Oh you pretty things Lakeside

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."

The Boys Italian Seafood

➤ 1A Queen Street, DA12 2EQ, Gravesham, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Sushi • Seafood • European

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"My wife and I were visiting her Mom in Gravesend from the U.S., which we do at least once a year. We 've had many meals at many restaurants in the area. This was my favorite. I wasn 't overly excited by the word seafood in the name, but five of us each had something different and each of us raved about our choice. We had swordfish, sea bass, ravioli in salmon cream sauce, homemade pasta with veggies and traditional beef Bolognese. The chef and his wife, Josephine, own the restaurant. He does the cooking and she is the waitress. They could not have been nicer not more welcoming. My in-laws plan to go back this week. My wife and I will look forward to returning to The Boys on our next visit."

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."

Magno Cafe

➤ 535 London Road, West Thurrock I-RM20 4AD, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Seafood • Asiatic • European

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"I can't believe I have walked past this cafe thousands of times over the past twenty years and never tried it. The fry up was delicious, made with high-quality ingredients and served with thick slices of fresh bread, available in both white and brown. The breakfast was very generous in size."