Caffè Nero

I experienced this British chain of quick service restaurants during my wait at St. Pancras International Train Station. Service was quick and courteous. I got a brie and bacon breakfast sandwich that I found to be very delicious. All items that you get can easily be transported onto the Eurostar to eat onboard. They’re the only game in town past the security checkpoint, but I still have that sandwich on my mind…

Service at this branch was quick especially seeing as a huge surge of people had come through the security gate however God do they serve awful coffee.
Unfortunately there isn’t much to choose from in the terminal in St Pancras Departures…

Have you passed through security at Eurostar?
No? You have many options before you for food and drink. Enjoy.
Yes? Well then this Caffe Nero is your ONLY option. Enjoy.
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My favorite Nero treat is a mocha, half cocoa, no whip. Plus some dark chocolate covered espresso beans. Sugar + caffeine, bzzzzzzz.
DO not under any circumstances get the panini. Bad, limp excuses for real sandwiches. No.
Caffe Nero falls into my category of «places that are fine in airports/​train stations.» Would I seek out a Nero in my neighborhood for a coffee? (NO, and I don’t) — but would I hit one up at St. Pancras or at an airport while traveling/​desperate? Yes. Chains are great in that regard I suppose. That’s it though guys, when you can go local, do. But if you’re stuck in the purgatory of St. Pancras/​Eurostar, this is the option before you, enjoy that coffee and a bit of seating. The staff is efficient and things move quickly even with a que.
Just don’t get that panini. Ew.

Good option when you’ve passed security towards the Eurostar.
Pricey, as any place like that in rail stations but good quality and good service.
I recommend the sandwich «full breakfast» if you’re hungry!