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LEON

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Outlet of a health-conscious counter-serve chain taking inspiration from around the Mediterranean. People often mention Leon, staff, good, service, burger, great, train, rice, chicken, quick,


Address

Unit 25, Station New Street Station, New St, Birmingham B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Website

leon.co

Contact

+44 121 643 5925

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (596 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Leon (19) staff (18) good (18) service (14) burger (13) great (12) train (10) rice (9) chicken (9) quick (8)
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  • 5/5 Beth A. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the most amazing service today at Leon from an incredible group of staff! Aside from the delicious food, they were super helpful. Our friend had her phone pick-pocketed and the Leon team not only got their CCTV footage up straight away but one of them later spotted the perpetrator outside and alerted police who arrested them and retrieved the stolen phone. Thanks so much to all the staff- you’re fabulous!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. Rose S. 1 year ago on Google
    I had 3 TooGoodToGo orders. I was given 3 mains, 6 side salads, 3 packs of fries, 5 sauces, and 3 cans of coke. It was a fantastic value!!! The server was so lovely and kind. I wish I had caught her name. She had long light brown hair, no glasses, and was pale. She was just delightful and very quick. I can't recommend this location enough!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lloyd S. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the Moroccan Meatballs, and was pleasantly surprised with the flavors, meat and brown rice. 👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe B. 4 years ago on Google
    A must have if you're hungry and waiting for a train, they're quick and affordable. The staff were kind and the food was very nice. Will go back whenever I'm at that station!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maria R. 10 months ago on Google
    Staff were friendly. Pretty good however the coleslaw was a bit weird didn’t know it had peas in it kinda upset me and they got our order wrong however the rice boxes were decent but I prefer softer rice rather than hard.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Angus H. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered a gluten free chicken Burger on Deliveroo. It arrived with a receipt saying it was gluten free, however, after a few bites it didn't taste gluten free. I contacted the restaurant and they confirmed it wasn't gluten free (no apology offered). As a coeliac this is a really serious and disappointing thing to happen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayde G. 10 months ago on Google
    Just got off the train and fancied a quick bite before shipping and this made me feel healthy and ready for the day, highly recommend the greens and grains chicken and it was less that £7! Soo good 🤤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quick and very tasty, and very cheap. Genuinely one of the best burgers you'll get whilst travelling, and that's not even considering it is vegan. A godsend frankly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angus U. 10 months ago on Google
    My go to spot for food on the move, always friendly, always a tasty offering. Prices are reasonable for a chain franchise. I wish there was more than one in Brum quite honestly, as they seem to be everywhere in London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick and tasty! We needed a fast breakfast before our early departure for hiking so we went to LEON and had a fast service and hid some delicious food! Special thanks to the blonde lady who served us today - you made our day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 john 3 years ago on Google
    Leon was great, the staff are polite and I enjoy going there, it's a shame I have to edit this review but some staff in the new street branch of Leon's just let it down the tables are sticky and the service sloppy when you ask someone to wipe a surface down becouse it's so sticky that you cant sit there and end up waiting 10 minutes before they can be bothered, and then when they finally do what you've asked they say "bless you", as if what you've asked for was too much for them or outside of their job description not to mention letting a particular black teenager help himself to the ice this is just dirty and in these times of covid 19 you would think the person serving would know better!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lonely Traveler P. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place to eat At the start or the end of your journey I had the chilli chicken well worth it Tasty and at a good price Relaxing atmosphere Fantastic staff wonderful decor Well recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnieszka K. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant; delicious healthy food with quick service. I always pop in when in Birmingham. It has become already a tradition :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Abel C. 3 years ago on Google
    Leon New Street in Birmingham. Leon originally started in London and the quality of food in London Leon shops are generally good in terms of: food temperature, taste, cooking time, appearance and quality standard in general. This Leon shop in New Street station is very disappointing since the catering staff are either careless about the standard of each item on the menu or the management needs to be changed. If you start a Leon flagship in the Midlands at least maintain and monitor the same standard across all Leon restaurants. People will notice the difference and quality change of the food. This image below is a LOVE burger (plant based). It was not fully cooked as you can see the pinkness and the cheese would have been better if it was melted on the patty but this just wasn’t the right standard. Same was for another burger I ordered (Korean Crispy Burger). Do I recommend anyone trying this place ? Definitely not.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alun D. 3 years ago on Google
    As someone with coeliacs, this is a great place to eat - they're very good with allergens
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried Leon for the first time tonight but they forgot to add one of the main meals (Aioli Chicken Rice Box). Called the restaurant immediately, kitchen was closed and Tanya ageed for a full refund for the inconvenience👏. Unfortunately, Uber Eats did not allow a full refund but I will get a partial for my meal box. My partner is vegetarian and split his food with me. The vegetarian love burger was amazing!!!( this coming from a meat lover)! 😳

  • 5/5 Liz 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and tasty, great place to take food away or sit down, they have a great vegan selection as well. Very very nice

  • 2/5 Diego F. 1 year ago on Google
    Poor experience today . Just got a Love Burger meal today and basically they have 4 or 5 prepared on the shelve. When I started to eat on the train home the baked fries and the burger's bread were stale and hard... also lukewarm. You are a fast food restaurant and you should be cooking the food on the go so its fresh.

  • 3/5 Cain H. 2 years ago on Google
    Not sure that 10 minuets qualifies as ‘fast food’ but hey. The sweet potato curry is very good! Full of flavour and warmth and highly recommended. Surprising that it seems to have good ingredients too.

  • 4/5 Lorraine G. 4 years ago on Google
    Always quick friendly a little expensive at the station

  • 5/5 Chandra P. 4 years ago on Google
    Super food. Service to match. Very clean. What's not to like.

  • 5/5 Es C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service popped in just before long journey to the airport... Had the Chipotle Avocado burger... The Original salad and a doughnut which I can remember the name but was delicious. Will be popping in on my journey back. Again excellent service lovely young lady who served me :)

  • 2/5 Pedro b. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food horrible service, they care more about the speed than actually serving what you ordered. Just review your order before leaving.

  • 1/5 Somayeh F. 1 year ago on Google
    For a place so good about listing allergens and nutrition, they are completely careless with orders. I ordered 2 chicken burger meals for pick up, ended up with 2 boxes full of a rice and satay dish laden with allergens for me. Can't take it back, it's a train station and you're not going to miss your train over it. Can't request a refund because website contains 0 contact info. 20gbp for a rice dish only my partner can eat. If I could leave 0 starts, I would. Order at your own risk

  • 1/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Not great - queue times were excessive, one person serving, virtually nothing left on the menu. To make matters worse, no forks! Nearly 15 napkins, but no forks… how am I going to eat a salad on a two hour journey with no fork. Come on Leon, sort it out. This is terrible service!!!

  • 5/5 Charlie F. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and amazing food, the cashier even had the time to ask me about allergens before I ordered. Would definitely recommend the Brazilian black bean rice box 👌👍

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Leon serves high quality tasty food and extremely quickly when on the move. I struggle to think of any other high street chain that ticks all of those boxes? I would visit just for the menu and the quality alone, but they have allowed me to eat when I'd have otherwise been too busy. Thank you Leon.

  • 1/5 Chloe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Is a shame 0 stars isn't an option, having just consumed potentially the worst fast food in a long time. Ordered a Hallumi wrap and waffle fries both of which must have been triple fried or sat laying around for more than a couple hours. Struggled to even chew through the Hallumi with a healthy pair of nashers😑. A real let down as our previous orders have been okay, will definitely not be ordering here again.

  • 1/5 Sue M. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to Leon today and unfortunately I’m allergic to a few things and also a vegetarian. I told the lady at the till I would like a Halloumi and avocado muffin with extra sauce. They took so long to make it and they usually don’t so I started to look around. I noticed for the first time ever that the lady in the kitchen who makes the food is making a meat muffin and then without washing her hands or wearing gloves she makes the vegan/vegetarian muffin. Contaminating the vegetables (spinach) that go in the muffins as well as everything else. This shocked me and it made me think that this is so wrong. Anyway then they finally give me my order only for me to get on the train and find that my muffin has sausage in it and I’m vegetarian! I missed my train due to their delay and now I’m on the next train, with the wrong order. I’m late and hungry, I have never been so annoyed in my life.

  • 3/5 Theodora A. 8 months ago on Google
    It’s nice. I had the aioli chicken rice and some gluten free chicken nuggets. The staff was normal and ambiance is quite chill. You do you basis. The food was alright, not the best I have ever tried but for the price, it’s fair enough. The pink latte was nice, a bit too watery. Overall It wouldn’t be my first choice food place but it’s not bad either.

  • 3/5 KP257 8 months ago on Google
    Within Grand Central. Burger was sad, Chicken seemed to be missing or very very tiny and overfilled with relish n sauce instead; wrap was good and enjoyed waffle fries

  • 3/5 NIl Patel (. 4 months ago on Google
    Food is great ...but the grand central based Leon staff are ridiculously slow. The new younger ones working there would rather faff around then actually go up to serve customers who are waiting and willing to eat quick and jump on their next train ! Food you can't go wrong with but staff not so great ..improvements needed

  • 3/5 Scott 4 months ago on Google
    Not a very exciting burger, feels like something I could make a mess of myself at home. Dare I say it McDonald's more enjoyable. Five guys a million miles above. Plus the criss cross fries - nice but there's about 6 in a box. Not for me. Grilled chicken burger is poor.

  • 5/5 Time T. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely, friendly and attentive staff. Food is always well prepared.

  • 5/5 Tallulah G. 8 months ago on Google
    I always forget Leon exists but we got it yesterday and it was great. The vegan burger and fries were amazing, and coffee is good too. My partner had the chili and rice and it was really well seasoned and yum. Pretty good prices too, for the quality

  • 3/5 Marc T. 7 months ago on Google
    Ordered on app and was expecting a number board similar to mcdonalds. Then got told off by the staff for not making myself known on arrival - as there were no order-boards, had ordered on the app from a seat lol. Coffee was good as always. Porridge also good. Sausage and egg roll poor, cold and fell apart. Love the brand but probably wouldn't return to this outlet

  • 5/5 Quentin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely a place worth stopping by, the food is fantastic and fresh, the rates are fair and it is regularly neat there. Keep it up.

  • 5/5 Rickie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Always lovely service and one of the best coffees in town. They serve super fast and always with a smile.

  • 5/5 Chloe R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good, tasty food. It's never greasy or over salty. Their tomato ketchup is reallllly good, now if only we can convince them to do the same with the satay sauce... 🤣☺️

  • 2/5 Aya O. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered from here a couple days ago for myself and fellow NHS workers for our lunch break. Those that had their food enjoyed it. The manager was apologetic but it did not bring me my food. They were not helpful in rectifying the issue and therefore missed my lunch break. Next time will only order from somewhere else more reliable.

  • 3/5 Malieka R. 5 years ago on Google
    If you are vegan, veggie or gluten free this the place to go a nice salad . Bit cold so I had a plant burger on gluten free bread. Had to dispose of one side of roll as it was a bit too thick to eat comfortable. It could have done with a little more tamarind sauce as the whole thing a little. Still there is a lot of choice.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, a nice atmosphere and v friendly staff! Big thanks to Tania for the great service

  • 1/5 Ryan L. 3 years ago on Google
    Me and my fiance went here for a quick bit after a train ride and we're sad to see the poor attempt to kill us through undercooked chicken

  • 5/5 James S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's Leon, so you know what to expect. It's just good fast food.

  • 5/5 Lily C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love burger is the BEST vegan burger I have ever tried I will be going there on the regular! 30% discount for nhs staff :)

  • 1/5 Matilde M. 3 years ago on Google
    Probably the worst take away I’ve ever had.

  • 1/5 Bob D. 3 years ago on Google
    Vegan burger... Very dry. Very thin compared to the photo of a chunky burger. Very tasteless. Very disappointing.

  • 4/5 Emma L. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick service great food on the go!

  • 5/5 Mason E. 3 years ago on Google
    I regularly stop grabbing some food in this spot. I love the swift service and well cooked food. I recommend this place.

  • 5/5 gregerz117Games 3 years ago on Google
    It was really fast like 1-2 minutes and the staff were super friendly it honestly just brightened my day! Food was delicious as well

  • 2/5 Steven 3 years ago on Google
    First time back in months, it’s really gone down hill. Had a Paprika Chicken box which was greasy with undercooked vegetables. Service was unfriendly, won’t go back.

  • 4/5 Avinash G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice quality. Portions less generous

  • 4/5 Khalil E. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice staff, good food.

  • 5/5 Geoffrey D. 3 years ago on Google
    Whenever I'm on New St Station, First Port of call Leon Restaurant. Foods great! helpful and friendly staff. Geoff. Went into Leon restaurant today. Service was excellent!

  • 1/5 Matthew F. 4 years ago on Google
    They were selling coffee for a pound outside the store. Except it wasn't coffee. It was dirty warm water. I complained and was told I would get an extra shot, then charged an extra 1.60. I suppose I shouldn't expect a coffee for a pound!

  • 5/5 Pink O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice breakfast

  • 5/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you for providing luxuries such as espresso-based hot drinks, served with a smile.

  • 1/5 Steve L. 4 years ago on Google
    The worst breakfast I ever ate. Big Breakfast box is actually really small - about 2x the size of my phone. Don't waste your money here.

  • 4/5 Jude K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely vegan jackfruit bites with Korean mayo... Lose a star for the single use mayo pot.

  • 5/5 Jeremiah J. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, first time I had a chicken nugget that wasn't reconstituted 😂👌🏿

  • 5/5 Andrew 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food worth a try, much different from anything else on the high street

  • 1/5 Soe Moe H. 4 years ago on Google
    The rice is very hard to eat. Not chewable indeed.

  • 1/5 Farzad Z. 4 years ago on Google
    I was having my food in there . Usually there is a good customer service. But today a deliveroo guy came to pick up an order but the way the staff behind the counter treated him was unacceptable. He was making fun out of him. That was way out of order.Did not expect this at all

  • 4/5 DHCWorldWide 4 years ago on Google
    Food lovely. Service brilliant

  • 5/5 Eileen L. 4 years ago on Google
    Ive just had the amazing porridge with blueberries. The lady that served me was extremely professional, friendly and very knowledgeable on LEON produces. Thank you. Im set up for the day. (Just visiting for a few days here , if you are in the station pop in)

  • 1/5 S D. 4 years ago on Google
    Really unfriendly staff member, didn't crack a smile, just stared rudely when we ordered. Put me right off returning. Lots of other places to eat.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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