La Loco - Lens

We stopped here for a pit stop on a Sunday evening on route elsewhere. We had fantastic service and the food was very good. 2 Croque monsieur, pizza baguette, burger and fries for four people with ice cream for two and soft drinks totalling 32€. Even with a shocking exchange rate, it was cheap. Highly recommend!

I have been in Lens travelling on business and found this little gem. It's good value and the food is great. Steak and a glass of wine. Apparently Lens is known for twice cooked chips which can be cooked in beef fat. Vegetarians ask before ordering Frites.

Stumbled upon la loco by chance and was glad we did. It was a great spot to sit out in the sun and watch the world go by. The food was basic but plentiful and tasty and the service was ok. Good selection of beer and a very tasty house wine.

We arrived late and were desperate for some food without having to sit in a restaurant. We asked to take away from La Loco in bad French and they went out of their way to help us. One waitress realised we were English speaking and spoke in English while trying to help us understand when our food was ready and then bringing my food to where I was sitting. Burgers were quite nice actually surprising because it is so cheap. The chips weren't amazing but not our favourite food. The staff are all smiling and there is a fantastic atmosphere the locals tried to interact with us and we felt welcomed.

We always make this our primary port of call when we're in Lens for the football. It's a real hive of activity, offering good food at good prices, but most of all, the beer and company are excellent! It's full of colour and passion, and shows other live sport on its screens, as well as having an outdoor overspill area, which is heaving on big matchdays. Perfectly placed bang opposite the railway station hence the name.