Fondo Lounge in Mendip

13/12/24 The food was bloody lovely, I had the Orzo my friend had burger and my daughter had Bang Bang chicken all were perfect xxx

Food was okay. The tables are always dirty and staff are slow to clear up. That being said it’s a quick turnover and quick food service so I can’t complain too much. Food was standard but alot of the drinks lack flavour

Popped in here on the off chance of getting a table while shopping in street. Got a table easily. Excellent selection of different foods. Arrived inside of 15 minutes and it wasn’t quiet! Prices very reasonable. All three of us thought food was outstanding. Would thoroughly recommend to families or couples.

Got to love a Lounge. Varied menu and the staff were fabulous. One of the wife's favourites is the Chicken salad.

Brilliant food and drinks, quality at fair prices. Super friendly staff too, a great place.

Service was beyond amazing, the food was superbly fast and incredibly enjoyable. Overall my partner and i really had a delightful meal.

We visited Fondo after a recommendation from a restaurant in Clarks Village as Stepson is currently Gluten Free under advice of GP. Staff were very knowledgeable and understanding of the situation. When our food came out it was amazing! Our first visit to a lounge but most certainly not our last. Daughter managed to forget her bag but it had been safely stored (until we realised where we'd left it) and is now winging it's way back to us. Highly Recommended A* Restaurant .

We visited Fondo after a recommendation from a restaurant in Clarks Village as Stepson is currently Gluten Free under advice of GP. Staff were very knowledgeable and understanding of the situation. When our food came out it was amazing! Our first visit to a lounge but most certainly not our last. Daughter managed to forget her bag but it had been safely stored (until we realised where we'd left it) and is now winging it's way back to us. Highly Recommended A* Restaurant .

Good food. Good service and good atmosphere. A nice place to eat.

Good food. Good service and good atmosphere. A nice place to eat.

Was a great place to discover. They had some amazing vegetarian & vegan options which is highly appreciated as it’s very slim pickings to find a place with decent plant based options in the south west.

Went today with my daughter for lunch. The garlic Parmesan fries had a horrible taste to them. Like lemon?! And the buttermilk chicken was very greasy and hard. We always go to one of the lounge chains when out for lunch.. Staff through were very friendly and the service was fab.

Went latish on a Saturday when it was predominantly drinkers. Service was excellent - friendly and helpful staff. The food was great - plenty of flavour and lots of choice. Only 3 stars as we went late and it was quiet but would happily return.

Nice ...part of the lounge group..I don't like coffee served in a glass though !!

Very Nice staff! The Food was fast and amazing!!

What an amazing find! The service here was outstanding, gentleman who served us was brilliant with my daughter, food and drinks arrived super fast and wow did it taste as good as it looked! They have games to play and the whole atmosphere is so lovely. Can not wait to go again. Great price too

We got two burgers from there and fries. Both were delicious and food is reasonably priced. 😃

The Cheeky Monday deal is really great value. Food was delicious. Service was quick.

The best restaurant in town. Excellent service and food... Chapeau

Popped in on a whim for a brekkie, service was friendly and efficient, lounge breakfast was tasty as was the poached eggs plus scrambled eggs on toast. Nice friendly atmosphere.

My daughter booked a table for 5.30pm. Table was laid with a perspex sign with her name on it. We were early, but that wasn't a problem. My daughter is gf, we both had the Nasi Goreng which was delicious. Followed by the gf chocolate brownie. My daughter has tried many gf chocolate brownies. But, this gf chocolate brownie was the best so far. As someone who's worked in the catering and hospitality for 30+ years, I couldn't fault anything. Very friendly, welcoming and clean. We'll definitely be going back again. Keep doing what your doing, as our experience was an excellent one. Sorry too busy enjoying our meal for photos.

For me Gluten free person is really hard to find place where I can have so many options to eat. fondo lounge has long menu and food is so tasty, got served very quick and people are very professional. Definitely recommend that pace.

Very friendly. Pleasant atmosphere. Clean. A good selection of food and drinks. My trip was specifically for Clarks Village and GBK. However, GBK was closed, so we looked around and found this place. We both had the Lounge burger and a strawberry milkshake. Both were reasonably good, but neither had much flavour. The fries and onion rings were not that hot but cooked well nevertheless. I paid a tad over £38. I would have preferred to pay lass for what I had. A good effort, but this will not be my new haunt. It's not GBK.

A thousand stars for this restaurant! The Food is scrumptious. The ambience is relaxing. But the best quality of this restaurant is the service! Kudos especially to Stuart & the bar tenders for their ultra-positive vibe.

I’ve been here several times with friends and family and atmosphere has always been great. Last time we were here we also had our two small dogs with us. The staff were very helpful offering a water bowl for them and when we asked to order a small simple burger for them they were happy to accommodate and even suggested they could make just the patty We’ll be back again for sure!

We had a wonderful evening, made so special by all the amazing staff who realised it was my birthday and pulled out all the stops to make it special! Great staff, great atmosphere, thank you

Wonderful food and service. Being a bank holiday it was absolutely heaving with all the staff flat out busy. Well done to the kitchen staff for cracking on and the front of house still smiling.

We popped into Fondo Lounge for a late lunch on a Sunday. The place was full but we were able to wait for a table. We were able to sit in a lounge area while we waited for a table for two. In the interim, three people got a table and then a group of four got a table ahead of us even though hey had come in after us. The dangers of just wanting a table for two although I did see three people given a table for six. While we were waiting I saw two tables of two vacate. After a while, I went up to one of them where a waitperson had placed a cleaning cloth. I asked if we could take the table as we had been waiting a long time. She muttered something and then gave a massive eye-roll (not seen by me but by my wife who was nearby). Even when she brought our cutlery, she plopped it on the table without any comment. We noted she failed to smile once during the whole time we were there. She was wearing a t shirt with Montana on it. maybe that's were she wanted to be because it was clear she didn't want to be at work. The rest of the staff were excellent. Smiling, friendly and very helpful. The food itself was very good. We each had burgers with fries and a small side of coleslaw. It's a popular place, I assume, because the food is good, there's a very good choice, it's a bar but you can get a pot of tea, and most of the staff are friendly.

I've visited lots of Lounges around England and this is another great one. Very casual, very laid back, with games to help yourself to, wide range of drinks and food to enjoy, and quirky decor. Lots of fun.

Comfortable place. Spacious. Easy parking. Great service and excellent coffee

Great place, friendly staff and the food was awesome, will definitely be going back. Decent parking around the back and spotless toillets too. Me and my husband had a great night. Thank you

Shame you can't book a table for parties less than 6

Turned up at just after 9 this morning hoping for a table to celebrate Mother’s Day, as we had been told yesterday that all tables were reserved apart from 2 tables. We were actually given a reserved table that wasn’t needed until 12.45 ( not sure why they were reserved so early for lunch sittings.) The gentleman who seated us was extremely friendly and gave my self and daughter in law a couple of chocolates for Mother’s Day and told us to take a rose before we left. Such a nice touch. Service and food was really good and would definitely use again. Thank you

We popped in for a light dinner and we really enjoyed everything about it. The food was spot on and there was a great choice. Staff were lovely and the place itself was very comfortable and relaxed. Will very happily go again. Thanks to all the staff 🙌

Fantastic venue, great food, always great quality and a fantastic atmosphere.

I brought my friend here last night as a treat for her 60th birthday. She ordered the lamb shawarma, I had buttermilk fried chicken. I've had this dish before in the Fosso Lounge in Barnstaple and the Wells restaurant..it's usually delicious. My friend's meal was cold, she only told me at the end as I was paying and she didn't want to be rude. She didn't eat the flatbread, just picked the topping off. My chicken was very tough indeed and not enjoyable. The house slaw did not taste as home made as usual either. We came here for a celebration treat and is was very disappointing and £40 wasted. We both left hungry and went to wetherspoons next door for pudding! It's a shame as I've always had good meals in this restaurant chain that's why I chose it for a treat. :( The man who served us was very friendly.

Wow what a lovely find. Came to Clark’s village for shopping and thought we would pop into town to find a cafe for lunch. Amazing menus with something literally for everyone. Such high quality ingredients. Highly recommend!

Haven't been let down by 'a lounge yet. We did have to wait as busy but it was prime time around 1:00pm.

So impressed with Fondo Lounge. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially as we had a 10 month old baby with us. The food arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere of the place is very relaxed, warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend this place if you have small children too, as the children’s menu has good options and the portion sizes are generous. I will definitely be returning!

Really helpful and friendly staff, spotlessly clean, tasty food, decent selection of drinks and a bit of a quirky atmos. What's not too like?

I can't comment on the food as I only stopped in for a beverage. But it was my first time in here. Staff were pleasant and speedy, place was busy and still clean. Had a very unique and cosy vibe. Would go again.

We had a nice evening out, its was quite in there but it was a Monday, but ultimately a great night as the specials were a free dessert with a main course couldn't complain. Very nice also highly recommended it.

Always enjoy visiting the Fondo Lounge, food is good but the service stands out for a fast moving place. We always seem to get a smile and warm welcome from the staff who for me really make this place what it is. I support and visit with a gentlemen with Autism, we were recently asked if we minded moving from a large table of 8 to a table of 2 to allow a group to be seated. We were happy ro oblige and the kindly given a free drink each, keep up the great work guys.

Great food! Been twice now with family.

We had a lovely lunch,our son travelled up from Cornwall for a Christmas catchup with lunch. Booking was easy

Absolutely brilliant place with delicious food and lovely staff. The gluten free menu is very complete and very, very good. Can't wait to come back again!

Absolutely brilliant place with delicious food and lovely staff. The gluten free menu is very complete and very, very good. Can’t wait to come back again!

Great breakfast with lovely service in a relaxed atmosphere just what was needed. Will be back again

A very pleasant restaurant. We were there for the first time, but we will definitely go back. Very nice service, fresh and tasty food.

We stopped for lunch whilst visiting Street and Clarkes Village. The menu was huge and we struggled to decide. The food was served swiftly and was piping hot. Our dog was welcomed and was able to eat a sausage within the restaurant. Highly recommend x

The food was lovely! I had a philly cheese brisket sandwich! Brilliant and fast service! Unfortunately I had an oreo milkshake but it didn't taste like there was a single oreo in it.

Popped in today with my husband, and 2 children. We were passing and thought it looked like a nice spot for a quick bite. We were so so pleasantly surprised. I had tapas and it was gorgeous, my husband had the bacon cheeseburger and he practically licked the plate 😂… and my 2 year old and 8 year old both cleared their plates too! Great portion sizes for little tummies! I don’t think we’ve ever all finished our meals. The staff were really pleasant and friendly, despite it being very busy. My Sauvignon was chilled and DELICIOUS. Top marks for accommodating the children too; plastic colourful cutlery, drawing activities at the table and plastic cups for their drinks. Little added touches that go a really long way. Told my friends about this lovely little spot today and can’t wait to come back. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

My wife and I came here today because the nearby Wetherspoons was full with no empty tables. There was a short queue, but the manager was on the ball and seating customers as soon as suitable tables were available. The menu is very varied. We opted for a fish finger sandwich and a Diet Coke each. Notwithstanding that they were very busy, our sandwiches arrived in good time and they were delicious, with good quality fish fingers and tartare sauce with big capons, served in thickly sliced fresh brown bread

What a great place, much bigger inside that it appears from the front. Friendly staff, good drinks and cakes. Good atmosphere and decor, will go back.

Staff were fantastic and very friendly we had the English breakfast and it was by far the best we have had it was so tasty plenty of it can’t wait for our next shopping trip will try lunch

First time and very impressed, we had brisket chilli with spicy rice and buttermilk chicken, both were freshly cooked and really nice, staff were also very attentive and helpful.

We arrived at this lovely place to find a lovely welcome and plenty of seating. A very varied menu, super friendly staff. Our food arrived within minutes. Delicious breakfast. What could be better?

Love a Lounge,fab atmosphere at this one and food excellent. Highly recommend and will make sure I pop in next time I'm up that way.

Delicious food, good choice and very reasonably priced. Comfy and clean and spacious. It's dog friendly so that was great, they bought him a bowl of water out to. Very speedy service as well as friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We visited this branch of The Lounge on a busy Saturday evening. There was a lovely warm atmosphere inside. The staff were friendly and super helpful. My wife had the Goan Lamb curry which she really enjoyed. I had three of the vegan tapas dishes which were great. A great place to visit after visiting Clark’s Shopping Village.

On arriving we were kept waiting for 10 mins at the door when there were empty tables available. I asked the bar maid (black braided ponytail) if we could get a table and was told very sternly " wait to be seated" Very rude and abrupt!! She needs a lesson in customer service. We eventually were seated and every table had a QR code but no WiFi in the building worked and we were in a cold spot for our own Internet. So why have the cards. We have used Lounges many times and like the fact you can order at the table. The food was very nice except the buttermilk chicken was overcooked, a trait in all the lounges. Usually a great atmosphere

Highly rated for its friendly staff and great food served promptly. I like the fact that it has a kitchen where you can actually see the chefs at work which I think is quite a rarity these days. It doesn't seem to matter how early I arrive for lunch as it's always packed - there doesn't seem to be any way of beating the rush! Good for them, they deserve to be successful.

Great food, drinks and service. Spacious, comfortable and friendly. Highly recommended.

Great place, great service, great food

This is a great place for tasty gluten free options and we’re becoming regulars. We’ve eaten in and ordered a couple of takeaways. We really appreciate the eco friendly packaging and the friendly service here.

good sized coffee, not exceptional taste, but not unpleasant Tea cake was a fair size, a bit cold when it hit to me, due to 2 trips around the place, I'm sure they would have re done it if I requested it, oh & a good sized portion of jam to go with it

Came for food with friends a few weeks ago for my birthday and I came here for lunch with my friend also last week. Staff are all super lovely in here, food options are good, all allergies and dietary requirements are catered for.

Have been a regular customer for a while now. Always look forward to popping in. Love the food and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. It's my go to place to eat. Would definitely recommend.

Me and my friend visit often and every time we always say how nice of an experience we’ve had! The staff are so friendly, the food is always really good! If we’ve ever got a problem, it’s always swiftly and kindly sorted. The atmosphere is amazing, I really recommend dining here!

2nd visit here now, great place and great food. App is easy to use, food comes out fast and at great quality, lovely drinks too. Stafd attentive and friendly, our new favourite lunch spot when visiting street:D

Delicious food, quick service and plenty of choices and dog friendly. Very comfy and conveniently placed. Definitely recommend and go again.

Lovely, friendly space with an interesting menu and a good range of drinks. Brewdog Punk IPA on draft was excellent! Meals arrived quickly and were really tasty. Couldn't fault it!

This is now the favourite meeting place of residents of Street. There are so many excellent reviews that I hardly need to add another. I will just say that the food is wonderful with a varied menu and the staff are exceptionally polite and helpful. I love going there.

Fantastic all round. Wonderful staff. Beautiful food (Traducido por Google) Fantástico en general. maravilloso personal Comida hermosa

Lovely food, very chill (Traducido por Google) Comida encantadora, muy tranquila.

Very nice (Traducido por Google) Muy lindo

Fantastic food and friendly staff. Tapas Tuesday was fantastic! (Traducido por Google) Fantástica comida y personal amable. ¡El martes de tapas fue fantástico!

We regularly visit the Fondo Lounge. Staff are fabulous and so friendly. Food never disappoints and we have eaten quite a few things from this menu. Great atmosphere and chilled out place to sit and relax. Great for couples or groups. (Book in advance for groups). Our favourite place to go. (Traducido por Google) Visitamos regularmente el Fondo Lounge. El personal es fabuloso y muy amable. La comida nunca decepciona y hemos comido bastantes cosas de este menú. Gran ambiente y lugar relajado para sentarse y relajarse. Genial para parejas o grupos. (Reservar con antelación para grupos). Nuestro lugar favorito para ir.

Good all round, usual quick service with pleasant staff. (Traducido por Google) Bueno en general, servicio rápido habitual con un personal agradable.

The staff were very polite and helpful, but the food I had was horrible. The chips were black on the ends and the chicken was so dry I couldn't even cut it. Will not be going again (Traducido por Google) El personal era muy educado y servicial, pero la comida que tenía era horrible. Los chips estaban negros en los extremos y el pollo estaba tan seco que ni siquiera podía cortarlo. no volveré a ir

The food was good and affordable but trying to order online was a real pain. Once we had decided what to have, we had major issues trying to pay as system kept crashing. (Traducido por Google) La comida era buena y asequible, pero tratar de ordenar en línea fue un verdadero fastidio. Una vez que habíamos decidido qué tener, tuvimos problemas importantes al tratar de pagar ya que el sistema seguía colapsando.

A great little spot on Street High Street. Great service and food. Really nice atmosphere. (Traducido por Google) Un pequeño gran lugar en la calle High Street. Gran servicio y comida. Muy buen ambiente.

Great food, friendly staff. (Traducido por Google) Buena comida, personal amable.

A place you would go for a quite meal it was OK !!! Not the sort a place you would have a large party at go to !!! FOOD not alot for your money!!!!!!!!! (Traducido por Google) ¡Un lugar al que irías para una comida tranquila, estuvo bien! ¡No es el tipo de lugar al que tendrías una gran fiesta! ¡La comida no es mucho por tu dinero!

I absolutely love this place! I go to lounges a lot as they are dog friendly and have a nice varied menu at reasonable prices. But this one is especially enjoyable. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is brilliant especially out in the secure garden seating :) (Traducido por Google) ¡Definitivamente amo éste lugar! Voy mucho a los salones ya que admiten perros y tienen un menú variado a precios razonables. Pero este es especialmente agradable. El personal es súper amable y servicial, y el ambiente es genial, especialmente en los asientos seguros del jardín :)

Lovely Cafe with a full menu and Bar. Fresh gorgeous produce and poached eggs with the Avocado smash. Perfect! (Traducido por Google) Encantadora cafetería con un menú completo y bar. Preciosos productos frescos y huevos escalfados con puré de aguacate. ¡Perfecto!

Our visit to Clark's village needed a lunch stop and as there is not much in Clark's we ventured out to the towns high street. A nicely done out place with some historical features that add to a comfortable atmosphere. You have to wait at the door to be seated, which is ok unless they are busy. Then to be seated and asked to order food at the bar. I would have preferred to have table service after waiting to be seated personally. But the food was good and served in good time. Drinks are a little pricey too. (Traducido por Google) Nuestra visita al pueblo de Clark necesitaba una parada para almorzar y como no hay mucho en Clark, nos aventuramos a salir a la calle principal de la ciudad. Un lugar bien decorado con algunas características históricas que se suman a un ambiente confortable. Tienes que esperar en la puerta para sentarte, lo cual está bien a menos que estén ocupados. Luego para sentarse y pedir comida en el bar. Hubiera preferido tener servicio de mesa después de esperar a que me sentaran personalmente. Pero la comida era buena y servida a tiempo. Las bebidas también son un poco caras.

Really nice place for a coffee. X (Traducido por Google) Muy buen lugar para tomar un café. X

Really loved the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The bohemian dector is great. Awesome food. Caterers for fussy children with an all-day menu and for allergies. Also enjoyed playing the board games whilst we waited. (Traducido por Google) Realmente me encantó el ambiente relajado y agradable. El dector bohemio es genial. Comida asombrosa. Catering para niños quisquillosos con menú todo el día y para alérgicos. También disfruté jugando los juegos de mesa mientras esperábamos.

Lovey staff and excellent range of dishes on the menu! This place is suitable for everyone! Delicious and good value for money!

A very nice atmosphere with gracious food and very kind service. Definitely a must go if you're searching for food in the area. (Traducido por Google) Un ambiente muy agradable con buena comida y un servicio muy amable. Sin duda una visita obligada si estás buscando comida en la zona.

Family friendly and very accommodating for young children. Excellent and polite staff. Fast service and ample portion size. Not you’re average menu but still something for everyone. Will definitely return

Found this place after wandering outof the shopping village. Although it was bustling we were quickly seated and told how to order at the bar or via the app. Went for the Miami brunch as just fancied something a bit different and was really pleasantly surprised. Was very flavourful and fresh. Service was friendly and overall this place is very good value for money with a good atmosphere.

Lovely spot of lunch. Food well prepared and tasty. The service and welcome was excellent. Highly recommended 👌 (Traducido por Google) Encantador lugar de almuerzo. Comida bien preparada y sabrosa. El servicio y la bienvenida fue excelente. Muy recomendable 👌

Nice atmosphere and staff, however ordered a breakfast and it seemed like it was not fresh, it was certainly not hot this was not good as it cost 10.00 which is allot for a full breakfast. (Traducido por Google) Buen ambiente y personal, sin embargo, pedí un desayuno y parecía que no estaba fresco, ciertamente no estaba caliente, esto no era bueno ya que cuesta 10. 00, que se asigna para un desayuno completo.

Second time iv been here with my daughter 1st time food exquisite unfortunately the last time it was mediocre xxx (Traducido por Google) La segunda vez que he estado aquí con mi hija, la primera vez que la comida fue exquisita, lamentablemente la última vez fue mediocre xxx

Lovely food and atmosphere to the place, central to the High Street. Offer a decent tapas and wine deal which is surprisingly filling. They also offer great full menus for vegans and gluten free, not just a few things, so an excellent place if you need something for everyone. Reasonably priced. (Traducido por Google) Encantadora comida y ambiente en el lugar, en el centro de High Street. Ofrezca una oferta decente de tapas y vinos que sea sorprendentemente abundante. También ofrecen excelentes menús completos para veganos y sin gluten, no solo algunas cosas, por lo que es un excelente lugar si necesita algo para todos. A un precio razonable.

Love this lounge, the staff are always happy and friendly even when they are super busy. The food is always tasty. The only place I like to eat when visiting Street. (Traducido por Google) Me encanta este salón, el personal siempre es feliz y amable, incluso cuando está muy ocupado. La comida siempre es sabrosa. El único lugar en el que me gusta comer cuando visito Street.

We had a really nice impromptu stop for lunch. The service was excellent as was the food. We will definately come back again. My only slight niggle is it's very noisy due to low ceiling and no soft furnishing to absorb the noise. But it won't stop us coming back. (Traducido por Google) Tuvimos una muy buena parada improvisada para almorzar. El servicio fue excelente al igual que la comida. Definitivamente regresaremos de nuevo. Mi única pequeña pega es que es muy ruidoso debido al techo bajo y no hay muebles blandos para absorber el ruido. Pero eso no impedirá que regresemos.

Sam’s the MVP😛 (Traducido por Google) Sam es el MVP😛