The Good Life Eatery in City of London, Westminster

I had a Veggie Juana burrito and it was awful. Bland and the vegetables/salad inside did not taste fresh. Good life eatery looks good on the surface but dig a bit deeper and it’s just a rip off and poor quality. Very disappointing

Very possibly the worst ‘coffee’ I’ve ever experienced. If I hadn’t been told it was coffee, I would have guessed it was just hot water and a bit of milk. It was undrinkable, so I left the full cup. The ‘banana’ muffin was equally bland. The only flavour I could discern was ‘faintly sweet’. I took one bite and left the rest (even though I was starving). I put this place firmly on my ‘Never again’ list.

I am a sort of regular here. I have been here many times but not consistently. What I noticed today was two staff doing amazingly well with very demanding clientele and a a lack of resources. It was clear to me (I am an ex-retailer) the the place was understaffed. Nevertheless, Nazmul and Dircia (I asked for their names as I left) wore a smile and did their best to serve everyone. Well done both of you. I could see how hard you were trying despite the odds. I had a great time. And by the way those berry smoothies are completely yumm!

It took them forever to serve a simple ham and cheese croissant and eggs on toast. Very very slow service and nothing special about this place.

The wait time - even for take out - is extremely long here. This has been our experience on multiple occasions and earlier today we had to wait 20 minutes for a toasted croissant! Their explanation was that there was only 1 small toaster for the whole restaurant. The restaurant didn’t appear that full either. Definitely not full enough to justify a 20 minute wait for a croissant. Moreover the kitchen downstairs, which was visible from the washrooms, looked disorderly and potentially unhygienic. It didn’t give me comfort, let’s put it that way. My sense is that, despite the staff being apologetic and respectful, this place is mismanaged and could operate a lot more efficiently to provide a better service to customers. It’s a pity because their coffee is quite good and some of their menu items are tasty too, including their salads, bowls and juices. All in all, 2-3 stars feels like the right rating as we probably won’t be rushing to come back.

We stopped for lunch here and the food was really good and tasty. Simple atmosphere and clean environment. Used the toilet, and it was clean as well. General value: 8 out of 10 Food: 9 out of 10

An overall welcoming and friendly place to go. When the music is just so, there is a nice atmosphere and the coffee and food are both good. I recommend this cafe to people who want tasty food and great drinks in an informal restaurant.

Nice brunch. Egg white frittata and americano were good! Freshly made. Service was a lot better. Really busy Sunday morning. Clean for once! Not cheap at all.

I always have a love hate relationship with them. Either good or bad. No middle ground. Today good. Service has improved. Busy. They still need to focus on cleaning although it was better than normal. I had a coffee and the egg white frittata which was nice. Healthy and filling. Well presented. Their main focus is healthy food with a lot of vegan options. This branch is always busy.

Add £10 for a bowl of salad I did not expect to find the chicken chewy and rubbery. The lettuce too did not appear to be fresh at all. I would honestly say I've had better meal deals from leading supermarkets at less than half the price. This place used to be good a few years ago. I certainly wouldn't go back in a hurry

Cinnamon bun was hard to chew as it was stale. I bought it at 8:45AM so I presume they kept some unfresh baked goods from last night and continued to sell them. Was terrible. Quality of food and drinks feels like dingy food truck breakfast quality wrapped in a nice cup and packaging with chic minimalist decor in the restaurant.

The value mismatch is serious at this place; decor minimal, food quality; hit or miss; coffee very good.

Agree with the reviews. For me, very hit and miss in terms of food and service.  Today was more a hit.  I had the egg white frittata which was dairy free. Comes with a cashew pesto.  The frittata was delicious.  I didn't bother with the pesto as the frittata was sufficient for me on it's own.  Packed with vegetables.  Very healthy!  The slice looks small but it was filling.  Too pricey especially given the portion size. This is the same for most of their menu.  What I can never understand is why the food is always cold.  Would recommend if you catch them on a good day!

My fiancé and I went in for a coffee and one of the chaps behind the counter was incredibly rude when dealing with us. There’s so many choices for coffee in the area that we won’t be going back. Kindness costs nothing.

Very disappointed in the allergy and so called “gluten free” options at Good Life Eatery. The waitress refused to suggest that the gluten free products were prepared in a safe environment.

I came here this morning to grab a healthy lunch. £14.75 for this (tiny) lousy salad (see picture). Never going back there again. Total rip off.

Early morning snack of coffee and waffles, having left Winchester at 7am. No complaints. Would certainly pop in again.

I has a couple of hours to kill whilst my husband was having an operation in hospital and decide to take a walk to Regent Park, stopping en route for lunch. I saw Pret however wandered further down and stumbled on The Good Life. Lunch...

I have enjoyed good coffee here several times and tasty pastries .This time I sat on a table next to a young lady with a dog who allowed it on the seats and table . Will probably avoid in the future .

Went alone for a bit of lunch. Slow service for coffee and they did not take cash. Salad was gritty and lacked flavour. The owners were using four tables at one point, to take photographs and put equipment on, for the new season menu. Would...

Lovely cafe for those wanting a healthy meal...love the breakfasts! Fresh food and a good range of options.

While visiting my daughter in London, I always suggest to her to take me here as often as we can because of the nutritional value and exceptionally good taste of their granola bowl consisting of yogurt, fresh fruit and granola! A taste that makes me...

A hipster restaurant that gets by due to its location and promise of avocado toast. Extremely rude staff, cold food and very long waits. I would recommend avoiding, the owner was there and she herself was extremely rude and unhelpful. The food just uses the...

This place a path breaker when it comes to waffles . Located in the upscale st . Johnwood High street over looking the church garden accross the road this quaint eatery offers the mouth watering breakfast and coffee which is delicious and satisfying . The...

This is a mixed bag, but in general a good one. Service at-table was efficient and smiley, but where you place your order they were grumpy and uninterested. It's obviously popular with locals as when we visited it was full at lunchtime with most folk...

So they're a bit busy as there is cricket on round the corner at Lords, so maybe bring in an extra hand to help ? Uncleared tables abound. Order (expensive) beverages at the counter, take number on a stick to show which table. 20 minutes...

From the outside, the place looked like a hip cafe serving artisan quality food but it sure didn't live up to it. I ordered avocado on toast with poached egg and it was so underwhelming. The avocado wasn't seasoned at all and the poached egg...

After specifically ordering a meal without an allergen we were served a meal containing it. When notified the meal went back to the kitchen and came back still containing the allergen. When informed the staff were dismissive and unhelpful. No compensation was offered. Poor.

Moved to the area recently and already visited this place 3 times! Absolutely love the all day brunch options. The skinny royale and skinny Benedict are both delicious, and love the Spartan scramble - scrambled eggs with olives, feta, fresh tomatoes, so yummy! The waffles...

Great healthy food and imaginative menu. Best coffee in the area.plenty of seating and light and spacious cafe

The venue and staff here are both nice enough, but the salad I ordered was among the worst I have ever seen. Despite charging £11.50 it was small, anaemic and reminded me of the worst kind of airport food, with jaded lettuce, a joyless vinaigrette,...

Thiseatery isunique for its purity of the ingredients used . The sugar free and chemichalfree food here a pleasant taste of deliciousness . My favorite is almond and chestnune waffles . There is choice of home delivery / sit in . The breakfast / lunch...

An eclectic menu with a variety of healthy vegetarian and poached egg options. It is a well lit space. A lovely location near St John’s Wood Church Park and Lords. Parking could be a problem. Dog-friendly.

I like to relax at the weekend but even I, waiting patiently for my coffee during a not so busy time with my cake winking at me on the table, was rapidly losing the will to live. Seeing most staff milling around with sullen faces...

I was there last week with my friends. Food was amazing!! ❤ staff friendly they have a the best coffee in London☕☕

The venue is great for a quick breakfast or indeed lunch. Light, airy and ingredient conscious. After a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends and date I say it, a bit of a hangover, I fancied Avocado toast. Here at The Good Life Eatery you select...

I’ve just moved to St. John’s Wood. In between my movings, I’ve decided to take a break and explore the area. While doing it, just popped into The Good Life. Really nice inside, lots of room, pet friendly (always a plus) and extremely well located...

The Good Life Eatery specialises in fresh, organic ingredients like kale and manages to make them delicious as well. Staff are friendly and efficient. Your tummy will be pleased you chose to eat here.

My favorite place in the area. Healthy menu with lot of options. Very friendly staff. Red velvet cake was delicious.

We had a very pleasant Saturday morning brunch here . Contrary to other reviews we thought the coffee was excellent. Everything we ordered to eat was good. We are not Vegan but the menu seems to be predominately Vegan and also offers an interesting selection...

The staff were very friendly but it took far too long to make a flat white. It wasn't very busy and when I did eventually get my coffee it was tasteless. The quality was no better than a coffee chain like Starbucks or Costa

I’ve been to The Good Life Eatery about five times or so (Saint Johns Wood, London). The coffee is good although on the cold side; the pastries, cakes are so-so (some are gluten free with the odd vegan item too which is nice); had my...

I love waffles! I had the chestnut waffles here on a Sunday and really enjoyed them. During the week you can only have them for breakfast- until 11.30am. This restaurant offers lots of healthy options- I also sampled their skinny eggs benedict- excellent. Great location...

I enjoyed a delicious kale salad, superb caffe latte and some peanut sweet cups...just lovely. A very pleasant place to sit and eat while watching the world go by.

With 15 minutes to kill I thought this looked like a good place for a cup of tea. Not so. 1st attempt had full cream milk thrown in immediately after the boiling water. I sat down with it and of course it never brewed so...

I just ordered lunch online via Deliveroo only to have my order be rejected due to the "kitchen being closed". This would have been fine if not 5 mins later I go to order something else and see the restaurant is now open again. I...

I was so excited about this restaurant opening in my neighbourhood. However, overall it’s been quite a disappointment. The staff are not particularly friendly or interested in serving you so it feels very impersonal and cold. I’ve tried a couple of different smoothies now and...

This place is lovely. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You order and pay at the counter. I ordered a hot chestnut and almond waffle with 3 side toppings. This is made on the premises and I liked it a lot. I do love...

I love the location of this coffee shop. It's very relaxing to come here for a coffee. The coffee is good, however they have a very poor pastry selection and on top of that it is overpriced. We took an industrial carrot cake which was...

I took my daughter and her friend here for the very first service of the new St John's Wood branch of this small chain. Loved the design and the menu looked worthy but not dull, so I hoped for the best, but the food was...