Pret A Manger
“Against the wall are refrigerated cases stocked with pre-made grab 'n go sandwiches & wraps, as well as yogurt parfaits called yogurt pots.”
“I also got a 5 grain oatmeal that had oats, quinoa, amaranth, flaxseed and chia seed.”
“The layout is brilliant, lots of seats, really bright and a perfect location.”
Pret A Manger
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Pros:
– Friendliest employees I've ever encountered at a midtown lunch chain
– "Strong" coffee is very good (and dangerous)
– Parfait is pricey yet tasty
– Nice plastic wear to steal
Cons:
– Way overpriced
– Small sandwiches
– Hard to find a seat at lunch
Verdict:
Things would be different if it were cheaper. But it's midtown and it's what you expect. However, it's better than the rest because the employees are consistently friendly and the coffee is consistently good. Note: the "strong" coffee will make your brain sizzle.
Our 1st meal in NY was at Pret-a-Manger. It was too early to check into our hotel, so while my sister and I were wandering the streets to kill time, we came across this chain.
The restaurant is bright & clean. Against the wall are refrigerated cases stocked with pre-made grab 'n go sandwiches & wraps, as well as yogurt parfaits called yogurt pots. They also have freshly baked croissants, pastries & bagels. Service was great! Everyone was very friendly and since we took so long browsing at all the options, they approached us to offer assistance. When they realized the wrap my sister wanted was out of stock, they immediately made one up for her. (On a different day we had stopped by the location inside 30 Rockefeller and they definitely were not as friendly or attentative.)
My sister had the Avocado Pine Nut Wrap (avocado, toasted pine nuts, Mediterranean dressing, Parmesan, basil, tomato, cucumber, spinach, Pret's seasoning, tortilla wrap) which I tried a bite even though I typically don't care for wraps. It was delicious and of course very fresh since they just made it, and it was obvious only quality all natural ingredients were used.
I had the Blueberry & Yogurt Pot (Ronnybrook lowfat yogurt, fresh blueberries, granola) and although it wasn't something I couldn't of found elsewhere, the clean environment and friendly service made it so much tastier. I was craving it the whole week I was in NY.
On the pricier side but to be expected for fresh, all natural food. I definitely love all the healthy food options Pret offers and sure hope they consider expanding into California.
My favorite thing about NYC is that there are so many places to grab a cup of joe and sit for a long time. Pret is an awesome place to do it. The coffee is great, there are lots of food options, and soooo much seating. The bathroom is nice and clean too! I enjoyed spending a few hours here with my sister while we people-watched.
Pret-a-Manger serves fresh, tasty items perfect for lunch or dinner. They also serve breakfast. Their slogan is "Made Today, Gone Today" and I think you can taste the freshness in their sandwiches and other goods. They serve a lot of prepackaged sandwiches, chips and some desserts.
I got a beef baguette, which had roasted beef, arugula, Parmesan and mayo totaling to $6.52, including tax. The sandwich was really good. It was a nice size and I felt healthy eating it. The only problem I had with it was all the mayo on it, which took away from the rest of the ingredients but whatever, I wouldn't mind sampling all of Pret-a-Manger's food even if it had too much mayo.
Also, if you decide to eat in the establishment you can look at all of the creative, fun posters on the walls, which advertise the freshness of their products. The pictures show different foods being shaped into other items, like they managed to make cabbage leaves and a string bean look like a butterfly. The pictures are so cute and pretty!
I'm surprised that I haven't gone here more often, as it is close to my office.
Generally, I would give Pret 3-3 1/2 stars. I'm going to bump this one up to 4, because it is spacious and clean, and the staff here are very nice (not that the staff at other Pret stores aren't nice).
And, yes, I enjoyed the food. The premade sandwiches here are very good. I really liked the mint pea soup that they sold over the summer. Recently, they started selling burritos. They aren't bad.
Today I tried their cucumber seltzer. On my first sip, I thought "HUH?" But it grew on me, and in the end I liked it.
All-in-all, I have had enjoyable lunches here and plan to visit more often in the future.
I really enjoy Pret. I frequent the location near my office on Madison Ave and 39th St in Manhattan. The food is made daily so it is always fresh. They generally have both a vegan and vegetarian selection. All of their meals have calories listed. The food selection is a great lunch choice and it includes sandwiches and wraps – both hot and cold, soups, salad, hot meals, mini pots of food, yogurts, and juices. The coffee is pretty decent too. They also serve breakfast items. Sweets are on the menu too, including little bites – brownie or nuts – which make for a really nice crave buster. Sometimes if I go in for just coffee and its not crowded they will give me free coffee. Also – it always smells like fresh baked cookies or croissants! Oh and its largely organic.
The best of all is that Pret donates left over food to charity. They are also a non for profit organization that supports sustainable solutions to alleviate hunger and homelessness in the US.
Minor issue is that it is on the more expensive side for this type of "fast food".
This Pret A Manger sits in Midtown East where in the passage of my travels, hunger pangs bestow upon me for lunch. As my lack thereof work grew longer and longer, how I was going to pay my bills and eat became a matter of great concernment. Ergo, I curated the cheapest sandwich available by carefully crafting my selection– Parmesan, Tomato & Aioli at $3.99. It was dry and lack any Parmesan taste and the Aioli sauce was nonexistent for the Provencal traditional sauce made of garlic, olive oil were all omitted. MEH!! It was not worth the try regardless of money. Big fat MEH!! Staff is cordial and nothing more than to serve patrons like robots in a monotone rhythmic motion.
Free WiFi is available with a password attainable on a sales receipt upon request.
Pret offers good coffee and sandwiches. I love their berakfast baguetts of egg salad and roasted tomato. Their roast beef with caramelized onion is great (if you aren't counting calories). Overall consitently good.