Pret A Manger

Reviews

• Helen F.

  star star star star star_border 1 August 2026

  I used to visit Pret all the time before we had much option for lunch in Brum. I revisited last week for a salad and a cold drink and it was just what I wanted.
  
  Food is mainly in the fridges and heater on the left hand side. There are sandwiches, wraps, salad, sushi, hot options such as mac and cheese and hot wraps, plus lots of cold drinks, desserts and fruit. Hot drinks and other food options such as fruit are displayed above the tills and you order these at the counter. Anything you want from the fridges you pick up and take to the counter. Prices and calories are clearly displayed.
  
  I chose a quinoa, feta and chicken salad. It was around £4 and was lovely and fresh. My green tea and peach chilled drink was lovely, but full of sugar. I liked that my salad had a lemon slice to squeeze over it, a nice touch.
  
  My friend and I carried our trays upstairs. There was plenty of seating and we were able to enjoy our food by the window. We found the place clean, tidy and peaceful. Staff were friendly and efficient and kept everywhere clean and tidy. Toilets were clean and tidy too.
  
  I'll definitely head back to Pret for a light lunch.

• Harvey T.

  star star star star star_border 30 July 2026

  Fresh and tasty food. I come here from time to time for breakfast or brunch. Their sandwiches are very good with a wide variety of choices especially if you come early in the morning.
  
  There are many branches scattered all over the city even in Birmingham airport. They have fresh juices, which are also very good. I had the apple and ginger shot which was very refreshing. The following day I had the carrot juice, also very good. What I like about Pret A Manger is that they keep bringing new varieties and they seem to read your mind, whatever you think of, they bring it!

• Vicky O.

  star star star star_border star_border 29 July 2026

  This place was a lifesaver during my 6 weeks training with Fit Body Bootcamp. As most of you will know, I am out and about in the City every single day. As part of my nutrition plan for Bootcamp, I had to stick to a strict diet of healthy proteins, fats and carbs all day, every day. As much as I like to pack my own lunch, some days this just wasn't do able! No one wants to be that guy who takes their own food into someone else's venue (especially not me), so I was severely limited as to where I could go.
  
  If anyone has any "Birmingham Independent Salad Heroes", I would love to hear them. Most of the salads available in coffee shops and lunch spots have lots of crouton's and things on, taking them off the menu for a low carb diet. I was literally stuck and the only place I could think of going to get my lunch was Pret.
  
  Now, I don't really have a problem with Pret. I would always prefer to go independent venues as and when I can, but these guys are ethical with their food waste and offer a filter coffee for 99pm (which puts them at the top of my chains to visit). Two days in a row I ended up grabbing my lunch from here.
  
  Their salads are really good. I'm not normally one to spend £5 plus on a salad, but with a choice of avocado, prawns and tender stem broccoli (with a menu that changes daily), they top the list of delicious salad options on New Street. On both occasions I grabbed my lunch and sat in the large upstairs area to eat. The first time was around peak lunch hour, so I ended up sharing my table with someone else (about 1pm). The second visit was just after 2pm and was much more chilled and less busy.
  
  Again, I wouldn't say this place is a must-visit. It's the same old Pret food and service you are going to get at any of the stores in the chain, however, it's good food and a convenient location. You could do far worse!

• Jamie T.

  star star star star star_border 24 July 2026

  These days I always tend to advocate independent coffee shops rather than chains but when I'm rushing through town sometimes this won't always do. When such a situation arises, I will always end up in Pret.
  
  It is fairly priced and I have enjoyed any type of coffee I have purchased although I usually stick to a vanilla latte when here. I suppose another reason why I am a fan is that I tend to end up with a free coffee. Pret A Manger run this offer where the staff have a certain amount of free items to give away and they can chose who to give it too. The staff are always great, free coffee or not, but next time you enter it could pay to be friendly!

• Dave P.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  Ive always been a bit of a bread fiend and pret certainly aids the addiction!
  
  As a lover of tastes and textures the artisan rolls are a massive draw in to pret for me, prosciutto and basil being the killer combo! The selection of other flavours and the variety of "handmade" and "locally sourced" produce (carbonated beverages, juices and snacks) is also a refreshing change for mass produced lunches. The staff, although slightly robotic at times, are always pleasant and very efficicient at getting the lunchtime rush dealt with a polite but industrious manner.
  
  A useful note would be around the limited supply of popular produce, as everything is handmade on the day you may hit a snag if you enjoy the popular ranges during busy times (I have had to deviate from my standard choice on a number of occassions) and this can especially be true around the hot foods such as the meatball wraps (so good!) so be prepared to browse for an alternative, a one sandwich mind may lead to disappointment!
  
  As a quick hit, tasty well priced lunch though - definately onto a winner!