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With nine outlets in London (and counting) and two high-profile cookbooks, Leon is fast becoming a fixture on the capital's fast-food scene. We welcome it; the company's commitment to animal welfare, sustainability and healthy but tasty food is admirable, and the simple culinary creations usually work well.
This branch is perhaps the coolest (and is certainly one of the largest). Industrial ceiling fittings, glass walls and mismatched 1950s furniture (battered leather sofas, lamps with retro patterns) are juxtaposed with metal tables and chairs and wooden picnic tables in the front terrace area.
Lunchtimes are busy. The hot dishes we sampled were both satisfying and fresh: grilled halloumi combined perfectly with a sweet chilli relish, while aïoli chicken was both light and creamy. A brown rice and fresh coleslaw accompaniment (the same for all hot dishes) was wholesome and flavourful. Other excellent bets include the 'better brownie' (extremely moist) and smoothies. Breakfast baps, organic porridge, various wraps (mexican salsa, chilli chicken), superfood salads, and fruit- and spice-filled tea-time treats like cranberry and pecan flapjacks provide sustaining and delicious snacks or meals. A welcome addition to the Spitalfields food court.
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What is 'following'?Transport Liverpool Street tube/rail or Shoreditch High Street rail
020 7247 4369
Meals served 11am-10pm Mon, Tue, Sat; 11am-10.30pm Wed-Fri; 9am-8pm Sun
Main courses £3.95-£6.75. Set dinner (6pm-close Mon-Sat) £27.50 2 courses (2 people)
Credit cards AmEx, MC, V
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Tables outdoors ( 30, market ), Babies and children welcome ( high chairs ), Disabled ( toilet ), Takeaway serviceLeon map
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