Leon's

Location

One of my favorite home cooking places near Wilmington is just close enough to the end (or beginning) of I-40 to qualify as an “interstate eatery.” For many years, Leon Mavrolas and his family treated locals and visitors to delicious and plentiful breakfast, lunch, and supper for modest prices. My favorite was his creamy seafood chowder. I tried to persuade Leon to give or sell me the recipe. He politely refused. But he has turned it over to new owners, brothers Jimmy and Bobby Pennington, along with the all the other secret recipes and procedures that make Leon’s such a special place. Manager, Jason Slays, who has worked at Leon’s since he was 15 years old, is committed to continuing Leon’s traditions of delicious home style cooking.

Hrs: Mon.-Sat., 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun., 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.