Oh you pretty things Lakeside

Vegan Antics

➤ 70 High Street, SM5 3AG, Gravesham, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • British • Fast Food

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"I 'm not a vegan, hell I 'm not even vegetarian but that doesn 't mean you can 't eat vegan food and I do enjoy eating v/vg food regularly so my review is from the viewpoint of someone that simply looks at this type of food as, 'is it objectively good? ' rather than comparing it to meat alternatives because frankly you can get two drastically different pork sausage rolls so comparing vegan to meat is the wrong way to look at things imo. I 've been to Vegan Antics three times and tried their cupcakes, biscuit slices, sausage rolls, pasties, paninis and jacket potatoes. I have to say that I have broadly enjoyed everything that I 've tried from there. The tuna mayo jacket potato the first time really was excellent both in terms of flavour and texture and the pasties are soft, flaky and comforting. The biscuit slices were really good and the only items we were indifferent about were the cupcakes where the sponge had a slightly unusual flavour to it but this could be a one off and we 'll certainly try them again. I do plan on trying their other offerings such as the freakshakes and hot dog so I will update my review but overall I think it 's a great cafe offering excellent vegan food. Slightly marked down on service as whilst the staff are lovely and informative, it was quite a wait for my food despite pre-ordering but it looked like that might be down do the capacity of the equipment as opposed to anything else."

Creams Lakeside

➤ Unit 607, The Quay, Intu Lakeside, Grays, RM202AD, United Kingdom

Pub • Wine • Cocktail • Fast Food

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"this place as a staging post for the birthday celebration of my daughter together. the personal was really helpful in the reservation of a stand and a side table and held a cake that I had baked until the end in their refrigerator. ordered mocktails that were good, as well as a bottle of wine, and 4 round sandwiches. we were not rushed, and the employees were excellent, visited us regularly and cleaned up all the empties. the only disadvantage was that the bar seems to be a passage for the buyers, so can feel a bit like a corridor."

The Bull

➤ 98 Dock Road, RM17 6EY, Thurrock, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

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"the first time I dimmed here, and I enjoyed it very much. I took my mother to lunch when we often did, but never thought to go in. we had a warm reception at the one and inwss impressed by the decor and cleanliness, much more 'chic' than their normal pub. it was a busy lunch, we were not in a hurry, so the time between starter and main was perfect. our appetizers were beautiful, grilled cocktail and pate and caramelized onion chutney. I recommend the tempoura fish and chips, tasty, non-greasy or so. beautiful chips, draughts and tartar sauce. my mother had steak and chips that they also enjoyed. our waitress was very warm and friendly. some updates pictures of a lunch in December 2021 a beautiful place, with perfect service and delicious food. the service is not included, and the machine did not allow to add, so if you want to type, they must have cash on them."

Desi Indian Dining Club Grays

➤ 59 Orsett Rd, London, RM175HJ, RM17 5HJ, United Kingdom

Asian • Balti • Seafood • Vegetarian

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"On the day that government extended the tier 4 areas across the country, I collected dinner from Desi only to find that all the 3 employees inside Desi had no protection whatsoever. Not even bad placed mask on the chin as many people use, not a single mask at sight. Every other take away that I have used in the last week had employees with masks as mandatory for every open business. Being a restaurant with a open door on a tier 4 area I expected much more from Desi."

Hot Rod Diner Gravesend

➤ 79-84 High Street Northfleet, London, DA119HJ, DA11 9HJ, United Kingdom

Cafés • Mexican • American • Fast Food

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"This was my second visit to this restaurant. Unfortunately, the first visit was better than the second. The wrong burger was brought out initially, but a replacement was given along with extra fries. We were overcharged when we were leaving, but the mistake was rectified and a refund was given on my card. We had to pay a £5 deposit per person to book their bottomless breakfast/brunch, but this was refunded in cash when we paid. The drinks listed are only bottomless. The French toast breakfast was much larger than expected, and my friend struggled to finish it. Overall, my previous visit during the summer had gone smoothly. Parking was limited, but we didn't have an issue finding a spot as it was quiet when we visited."