Fridays - Carte

Vegan Antics

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

Carte • Sushi • Mexican • European • Vegetarian

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"I honestly expected amazing things when I ordered a custom cake for my boyfriend for his 23rd birthday. After seeing the amazing cakes they produce I put in an order, sending reference photos and description of how I wanted the cake but collected it today feeling like my cake was missing that amazing appearance I've seen from their others. I requested a cake covered in brick wall, only 1/3 of the cake has that on and the rest is just plain white buttercream, I also requested an amazing and colourful graffiti piece (shown in reference photo sent to them) to go on the cake! This was not portrayed at all... the graffiti is a small paper looking design, different colours than in the reference and completely different style/font, unfortunately nothing similar to the photo shown from me and this was honestly so disappointing. I paid £45 for a cake I was so excited to collect and gift to my boyfriend, only to leave feeling slightly ripped off and sad. I would've appreciated it more for them to tell me if they couldn't do the design I wanted and then I would've not ordered."

Creams Lakeside

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

Carte • Pub • Wine • European • Cocktail

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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

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Me and my husband took our 2 children down The Bull for lunch a few Saturdays ago. Excellent for the kids as have play area, children's booths and had a bouncy castle that particular weekend. Love how accommodating they are for children.... slush puppies, popcorn, mocktails, icecream, fab kids menu etc. We had a nice bit of food too, love the summer grill menu. Place was well maintained and clean. Staff were very friendly. Bit of a wait at the outdoor bar but what do you expect on a Saturday when the weather is lovely! Will be returning soon, thank you for a great afternoon!!!"

Desi Indian Dining Club Grays

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

Carte • Asian • Balti • Vegan • 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

Carte • Vegan • 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."