Pret A Manger

Pret is great, but this particular location goes above and beyond. Management and staff are incredibly friendly, there is plenty of quality seating inside and out, and the food stock is fresh and plentiful. Keep it up!

So I come in here all the time so it’s definitely time for a review. I usually come for an iced Americano (a regular in a large cup). I’ve been ordering this for so long that they know my order whenever I walk through the door. Occasionally, I’ll get an almond croissant or hard boiled eggs with spinach. I did decide to stray from the norm and get their pumpkin spiced latte which was really good. I’ve also tried the chai latte but I wasn’t a fan. I don’t really come in for lunch but if I do, I’ll get the crispy bacon mac and cheese. The store manager is really friendly, he is very approachable. The baristas are also very friendly. Overall, the staff is good and they handle the crowds really well.

Absolutely amazing! Great customer service, very fast at fulfilling orders and very nice people! Also, great quality for the price, cheapest artisan espresso drinks in the city and impeccable quality!

Best grab and go lunch option out there. I love love love this place. I could eat here every day.

Always a pleasure when I come in to get my coffee in the morning. The employees are always nice and patient and service is always fast. I also love the coffee here.

Pret A Manger is a grab and go chain that has many locations in the downtown DC area. This is by far the best Pret location! Why do I like it?
+ indoor and outdoor seating
+ fantastic management. All the workers are quick and nice.
+ thoughtful baristas. A lot of people behind the counter know how to make espresso drinks, and actually listen to your requests and preferences, unlike the average Starbucks.
I always ask for a super dry cappuccino, and they consistently deliver! This Pret is so quick and easy. I have had a nice experience every time.

Friendly staff. If you need a quick — as in pick it up, pay and walk out — (and healthy) bite this is the best option in the DC area. I have been going to this spot for years. They have solid coffee. I would say the salads are a little small for the price (I am 5’11 — 190 pounds and don’t get filled up by them). They are great about not having a line to pay on the way out (they keep a bunch of register on standby for when they get an bunch of customers at once).

Honestly, I have never known why this place is so busy, but after visiting them for the first time today, I can truly say that now I know.
Their customer service and food is impeccable! No wonder why they’re plastered ALL over the city.
Kudos to the manager here to have adapted such a high standard is customer service

I love the staff that is at Pret every morning! One girl has memorized my order and always greets me with a smile on her face. She makes my mornings so much better.
Also, I finally went outside of my comfort zone and ordered more than an Americano. Their croissant with mozzarella and tomato was delicious. I can’t wait until I can devour another one on Monday.

Lecker für ein Sandwich oder 2. Man kann die Sandwichs mitnehmen oder dort essen.
Die Sandwichs waren frisch, sind aber abgepackt. Es gibt auch Salat und warme Wraps und Suppen. Die Lage war für uns günstig mitten im Zentrum von DC, 200m von unserem Hotel. Da ich die Kette schon aus London kannte wusste ich was mich erwartet und wurde nicht enttäuscht!

Our DC office is right down the street, so stopped in for a hot tea and a pastry one morning. Great selection, busy location and friendly staff.

Fresh stuff and plenty of vegetarian options. I look forward to their selections and always stop in when i’m near a Pret.

It’s simple, yet fabulous. Great sandwich and salads. Fresh. Tasty. Quick. With prices that are reasonable.
They know the stuff. I had a buffalo chicken wrap that was warm, rich and awesome to eat.

I wish we had this chain in NC! The sandwiches are fresh and so delicious. The Moroccan lentil soup is also a must-​try. Fast service and a very nice setting with lots of windows and clean café tables.

I was super stoked when I saw a Pret in the United States. I remembered loving this place in France because it was so easy to grab something fresh, healthy, and inexpensive.
Light, crisp bottled lemonade. Surprisingly fresh and flavor-​packed shrimp wrap. Delicious miso soup.
Great corporate social responsibility by donating their leftover fresh foods/​beverages.
All products other than fresh-​made drinks are self-​serve, making it a very convenient and quick lunch spot.

Just the best location. The staff here rules. Healthy, fresh food with calorie counts, clean and bright space, and awesome service. What more could you want?

Pretty decent quality for ready to go café food. I had the almond croissant which was very delicious. Coffee tastes good and the atmosphere is refreshing.
Service could be improved as the queue isn’t fair as there were two cashiers when there was one line.
When I arrived there was only one cashier there and I was next in line. Of course the person in front of me took forever and then the line got longer. Then, while there was one line, another cashier arrived and looked past me and said «Next» to the person behind me while I sat there looking stupid. After she served that person, she said next and was still looking behind me as if I didn’t exist, but I intercepted and cut to her because the other cashier was still attending to the customer in front of me. It was ridiculous that I was ignored as it was clear that I was not being helped.
Hopefully, the person was just oblivious and I doubt it was anything personal, but it was still frustrating and rather humiliating.
Owner of this establishment, teach your staff to recognize if customers are being attended to and to assess the line and understand who arrived first and appropriately serve the customers in the order that they arrived.
Otherwise, it comes off as if I’m being discriminated against.

Right across the street from the hotel where I’m staying & totally vegan friendly! Any place with clearly marked vegan items makes me happy. And any place that can keep me in my morning breakfast routine when away from home makes me doubly happy. You know how I love routine!
Steel cut oats with a banana & hot tea. I’ll be there for breakfast again tomorrow.

I’m a fan! The food is fresh, the selection seems healthy, and the flavors are great. The price is reasonable especially for the quality and ingredients you get. I like that I can go in for breakfast and pick up a nice snack or lunch salad for later. If you’re a Panera Bread fan, then this will suite you.

I’d been meaning to try out this new chain and when I saw it had replaced a clothing store which I intended to shop in (!) I said let’s get something. All nicely decorated with light woods, they have lots of «healthy eating alternatives.» Since everything was all a bit pricy I settled for a $ 2.99 plus DC food tax (!!) 14.5 fl ozs of grapefruit juice which was delicious (and served in a landfilling plastic bottle). Having a spare half hour I sat and watched passersby via the lovely big windows. The cashier was friendly and it all seemed very nice and clean and smart. Not sure I’d buy lunch here at these prices but a treat now and again isn’t going to hurt the budget occasionally.

3.5 stars
This might be a smallest Pret a Manger store in DC.
Fresh, organic ingredient… I tried an egg salad sandwich and it was OK but didn’t feel anything different from other store-​bought egg salad sandwich. I liked lentil soup though.
Cappuccino was good as well. If I want something healthy and quick bite, I should definitely consider this place.
PS: Not good place to sit down for lunch. too small