Nothing More English or More American, Mildreds

While meeting up with a friend in London's Soho, we stopped at Mildred's for a light lunch. 

The Food

It's funny how certain types of restaurants can be found just about anywhere. Mildred's may have the most English name out there, but its food and atmosphere were quite like certain types of very American clean-eating, hipster hubs in New York/LA. (Think Urth Cafe, Candle Caf, Bliss etc.). Mildred's is a vegetarian restaurant with food choices that may remind you of the whole foods salad bar while the warm entrees are more like a cross between New York's Candle Cafe and Westville. I know I know, I must post on these two spots and will do so soon!

Mildred's offers a number of entree specials and salad specials. All of the salad specials can be ordered together as one entree which was one of the things we ordered. The variety included snap peas, goat cheese, tomatoes, pomegranates and some sort of dandelion looking leaf, although I'm unsure of what it's called. The mix of salads all pretty much had the same dressing of olive oil, salt and pepper and could have used a bit more flavor. 

Market Salads

We all shared a hummus/babaganoush appetizer, which as you may, or may not, have come to realize, are two things I feel the need to order EVERYWHERE because I love them so much. 

The hummus and baba were both ok. For some reason, hummus never seems to excel in vegetarian restaurants but always manages to be on the menu. Not sure what that's about. I fall for it every time.

Hummus & Babaganoush

I was quite disappointed by the fact that they were sold out of a lot of their specials. We ended up sharing the baby aubergine (eggplant) and olive tagine. The tagine was savory with a hint of sweetness to it that had a great kick of big fat juicy green olives. I'd recommend the tagine and am upset that we weren't more hungry to try more stuff on the menu. 

Aubergine & Olive Tagine

Overall, the food was light, extremely fresh and, like I said, very Whole Foods-esque. It was not amazing but good quality and light. 

I'd definitely go back to try more of the entrees as the tagine dish was my favorite and some of the specials looked really great. 

Ambiance

Its located in the heart of Soho on a narrow street. It has a young and hipster vibe and the scene somewhat reminds me of Cafe Gitane, although not entirely. Gitane is probably trendier. I was there at an off hour and therefore could not totally grasp what types of crowds stroll in and out. 

Resos & Wait Time

Again, I was there at an off time and so we were seated immediately. It seems like it could get busy as the restaurant was more than halfway full at 4pm on a Wednesday. 

Good For: Lunch & Brunch with Friends, Possibly Dinner as Well,

Vegetarian/ Vegan

Mildred's 

45 Lexington Street 

London

http://www.mildreds.co.uk/