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    1. GreasedUpPoser on

      That’s the first time I’ve screamed “LEON, NOOOOOOOOOO” this year. I assume it will happen again in a few weeks with RE9 coming out ennit

    2. bonbonron on

      Looking forward to “dined there once, never again due to service/price/quality of food” comments.

    3. JoeyJoJoeJr_Shabadoo on

      Used to really like it pre-Covid, and then every experience of it post-lockdown had been terrible – food coming out cold, loads of items being unavailable, staff appearing to be stoned and just in another realm most of the time. Went from one of my favourite spots for a quick lunch to being the “fuck’s sake if that’s all there is” last resort option before catching a train.

    4. circlesmirk00 on

      I really like Leon. Yes it was pricey but sometimes you want to pay more for higher quality / freshness / health.

      And before someone says there are other healthier but cheaper options – yeah but not always as convenient or as nice to actually eat. For central London their pricing wasn’t ridiculous.

      They also did good coffee compared to Pret’s bitter slop.

    5. SgtBukkakeMan on

      I’mma go eat on my lonelies. I’m in Nandos with a veggie wrap. Or I’m sitting in Leon, munching a gobi.

    6. Volotor on

      I hope they keep selling their chicken burgers and such that are sold in supermarkets, they do some of the best gluten free stuff around atm, if it is a little pricey,

    7. ohmyblahblah on

      The irish Leons all went out of business a couple of years ago

    8. TWOITC on

      Don’t worry, the people in the boardroom will remain protected, salary, expenses, bonuses will still be paid and if Leon does go out of business their golden parachute payments will keep them from applying for universal credit until they can find another company to run in to the ground.

    9. xParesh on

      There is an interesting documentary on Youtube about the rise and fall of Leon. It was sold to the Issa brothers who also bought up Asda and loaded it with debt. They did all sorts of stupid things to a great business and now its ruined.

      Edit: here it is: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65sjz66jD8g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65sjz66jD8g)

    10. paper_truck on

      Loved their superfood salad but they stopped making it so I stopped going.

    11. michaelisnotginger on

      I think the original owner took it back from private equity after seeing they’d ruined it. Maybe they’ll get better?

    12. Thebritishdovah on

      Could have been something else but last time I ate at Leon, I almost shat myself an hour later.

      Shame, as their food is decent but I think they just can’t compete with the likes of McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King etc…

    13. fromwisterialane on

      Ah bummer! It’s my go on when I am waiting for my train at King Cross

    14. KSDFlags on

      What? I’ve never heard even one mention of this place in my life, so I guess it’s pretty obvious why they went bankrupt.

    15. iloovehugecock on

      I used to eat there quite regularly but noticed it started getting shit. Didn’t even know it was bought out by private equity so I feel kind of relieved knowing it wasn’t just my imagination. They really did just drive it in to the ground

    16. Strange-Exercise1860 on

      Man, that pre to post-Covid shift hits hard. It really did feel like the quality and consistency just fell off a cliff. It’s a shame to see a place go from a go-to to a ghost town, especially with so many jobs on the line. The high street just keeps taking these hits.

    17. Wise-Reflection-7400 on

      I went recently and found out they’d got rid of all the rice boxes from the menu. Such a shame as they were the only items I bought. I guess they’ve permanently lost a customer there but it’s clearly the plan of the new (old) owner

    18. Dark_Akarin on

      I’ve never even heard of Leon, are they common in London or something?

    19. ftatman on

      Quality had definitely dropped lately, but I’m still surprised. I wonder if they just didn’t update their menu enough, if a lot of good staff moved on, or if this is just one of those situations where their supply chain or rents or something else behind the scenes wasn’t in good shape.

    20. rickyhatesspam on

      I’m surprised it last this long. The portions were a joke. I recall ordering something described as a meal and it was three spoonfuls of rice and a tiny bit of chicken. Good riddance to the rip off shop.

    21. spyder_victor on

      Crazy things going under

      But a real sign of the times

      It wasn’t cheap but it was a genuine alternative to BK / KFC, McD

    22. Flat_Revolution5130 on

      I had 0 idea they even existed. I have never even seen one,So they must be small.

    23. VehicleWonderful6586 on

      Many many years ago I overheard the owner of Leon chatting to an investor outside their Carnaby Street branch. I recall thinking something which was an anagram of ‘pucking frick’

    24. Mundane_Lobster4145 on

      I thought I’d found a healthy fast alternative. Then the last few times I went it was terrible so never went back.

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