Pret A Manger

Schmuddelig! Die Toilette war «out of order» und das W-​Lan langsam wie eine Schnecke.
Die Tische noch mit Essensresten vom Mittag belegt, ein unschöner Anblick.

Yesterday afternoon, my friend and I walked down to Pret a Manger for our favorite almond croissants. The barista apologetically informed us that they had run out of almond croissants early that day. We returned the following morning to find the same barista at the counter who actually remembered us. He apologized again for not having the croissants, and gave us 2 almond croissants on the house. Wonderful food and customer service. Thank you!

Better than average coffee. The 5 grain oatmeal is excellent, although once I had a very gloppy serving that tasted as if it has been around for hours. The people behind the counter are quite variable, ranging from lovely to anencephalic. Sometimes the seating area isn’t that clean. Good place to grab breakfast.

One of my favourite snack point around the world. I love the brand, the idea of natural and organic food. Fresh salads, crunch and healthy sandwiches, salad fruit, yogurt and cereals, and so many type of fresh juice. I made a little brunch during my vacation in NYC, it’s the perfect place for eat something good and not heavy and going around the city. My favourite brunch was orange juice and chicken and bacon !

The food is fine. Better than fine — the salads are very good and I really like the sparkling water.
However. [excuse me as I grab my old lady cane]
WHY IS THIS PLACE SO LOUD!!!
Between the blasting music, approximately 75 employees all yelling at each other and customers (but with a smile on their face! It’s not aggressive, it’s just LOUD) and sometimes everyone literally just starts screaming when they get a tip, which has convinced me never to give a tip — not that I’m ever particularly inclined to do so because by the time I get to the register I am ready to RUN OUT THE DOOR into the comparatively calm, serene environment of Lexington and 41^st.
Please turn down your music. It’s a tiny little store, usually packed and hectic — why add blasting music to make it even more uncomfortable?

The staff at this Pret are so friendly and the service is amazingly fast during the morning rush. Highly recommend the iced coffee and their blueberry muffins.

Good stuff, fresh and the happiest/​friendliest working guy here helped me out… Plus they give their leftover food to charity every night. 5 stars for that (and Mr. Friendly!)

This used to be a relatively decent place to grab coffee or lunch but it’s become pretty awful.
The majority of the staff seem as if they’d rather be doing anything other than working at this store. They are slow as the day is long, see a long line of people waiting and, rather than pick up the pace, continue to BS with their co-​workers.
Very often there are no cups for the coffee, or there is no milk for the coffee, or, believe it or not, no coffee at all! Meanwhile, if you believe their marketing and signage, coffee is a major part of their business! AND, I’m talking about during the morning rush. Get it together! I often see at least five people behind the counter, but the line does not move. This is midtown New York City during the morning and lunch time rush.
They used to have better management, but this place is horribly run now. I’ve literally seen people walk out in frustration. That’s terrible business, leaving money on the table like that. If I was from their corporate office, I’d lay off the entire management team of this particular store.
On a recent visit when there was literally no coffee available, a lovely woman offered to make me an Americano at no charge and, when I told her my gripes with the place and that they needed new management, she wholeheartedly agreed. I still come here occasionally for coffee but only as a last resort.
I do not, however, come here anymore for the food. People think it’s healthy but if you look up on their website the full details of many of their sandwiches and wraps, you will find that this is not the case. It’s misleading. You think you’re eating well, but you’re not. A lot of the sandwiches have 20 or more grams of fat in them. That’s a lot of fat for a relatively small sandwich.
Don’t believe me? Check it out for yourself:

I came in here today after doing a little Black Friday Christmas shopping for myself. After walking about 10 blocks south and a few blocks west I saw this. I needed lunch and I know this place doesn’t have wait staff so all I would I have to pay for is my food. I looked at the selections of soups, salads and sandwiches. I picked up a large container of Thai chicken curry soup. It came with decent sized piece of crusty bread. The soup itself was very reminiscent of red curry so I immediately liked it.

Addicted to their sandwiches, sometimes buying them for dinner, too. Sandwiches are fresh, tasty, and healthier than pizza or burgers for lunch.

it’s my go to place if I need a quick, healthy lunch. in fact, this is my favorite pret a a manager in the city. the staff is always happy and excited. once a staff member asked me how my day was and because I answered cheerfully she gave me a free cookie! when people are happy and chatting and laughing with customers and each other, something is being done right in a business.

Good option when you are looking for a good quick healthier food choice. I got the veggie sandwich with avocado, peppers, spinach and kale spread and it was pretty good.

Prets are essentially identical in food offerings, so I’m giving this one 5 stars for having the friendliest workers. I stop in before work and get big smiles and nice people. It’s great. Go Pret!
They added a 5 grain oatmeal that is the healthiest thing I’ve ever eaten. Try it.

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THIS LOCATION ONLY
After being a regular at this place (they know my usuals and would greet me by name) they changed the staff and that’s when it all changed.
Everything from cold food and wrong ingredients on my orders have made me stop going there for about a month. Today I decided to give it a try again as I was craving my croissant but when I walked in I noticed it was even worst. Food displays were nearly empty, the 3 cashiers were on the floor and no one was ringing customers and when I finally got to the front and asked for a ham and cheese croissant the girl taking my order said they had bacon and cheese or mozzarella and cheese, but I usually have ham and cheese so I literally asked «do you not have at the moment or you don’t have ham & cheese croissant anymore», and her reply? After laughing she said I J-​U-​S-​T S-​A-​I-​D– in the annoyed slow way you talk to 2-​yrs old. I’m sorry but you only had to give me a simple and POLITE answer.

Pret reminds me so much of London so I have a soft spot for these chains. I would recommend of course to not go here during non-​rush hour of morning and lunch because the sandwiches go slightly soggy.
Fast and quick to the point! Many selections.

Dropped in here the other day for lunch while out seeing a client close to Grand Central Station. This location is basically across the street from it and definitely gets busy that time of day. It’s also a pretty tiny Pret with a small seating area to the side when you walk in.
As with all in this chain they offer a diverse selection of freshly made sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Hearty and tasty soup selections. Good quality ingredients, fresh and tasty. Portion sizes are just right so I didn’t feel like a total slug when I finished lunch and headed back to the office.
What’s cool about this place is that everything is made fresh daily with organic and natural products. No additives or extra preservatives, which can cause all types of problems to our bodies. They use local suppliers for their products. At the end of the day they donate leftover food to City Harvest which is a wonderful charity.
Very clean and bright as they all seem to be. Friendly staff and counter people too. A bit overpriced but they do offer wifi here. One of the better options if looking for a healthier bite to eat.

I used to make fun of Pret. In Manhattan, you will see one in every corner. Pret here, Pret there. And I never knew how to say the name, until I actually googled it. Because if you said Pret a Manger exactly as how it’s spelled, it would sound ridiculous. «Manger» is actually pronounced more like «monjay». Here’s a youtube audio:
. It’s French for «ready to eat»!
So I stopped making fun of it when I needed a healthy breakfast. To my surprise, they serve steel cut oats. It is so good. Perfectly cooked and tender, and it’s not premade with a ton of unnecessary fats and sweeteners because you can actually choose what toppings you want.
The lunch options are great as well. They have half sandwiches where you can mix and match. I love this idea because it makes for a perfect snack as well. I like to grab a half sandwich and mix it up with soup. It’s filling enough. Their sandwiches won’t blow you away, but it’s a quick pick me up. Their salads are great as well.
Service is great, and everyone who works here are always smiling. I really like this place!

Great sandwiches, soups and snacks. I do however miss their crawfish sandwich they used to make but make do with their roast beef, arugula and parmigiano on baguette…
Staff is always smiling and friendly and come on free wifi and plenty of seating! Score!

With my continued protest against the horrible food and coffee at Starbucks, I end up coming to Pret before work, and even sometimes for lunch. Pret is from the UK, but that doesn’t mean we NYers can’t enjoy it. With their coffee, it’s all organic coffee which is always a plus. The drip coffee is brewed pretty constantly, so you won’t have some nasty coffee. If drip is your favorite, then their cappuccino isn’t half bad either. With your coffee you have to get something to eat right? My absolute favorites are the croissant and the chocolate croissant. The croissants are freshly made, and still have that awesome crisp to it. I like my croissants, and Pret does them right.
Let’s say you come here for some lunch. What to get? Well for starters they have a bunch of sandwiches to choose from. If you’re like me and want to have a little bit of everything, then you’re in for a treat. Pret lets you mix and match sandwiches for a little bit of a premium. On top of that, they do have some salads that you can snag up too. What’s the best part of getting lunch here? Their sodas. Pret has 3 different kinds of soda, but my absolute favorite is the Grape Herb Soda. This thing is amazing, and I have to get it every single time.
As far as this place itself, it’s pretty small and does get crowded in the morning. Free Wi-​Fi here, and there’s some seating to the right of shop. I love Pret, and having this one right next to work is even better. Quick place to stop off for breakfast, and a quicker place for lunch. Get it. Got it? Good!

Reason 1: Awesome no foam, skinny latte.
Reason 2: Free WiFi.
Reason 3: Tables and chairs.
Reason 4: Quick and friendly service.
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4 reasons, 4 stars.
Go.
Now.

I’ve been on a hunt lately. After having recently had an out of this world Chai Tea Latte at «The Nutbox», I’ve been trying to see who has one that’s even close, but without a ton of sugar inside of it. On my way to Port Authority Bus Terminal, I came across this Pret and stopped inside to see what they had.
The interior of this Pret was pristine when I came in. Its dark tiles were gleaming and the fridges with food were laid out perfectly. The staff was hard at work and I noticed the fixings area for drinks was very clean and organized as well. This is truly a place you feel good in upon entering.
The stafff was very friendly and efficient. This was after work so I was prepared for very tired service, perhaps with a bit of attitude but there was none of that.
While not a «Chai Tea Latte», they did have a Chai Tea with steamed milk. I gave it a shot and was surprised to find a teabag inside, but with a *wonderfully* frothy milk. Upon tasting it however I have to confess to being disappointed. The spice in the Chai barely comes through, so it tastes very weak. I added some honey to give it a bit more flavor, but honestly there was no real saving it. Ultimately it was a disappointing tea.
As disappointed as I was with the tea, I give this place three stars because I know the food in the chain is good and the store itself was very impressively maintained. On top of that the service was nice, so they deserve high marks for that. Thumbs up to the place, but I think I’ll be sticking to sandwiches, soups and salads!