250 Camden High Street,
Camden,
NW1 8QS
(020) 7428 5875
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It seems that things have changed a lot at inSpiral recently. They have redone their entire menu, the stuff looks and tastes really fresh and they seem to be so much more on the ball. Pretty much every time I go I have a positive experience and often take my friends there to show them the concept! I think those who wrote negative reviews here should give it another try!
It looks like an interesting venue with lots of exiting things going on but has failed to satisfy my appetite, the food is not very tasty and very over priced , even if it seems healthy it doesn't taste like a healthy food, I had a mixture of salad and I remember it tasted old and the chickpeas tasted a bit off. The staff are friendly though and you can have a nice seating area by the canal but the chairs are very uncomfortable so you better off sitting on the floor.
Having heard to much about this place, I thought I would check it out myself last friday evening and was very impressed by what I discovered.Uplifting atmosphere and view of Regents canal with nice tunes playing on, what I gather is a state of the art sound system.I was tempted by all the mouth watering food in the hot display and succumbed to a vegan spanokopita with veg sides. Very tasty and not expensive for the size of potion and quality of food. This was shortly followed by a raw chocolate cake, as good as I have tasted.I decided to stay for the event an witnessed the place transform into a club venue as lots of lovely people, who clearly know their music arrived and got a buzz happening. I found myself dancing to some thoroughly groovy an sociable techno and electro, as good as it gets in festivals or clubs. I will be back and got them on my radar for their delicious food amazing events and unique events.
After being dealt with complete and utter contempt by ambivalent staff with not the slightest concern, I will never return to this place.
One little stone in the green salad was initially overlooked. When another sizeable (think small pea) lump surfaced along with a clump of what looked like mud/cement, I decided enough was enough and went to inform the staff. I was shocked at the apathy with which I was met and she went on to explain that this is normal.
Not in my 10 years as raw vegan it's not! Whether eating at home or out, I have never in my life encountered tooth shattering debris in my food.
This was a very expensive meal in more ways than just the overpriced fare being sold.
The gentleman next to me was similarly horrified at what I had been subjected to in terms of both the detritus in my meal and the surly staff, which are as I have since discovered, notoriously offensive.
hi there vegans and /or raw food lovers! please do not visit lounge at all , at least i know i will never go back where 1. the meals are not that raw in fact I have seen only 1 or 2 raw options which leads us to 2. the cooked meals are way too homely and simple or rather not very fresh tasting&looking and 3. coeliacs and people w/allergies beware! this staff would tell you the refined truth about certain ingredients & light treatment of "free-from" foods -- let's just say they do not know what gluten can do to one.
I've been going here for almost two years (?) I think. My first experience was rather enlightening, but neither positive or negative regarding the food,. Last week I felt the change, the leap forward. Certainly vast investment has taken place and the menu is huuuuge! The Lasagne was out of this world, and a sign of hope for Vegans. The mixes salads and olives where lush and fresh, I really felt satisfied. The beautiful friendly staff were bubbling with vibes, and very fresh and friendly. While selecting my foods my eyes and brain was overwhelmed by all the other options to consume to make my life, body and world a better place. Camucamu, Acai, Kale Chips(!), Raw Vegan Cheesecake! A new floor and lovely seats and tables finally, and the buzz of the calm but creative people was also a very nice experience. I felt very welcome to eat and enjoy alone and also I felt part of the whole which is a rare experience in London. Thanks all that help create InSpiral Lounge. An real oasis!
I visited Inspiral cafe in Camden mainly to try their raw vegan cuisine and desserts and I was very disappointed with the quality and taste.
I've been in the lounge quite a few times over the last year and I must say in my opinion the place is going from strength to strength. There was a period when their food wasn't so great but they have really pulled things around with some very innovative new dishes, like cashew cheese baked cauliflower, tempeh steak rye sandwiches and raw burgers - yummy.
They have also lowered their prices quite a bit, you can now get a full vegan takeaway meal for as little as £1.95!!!Plus the events they put on are really good - at least the few I went to. It sure is a very unusual place with great friendly staff - a refreshing step away from many bland high street brands - they have only been going for one year and I reckon they still have a lot to surprise us with! I strongly recommend the Lounge to anyone!
Oh well, I suppose people see things differently. The Inspiral Lounge seem to be a rather new Business but I have to admit I love the concept and the idea behind it. Apparently, they designed and build the whole interior, And I would believe that would be what creates this feeling of freedom and liberty of speech. Their staff are very friendly and indeed interesting characters on their own. You never know what you will find when you walk in. I have had very deep conversations with some of the fellow customers as well. I would definitely recommend this Lovely place to anyone whom, like me, do not enjoy idle conversations and time wasters. I had 'Vegan Lasagne' there the other day. Now... I tell you that was some lasagne. Lets, please, not mention the cakes...
And,
a note of caution, do not eat more than 2 of the vegan truffles.
I had been looking forward to eating at Inspiral Lounge and when I finally went there this is what I found:
1) The place is set up like a squat,
2) The place offers the service of a fast food,
3) The place charges the prices of a restaurant
1) and 2) can go well together but I felt that while Inspiral Lounge promotes ethical principals, it also takes advantage of its clientele by ripping customers off.
This is really not the way of promoting vegetarianism and veganism and the only InSpiration I had once I left the place was to write this kind of review!
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