I've just had a meal at Leon, and was very pleasantly surprised…read more
It's a fast-food joint, with some limited seating, located on the glass walls that now line Victoria Street, close to the Curzon cinema.
Most of the options of meals or salads come pre-prepared in little boxes, though they also do burgers, wraps and salads, and small salad pots; and finally strange but fun (baked) fries in the shape of little, round grilles, served with a dipping sauce. There are plenty of vegetarian and some vegan options, too.
The theme is vaguely Mediterranean, though, let's be fair, this is fast food joint, so don't expect authenticity. But my 'meatless meatballs' on a bed of whole grain rice, with a spicy tomato sauce, were really tasty, and bursting with herby flavour. I must admit I was (very pleasantly) surprised. The prices are reasonable - around £5-£7 for most of the mains. Eat-in prices are slightly higher.
They serve a range of health-conscious fruit juices and shakes, plus coffee. There's free water available if you want to eat in.
The company prides itself on its ethical food sourcing, fresh ingredients and eco packaging credentials.
The only downside is that waiting for the food means slightly haphazard queuing at the small counter area - this branch is a victim of its own success.
I'm now a fan and shall be back.