Pret A Manger

I've had lunch here most Saturdays for about five years. The cafe is always clean and fresh, light and airy. They always have plenty of staff on during busy periods, so although there may be a large queue, it’ll go down fast. It’s manic in there sometimes and it must take a special kind of people to staff it. There are plenty of tables, including a large upper floor, with a balcony for observing the "busy-ness" down below. The food is well presented, always appears prepared to a high standard and is tasty. I usually have the macaroni cheese with prosciutto or the mac and kale, because it’s hearty, filling and warm. The pastries are superb, the better for being freshly baked. The croissants are light and fluffy. I also recommend the cinnamon swirl. Their tea is a particularly nice blend. They are still serving drinks in single-use take-out cups (even if you’re eating in) which is a shame.

Always friendly staff, at this venue. just need to sort out people having shopping in 3 out of four seats, ie could not sit due to female hogging all seats on table. asked to sit on table she said she was waiting for friends but none came and then left with shopping glancing at me sheepisly and dissapeard on next table female had full table with computer and papers all over, so it needs sorting, but very happy with rest once I found a seat.