Leon (Soho)
Deservedly successful London-and-beyond chain of takeaway/sit-down establishments serving high-quality and natural 'fast food', from extensive breakfast (bacon and egg muffin, shakshuka, porridge, spicy beans pot, salmon and avocado, hash browns etc) to lunch and beyond (hummus, black beans, chicken with aioli, chicken burger, Moroccan meatballs, wraps etc). Sufficiently tasty and relatively inexpensive. The most gay-central branch — assuming that's what Soho is — just happens to be this bit-sized original outlet, opened in 2004 and located at the top of Carnaby St in the shadow of prized store Liberty [see entry]. The chain has since opened dozens of outlets across London, but this is the first.
Address
35 Great Marlborough St
London,
England
W1F 7JE
Near: Carnaby St
Hours
Mon to Fri 8am—9pm
Sat 11am—9pm
Sun 11am—7pm
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Address
35 Great Marlborough St
London,
England
W1F 7JE
Near: Carnaby St
Hours
Mon to Fri 8am—9pm
Sat 11am—9pm
Sun 11am—7pm
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they forgot about my order...
Took a while ordering at the counter. Instantly brought me my spiked lemonade w very little ice. I waited nearly 30 minutes for my 'fast food' salad that came in a box. Luckily, they apologized after I asked about my order. And brought me another complimentary cocktail. The street view was fun. The food good. Cheap prices. They may have to rethink how they seat and serve people, however...don't call yourself fast if the lines of communication keep breaking.
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Good quality fast food; excellent for people watching on Old Compton St
Leon is a small chain of fast food restaurants in London. However, don't let the word fast food put you off. Leon offers a heathly range of good quality breakfasts, hot dishes, rice boxes, salads, wraps and soups. Its Soho branch occupies a prime spot on Old Compton Street. In the warmer months its windows open up on to the street and the many window seats are places to see and be seen. And it that's not enough, they know to make good coffee as well.