I am a big fan of Eat. I’ve reviewed some other branches, notably the one on the South Bank, which is a favourite.

This particular branch is well located if you work in BBC radio, as it’s a very short stroll from both Broadcasting House and Henry Wood House. Even if you don’t work in BBC radio, but work locally, I would encourage you to have a look at lunch offerings from Eat.

Soups are excellent. Their chai latte is really creamy, and only £2. The Eat Club sandwich (toasted) is one of the finest lunches you can have in London for under £5 and is consistently good in every branch.

Downside to this branch is that there are no toilets. Upside is that there are some seats outside in the sun.

I’m going to stick my neck out/jump off the fence/be bold and say that I’d choose Eat over Pret a Manger any day of the week. You could say it’s because it has a more appealing range of fillings, or that its porridge is better, or the staff are friendlier, but really it’s because Eat knows how to properly quantify the amount of mayonaise that goes into its sandwiches…

This chain of sandwich shops is really a treat. Their sandwiches, snacks and coffees are good but their soups are sublime. They have two different soups on the menu everyday - one simple and one bold. The bold ones are more to my taste and I have gone through a number of vivid and unusual flavours, from Hungarian Goulash, to Chicken Pot Pie, to American Corn Chowder. The Vigo Street outlet is small but the staff is super-friendly and helpful and never rush you even at busy times. Well worth a visit - and do try the soups.

Eat The Rael Food Company has branches throughout London and is a good place to have a quick nourishing meals. The sandwich fillings are interesting,quality good and they always have 3 or 2 types of soups in eithr big or small. The place here at Oxford Circus is busy but the service is not unfriendly. Reasonable meal for a fiver.