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Where To Eat Lunch In Soho
From freshly made salt beef, to a French institution, to dumplings, shawarma, and more—here’s where to have lunch in Soho.
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Snackbar
Snackbar is a cafe on Dalston Lane that serves a range of excellent breakfast, lunch, and brunch plates.
Bánh
If you're looking to eat some of the flakiest, porkiest, and most satisfying bánh mì in London—then you should head to Bánh in Dalston, pronto.
Rye Lane Bagels
Open every day and until 4am on weekends, Rye Lane Bagels is a fine pit stop for a lunch or a late-night snack in Peckham.
O Tino
Tucked behind the Camden Belushi’s, O Tino is a popular, simply decorated spot serving great Portuguese classics.
Velho Portugal
Smaller than most spots in Little Portugal, Velho Portugal more than makes up for it in charm and generous portions of Portuguese food.
Anda House
Anda House is a little kiosk in Trader Wembley specialising in Gujarati egg dishes that are a perfect fix anytime of day.
Saba Convenience Store
We wouldn't go out of our way to eat at Saba Convenience Store—a ramen bar and grocery store—but it's a fun, photogenic spot to know about if you're searching for a quick lunch in Kensington.
Morchella
Morchella is a chic and airy restaurant and wine bar in Clerkenwell, serving modern Mediterranean food that's perfect for snacking on alongside a glass of cloudy Greek white.
The Deli Downstairs
The Deli Downstairs is the superior place in Hackney to stock up on top-tier snacks.
Ducksoup
Ducksoup is a tiny spot in Soho serving natural wine and excellent modern European sharing plates.
Terroni Of Clerkenwell
Terroni Of Clerkenwell is an old-school Italian deli and cafe in Clerkenwell, that makes us wish we were an 81-year-old drinking coffee, eating arancini, and watching the world go by.
Hala Restaurant
Hala Restaurant is a Turkish Green Lanes stalwart, where the food is either solid or great.
Yasar Halim
Yasar Halim is a Turkish bakery on Green Lanes where no-nonsense service belies the sweetness of flaky filo desserts and soft, pillowy breads.
Alhaji Suya Brixton
The Brixton outpost of Alhaji Suya is a little northern Nigerian kiosk that makes ideal mid-afternoon snacks.
Veg & Tings
Veg & Tings, an all-vegetarian Caribbean spot in Brixton Village Market, is perfect for a summery lunch that's full of flavour.
Bao Borough
The Borough Market location of Bao is a handy spot when you need a quick fix. The buns are good, but the bigger Taiwanese plates are even better.
Firin
Firin is a bright and airy Turkish restaurant in King’s Cross where the slow-cooked meats are reliable and good pide is a given.
The Best Turkish Kebab
The Best Turkish Kebab is an excellent Stoke Newington spot for well-stuffed Turkish wraps and celeb-spotting on their wall of famous fans.
Singapulah
Singapulah is a Singaporean spot on Shaftesbury Avenue that's a solid bet for a central London meet-up and pre-show meals.
Quince Bakery
A tiny Islington bakery with a focus on British baking, Quince Bakery is a lovely spot to pick up buns, cookies, sandwiches, and more.
Iran Restaurant
Iran Restaurant is a Persian spot in Shepherd Market with heated outdoor seating that’s making excellent mezze and bits off of the grill.
Proper Tacos
Proper Tacos is a great little Mexican pit stop inside Nag's Head Market in Holloway. Grab a stool, get the pork chicharron taco, and enjoy half an hour to yourself.
Bar Bruno
A classic, cash-only, Britalian Soho cafe, Bar Bruno is a place for sometime actors, wannabe musicians, builders, workers, and anyone who wants a fry-up.
L’Escargot
L’Escargot is an old-school French spot in Soho with velvet drapes, lots of butter, and a fine prix fixe deal.