My Review

8 out of 10 stars
I have often stopped in at Mildreds knowing that you cannot book, as they have a pretty good flow of trade and sometimes I've only wanted to stop for coffee. But their food is very good and as a vegetarian I can vouch for their originality to keep us veggies interested.

Sometimes the music is a touch too loud but the staff are so energetic and happy to be there and always seem to be in a good mood I can forgive them for needing their music at that volume, and it is afterall, pretty good music. The atmosphere is generally upbeat and friendly.

Once when I was being an annoying customer (asking to move tables and then changing my mind again) I wasn't made to feel like I was being difficult like I would have been in so many other soho establishments. I'd have been tutted and they'd have rolled their eyes at me and made jokes about my sexual preferences behind my back in so many other restaurants.

Plenty of natural light at the back of the restaurant too. If you're hungover then it'll be too bright and you'll need to sit near the front by the bar and order hair of the dog.

They're a really nice bunch in there and I enjoy using it as a meeting place for general soho activities whether it be pleasure or business. The food as I say is excellent and very good value and they know how to make decent coffee. Proper strong coffee not some cup of warm milk with a dash of coffee that needs a bedtime story as accompaniment.