• Mary Ward Centre Cafe

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe serving typically 2 or so mains each day along with salads. Vegan options could include soup and a falafel salad. The cafe also acts as the Centre's meeting place, and as an art gallery. Closes summer til 7 September. Reported open October 2022. Previously vegetarian, change of veg-status reported Dec '22. Open Mon-Thu 09:30-20:30, Fri 09:30-20:00, Sat 09:30-16:00.


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14 Reviews

First Review by s_k_

IanEiloart

Points +113

Vegan
10 Oct 2022

A nice little cafe.

Nice to find an independent cafe close to King’s Cross. Could offer more vegan options (really just soup and a falafel salad today).

Pros: Good value, Friendly.

Cons: Few vegan options. , Weren’t confident in suggesting vegan voices. , No vegan cake!!!

JamesMc

Points +157

Vegan
22 Dec 2019

Great, inexpensive no fuss vegan lunch near British Museum, Russell Sq, Holborn

I had lunch here in June 2019. The cafe is located on the ground floor of an imposing building where adult eductaion is provided. There are steps up to the main Georgian door which was closed. It looks like an office or someone's home so be bold and open it. There is level access by using the side entrance on Old Gloucester Street.

You queue up at the counter and can see the food which is all clearly marked. There was at least one vegan main and I had beans, squash and couscous with a side salad. It was good value for money. It is sit-where-you-can. I didn't have any problem finding somewhere to sit although you will probably be sharing a table.

Pros: Tasty nutritous food, Vegan items clearly marked, Great value for this location

Cons: I don't mind however, some may not like to share a table

VeganAnnaS

Points +2748

Vegan
01 Oct 2019

Good value

Always good value, normally one or two of the three dishes on offer are vegan. Staff are friendly and efficient. It can get busy at lunchtime, expect to share a table, but is good for a no frills early dinner.

Updated from previous review on 2019-10-01

Pros: Good value, Vegan options labelled, Main meals change daily

Cons: Can get busy at lunchtime, Only open term time

SerhiyLunak

Points +108

Vegan
13 Feb 2019

Cheapest in London

Definitely cheapest place to eat in London. Dishes are ok. I have tried soup. Must come back and try more.

JeppoMAX

Points +685

Vegan
27 Dec 2018

Dat value

Probably the cheapest place you're going to see in London. Didn't have a main dish, but they looked good (little discounts on takeout f you bring a container). Cake was okay; just wanted something a bit sweet after the museum, whereupon it delivered.

pr28893

Points +44

Vegetarian
27 Oct 2018

Excellent vegetarian/vegan cafe

The food at this cafe is well cooked and tasty. There is a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes which changes daily. Very good value considering this is a central London location. The staff a great too!

JesseWaugh

Points +415

Fruitarian
07 Jul 2017

don't bother

Bland food. Little selection. Only cakes for dessert. Mediocre everything.

barbicanben

Points +760

Vegan
30 Jun 2017

Great choice of delicious food

Lots of tasty, healthy vegan and vegetarian food. The vegan coffee, banana and caramel cake is the best vegan cake I've ever had, and the hot savoury and salad options are great too.

imogenmichel

Points +2634

Vegan
12 May 2017

Handy wee cafe for lunch

We came here for lunch and it was great to see good value, clearly labelled vegan food on offer in London. Very much enjoyed eating here!

marylily2

Points +784

Vegan
29 Jan 2016

Adorable Place

I was so pleased to discover this little gem. When I had my appointment at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, I was convinced there'd be nothing I could eat that day. Then I found this place!

They were absolutely lovely in there. I told them that I'm both vegan and have coeliac disease, so immediately, the kind man led me to some delicious potato cakes that were absolutely bursting with flavour!

All in all, a delicious place and a really good find.

Pros: Delicious Food, Accommodating Staff, Great Value

Richard Ross

Points +900

Vegan
21 Sep 2015

Vegetarian cafe with some vegan food

The cafe has re-opened after the summer break. I ate there this evening and had a very nice vegan pie with loads of vegetables, and a vegan cake for dessert.

Most of the people in the cafe were students from the Mary Ward Adult Education Centre, but it is open to everyone. You might have to share a table as it gets crowded at certain times.

Pros: At least one vegan dish is offered, A vegan cake is usually available, Informal atmosphere

Cons: Not fully vegan

Veganswife

Points +315

Mostly Veg
02 Sep 2014

Pleasant vegetarian cafe

Located in cosmopolitan, historic Queens Square, this vegetarian cafe is a welcome retreat from the meaty offerings of London pubs in its immediate environment. I it gets crowded at lunchtimes, so early arrival is wise. I always eat there when in London. However, on my latest boat (July 2014) it was closed for a summer break. It is allied with the rhythms of the Mary Ward centre, and educational institution.

Pros: Healthy vegetarian menu, changes daily, Great Bloomsbury location

Cons: Closed for summer holidays, Vegetarian rather than vegan, so check

IronDread

Points +104

Vegan
02 Jul 2013

Tasty

Delicious food(cooked by italian chefs:),big portions although not many vegan options. Very friendly staff. Super crowded in the lunch time.

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff

s_k_

Points +564

Vegetarian
26 Mar 2012

A nice find

This is a pleasant and inexpensive place. There aren't many options, but the food is good and very generous for the price. A nice stop merely a block away from the bustle and mediocrity of Southampton Row with easy access to Russell Square.

Pros: inexpensive, generous portions, pleasant

Cons: not fancy




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