Mercado Lounge

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “9 years ago I gave this lounge a 4 star rating when I ate here with my daughter's. I returned tonight with one of my daughter's and we both agreed this was the worst Lounge meal we have ever had and we have eaten in many of their cafes. We both had a Panang Vegan curry which was supposed to be sweet potato and chick peas, but the chef had forgotton to put the latter in. When I mentioned this to the waitress a guy quickly came to our table with 2 small dishes of chick peas to add to our curries, which we did. However, the chick peas were crunchy, and neither of us have ever had crunchy chick peas in our lives. Very disappointing. How could the chef miss such an important ingredient and how did he make these chick peas crunchy? A third person in our party had a vegan cheese burger and chips and she thought that was OK, otherwise they would not have had a 2 star rating. We normally we like lounge cafes because they are vegan and dog friendly, and normally the food is good quality and reasonably priced, which makes this experience even more disappointing. In response to the owners comment on our experience, I have never known anyone roasting chick peas for a curry, and of course they didn't have enough time in the sauce to soften. The chef left them out of the curry and a small dish of chick peas was brought to our table when we reported this, so we added these to the sauce and ate them straight away, so of course they didn't have time to soften. If we had waited, our curry and rice would have gone cold. The meals should have been replaced or discount offered for them not being as described.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I had my parents over from Holland they have eaten here 3 days and really loved the food. I have eaten twice here with my parents food absolute perfect. Price very reasonable for the food. Would recommend 100%”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Quite honestly the worst Mexican tacos I’ve ever had. Sad to say I’d be surprised if the chef has any cooking experience as I make better at home believe me. Almost inspires me to get my own food truck going. I ordered the birria tacos with beef, which were extremely disappointing. The dish lacked flavour and was almost entirely without filling – there was barely any meat at all. As this is listed under your mains and priced at £15, I expected a full and satisfying meal. Instead, I received a plate that felt like poor value for money, consisting mainly of shop-bought guacamole, tortilla chips, and salsa. What made the experience worse is that none of the staff came over to ask how our meal was or if we needed anything. The lack of engagement or care from the team left a very negative impression overall.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “In February of 2025 mum had noticed this restaurant due to it’s vintage aesthetic interior that was visible to all across the street with its wide window panels, so we decided to try it out for a late lunch. I ordered a vegan English breakfast and everything I chose to eat from it was delectable. I remember the staff were quick to answer of any orders we gave and the experience here was a positive one. The only negative were the slightly high prices. Overall I recommend !! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We popped in for a quick Sunday breakfast with the dog. It’s a very large area inside with a range of different tables and soft seating. You can either order at the counter or on your phone. The menus are extensive including a separate vegan/ vegetarian, a gluten free and a children’s menu. The food was delicious with decent size portions. The 2 parts that let it down was the table being extremely sticky and the music was loud making it challenging to have a conversation over breakfast. The building is accessible by a large ramp”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a lovely meal for 4 at Mercado Lounge in Market Harborough. It’s our first time at this spot, but we’re no strangers to the Lounge franchise, having previously lived in Kettering; we’d often visit Kino! The decor is really funky, inviting, and clean. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who showed us to one of the tables with benches (loads of space; enough chairs for 8). The menu is really varied (see pics), with something for everyone. After ordering via the app, the drinks came out quickly, followed shortly after by the food. The not-so-good (only 2!) * One portion of fries was almost 50% smaller than the others. - We’re not the complaining sort, so we didn’t mention anything, and that is on us! * We ordered ‘no cheese’ on the burger, but it arrived with cheese. In fairness, it came off, and all was fine. The good! * All meals were large and plentiful enough for us (the noodles in particular were a healthy, delicious portion) * Very tasty * All served hot * The Churros at the end! Tasty! * Our waitress was really polite and helpful. Overall, we’re impressed and will be back soon! Thanks”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Quite expensive to be honest, as an example this tiny 'cup' of fries was £3.50. We shared a sandwich and added fries and two chicken strips (another £3.50) and our simple lunch was nearly £40 (we did have 2 drinks each). A very noticeable separate thing was the overall noise, how close together the tables are and just how many Dogs were in the dining area, at least 5 x Dogs near us during our lunch visit, we won't be rushing back any time soon I'm affraid. Food was decent though to be fair.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “been here quite a few times as several of my colleagues live in market harborough, we typically make this the meeting point! i really enjoy the friendly and cosy atmosphere of the lounge. the staff are always really friendly and the food is great. the churros are just the best!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “A long standing returning customer. I’ve been coming here for many years and enjoy it every time. Its of the nicest of the ‘lounges’ chain I’ve been to. Staff are always welcoming even when it does get busy. From big breakfasts to cocktails at night they never seem to miss a beat. And I’d like to add I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal here. The addition of being able to take your dog is just great too!”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 years ago

  “This is one of the best places I have been for brunch in a long time. We were so impressed with the child friendly nature of this restaurant during the day. They had lots to keep the kids occupied. The food was excellent too and if you’re a bruncher like me on weekends you won’t be disappointed with the brunch options. This visit definitely won’t be the last and I highly recommend mercado lounge!”