Mildreds is an institution among vegetarians, and food lovers alike. It's sat in the same spot in Soho for 17 years and is incredibly popular. When i used to think of specifically veggie restaurants I'd imagine skinny women picking at salads, or smug hippies feasting on beans. OK, well you do get some of that, but in the least offensive way. The downside to Mildred's is that you can't book a table and it gets VERY busy, but you can sit/perch in the bar area and wait for a table to become available. Once seated you are presented with an impressive menu, that gives vegetarian and vegan options, and a daily changing specials board. I always have the full three courses when i go, my recommendation being the warm beetroot salad (£5.25) to start, the sweet potato and tomato curry (£8.50) and for desert the profiteroles (£4.75) are the most amazing i have ever tasted. You can sip on a nice organic cider, or they have a vast selection of juices and smoothies. Prices are seriously reasonable, about £20 a head, as although you may leave full up to bursting point, you really feel like you've eaten good food and feel satisfied. They also offer a take away service that is incredibly popular at lunchtimes. Recommended for vegetarians and food lovers. read more

Mildreds - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

I was really excited to try this place after reading so many great reviews. Unfortunately, for me Mildreds gets high marks for style but less for the substance. There is a buzz about the place and it is stylish. The food looks incredible. But alas, the staff were brusque and snobbish and my partner and I both found that our divine looking food was bland. Mine actually gave me tummy ache because it was too rich. Deep fried, breadcrumbed risotto cake does not pair well with a heavy cream sauce. Mildred's falls into the category of places that I don't want to write off on the basis of one disappointing visit, and would try again; but I am in no hurry to because there are so many new places to be tried first. Such a shame. read more

Mildreds - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

So delicious and so many things to like about this place. For one, it's vegetarian. Two, constantly busy, but we managed to get seated relatively quickly. Three, we were never rushed. Four, did I already mention delicious? I went with the smoked tofu, apple and bean sausages, essentially their version of bangers and mash. The sausages held together nicely, mashed potato was fantastic, and so was the kale. Washed it down with a banana, honey and soya milk smoothie. I also ate a big part of my friend's dessert: coconut black rice pudding with mango compote and coconut flakes. Heavenly, and not super sweet, which I appreciated even more. Probably my favorite meal in London. Dishoom was a very close second. Thank goodness this was recommended in my guidebook! read more

Nashville and Korean sandwiches were AMAZING. The service was also great. We didn't like the patatas bravas very much and the staff was every kind about it. The place is pretty tight, try to get a reservation if you can! read more

My husband and I were underwhelmed by our meal here. He ordered the mushroom ale pie served with french fries and mushy peas, and I had the sweet potato cashew curry with basmati rice. We also ordered a Bellini cocktail each. I did not think my food was bad, but it was something I could have easily made at home, and the accompanying tomato sambal had no heat whatsoever and was too sweet to eat. My husband's fries and peas were fine, but we both agreed his mushroom ale pie tasted odd. Our drinks were disappointing. I've had many well-made Bellini cocktails throughout my life, and this was not one of them. The sparkling wine that they used was harsh - lots of bite to it. And the peach puree seemed to be lacking entirely, although the beverage did have a slight muddiness to it, which suggests they did add something, I just could not taste it. Service was pleasant enough, but given how busy it was, it was a bit hard to grab anyone's attention. The space itself was cute, and I enjoyed the artwork displayed on the walls. If in the area, I might give Mildred's another go, but I'd be just as likely to try out another vegetarian place instead. read more

Mildreds - sweet potato cashew curry with basmati rice - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

My whole family was extremely impressed with the food at Mildred's. The vegan and vegetarian fare exceeded our expectations. The server was quick and attentive and we enjoyed our experience very much! Highly recommend. read more

Oh WOW! I wanna start by the inside of it, it's just a super nice, cozy and cute space great for go for a date or with your family. The staff is super friendly and they make you feel so welcome. They have a good food variety on the menu, it goes to burgers to dim sum to curry to sir fry ... it all sounds so delicious! I got the Sir fry which as WOW! really good and my boyfriend got the burger also amazing! They have a lot of vegan options there and plates that can me easily be turned into vegan by request. I wish that by in the end of the meal I had space for dessert which sounded great but guess I'll need to go back ;) read more

Mildreds - Sir fry and burger - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

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Tasty. I read about this place on Yelp and added it to my bookmarks, and then i heard Jason Schwartzman saying in an interview that he loves Mildreds and has to stop by whenever he's in London to have their sweet potato wedges! So i made it my mission! I liked it. I really did. Ordered some of the sweet potato wedges as a side (amazing), and for main got "sunblushed tomato and buffalo mozzarella risotto cake served with wilted spinach, green beans and grape mustard cream sauce". Delicious! It seems like it is always manic in there. We got there at 6pm and it was nearly full. I thought the twelve and a half percent service was cheeky, but i what can you do? Thanks Mildred! read more

Mildreds - sunblushed tomato and buffalo mozzarella risotto cake & sweet potato wedges. - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

I had heard good things about this place so I decided to check it out for myself. However, I was not too impressed. I had the Burrito and I thought it was okay. It could be my bias opinion since I am Mexican and this did not taste like an authentic burrito. My mom had the Jamaican bowl. I thought it was okay as well, my mom on the other hand enjoyed it more than I did. read more

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So one of my friends is on this new diet, and I had to find a place specific for her tastes - lo and behold Mildred's. It was one of the top searches when you look for vegetarian in London. I get there at around 7pm, they don't do reservations, and the place is heaving. I mean I had very little room to walk amongst others in the queue awaiting a table. Everyone's chatting, people are looking happy, the bar staff and the waiters are on the go constantly. Fortunately a half hour later we got a table (minus one star) and it was a shared table upstairs. The menu is straight forward - they have about 5 mains to select from, so you don't have to over think on decisions, I went for the tomato bean sausages with the mash and spinach, and it was delicious!!! They put these herbs in - I don't know what but it something similar to a wasabi kick! Also had cauliflower and sweet potato on the side - definitely recommend. My two other friends were loving it and we all agreed we would definitely come back. Unexpectedly - awesome. I love surprises. read more

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Tasty food and great service. Ordered : negroni , Flying fig, guacamole and gyoza dumplings Bonus: people watching read more

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Delicious vegan food! Lots of variety! Not pricey at all considering what you get. Very friendly and attending staff. Also very fast service. Will definitely go back :) read more

Recently I have tried to eat less meat and more vegetarian when eating out or cooking at home. Halloumi, paneer, cereals & quorn substitutes are the new ingredients in my cupboard and fridge. With good vegetables and sauces I realised that meat free dishes can be as good and tasty as meat dishes. To embrace my new found interest in veggie food, I went out for dinner at Mildred's with two friends. Opened since 1988, Mildred's serves only vegetarian food. It was my first time at Mildred's, while my vegetarian friend is a regular there. I really liked my dinner at Mildred's I didn't miss meat at all. All options sounded great, It took a bit of time to choose what we wanted qnd it was a really good value. We were all too full to get a dessert. We saw some cake on the table next to us that looked delicious, maybe next time I won't eat too much from the starter to leave some place for dessert. Service was good, not special but they were at least attentive to details which is a good thing considering they were extremely busy (apparently it is like that every day). read more

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I'm not a veggie, but happily open to the concept. The reality at Mildred's is fantastic. OK, the space is a little cramped and you can't make a reservation unless you're a large party. But the menu options are numerous and delicious. I had a tough time deciding but eventually chose the veggie stir fry. My portion was enormous and I loved the contrasting textures of crunchy greens and cashews with the soy-soaked tofu and brown rice. My companions also hoovered up their veggie burrito and risotto. Alas, we were all too stuffed for dessert. Although truth be told, they didn't look that exciting. Sugar-free choc torte - say whaat? The bill came to £64 for three mains and four drinks. Not great value when you consider there's no meat involved but then the quality was outstanding. I'd definitely be up for visiting Mildred's again. read more

Mildreds - The glorious veggie stir-fry - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

One of the best vegan places I've ever had! We enjoyed the ambiance, the food and the exceptional service. we would definitely visit again!

I've had some varying experiences here. I've been eating vegetarian food for decades, and been veggie myself for over 10 years, now, so Mildred's really ought to do it for me. Maybe I have been unlucky, but what I've ordered has never quite lived up to expectations: perfectly edible, but nothing more exciting than I could have made myself at home. (And I don't regard myself as an exceptional cook). But the main downer - as others have mentioned - is the service. It has varied from quite good to the downright awful. There is simply no excuse for waitresses being uppity with customers. It feels like they are so successful, they don't have to try too hard, which is a real pity. read more

Delicious, delicious food but dinking one star because it is served lukewarm and our waitress was bitchy. I got the pumpkin, ricotta and sage tortelloni with wild mushroom marsala cream sauce as a starter- again, wonderful flavour but it was also small even for a starter portion. The chargrilled cauliflower with tahini lemon dressing and pomegranate seeds- same. My friend and I shared a special dessert: a pecan pud with a scoop of ice cream that was so yum. However, we were charged twice for it and while the manager gladly took it off, he also said, "Oh I wouldn't even have noticed!" Uhhhhh that doesn't make me feel any better =/ I would love to try many other options on the menu and will probably return just will keep my expectations lower. Also, keep in mind the place is TINY and it is LOUD so it's not the most relaxing experience. read more

Absolutely beautiful and bright space. Very busy, yet it rather added a cozy, community feel to the experience and wasn't overwhelming at all. Very welcoming staff. Our waitress Loris was lovely and very accommodating! Service was exceptional, even though it was bustling. Not to mention the food was incredible. Filling and full of flavour! I'm from Vancouver, and have wanted to try Mildred's for a couple years now having heard so much about it (even from across the pond). It certainly lived up to the hype! I hope it stays a steady London staple for a long time. We will be back! :) read more

Mildreds - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

Vegetarians, rejoice! Here's a restaurant to take your meat-loving, comfort-food craving friends! Well, that is, unless your friends are addicted to meat, in which case they might still have some withdrawal symptoms. But you'll be in Soho, so it's not like you'll be without post-meal options if they're desperate. Mildreds may be vegetarian, but it has plenty of dishes that are hearty, filling, and sizeably portioned. I love and definitely recommend the risotto cake, burrito, and some of the pasta specials they've offered. Hubby loves the Sri Lankan curry. Desserts are amaaaaazing, so do leave room for those! (we've had cheesecakes and creme brulees and they were yummy!) The one dish I was disappointed by was the sweet potato fries, which were more like wedges. But others seem to really like them, so it's up to you! The space is tight and it can get quite noisy, but it's a friendly atmosphere with attentive and helpful staff. You can't make reservations, so expect to wait 45 minutes to an hour for your table. If you have a bigger group, come early or come at a quieter hour to get seated more quickly. read more

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This is a Soho classic. It's been around for ever and serves up really good quality vegetarian food for a mixed crowd. I used to be a vegetarian and both then and now it always guaranteed a really good meal. The menu is pretty balanced, they've got the usual burgers, risottos, salads and chips plus a few more creative, vegan and intolerances tolerant options. The atmosphere is nice too, cosy and light and the staff are really helpful and pretty knowledgeable about the food. Whether you like your animals dead or alive this is a class choice. read more

Mildreds - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

When I went here with my sister, we couldn't believe how busy this place was for a vegetarian restaurant! But after our experience here, we realized it's because this restaurant serves delicious food that appeals to vegetarians and meat eaters alike. We split the pan-fried halloumi, with cherry tomato and wilted spinach with balsamic glaze to start. It was extremely flavourful, and the balsamic glaze was the perfect accent. For my entree I had the detox salad, which was a huge portion of grated beets, carrots, sprouts, and seeds. I also added tofu, which disappointingly was not marinated or cooked. My salad itself was good, but I think I would have preferred a smaller portion as a starter rather than my entree. The flavours got pretty boring after a while. My sister's sunblushed tomato, mozzarella and basil risotto cake with wilted spinach, green beans and grape mustard cream sauce was incredible though! The richness of this meal is extremely satisfying and makes you forget it doesn't even have meat in it. read more

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So, it took an hour queuing to get a table, so we sent one of the girls ahead to take on the task!! We went here for a friends birthday, two vegetarians the rest more than happy with veggie food and have had quite a bit before. Firstly the drinks menu is a bit random and limited, we requested drinks and they did take a bit of time to get the drinks to us. Although the server herself was very smiley and happy to help. We ordered some starters, which were distinctly average. The grilled Manouri cheese was okay, the guacamole was quite tasty to be fair, however really don't know what was going on with the hummus and bread, that really wasn't that great at all. We ordered more drinks and they came back a bit of a while later and two were wrong, but save messing about we said it was fine, leave it as is. The mains were really not worth waiting an hour in a queue for. The burrito was bland and I've honestly done better at home when in a rush, just a heap of black beans and rice with little flavour and lacking fresh ingredients. The panko mock chicken was rather the disappointment, it was way over cooked and one of the girls had to make a concentrated effort to get her fork in! Chocolate brownie and ice cream for pudding was nice. I by the end of the meal was sweating my bottom off as they sat me centimetres from the fire, and was left feeling a bit deflated that this was what we got. As an average place it would be fine, but the rave OMG reviews just didn't ring true at all with this place. I won't be returning at all as it's not worth the faff and shoulder sagging food you get served. read more

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Let's be honest: the thought of a vegetarian restaurant didn't get the taste buds tingling....but boy was I wrong! Unlike many places, they don't try and make things like their may based counterparts. The food is wholesome and good. Not too much on the menu. They also have lots of vegan and gluten free options. A definite place I'll be revisiting. read more

Mildreds - Gluten free chocolate and Peanut Butter brownie with vanilla ice cream. - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

Tiny, delicious, not overtly hipster veg spot. Whatever you get, just get a side of fries. You won't regret it. Nice ambiance and good sized portions. read more

Where do I begin. I have not stopped raving about this place for the past month to my family. It is uncanny how high of a quality food they can supply you with yet it only being vegetarian. I loved it so much I broke a sacred role of mine, I bought their cookbook. If you are after high quality meal (with high quality prices), go. Like now. Eat here. Now read more

Mildreds is a cozy restaurant, located on Lexington street. I didn't have to queue and sat at a spacious table. The waitress was polite and gave me plenty of time to order. I ordered stir fried asian vegetables. Not amazing but not bad. I have nothing dazzling to say about Mildreds but nothing horrible either. I'll probably come back and order a special. read more

Mildreds - Stir fried Asian vegetables with organic brown rice and tofu, topped with cashew nuts - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

I have been stalking Mildreds and planning my order since we booked our flights ten months prior to our trip. My husband and I went to the UK to celebrate our 10 year anniversary, timing our stay so that our actual anniversary day was spent in London proper with an upscale dinner at Mildred's in Soho. The thing about Mildred's is that there is often a very long wait, as they don't take reservations, and there is hardly any room to stand and gawk at the outcoming dishes. I'm here to tell you, it was worth every waiting minute. We began our meal with the Grilled Artichoke Crostini, perfectly cooked artichoke hearts drizzled with lemon over chargrilled rustic bread. However, the star of the show was the labneh, a yogurt-based cheese that they have veganized. It was so creamy and fresh I nearly licked the plate! That and that alone would have been worth it! For our entree's, I choose a Katsu Curry Chick'n, served with forbidden rice and sensible green vegetables. My husband enjoyed the burger, along with a sizeable serving of sweet potato fries. While we waited, I was so excited and eager to be there that I chatted up the hostess after she kindly remarked on my sequined dress. Though Mildred's is upscale casual, that wasn't going to stop me from glamming up for our anniversary night! I told the hostess how much I had been looking forward to our dining there, and that it was our anniversary, and after we sat she brought us two glasses of bubbly as a bit of an anniversary gift! It was so very sweet of her! Mildred's absolutely lives up to the hype. They are worth every bit of the street cred they get from vegans and carnie's alike, and my only complaint is that they are not in Las Vegas where we live. It was a life-changing dining experience! read more

Our first meal in London did not disappoint. I was ecstatic to see a vegetarian restaurant doing so well, there was approx an hour wait when we arrived that Sat night and it was packed all night. It's a great place to bring a date or hang with a group of friends. Although it can get very loud, which is to be expected. Even though it was busy, it felt like our meal wasn't rushed. The atmosphere at their Soho location was much more fun and pleasant than the other spot. Since it is a veg restaurant you need to be mindful of some of their dishes, since it contains eggs or dairy. I loved their beet burger and ceaser lettuce cups the most :) Oh and the chips, can't forget about that! read more

The burger with chips and peas was the best!! And the meat pie was so realistic, I love this place! read more

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I really wish I can bring this place to New York. Although I am not vegan, I love vegan food - just to feel less guilty from consuming calories, haha, but this place was amazing. We straightly went to this restaurant right after we arrived in London; most of other places were closed too. Although it was quite late, the place was still crowded. I had japanese eggplant dish when my friend had mixed thai noodle. Both dishes were great. We saw other tables having desserts and wished we had room for them too. Next time, I am definitely getting their desserts! read more

Nice food overall and good prices, but the staff....... Attitude, not nice, kind of rude to be honest, not helpful, bad jokes with attitude and fake smiles. Some work needs to be there. read more

The food and atmosphere were really great. On most days, you'll probably walk in and have to wait in line to talk to the hostess. After putting your name down, you can get a drink at the bar if you're lucky enough to get close enough to the bartender and catch their attention - they're super busy. The wait is worth it if you ask me though, the food is all really delicious. We had the curry and Iranian chicken kebab as a main. The kebab really did have a chicken-like texture and the presentation was wonderful and the meal was filling. The artichoke starter was light on artichokes, but the garlic aioli was so amazing you could eat that with bread for days. My only complaint is that between appetizers and the main, we had to wait almost 40 mins and the waitress went to check on the food for us but never came back to our table to let us know the status. Perhaps if the service was more efficient the wait for newcomers would also be less. Despite that the food was delicious and I would come back! read more

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From the friendly host to the spectacular chips, Mildred's stole my heart from the get-go. New to London, it's splendor, and it's vegan scene, Mildred's immediately popped up when I searched vegan options in the area. Getting there was a mission, as my friend and I hopped on a bicycle-cart (don't know the name of this transportation mode off the top off my head) , and directed the rider using Yelp/Google Maps/my minimal common sense in getting about the area. After some missed turns and slight freak outs caused by the weather (us L.A folks don't do well in rain) and a tight schedule (fifteen hour layover in London for a first timer ), we made it to Mildred's an hour short of closing. Greeted by a extremely outgoing and Chatty-Cathy host, we were told the wait would be about fifteen minutes. We didn't mind and made our way to the bar to charge our nearly deceased phones. I had already scoped the menu, so I had some options in mind, and the expo window, close to the bar, allowed me to see up close what my options looked like. Initially, I was sold on the Ale Pie with fries and mushy peas (there are hundred of reviews highlighting this dish, just scroll down), but after taking a look at the tofu-lentil burger with fries that were being delivered to tables, I went into contemplation. Once we were seated (the wait ended up being shorter than expected), the contemplation became a full-blown debate. The options! Only one night in London! The foodie in me was about to have a melt down! So I went with my gut (quite literally) and ordered the burger because the dipping sauce and fries paired it in a way that made it irresistible to ignore. My friend ordered a stir fry (he never does this--ever--I was shocked). The wait wasn't long at all (maybe ten minutes) and people watching for a newbie was a fun at its best during my wait. Our food arrives, we proceed to dig in (because the clock is ticking and London is waiting for us). The food was marvelous. Every--single--bite. The fries were everything London is known for if not more, the burger was so fresh tasting, the tofu and lentils perfectly balanced and creating a soft patty, and the sauce (an aioli or blue cheese of a sort) was divine. The same for the dipping sauce the fries were paired with. I was just way too happy with my selection. I tried a bite of my friend's dish and it was Asian-fusion at its finest. As I finish this review, I can't help but feel nostalgic and sad that I won't be back to Mildred's for what might be years. Oh well, at least I got to try it and it's amazing, vegan cuisine while in the U.K. This place is a gem that if in the states, I would be an avid regular of. A well earned five stars. Did I mention the host is awesome? read more

Mildreds - The tofu-lentil burger with fries and an amazing dipping sauce. Loved it! - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

Loved everything about this place!!! Cute and intimate atmosphere, reasonable prices, and AMAZING food! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Pros: great service, great food, no wait for 2 when we arrived at 5:45 Cons: tight seating! Evidently they have improved their service because we really enjoyed our servers. We ordered the antipasto plate and the portobello pie, and both exceeded our expectations. Overall great experience! read more

Mildreds - Portobello pie and sweet potato fries...mushy peas were best ever! - Vegan Near Me - London, XGL

Wow! Started with an incredibly nice & professional server named Angelica. I asked what is most popular, she answered all my questions and helped direct my scattered hungry brain.. I had the Grilled artichokes with cashew cream and grilled lemon. Holy smokes this is my new favorite thing! For my main I got the polish burger, it is a beet root and bean base which is a decently firm burger compared to many vegan patties. The herb mayo is really nice as well. I would definitely recommend this place without a doubt. Lastly, I ended with the chocolate hazelnut brownie w/ice cream. Very nice. Crumbly but not dry. A bit sweet but you expect that from this type of dessert. I will absolutely come back every time I'm in the area. And they do have some non vegan options for the picky eater! read more

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Went to Mildred's Soho in between the Harry Potter shows so we got there about 5.30 on a Wednesday - so no wait. It soon filled up and was buzzy and lively. The service was all very friendly and slick. The food was just incredible - every course. The crispy Seitan is probably the best veggie food I have tasted in a long while. The wine was so good too. Wish I could cook like that - how about some cookery courses Mildred's?? Planning to go back very soon! read more

Best Vegan Restaurant! Great menu, delicious food and wine. staff are friendly and the atmosphere is simply great - you get the concept that the people there are happy what they do there. Worth a visit!!! read more

Vegans and non-vegans can appreciate the diverse menu at Mildreds. The artichokes are an absolute must. I've never tasted anything quite like that and because it's vegan, I don't feel sick afterwards. Can't wait to go back for that dish! read more

I dined at Mildred's on a Saturday and it was seriously bustling. They don't take reservations and there is a good queue of people waiting when you arrive. We were told that we would have to wait 1.5 hours until we could be seated and that we would have to wait either by the bar or next door. We choose the bar which turned out to be a great decision as the cocktails were amazing! I highly recommend the bourbon splash and old fashioned something-or-another. They were also really reasonably priced (only £7.5 for a cocktail in central London). I guess the make up for it by always being busy and requiring patrons to wait by the bar. I really enjoyed the food too. I had some tofu and white bean sausage with mashed potatoes and other veg (basically a vegan bangers and mash). I really enjoyed it and the atmosphere was great. The only downside was the service, but even so, it wasn't thaaat bad (still 5 star worthy). The waiters didn't pour the wine or let us try it before hand (it wasn't a screw cap!) but luckily it was fine. We also had to wait a while for the bill etc. If they sort this out they'll really be a spectacular vegan restaurant. read more