Better sandwiches than Pret a Manger?
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I wouldn't necessarily describe something that's made to order from all the stuff that's been festering in their little plastic tubs on the counter for hours as "fresh" either .....
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To Pret's credit, the sandwiches are rarely made "hours ago". The branches all have onsite "kitchens" (assembly rooms with buttering machines would be more accurate) to avoid the precise problem of the bread being compromised. The name itself is a pun on Pret a Porter - off the shelf, but high end.
(My biggest complaint is that I just don't like most of the fillings...)
It's not going to be as good as a decent, fresh made sandwich bar sandwich. But it's nice to have a decent alternative to an interminable wait for something freshly made when you're in a lunchtime rush.
(My biggest complaint is that I just don't like most of the fillings...)
It's not going to be as good as a decent, fresh made sandwich bar sandwich. But it's nice to have a decent alternative to an interminable wait for something freshly made when you're in a lunchtime rush.
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Independent bakers or grocery stores do offer healthier fillings....like gammon and processed cheese slices.
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Meh. Why does England have such a hard time making fresh sandwiches? Going to Pret is no different than getting a sandwich from the cooler in an airport kiosk. I don't want something that was made hours ago. We have Jersey Mike's, Subway, JJ's, Quiznos, etc etc. I've tried Subway in the UK and they also suck.
Too bad you can't get a fresh sandwich in England. It's the dark ages there as far as fresh sandwiches go!
Too bad you can't get a fresh sandwich in England. It's the dark ages there as far as fresh sandwiches go!
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To Pret's credit, the sandwiches are rarely made "hours ago". The branches all have onsite "kitchens" (assembly rooms with buttering machines would be more accurate) to avoid the precise problem of the bread being compromised. The name itself is a pun on Pret a Porter - off the shelf, but high end.
(My biggest complaint is that I just don't like most of the fillings...)
It's not going to be as good as a decent, fresh made sandwich bar sandwich. But it's nice to have a decent alternative to an interminable wait for something freshly made when you're in a lunchtime rush.
(My biggest complaint is that I just don't like most of the fillings...)
It's not going to be as good as a decent, fresh made sandwich bar sandwich. But it's nice to have a decent alternative to an interminable wait for something freshly made when you're in a lunchtime rush.
I have a Pret meters from my office door. It's the last place I go to for a sandwich or lunch. Full of mayonnaise, and as many calories as a Big Mac!!!
"Eat" would be my chain of choice. Better sandwiches, salads and soups. Pret's soups are horrid bowls of salty dishwater. Eat's Chicken Laksa is a hearty soup meal. Pret also has the most disgusting coffee and I think there was a survey recently that showed that.
However, of course nothing beats a freshly made sandwich with fresh ingredients. Independent sandwich shops are hit and miss and when I found a decent one in Soho, I overhead that it was closing in a month. Argh!!
Probably not to relevant for those travelling, but I've just tried Mealpal, where you pay upfront for 12 or 20 meals for 30 days of lunches. It's been a great exploration of my surrounds to restaurants and shops I've walked past and never been in. Works out at either £4.30 or £4.80 per meal and I've had some fantastic options. Yesterday I had a freshly made Chicken Kastu from a place in Panton St that was delicious. The worst I had was dry chicken burger and cold chips.
I've gone for the 12 option as I like going to the markets on Berwick St for lunch. Always great tasting there!
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No way in hell were we risking that.
Of the GF premade sandwiches, M&S seemed to be the best. Tesco salads were our second choice quick meal.
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I think Greggs sometimes gets unfair press. Their Bacon Baguette and Coffee early in the morning at the station (before Pret have bothered to open) is excellent quality and a bargain.
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My favourite Greggs products were the sausage roll or chicken bake.
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I realize it may make me some sort of alien creature, but I love the cheese and tomato baguette from Upper Crust.
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Joe & the Juice serves sandwiches that are in my view far superior to those of Pret A Manger. The Danish chain has a branch at BHX.
https://www.joejuice.com/products/
https://www.joejuice.com/products/