Benugo Waterloo
Main info
£8 - £20
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Sandwiches, Vegetarian options
19/20 Waterloo Rd, London
Opening hours
6:45AM-8PM
- Sunday 8AM-7PM
- Monday 6:45AM-8PM
- Tuesday 6:45AM-9PM
- Wednesday 6:45AM-9PM
- Thursday 6:45AM-9PM
- Friday 7AM-8PM
- Saturday 7AM-8PM
Exceptional Service and Delicious Vegan Delights
Tucked within the buzzing enclave of Waterloo Station, one might find it easy to dismiss a quick-stop kiosk nestled among bustling commuters. However, my recent culinary reconnaissance of Nando’s offered a few delightful surprises. Lively and committed staff, exemplified by Simba who orchestrated impromptu birthday serenades, illuminate a comfortable and vibrant eating spot where traditional Peri-Peri flavors are served hot and swift. The vegan options have stepped up the game with the robust lentil and carrot burger for admirers of plant-based delicacies, making it an unexpected haven amidst London's culinary heartland for both vegans and non-vegans. Moreover, dining on the Southbank isn’t just about the food — it’s a serene people-watching arena once you've claimed a spot in their quirky upstairs seating area.The nuances of Nando’s charm also arise in quieter details like surprisingly well-rounded, smooth decaf coffees — pretty uncommon at a station setting. While there's room for concern from some disenchanted patrons regarding the upper-level seating during big events like football matches, the kittens-bedazzling hospitality often turns skeptical first-timers to believers. Despite some tales of mishaps with flatbreads and misnumbered order extremities, which you might chalk up to the perennial pressures that weigh on hub-centric café-ives, there remains a prevailing sense of earnest endeavor. If anything, Nando's embodies an effective tango between familiar comfort eats and personality-driven warmth, paving the path for fragmented railway sojourns into cherished micro-moments of gastronomic delight. — Clarissa Cuisinier
How to get there
19/20 Waterloo Rd, London
London City Airport — 7.21 mi
Waterloo - 113 yd
