Crunch

Sandwich shop · Soho ·

Crunch

Sandwich shop · Soho ·

Experimental brioche sandwiches like the patty melt

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60 Dean St, London W1D 6AW, United Kingdom Get directions

£10–20

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Are These London Restaurants Worth The Hype? - London - The Infatuation

"The Verdict: This Soho sandwich shop leans more burger, and we’re definitely not complaining. The only thing that separates Crunch’s sandwiches from a really good burger are thick slices of brioche, instead of buns. But it works: fillings like beef patties with truffle mayo and crispy onions blend into the brioche toast with every bite, and makes for an outstanding meal. Lean on this Soho spot’s chrome counter and watch heaped spoonfuls of purple caramelised onion being swiped across the toast, while you wait desperately for your number to be called out." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/london-restaurants-worth-hype

Crunch

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The 22 Best Restaurants In Soho - London - The Infatuation

"The only thing that separates Crunch’s sandwiches from a really good burger are thick slices of brioche, instead of buns. But it works. Fillings like beef patties with truffle mayo and crispy onions melt into the brioche toast with every bite. This Dean Street spot only has around 10 seats, but the turnaround is fast and the patty melt is so good that we’d happily eat one of these standing in the street." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, daisy meager

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/where-to-eat-in-soho

Crunch

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Where To Eat Lunch In Soho - London - The Infatuation

"Technically, you can sit-in at Crunch. But the Dean Street spot is so narrow and busy—and the burger-like sandwiches so thick and decadent—that it's better for everyone if you take yours to go. Our favourite menu is the Patty Melt. Think beef patties with truffle mayo and crispy onions that soak into the brioche toast with every bite." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/where-to-eat-lunch-in-soho

Crunch

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The 24 Best Sandwiches In London - London - The Infatuation

"The only thing that separates Crunch’s sandwiches from a really good burger are thick slices of brioche, instead of buns. But we’re not mad about it. Fillings like beef patties with truffle mayo and crispy onions blend into the brioche toast with every bite. Although the Soho spot only has around 10 seats, the turnaround is fast and the patty melt is so good that we’d happily eat one of these standing on Dean Street." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/best-sandwich-london

Crunch

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Crunch’s sandwiches are great, but know they lean more burger - Review - London - The Infatuation

"The only thing that separates Crunch’s sandwiches from a really good burger are thick slices of brioche, instead of buns. But it works: fillings like beef patties with truffle mayo and crispy onions blend into the brioche toast with every bite, and makes for an outstanding meal. Lean on the chrome counter and watch heaped spoonfuls of purple caramelised onion being swiped across the toast, while you wait desperately for your number to be called out. This Dean Street spot only has around 10 seats, but the turnaround is fast and the patty melt is so good that we’d happily eat one of these standing in the streets of Soho. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Pause Unmute Food Rundown Patty Melt If you’re only getting one sandwich, this beef burger-esque choice is the one to get. The patties are thin and buttery, and the cheese is gooey and melted. And that caramelised onion? A game-changer. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Michaels Chicken This is a great fried chicken sandwich. It’s got all the components of a McChicken, but is way better. We’re fans of the pickles, but we’d appreciate more aioli. Ask for that, or the hot sauce on the side for dipping. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Buffalo Cauliflower We’re big fans of this vegetarian one. The deep-fried cauliflower is good, but it’s the ranch coleslaw that makes it great. And if you get more of that buffalo sauce on the side, it’s even better. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/crunch-soho

Crunch

Yehia El Z.

Google

That was massive... 😅 I've never thought I would feel that fullneww out of this sandwich. Service is extremely fast when I first saw the line I was like here we go another 20 min.. But turned out to be only 10 min. The sandwich is amazing and the meat is super tender with tll the cruchiness it has. The Deep fried lazania was super delicious with that sweet sauce.

The R.

Google

I ordered almost everything and shared it all and every single item impressed. The patty melt was incredibly soft and comforting, I consider it as the advanced-level burgers and they were my absolute favorite—bold flavors, perfectly executed. The steak sandwich was outstanding, and the 1000-layer potato… oh my God—crispy, rich, and addictive. The Michael chicken was unbelievably soft, and the pepperoni lasagna bites were something else- unique, indulgent, and done right. We tried all the dips, and the Parmesan dip was my favorite. The place feels clean, new, and different, with a fresh concept that stands out. I’ll definitely go back, especially for the patty melt again. Highly recommended.

Luca K.

Google

Wow! Everyone should try this place! It’s like a hamburger, but NOT, IT’S BETTER! Heavenly, insanely perfect flavers! It’s in a sezame seeds brioche bun, with angus beef patties, cheese, red onion marmalade and black truffle mayonnaise. They make everything fresh here. They have open kitchen, so you can see how they make the ‘burgers’. We tried the ‘Patty Melt’. The place is cute and small, but this is perfectly enough. We could sit and eat our buns there. Everyone was very nice and kind. I highly recommend this place, if you want something fresh, something new, and also something delicious! Thanks for this perfect and very tasty experience. They have more options, like lobster roll, fried chicken bun, or even steak sandwich. If you like sweets, you should try the Dubai chocolate mousse. We didn’t try, but the lady behind me tried, and she said to her friends, that the mousse was ‘incredibly fantastic’ So if you have time, and you’re hungry, don’t be afraid to try this, because if you’ll try you won’t regret! I promise!

ABDULLAH H.

Google

Crunch is a small shop but delivers very solid sandwiches. The chicken sandwich was clean and well-prepared, the burger had distinct ingredients, and the steak sandwich was also well-balanced. Overall, a place worth trying, even with the limited seating and possible wait, The team clearly knows what they’re doing.

Jing Fang W.

Google

Third time visiting now, the steak sandwich used to be so good, now the steak is lacking seasoning with the sandwich being carried by the sauce and texture of the fried potatoes, brioche bun is still great, size is smallish but filling, seating was tight and claustrophobic with the small seating spaces. Fast serving though, just wished the steak sandwich could have some better flavour.

Arran B

Google

Heard about this place and really wanted to try it out. I was as in the area and had the opportunity to stop by for a quick lunch. Glad I did, as I really enjoyed it. Went for the Patty melt and it had all of the flavour of a good burger in sandwich form. Full of flavour and surprisingly quite filling too. My only draw back from the whole experience was the fact that it is an open kitchen and so the smoke and smells are unescapable. If you dine in, those smells will stay with you once you leave. I definitely plan to return to try the other menu items. But maybe next time, I’ll take it to go!

The London G.

Google

I really enjoyed the sandwich and the service was very friendly. It did take a while to get my order, and the space is quite small, so I left with some of the cooking smell on my clothes. Still, the food was great and I’ll definitely be back.

Efe Z.

Google

It seems this newly opened Battersea location isn’t listed on Google yet — it appears to be operating as a “ghost kitchen” in an industrial area. The delivery was fast and the food arrived hot. The Patty Bun was tasty, though it would be nice to have a single-patty option at a slightly lower price. The chicken bites were overly seasoned, a bit dry, and quite tough rather than crispy — they could definitely be improved. The 1000-layer potato was an interesting choice, but offering a regular fries option would also be great. I’m curious to try their lobster roll and chicken sandwich next time. Overall, I recommend giving this place a try.