SOHO AND COVENT GARDEN - London - page 144

BEATROOT
92 Berwick St Piccadilly Circus.Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm. MAP
Great little veggie café by the market, doling out hot savoury bakes, stews and salads
(plus delicious cakes) in boxes of varying sizes from around £5.
BREAKFAST CLUB
33 D'Arblay St Oxford Circus.Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-7pm. MAP
A laid-back Aussie-style place, with battered leather couches, offering all-day break-
fasts, brunches, burritos, burgers, coffees and juices. Free wi-fi.
FERNANDEZ & WELLS
73 Beak St Piccadilly Circus.Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. MAP
Superlative, freshly prepared sandwiches for around £5, great coffee and amazing cakes
for around £2 - most folk take away but there are one or two tables inside.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
31 Neal St Covent Garden.Mon-Sat noon-8.30pm, Sun noon-5.30pm. MAP
Long-established but minuscule bargain veggie café - the tasty and filling menu changes
twice daily, and includes vegan and wheat-free options. Be prepared to queue, and don't
expect to linger at peak times.
HOMESLICE
13 Neal's Yard Covent Garden.Mon-Sat noon-11pm, Sun noon-6pm. MAP
Funky place offering wood-fired thin-crust gourmet pizzas plus Prosecco on tap; £4 per
slice, £20 for a 20 inch pizza.
MAISON BERTAUX
28 Greek St Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road.Mon-Sat 9.30am-10pm, Sun
9.30am-8pm. MAP
Long-standing, old-fashioned and wonderfully French patisserie with two floors inside
and charming street-side tables. Fabulous cakes, tarts and croissants in a buzzing, pretty
setting.
MONMOUTH COFFEE COMPANY
27 Monmouth St Covent Garden.Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm. MAP
The marvellous aroma hits you when you walk in. Pick and mix your coffee from a fine
selection, then settle into one of the cramped wooden booths and savour.
RESTAURANTS
DISHOOM
12 Upper St Martin's Lane Leicester Square 020 7420 9320.Mon-Thurs 8am-11pm, Fri
8am-midnight, Sat 9am-midnight, Sun 9am-11pm. MAP