One of my buddies wanted to do a trip to the Science Museum and as we were planning a early supper we needed a snack, but we are both snack enjoyers, so would have no problem with a big one. I have used this cafe as a take away previously. Its premium position at the tube station end of Exhibition Road more or less guarantees it a lot of passing trade. There also seems to be a significant amount of trade from local business people looking for somewhere to have lunch. It is an attractive eclectic mix of cafe, takeaway, shop and middle eastern decoration.There is a web site on http://www.lecomptoir.co.uk/ with the menu. There are several locations, and the chain seems to be growing around London with the web site advertising 6 places. It seems to have caught the eye of the fashionable and this may be a place to be seen as well as eat. The influx of Middle Eastern guests and residents in London assure the future of this style of restaurant, and for those that want something a little more sophisticated than kebabs, this may fit the bill.
I had the kofte wrap
This is attractively presented and very tasty. It was never going to be hot, as most of the trade is takeaway with no expectation, and I would give it a 7.5 on the scale. However, as a substantial snack I could not fault it, and my companion, who had the same, was entirely satisfied. A decent cup of coffee accompanied. It turned out to be a bit of a hit for a quick lunch, and the wrap and a coffee and service came to £10. I like this place, but will reserve it for special days. Everyone is looking for lunch around the museums, so it is a sellers' market. At least the prices are the same everywhere in this chain.
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