Pret A Manger

Go-​to for quick, consistent breakfast/​lunch/​dinner.
This particular location is crazy busy but lines move quickly and there is a large selection. The following items are what I’ve ordered that are in order of best to least favorite for me.
*Chipotle Chicken Salad with prosciutto, chicken, avocado/​chipotle ketchup — unexpected combo and liked it!
*Avocado pine nut wrap — yummy combo and healthy
*Smoked salmon and soft cheese sandwich — would like option for whole wheat but perfect serving size
*Wiltshire ham and aged cheese sandwich on French baguette — would like option for whole wheat and no condiment
Overall: I liked how you can see nutritional facts immediately, grab and go but fresh, small portion size available if needed. It’s chain, so it’s everywhere but at least you can count on consistency.

Their hoisin duck wrap was so amazing that I ended up buying another for takeaway. I had ended up at Pret with my mother because we were meeting someone and ended up staying for over 2 hours.
Not once did they ask me to leave (I mean I did have a huge order in front of me that I finished within 20 mins) and it was nice to not be bothered at all.
Note that there is quite a high noise level, at times I found myself raising my voice so my mother could hear me (who was sitting across from me). Otherwise, just great and loved that it was so close to South Kensington station.
It’s also next to a Starbucks so you can possibly snag some free wifi from there!

I stayed here for a while when I was waiting to meet up with my cousin. I was able to get some free wifi for a half hour which was key. I had an egg sandwich (cold from the fridge area) which was ok and a cappuccino. I don’t think i have actually ever been to a Pret in the US so I don’t know if they have more ‘American’ egg sandwiches there… that was kind of what I came in looking for (something hot), but it worked out fine. Staff was nice and I got a place to hang out for a little while.

4 stars for services. I went there for a quick business meeting. Whilst I was waiting for a couple of people to arrive, I found myself a large table in the corner. The manager came and asked whether I’d like to buy something. I told him I’ll go and get the coffee myself but he insisted on ordering one for me so I don’t lose my table. How was that for customer services?

This one is crowded due to the museums and the tube station!

I loved their healthy options and I liked that they were open before all the other cafes early in the morning.
I loved their Porridge, my first time to try porridge ever. It was warm, creamy, delightful, and not too heavy! I also tried the hoisin duck wrap which was pretty good as well.
They also have free wifi.
The prices aren’t bad, their meals are healthy and delicious. If there was a Pret by me I’d be eating here A LOT.

Bright, big, fast and good coffee.

I didn’t know they had Pret’s in America! This gives me another reason to make a trip out to the East coast!
Love the fresh approach of this chain. Everything is made of quality ingredients and all their meals are made daily.
We kept going back for their GRANOLA BARS (located near the cash register) — their bars are amazing — especially the fruit/​nut ones. Watch out for the expiration date, they don’t last very long.
I don’t think you can go wrong with any of their meals — if it looks good, it probably is! Although, I wasn’t a big fan of their coffees. If there’s an EAT nearby, go there instead for your morning cup of java!

I weep for the future when I return to America and am no longer able to feed myself with fresh, delicious salads and sandwiches for under £10 a day. My flatmates make fun of me because I don’t cook, but why spend time making myself food when I can get heathy meals (many low in saturated fat) for so cheap just around the corner?
My favourites:
Italian Chicken Salad
Tuna Nicoise Salad
Falafel Sandwich
Lemon Chicken Sandwich
Orzo Salad
Also, my friends swear by the Pole-​Line Caught Tuna Baguette.