Pret A Manger
“Basically, you can expect me to pop in for a grab and go lunch on a semi bi-weekly basis.”
“While that may be true, I am convinced that some of the bread is leftover as some sandwiches are MUCH TOUGHER than others.”
“There are a couple tables, but it is really a takeout place.”
Pret A Manger
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
6 reviews
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A solid lunch/snack option in this neck of the woods.
I'm here almost everyday for something. A cold sparkling water? Check. A quick coffee? Check. One of their hot wraps? Check. A fruit or arugula/tabouleh bowl? Check.
No complaints really from me – everything is well stocked, the cashiers are speed demons and although the line situation can be confusing (some days it's one line, other days seperate lines form) Pret always has a good selection of healthy options for snacking and lunch at pretty reasonable prices.
Pret, you and I are about to become very good friends. Maybe even best friends.
I've always been a frequent visitor of your various locations. Basically, you can expect me to pop in for a grab and go lunch on a semi bi-weekly basis.
Your soups (especially Moroccan Lentil) and your sandwiches (Ham and cheese, tuna and cucumber, brie and tomato) are constantly in my lunch rotation. I'm only lukewarm about your salads, but don't take that personally. I'm not a salad person to begin with.
Now that you've opened around the corner from my office, you now get the distinct honor of being the closest place to get food (excluding the office cafeteria, of course). So based solely on that, you'll probably be seeing more of me.
And now that you're featuring the Jamon Beurre sandwich, which might be the best sandwich I've ever had from Pret, you'll DEFINITELY be seeing more of me (Fair warning: I'd keep those well stocked if I were you).
PS – This review is actually for the location on 400 Park Ave South and 28th St, but it seems to be lacking a listing and Yelp seems to be mistaking this for the other 400 Park Ave location at 53rd st, so yeah.
Pret used to be my go-to spot for a quick, affordable lunch back in London, so I was really happy to see it followed me to New York. Granted, the prices are not crazy cheap (here or in the UK), but neither are the other options you have in Midtown.
Food-wise, selections are pretty simple but tasty. You can taste the difference in their fresh, higher-quality ingredients. I've always liked that they keep items in-store only for the day that they're made (and donate what's left to charity at the end of the day). Their sandwich selections, which come on soft 9-grain bread or harder baguettes, come in a variety that ranges from egg salad to more interesting options like balsamic chicken & avocado. You'll find that simplicity is key here. None of the options are going to shock you with their creativity, but the few ingredients they use are high quality and chosen well. I love their prosciutto sandwich, for example, which only has prosciutto, sharp parmesan, tomato, and basil on a baguette but still manages to hit the spot.
I find the sandwiches decently filling for a standard lunch, and sometimes I like to pick up a half-sandwich (for half the price aka ~$3-4) and a latte to fill me up. They're not going to leave you feeling stuffed, but I feel like they're what a good portion (read: not supersized) should be.
Pret also offers a selection of salads, wraps, soups, fresh baked goods, and snacks like granola-yogurt pots. Everything comes well-portioned and is convenient to grab and go for all of us Midtown office workers.
Coffee-wise, I think their prices skew towards the cheaper side in the city. A latte is only $3, which is better than I've found at my neighborhood coffee shop, and it's decently strong to boot.
Overall, I'm very happy with Pret in general and with this particular location. Employees are friendly and helpful (in a city that makes this a rarity), food is above-average, and the price is right.
Great place to pick up a quick sandwich.
They are kinda on the small side, but then again, its probably a normal size sandwich (Fat American)
The Juices are killer !
Major plus that they get you in-and-out fast ! (NewYorker on Speed)
I got some iced coffee there this morning and it was very good (made even better by their organic soy milk). The aroma as soon as I walked in the door was *wonderful* and I wanted to buy everything in sight, but somehow I got control of myself; ha ha. Also, the manager was a really nice guy; extremely pleasant.
Pret is always fresh and pricey. The egg salad with sun dried tomato on a crusty bread was tasty but smallish for $3 I could get a lot more breakfast elsewhere. Service is friendly and quick. Never have to worry about freshness since they donate unsold food every night.