Leon

Absolutely awful. It was good when it first openned 4 years ago but now it has terrible service, food is not healthy and tasty anymore, portions are much smaller and overall a disgrace.
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Thursday, May 07, 2009

Greediest Fast Food Place in Town!

I have been a true fan to Leon for almost three years but they have constantly increased their prices, which means, it is not worth it anymore. They started off with an increase, then you had to pay extra for the bread and now you don’t even get bread with your soup which means you are paying £3.30 for a soup with some flat bread.

Really rubbish Leon – What happen to the almost alternative attitude towards food?
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Marcus
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Regardless of the comments below (probably all fair), Leon make the most incredible soups - all seasonal, changing daily and full of fresh ingredients and wonderful flavour. Whenever working nearby I will always try whichever soup is on offer and it always makes a fantastic, tasty, healthy and good value lunch (approx £3 including flatbread for dipping/scooping). Not sure I'd put this place in the 'eating out' category, but in the right context the food is honest, seasonal, fresh and delicious. Although I have, on occasion, handed over £5.45 and received a paltry three meatballs in exchange...
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JB
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 23, 2009

I have to agree with the previous reviewers - the FOOD PORTIONS ARE TINY!!!!! I visit the canary wharf branch and usually get the gobi or the grilled chicken, and there is mostly just brown rice, with a little bit of coleslaw, and a measly portion of the real dish!

So disappointing. I was one of the early adopters of this restaurant but has gone downhill as the franchise has spread. And £6 is NOT cheap for lunch, specially when you have places like Paul, Pret, Wasabi, Crussh.....and the world is heading to a recession.

Will not be going back to Leon, too bad since I really like the food (whatever little they fit into the plate).
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sm
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Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, January 30, 2009

Tried Leon for the first time at the Canary Wharf restuarant.

Choose the Morrocan meatballs and to eat in. The food was luke warm, when it should have been piping hot. Very disappointing.

I will not be trying Leon again due to this bad experience.
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Food 1 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Monday, January 19, 2009

Coffee-Revolting

Aioli chicken-Piteous
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bellaphon
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Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, January 07, 2009

I too am shocked with some of the comments below as leon is my favourite place to eat in the world! I go to the branch in Regent street at least 3 times a week and i have to say the service is a joy, like home away from home, the food always top quality and healthy too. Leon is indeed the future and i hope they open a lot more branches so more people get to have it in their lives. I bought a Leon book for myself and loved it so much i went and bought a load of them as xmas presents! It is warm and cuddly and informative in a really fun way. Truly original.

If you've never been there, pop in, it is terrific!
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catherine - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 21, 2008

I felt moved to write a review after seeing some of the comments below. I think Leon is absolutely fantastic, and everything I've ever had has been delicious. Particularly the Chicken Superfood Salad, the Chicken Tagine and the Lamb Meatballs are wonderful. It is so nice to be able to be guaranteed healthy, delicious and reasonably priced food from a 'chain establishment'.

Of course because of its growing popularity its going to have some staff, and the occasional dish, that dont meet the usual high standard but I would have no hesitation in recommending anyone to go.
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Katie
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, November 05, 2008

I have to agree with Vicky's review from March. Portion sizes seems to have shrunk - or is it just the branch I'm going to?

Also the usually well balanced Leon 'slaw seems to have changed its recipe. i understand if something's not due to the season, but it's not as good as it used to be.

Strand branch, numerous lunchtime visits in September 2008
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Rod S
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Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Saturday, October 25, 2008

First the good - I'd have to agree with Claire - the food's nutritious and healthy, low salt and sugar which in this day and age can't be a bad thing. I've tended to have lunches here - the last was a succulent grilled chicken, coleslaw salad not swimming in dressing, accompanied with a refreshing fresh lemon, ginger and mint drink -on a sunny warm May day in London I could half imagine myself in some Mediterreanean or North African location complete with swishing waves (in my imagination of course) Actually, come to think of it, that could be my own private retreat over there, since Leon's decor is all about books and pictures strewn around to give that cosy impression that 'this is your place'

Now for the not exactly bad but there's definitely room for improvement to keep the proprietors on their toes: I wasn't advised about the separate charge for the salsa side dish - it was just plonked on my tray, which is where the better customer service might be tweaked to be more, well, customer oriented. After all, in spite of the cosiness, it's still a business to be run.

I think one has to be in the mood for a meal at Leon. Although I enjoyed my lunch, the food can verge towards the bland. Come on Leon - spice it up a little!
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Vanessa
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, May 08, 2008