Pret A Manger

Pret is pret…really nice cafe..ample seat space…regular pret menu… it can be pretty busy during lunch hours

The store has a spacious seating area. The staff was friendly and it was clean when we sat down. As usaul there coffee is always nice as standard.

Full disclosure: I dislike Pret. I dislike their push-button coffee, I dislike their sloppy baguette-filling, I dislike the way that all their egg-sandwiches taste faintly of stoury tea. However, Christmas is a time for mince pies from shops of all nations. What is it with coffee shops and stars on their mince pies? At least this one has five points. On the other hand, at most, this one has five points. A picture paints a thousand words: in this case, its just "Oh god, no. I'm so sorry. No. I had a whole grape, like, three hours ago" over and over again. Anyone who applies that much powder to their face is hiding something. Probably someone else's face. Hurrah, my inner Pret-hater, shouted gleefully. It's going to be utter dog-mess isn't it and then I can write 200 words amusingly berating it. However, and it takes a lot for me to say this publicly, it was actually quite good. No, really. I... I enjoyed it. Once you get passed the inordinate volume of icing-sugar, the case has a nice bake (a little pale on the bottom, but not underdone). Slicing it in two was an oddly satisfying experience. There was no sag, the case and filling held together well. The flavour was annoyingly good. There was a pleasant residue of crunch in the sultanas, and the fill went up to the top. The texture of the case was nice, but was quite bland and needed more sugar and butter (I now understood the mask of icing sugar), but overall I enjoyed it. At £1.35 its not bad for a coffee shop mince pie. It's been twenty minutes and I'm still annoyed about how much I enjoyed it.

Pret A Manger is a popular coffee and sandwich shop in London that offers a wide range of fresh, organic, and sustainably-sourced food and beverages. With a focus on providing quality and convenience, Pret A Manger offers a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious and healthy meals on-the-go. They also offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, as well as a loyalty program for regular customers. With friendly staff, comfortable seating, and free Wi-Fi, Pret A Manger is a great spot for a quick meal or a casual meet-up with friends.

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