Laprovence

Reviews

• Alexis M.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  I stopped in for a quick bite. I was indecisive and not starved enough to eat a huge plate full of tempting morsels like aubergine lasagna, stuffed mushrooms, chicken, veg, etc., all for under a fiver, so the lovely staff suggested a smoked salmon bagel which sounded just dandy to me. The bagel was absolutely perfect, not chewy, not over toasted. The salmon was equally beautiful and not too salty or fishy. The cappuccino was the best I've had in London, and at a reasonable price.
  
  I sat in the very back room, tucked away with my thoughts: the perfect way to meditate over such a simple, yet delightful, meal. All, again, under a fiver.
  
  Did I mention the staff was lovely? All of them were quick, gracious, and understandably loved their jobs. Smiles all around. I can't help but leave with one as well.

• Isha P.

  star star star star star 7 June 2026

  This has been one of the good lunching experiences since I have moved to London . Reasonably priced and good quality food .

• Tom W.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Gray's Inn Road certainly does not lack Coffee / Sandwich / Lunch type shops. So to be a good one in such a competitive space takes some doing.
  
  Luckily La Provence has plenty of doing.
  
  I first discovered the place on my way to work and was lured in - cartoon style - by the smell of the coffee. The taste matches the smell - it's lovely. And if you get it early, and they like you, you might get a free pastry to go with it. And it's cheaper then the myriad coffee chains that clog up our streets.
  
  The food here is the standard sandwich-fillings-under-glass--you-can-choose along with home cooked continental loveliness. And lots of it. Don't have a sandwich here, because that's boring and you can get the same anywhere. Have the lasagna / pasta / pie / whatever else they have - it's delicious and huge. And most of the time, cheaper then the sandwich.
  
  They've got some seating inside, not much, and some outside, so if you're not desking it - take some time to unwind. Well worth taking your time over the food.

• Qype User (nori…)

  star star star star star 3 June 2026

  What a great find, all around this area is literally swarming with all sorts of sandwich shops, cafe and take away to cater for the many offices situated around here. Yet sometime it still seems so difficult to find a really nice place, well La Provence is a find. Usually big queues in here during lunch for the lovely food. They do great wraps, my favourite being the falafel and hummus wrap with all the extras, this is a huge wrap which will keep you going all day for just over £3. Huge selections of other wraps, paninis, ciabattas etc on offer. The hot food selections is also great and changes, the last time I was here I got lasagne, with butternut squash stew and a lovely butter bean stew on the side, a huge lunch for just £4.40 eat in. (cheaper if you take out).
  
  Such nice fresh food, great portions and prices and the staff are great - really recommend.

• Aaron B.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  A good spot to grab a comforting lunch in the cold wet weather, a selection of tasty hot food to take away (or eat in for a small surcharge), the food here is always warming, flavoursome and well spiced, it is however sometimes a little overcooked.  Their north African tagines and meatballs are well worth a try if you are lucky enough to come across them on a day they are available, and the potato dauphinoise is a guilty pleasure, it tastes sooo good, but you can almost hear your heart cry out in fear as the creamy, garlicky goodness hits your tongue...
  
  There is always a queue for the takeaway sandwiched/salads and though I can't vouch for these personally, they can't be too bad as I occaisionally see repeat visitors in the cold food queue...  
  
  Not perhaps my summertime favourite, but the sheer comfort food factor means I have been known to dabble here in the warmer months when hungover...
  
  TOP TIP: If you want the hot food, squeeze past all the people waiting for their sarnies and head straight to the hot food counter where you will be served forthwith!