Yesterday, finding myself starving in Soho, I stumbled upon Damson & Co on Brewer Street.  A tiny place, with a well-styled interior and a deli display that made my mouth water, I was sold.


Grabbing a seat by the window, I found that the menu is just perfect for lunch.  I’d just done a Psycle workout, so I decided to allow myself a little indulgence.

The salads displayed on the bar change regularly.  A sweet potato & beetroot mix, and a steamed broccoli & green bean combination had caught my eye, so I ordered a salad bowl with half and half of each.  To really refuel after my workout, however, I decided mac ‘n’ cheese was the order of the day.  There were two types on offer: a vegetarian version with spinach, courgette and peppers, or an alternative with smoked salmon and haddock.  I went for the veggie option.

Food came quickly, and was really excellent.  The macaroni was the perfect size and was just £4 – wonderfully cheesy without being stodgy or oily, and well balanced by the vegetable additions.


The salad bowl was also £4, and had been generously filled.  The green salad was flavourful and crunchy, and the beetroot and sweet potato had been roasted till they were soft and sweet.

£9 (including service) for a filling and wholesome meal was bang on the money, and I highly recommend Damson & Co if you fancy a quick bite in central.

There’s also a wine selection and proper coffee, plus a decent breakfast and evening menu, so Damson really does tick all the boxes.

Damson & Co
21 Brewer St, London W1F 0RL