Pret A Manger

CraigRJ

Not bad, but ... 3rd September 2008

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With Pret A Manger, you always know what you’re going to get – same types of sandwiches, same types of drinks, same selection, same everything. The staff work to a specific plan when creating everything, to ensure everyone gets the same experience, and that adds a nice comforting factor when visiting – you are all ensured of getting more or less the same food, the same drink, whichever one you visit.

Having said that, there is one caveat about this particular Pret that you need to be aware of. It is right in the heart of the business district and is very over-subscribed around lunchtimes. Don’t even think about stopping by here from 11.30 to 14.30, the city types will crush you under their wheels, and typically they’ve come from the office to grab a sarnie and get back to eat it, so there’s not a lot of leeway for people just wanting to look around, scope the area out.

chocolatebutton

Get out of the station! 27th August 2008

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It is far too easy to get lost, or stranded, around Liverpool Street Station. At the time of writing, Bishopsgate has been badly affected by road works for MONTHS, so it is especially useful to know where the local good coffee shops are…… This is a very useful outlet. Yes, there is a Pret in the station, but if you stick your nose just outside you will find all that Bishopsgate has to offer, including this conveniently located venue. And it is nice to get out of the station sometimes, isn’t it!

I really like the Mocca from Prets - I have visited A LOT of Pret outlets (almost every outlet in London!) and sadly I can state with some confidence that what makes a cup of nectar is the individual staff member, rather than the individual store. Pret is always worth a visit, though!