Pret A Manger

We decided to try Leon based on reviews on Yelp and that a small location was near our hotel. It's…read morea fast casual chain where you order at the counter, await for your food and seat yourself. While the entrance and storefront of this location looks like a tiny takeaway place, there is additional seating inside that is not visible from the street. I really didn't have high expectations for a fast food place that offers different rice boxes inspired by several different international flavors including Japanese, Thai, Moroccan and Italian. We ordered two dishes for a quick late night meal. Japanese Katsu Curry rice box, 7.5 pounds: The chicken was smothered in a curry sauce and I enjoyed it as well as any katsu curry dish from authentic Japanese operated curry houses in California. Thai Green Chicken Curry rice box, 6 pounds: This was the dish that delighted me. It was so flavorful and perhaps the dish that I enjoyed the most during 4 days in London. I enjoyed the flavors of the dishes here much more so than at the popularly acclaimed Dishoom, which serves Indian curries and dishes. During the next 3 days of sightseeing throughout London, we noticed several other Leon locations, and I would have eaten there again if I hadn't already bookmarked other places to try. As far as fast casual food goes, this is as good as it gets.

Love Leon! Locations all over the city, affordable, appropriate portions, and nothing but healthy…read moreand yummy options! Wish they had these in my country!

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Le Petit Cafe

4.3(4 reviews)

0.5 mi•Mayfair

Got a sandwich and chicken mushroom pasta for lunch. They have so many choices for takeaway during…read morelunch time and the prices are reasonable. The people who work there are also very friendly and shared there is an upper level if we wanted to dine-in instead. Great little spot with tasty choices.

When I feel like splashing out for lunch this is where I come to get a good feed. Good choice of…read moregourmet fillings, but at a price! Hot salt beef is in a bagel or in a salad box is one of my top contenders and recently discovered roast pork with apple sauce in a bap toasted YUM! What always strikes me when I come here is the state of calm all the staff have even when there's a 10 person queue out the door and people to serve upstairs.

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McDonald's

3.0(8 reviews)

0.3 mi•Soho

Good Ol'Mcds. Such a godsend in London when you are trying to save every penny. This location is…read moreright on Oxford Street and it was busy as it gets when I was there. Plenty of those self service totems. Got my food in minutes. Not a lot of seating tho. And the mens restroom was in an absolute state of despair, only downside I can mention.

Food was okay, but service needs improvement. The place had a bad smell, the restroom was flooded,…read moreand the order machine didn't print receipts. Staff were reluctant to provide basics like napkins.

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Mayfair Pasta & Sandwich Bar

3.8(4 reviews)

0.6 mi•Mayfair

Yo! You in the area? You wanna sandwich? You want some pasta!? You want it for a reaaaaalllly good…read moreprice?! Come here. They'll fix you right up. I had the artichoke, mozzarella, and olive on grilled ciabatta and I was a happy puppy.

I've grown up with pasta as its one of the few fast and easy dishes my mom used to do after work…read more Also several members of our family decided to move to Italy for ever and ever ... and ever ... and they infused a love for pasta within the rest of us. So ... pasta, my love ... lets meet at the Mayfair Pasta & Sandwich Bar. Tucked away in a side street off Oxford Street this is an old fashioned cafe with a few places to sit and a large counter. They have the usual range of sandwiches ... freshly made of course ... and a very good range of pasta. To be honest its not rocket science. Its a very decent portion (amazingly hot as well) for around £4.50-£5.50 and it keeps me happy until dinner time. A good deal I would say!

Mozzarella, olives and artichoke grilled ciabatta

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Roast chicken on baguette

Leon

3.8(27 reviews)

0.4 mi•Marylebone

This is actually a pretty good alternative to your regular fast food chain. It's much healthier and…read moreyou can tell by the taste. It seems to me much more fresh, with options that us 'mindful' folk really look for. Especially when travelling, it can be super easy to eat junk food because you're on vacation- but it's a nice change to have something that is moderately healthier than what you have been eating, reminds you of North American cuisine, but doesn't make you feel like crap. You're on vacation and you want to enjoy your time. You don't have to sacrifice good eating in order to do so. Try them out as they aren't overly priced, and there are a ton of them around London. Quick service too with a cool set up.

They serve healthy breakfast until noon. Now that is so much better! Who wants to eat a burger…read moreor chips at 10.30am or 11am? Their any breakfast item and a coffee is a great deal at £3.95. Really like this place. Service swift and helpful.

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Nanis

4.2(6 reviews)

0.6 mi•Fitzrovia

Went in for a to go order. The food was fresh and I experienced friendly customer service.read more

If you like to customize your salad, this is the place to go. But in fact this is also where you…read morewill get suggested salad options for those amongst us who don't like to make decisions (me?) .... But aside from salads, they also do the typical English cafe stuff like coronation chicken, panninis etc. I have to say, during my first visit I was a bit overwhelmed as there was so much choice and much of it looked really delicious. I really appreciated the friendly staff though, who was patient with me and my indecisiveness and didn't get at all frustrated. I can recommend this place as a healthy and inexpensive lunch spot if you're in Fitzrovia or Marylebone. (Don't go here if you like it posh and fancy.)

Deli counter

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Five Guys

2.9(31 reviews)

0.3 mi•Soho

Lots of hype around this place but first time I have ventured in as it was the only place open and…read moreneeded a wee plus we were peckish. Bit pricey to be honest but you can have any toppings on your burger so I guess you can get your monies worth if you want. Burgers were actually really lovely but didn't look as appetising. Love that everything is freshly made to order. But... Hold the presses... Best Banana milkshake EVER... It actually tastes of banana which is rare! Good find for late nights in west end!

Most overrated place ever... I kept seeing long queues outside this place for ages and I really…read morewanted to see what all the hype was about. There's 3 main burger options and then you add all the toppings you like to customise your burger. While my boyfriend asked for all of the toppings I asked for the plain bacon cheeseburger as I wanted something simple. I obviously tried both options and they were equally disappointing. My boyfriend's burger was juicier than mine for to the peppers and onions that made it taste more fresh, while mine was a mass of meat and plastic-y cheese that I can easily dub 'the artery clogger' because it felt like I'd need a double bypass after eating it. Not to mention that the bacon was bone dry and crunchy, borderline burnt to a crisp and breaking in crumbs when you bit into it. Honestly worst bacon I've ever tried. To be honest the variety of toppings was very underwhelming as the choices were something you expect from a basic burger (mayo, onions, tomatoes etc). With gourmet burgers in your average pub offering avocado, egg or pulled pork and even your local spoons burger coming with onion rings, Five Guys is really not bringing anything new to the table. The skin on chips were enough to vaguely justify the £4 and they were decent so I was happy with them. However, my highlight was getting free pints of water which on its own says a lot about what this place has to offer. This place is a glorified Mc Donald's with pretty much the same quality as far as flavour or texture are concerned and five times the price to fool you int thinking it's a real restaurant. I do not intend to go back there again as it was a complete waste of money to eat something basic and unhealthy.

Banana milkshake to die for... It's so thick that even with only a little left the straw stays upright!

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Mayfair Sandwich Shop

4.0(1 review)

0.5 mi•Mayfair

Boutique sandwich shop near Mayfair Hotel. Appears to be family-owned and operated by a lovely…read morecouple. Selection of hot/cold sandwiches are abundant and choices of bread, meats, cheeses and condiments are all neatly displayed in a deli case for easy selection. Clean shop, reasonable prices and friendly staff.

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Side view of store front entrance

McDonald's

2.0(3 reviews)

0.5 mi•Mayfair

Waited 45 minutes for food that was sitting around 29 minutes. Cold food. 5 nuggets instead of…read moresix. Ridiculous execution.

McDonald's have four branches on London's Oxford Street, this is the second one I visited during my…read morerecent time in London, after the branch inside West One (a really poor, cramped store). This branch is located on 291B Oxford Street, in the Mayfair area of the street, it is a fairly tall, old and kind of impressive building, and is basically opposite John Lewis, and next to EE. The store is pretty clean for a Mcdonald's, there was a staff member who was cleaning up even though it was a little busy, they did get in the way slightly but at least the store was being constantly clean, which is something you don't often find in Mcdonald's locations, or in London. There was a decent amount of seating in the store also, but it is worth noting due to the central location on such a busy street (Oxford Street), it can get pretty busy, giving you a rushed feel. The store also offers McDelivery which is pretty handy if you live within 1.5 miles away, as they deliver via the UberEATS platform, which I find to be so much better to rivals including Deliveroo. (but that's a separate review!) Pretty much typical Mcdonald's store in terms of menu offerings, pretty cool building for a Mcdonald's and in a good location. 3*

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PRET A MANGER RENOVATED. This headline should be topping all the morning papers. It's so nice…read morenow!!! It was under renovation for quite some time but it is so shiny and warm now. Hey it's a pret so what can you really say, but now that this is renovated, I can say this is the nicest Pret I have ever been to! Spacious and great seating and wifi and everything is so well kept. There is even a downstairs!!! Well, just for bathrooms. But the fact that it exists is pleasant. This Pret A Manger sits right outside the Great Portland Street station. COMMUTING TO WORK? Pick up some Pret! Feed your life! Feed your kids' lives! Enjoy a tomato mozzarella croissant and eat it so fast! Order a second and eat it slower! Then buy one for Mrs. You. Or Mr. You! Your spouse. Getting side tracked thinking about that croissant, wish it wasn't 11 PM! Pret is closed now. But all I want is it.

Pret A Manger

4.5

(2 reviews)

This is the first 'Good Evenings' Pret, which has a separate evening menu and table service…read more When I first opened I though it was a strange concept, but one we found ourselves with only a half hour gap between finishing work and going to the theatre and it ended up being the perfect solution. The menu is very varied with sandwiches, salads and hot food options, and they serve alcohol. I had an avocado and mozzarella toastie while Paul had the salt beef toastie, both were great. It's not a terribly glamorous dining experience, but for a quick bite in a relaxed setting it does the trick.

Best coffee since I've been in London, outstanding pastries. Pretzel was baked perfectly,…read morecroissant was crazy flaky on the outside and soft inside. Grapes were very fresh and not one bad in the bunch - that never happens!

Laprovence

4.6

(5 reviews)

A good spot to grab a comforting lunch in the cold wet weather, a selection of tasty hot food to…read moretake away (or eat in for a small surcharge), the food here is always warming, flavoursome and well spiced, it is however sometimes a little overcooked. Their north African tagines and meatballs are well worth a try if you are lucky enough to come across them on a day they are available, and the potato dauphinoise is a guilty pleasure, it tastes sooo good, but you can almost hear your heart cry out in fear as the creamy, garlicky goodness hits your tongue... There is always a queue for the takeaway sandwiched/salads and though I can't vouch for these personally, they can't be too bad as I occaisionally see repeat visitors in the cold food queue... Not perhaps my summertime favourite, but the sheer comfort food factor means I have been known to dabble here in the warmer months when hungover... TOP TIP: If you want the hot food, squeeze past all the people waiting for their sarnies and head straight to the hot food counter where you will be served forthwith!

What a great find, all around this area is literally swarming with all sorts of sandwich shops,…read morecafe and take away to cater for the many offices situated around here. Yet sometime it still seems so difficult to find a really nice place, well La Provence is a find. Usually big queues in here during lunch for the lovely food. They do great wraps, my favourite being the falafel and hummus wrap with all the extras, this is a huge wrap which will keep you going all day for just over £3. Huge selections of other wraps, paninis, ciabattas etc on offer. The hot food selections is also great and changes, the last time I was here I got lasagne, with butternut squash stew and a lovely butter bean stew on the side, a huge lunch for just £4.40 eat in. (cheaper if you take out). Such nice fresh food, great portions and prices and the staff are great - really recommend.

Pret A Manger

4.4

(7 reviews)

As an American in London, restaurants can feel overwhelming. This place was perfect for a quick…read moredinner. We each got something different and it was all super tasty and great prices.

Cannot call a London trip complete unless I tried out the OG Pret stores. I stopped by the one…read moreright by St. Paul's Cathedral. The place was clean. The barista was very friendly. I ordered a caramel latte. It was strange that they don't have multiple coffee sizes. Regardless, the coffee was great, really loved the nutty caramel flavor. I also tried the French butter croissant and an avo, olive and toms sandwich. To my surprise, the croissant was very flaky and tasted fresh. The avo, olive and toms sandwich was delicious. I never thought that tapenade and tomatoes would pair well with smashed avocado. Overall, I now get the hype of Pret in London and they can totally count me as a fan!

Pret A Manger

4.2

(29 reviews)

A nice cafe chain that's extremely convenient around London. I had a hot matcha this morning and…read morethe mango smoothie bowl. Definitely a good pick me up after the horrendous travel day I had. The service was quick and friendly. I'll try to go to more small businesses while I'm here from the States rather than chains

Another great Pret, this one is in an extremely busy area, between Victoria Station and Westminster…read moreCathedral. I've been here a number of times, usually to grab a quick breakfast before heading into the office nearby. The service is up to the usual Pret standards - fast, efficient and helpful. Even if the queue ("line") in American is long, it is never more than a very few minutes until you're served. Like most of their locations, there is not much room but if you are able to grab a table, that's a nice bonus. I've not been here long enough to try the Wi-Fi. One star off because the place is quite dark. I think that's because they only have the front windows and they are under the overhang of the building out front.

Paul

3.9

(30 reviews)