Mary Ward Centre Cafe in Camden

I’ve been visiting this cafe since the late nineties. It was great value for money. Generous portions and made vegetarian food delicious at a time veggie options were bland in shops and canteens. It’s so popular you have to share tables. The queue to order is long and slow moving. It’s a hidden gem. I’ve seen online they’ve cut back on hot meal options. Undoubtedly they were hit by the pandemic and following cost of living crisis. Looking forward to dropping by later.

I wanted a coffee and something, saw a board in Queen Square (although no directions), then spotted the Mary Ward centre. It looked closed but I thought I'd try the door. Lovely little cafe, great coffee and food, very reasonable price for central London and very helpful staff. I forgot to ask for a black Americano, so it came with milk - they changed it with no question. Toastie was delicious, and all looked very appetising! If I'm round there again, I'll certainly go out of my way to eat there.

I disclosed this place recently which was located in a nice small place . Food was nice but I was unlucky to have a bit cold food . Price were so reasonable .

I love the food here. I eat there once a week as I work close by. Sometimes queuing takes some time, but the food is worth it. It is cosy basic to sit in, but if you take it out there is a park and some free space outside in the front. I find food tastes even better under a blue sky. If there is a mistake it is always acknowledged and rectified immediately. Considering the quality and portions, this place is inexpensive. will be back next week :-)

ho letto che devono trasferirsi.spero il piu' tardi possibile.le opzioni vegane non sono buone come quelle vegetariane ma capita spesso anche altrove. magari col tempo anche queste miglioreranno e ci sara' piu' scelta.comunque e' un posto molto accogliente e ogni volta che vado a londra cerco di andare anche li' perche' mi rilasso e mi sento a mio agio.

Very annoying place! They have fantastic dishes for vegetarians and bad ones for vegans! You need to move on with times and use cheese alternatives in your Italian dishes! The vegan dishes are crap!

This cafe is part of the Mary Ward Centre which provides adult education among its many activities. It’s on one side of the beautiful Queen Square and about 100m from the iconic Great Ormond Street children’s hospital. It offers a range of hot and cold foods and drinks at amazingly low prices. The cafe is basic in terms of furniture, but it feels and is very welcoming. This was a really good find for me. I shall be back!

We came across Mary Ward cafe, a stone's throw from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road intersection, by chance. We soon realised why it was crowded - the low cost and high quality vegan and gluten free home-made dishes - really tasty, with accompanying salads. Or else, soups for £2.10 and great coffee cheaper than most anywhere. This is a must for any cash-strapped visitor to central London. The bad news is that we read on their notice board that they are moving to Stratford, East London, where there is a greater need for the adult education services that they provide. We went at lunch time but they are open till 8.45pm. So what I recommend is that you go there and eat before it closes down!

If you enjoy good quality, unprocessed cuisine, high standard of coffee in authentic unmolested surroundings make sure you get there early because its popular or if its sunny take out and sit in the adjacent park, MWC has been educating people of all ages and backgrounds for years and the MWC Cafe is also an excellent place to feed the soul and the mind, yum yum.

Good wholesome nutritional food. And good value. In the building of an art craft college, so it can be busy but good to go on the dot of 12.noon

I'm not vegetarian but the food here is tasty and interesting - there are homemade dishes that are different from the usual vegetarian options. It's small but not difficult to find a seat in the evenings. Service is a bit slow. I was also shortchanged when I paid with a £10 note - I'd already left the till by the time I'd noticed and it was only £1 so I didn't go back and raise it.

A great vegetarian find for central London. Good value wholesome vegetarian food options in good portions. Even the bread with the soup was homemade and interesting flavours for less than a supermarket sandwich. The main issue was the queue and the lack of seating. Its a victim of its own success. I sat on a big table with a mix of people but had the man next to me elbow me throughout the meal. Otherwise great to see there are still a few of these places as many old ones have closed.

What a hidden gem. Don't let its vegan moniker put you off. I love meat and all meat based products. There's nothing doing here but that's no big thing. Amazing, a real gem, like a pimped middle class school canteen for grown ups. Cheap, healthy and delicious.

We had some good pasta and salad. Good healthy options, homemade style. VERY popular and crowded at lunchtimes. Difficult to find a seat.

Set within the adult education centre. This ground floor cafe is a gem & located in the best part of Bloomsbury. Although it's a smallish venue & at times hard to get a seat, the food is always fresh and inventive. Prices are reasonable & away from the tourist traps. Great for an early lunch.

Love this cafe. No frills just good, tasty, wholesome food. Very reasonably priced and decent size portions.

Quiet, welcoming and really reasonable. A great place to meet at the weekend for a cup of tea and a chat, especially if you're nostalgic for village halls!

I have lunch here quite regularly and always enjoy the food on offer. The menu changes every day and the dishes are very tasty. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free on offer. Excellent value. My only complaint is that the portions are far too large!

Estoy de acuerdo con Maxmax_o (16 de marzo) que el personal de aquí es muy grosero. Son el tipo de personas que sonríen en su cara, entonces hablar de que detrás de su espalda. No me gusta la comida aquí tampoco, parece ser el más barato de pasta seca y ingredientes como guisantes congelados se preparan en una manera aburrida y cuestan mucho dinero. Cuando voy allí ahora sólo tienes un café y algo para comer.

I have been visiting the Mary Ward Centre as a student for many years now and I have never had a meal or snack that was not top class. Staff are wonderful, helpful and friendly. Prices are very good. Wouldn't eat anywhere else if in...

I am not a vegetarian , but this food could easily turn me into one ! very good quality. Carrot cake is divine. shame its only open term time

Really good value vegetarian food, constantly changing menu and everything I've had so far has been great.

just awesome!done to earth student cafeFresh food dailyquickpopularwholesomeself service and all the food looks tempting with non guilty feeling as health

A friend and I had lunch here and of course my eyes were bigger than my belly, had to have the plate with quiche and salad and ordered the dessert oh yes I got the soup too...it all look so good. of course I couldn't finish lots of it, the lady clearing the plates from the tables just said go up to the front and the staff provide you with a free take out box.Sharing tables is usually a must as the place gets busy but it just adds to the sweet way this place works.I'll be back

Attending a course at nearby hospital & this was nearby. Recommended by friend of one of our party.Chose the tortilla & salad but all the food looked tempting.Basically self-service & limited queue when we arrived.

the mary ward cafe is a vegan and vegetarian cafe within the mary ward centre which offers short courses for adults. the food is wholesome and fresh with no gm or processed ingredients.inside is nice and bright and has an almost vintage vibe. at the counter you can see the range of dishes that are on offer for the day. for our mains we tried a lentil dish packed with veggies (£4.60) and a caramelised red onion potato bake (£4.60). the serves were generous and both dishes were super tasty. afterwards we had mochas (£2.25) and a vegan almond + chocolate cake slice (£2.50) plus a wheat + gluten free chocolate, coconut + banana cake slice (£2.50).it’s a casual and laid back place which is a great place to catch up with some friends. the prices are really good value for the goodness you’re getting.

The food was excellent. However, the staff member at the counter was extremely rude and unfriendly. He acted as though he was being bothered and didn't want to be there. Great food, but the staff need to learn the meaning of customer service.

I am always so impressed with the lovely dishes on offer at this cafe; a great variety of fresh and nutritious vegetarian bakes and beautiful sandwiches. All reasonably priced for the high quality ingredients and preparation. So convenient to have right on my campus at Queen Square, I come as often as I can for lunch or tea/coffee, and am still trying to work my way through sampling all of their homemade cakes and pastries!

大英博物館からも歩ける距離にあるカフェです。観光客向けではなく、地元の人で賑わっており、昼時(13時過ぎ)は、いつも長い列ができています。いつも三種類くらいのメインコースが並べられ、そこから選びます。他にサラダを付けるか(付ける場合はどんなドレッシングをかけるか)聞かれます。メインだけだと5ポンド前後、サラダを付けても6ポンド前後と、非常に安いですが、料理の味は、なかなかなものだと思います。場所はQueen squareの南端です。

Had lunch here with a friend--it was undoubtedly the best food I've eaten in London and I will come back at every opportunity. The food is made from 'real' ingredients and tastes freshly cooked. My only regret was that I couldn't try more than one dish because stomach space is limited. The building itself is a lovely old London house, very gracious.

Boas opções vegetarianas, paga-se um valor determinado e uma pessoa no balcão te apresenta as opções e faz seu prato. Local movimentado, com jovens, pessoas mais velhas e é muito dinâmico o local, sendo agradável para uma parada no almoço. Comida gostosa a preço acessível.

have been going to courses at the Mary Ward Centre for many years now. and i always have a lunch and/or dinner at the cafe. it serves wonderful wholesome and affordable vegetarian and vegan food. some of the people have worked there for years and they are always friendly and helpful. the artwork on the walls changes regularly and shows the standard of the courses.look forward to starting a new course in January and to the lovely food and coffee.mary xmas to all

Found this on trip advisor. Was looking for local vegetarian food and this smashing little cafe didn't disappoint. Good selection of food on the menu, all freshly prepared and clearly with thought, care and attention. As an ex adult educator the fact this is set in an adult education centre added to my pleasures. As good as the food was listening in to the varied and enlightening conversations from amongst the cafe/ centre students. Great. I look forward to a return visit on my next trip to London.

This place is such a great addition to the area; it brings a varied selection of really wholesome vegi/vegan food at a really affordable price. The set-up is simple and basic with the chef cooking a variety of dishes in batches with each batch available only until it's run out. The dishes change constantly but they're all based on simple Italian home-style cooking. This is not fine dining, it's quality home cooking in bulk.

A bustling vegetarian café attached to a free legal advice centre in Bloomsbury. With canteen-style service and seating, this place is no frills, but the food and service and ethos are wonderful. There is a charge if spending under £6 on card, but even though a plate of food wonderfully does not come to that much, add a coffee or dessert to it if you don't have cash on you.

Tucked away along Queen's Square, the Mary Ward Centre Cafe is one of my favorite places to grab a tasty quick dinner when I'm in town. It's staffed by very friendly folks, the food is homemade, and the prices are very reasonable. When I want a light meal I'll get a bowl of soup and bread for less than £3. You can get much more substantial meals (a main and a generous side of salad) for around £6. They offer really tasty vegan friendly desserts too. The only downside is that it can get quite crowed at peak times.

this place is perfect for lunch or a cup of tea and cake. i come here often and it's simple but always tasty. they are vegetarian and vegan only and have lots of gluten free options. it's a nice hidden gem full of deliciousness.

Unpretentious cafe catering for students at the centre and the general public. You choose and are served your food at the counter. It's unlicensed but you may take your own wine which we did as it was my birthday. Main courses and desserts would be good value anywhere, but incredibly good value for London but they don't taste cheap, good quality fresh ingredients are used. This will be our first choice next time we visit London/

We've been there twice for breakfast. They have a couple of nice cakes, but not much other choice. Friendly people.

I can't remember whether I've already reviewed this place! Whenever I'm in the area, I drop in for lunch/dinner and end up buying 2-3 main courses and a tomato and mozzarella baguette to take away - because I want everything I see! It looks like a plain cafe. Nothing special at all. And then you look at, and taste, the food, and keep going back for more! Each main course is around £4.50 I think I recall. Salad is extra, though. Compliments to the chef!

Very busy but lovely place to enjoy a vegetarian meal. Lots of dishes to choose from, great desserts and fair price. Though I'm only part time vegetarian (4 days a week), this place was my absolute favourite during our last visit to London. Loved it!

I have to stay in London once every few months for work and recently looked for vegetarian cafe's in wc1 area, the Mary Ward was nearest my office. What a treat! I have been back every day this week. Expect to queue for 5 to 10 minutes such is the popularity of this little oasis. Forget fancy London prices, a main course will cost you £4.40. Each dish has been terrific, today's cauliflower and blue cheese quiche typically scrumptious. Vegans are also well catered for. The biggest downside? It's closed for the summer term holidays :(

Discovered this cafe when in London in June, and went back several times. Each time - a range of delicious home-cooked vegetarian food, friendly staff, enjoyably casual atmosphere. Where else can you get a meal like this for GBP 4-5 per person ?

What a great place to eat! I'd not been for many years, and it was so good to find the Mary Ward Centre Cafe as fabulous as it ever was, in terms of food, ambiance and location! Right next to Queen Square, in busy Bloomsbury, one can sit in the park and admire the gardens beforehand, enjoying the tranquillity. In the cafe, they have surges of real busy-ness around meal-times especially, so be prepared to queue for your food and possibly share your table. The food portions are generous, the menu inventive, and the cost very reasonable. There is always a salad bar, and a variety of hot main dishes and delicious dessert treats. Will make a point of going again!

We tried this cafe yesterday for the first time and loved it. It was very busy (queued for food and shared tables) but the food was delicious and wholesome and really good value (hot main with mixed salad was £5,45 (most expensive thing on the menu I think), tortilla with mixed salad £4.65). We really enjoyed it and will definitely be returning soon.

I have been coming to this place for years and it has remained consistently good. All the food seems to be freshly prepared on the premises and you are always spoilt for choice. Hot dishes include pasta, bakes, omelettes and risottos, there are also salads, soups and deserts. It can get busy at times and you may have to queue and share a table but it's worth the wait. Unfortunately as it is attached to an Adult Education Centre the café only opens during term time.

I'm lucky enough to work close to the Mary Ward cafe, which has an excellent selection of meals, salads and cakes. The staff are very happy to discuss any food allergies/options you have, and there is always a good selection for vegans. The cakes are delicious, and pastries are available in the morning. I'm a vegetarian, but it's good enough for my meat-eating colleagues to visit and recommend.The only down side is that they close from late July to mid-September during the centre summer break, and possibly around Christmas and Easter.It's not open late, and from the opening hours are:Monday Thursday: 9.30am to 8.45pmFriday: 9.30am-8.00pmSaturday: 9.30am-4pm