I'd recommend it for a light snack, but definitely not during peak hours.
Pros: Simple food * Prices *
Cons: Crowded, small * Cash only * |
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| "Be prepared to wait"
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16 |
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Posted on: Sunday, May 06, 2007 |
Review: This is one of two veggie places I haven't been back to after I was treated rudely by the staff. The place gets busy and queues will form; and there is one queue for take away and one for eating in. We were pretty much told to go to the back of the queue for being in the wrong queue at the wrong time, which I thought was inconsiderate as I'd been waiting for ages and wasn't 'in the know' about the protocol. When I had eaten here (I'd been about 3 times before) the food was adequate (ratatouille, stir-fry, etc) but nothing out of this world for what I was paying. I haven't been back -- if you're in Covent Garden go to Neal's Yard instead.
Pros: Central location * *
Cons: Staff could smile a bit * * |
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| "Very crowded!"
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My Rating |
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29 |
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Posted on: Sunday, October 22, 2006 |
Review: We didn't actually make it into the restaurant because people were queueing up the stairs and outside onto the street! At any rate, having looked at the menu outside, it didn't seem to have that many vegan dishes. It's mainly vegetarian.
Pros: * *
Cons: Queues * Limited Vegan options * |
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| "Good value in central London"
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14 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 |
Review: This place does get really busy, but the food is delicious and good value, especially for the location. The thalis always look delicious, and the desserts are good too!
Pros: Nice food * Great location * Good portions
Cons: Staff not too attentive * Gets busy * |
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