Penelope Foreman

Review of Mellow Mushroom

We walked to this branch of Mellow Mushroom having...

We walked to this branch of Mellow Mushroom having searched for somewhere that catered to both vegan and gluten free options. First impressions are good - lots of space here, great quirky decor, a nice buzz from the customers already seated.

Although it wasn't especially late, our server seemed to be in a hurry as missed out a lot of small details like bringing us plates and cutlery, and topping up drinks. Besides these small hiccups, he was knowledgeable on gluten free options and helpful on placing orders.

The food itself - my vegan friend chose pretzels which as a starter that were both an enormous portion and apparently delicious. My wings were also very tasty, and a decent price for the portion size. I'm used to English prices and portions so these starters felt like a small main course!

My main choice was a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese (yay Coeliac and lactose intolerance!) It's the first pizza I've been able to eat since my diagnosis so I was always going to love it - however, pragmatically, the base was flat and a little bland, and the vegan cheese doesn't melt like the real deal. These things aside, it was still a mighty fine pizza.

I'd say this restaurant is good for casual dinners, group dining, and a handy place to take your friends with dietary requirements where they'll feel comfortable ordering something.

Thank you for making pizza possible again!