Okay, Eat. I've given you two chances, at two different branches, six months apart, two different meals. I think that's fair. Somehow, they were still two of the worst meals I've had in London. I officially give up.
Now, you might think it's because I'm in love with your rival chain, Pret, but I honestly gave you a fighting chance, I didn't have low expectations. In fact, the first time I had Pret, it wasn't love at first sight. But I've never had Pret food as terrible as both times I've had you. Get your act together.
This time, while waiting for easyjet to finally tell me where my gate was, my hungry self decided to give you another go with what I thought was a safe choice, the salmon and cream cheese bagel. Now, I've had this sandwich in many forms at many places, and I always enjoy it. I was surprised to find a fantastic one at Tesco, even. But Eat, it tasted like you had left the bagel sitting outside for days, and it was really stale and bland. The salmon was not good quality. The cream cheese was fine, at least. I had a couple other items that were fine (water and crisps, I think) but the bagel sandwich is burned into my mind because of my sheer surprise.
When you mess up something that easy, you don't get another chance, mister. read more