Anyway, dinner at Automat is the topic right now. As veggie options go, you can choose from one starter and three mains. I've had the veggie burger here before...lets just say my quest for the best veggie burger is still on.
The Macaroni and Cheese is one of the other options (the other being penne arriabata - I doubt this one is worth trying). Mac and cheese is a good time and this one proved no different. I ordered a small with spinach. It was filling, hearty and a total cheesefest. However, for £8.00 I'd be better off just making it myself...or going to the canteen at my office and having an even better one for £2.00. I feel like the mac and cheese at automat is missing...something...maybe breadcrumbs. Mmmm....breadcrumbs.
At Automat the service is always good. Perhaps, in part, this is some of what you pay for, the rest being atmosphere. Some people may think that it's trying too hard or that it's a little pretentious to stick, what is essentially a diner, in Mayfair and amp up the prices for it, but I think it's actually kind of nice to have hearty food in a nice, cosy setting.
I've been three times and all three times my meat eating counterparts were extremely happy, so it's likely that creating a mac and cheese worth £8.00 is impossible...whereas the burgers are worth the price.
I'd say it's worth a try if your group is predominantly t-rex, you're ok with limited choices and you're all in the mood for a little ghetto chic.
Price: Approximatey £38.00 for two mains, two beers and service charge
Veggie Friendly: 2/5
Food: 3/5 (only because meat eaters love it it would be 2/5 on vegetarian food alone)
Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
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