Pret A Manger at Birmingham New Street Station is in a great location, it's bang in the middle of the station. It's open and airy, so is in an ideal location to grab a coffee or light bite to eat before/after a train journey or to take on the train with you.
The opening hours are very good, they are open until at least 10:30 pm which is ideal if you have a late train, or just prefer a coffee in the evening, like myself.
I visited later on in the day, and despite being well past the lunch rush, there was still a great selection of food including sandwiches, soups and salads, the latter two were among the gluten-free options.
There is a small seating area but it does regularly seem to be full. Despite being a similar setup to a large mall kiosk, they have made their cafe area look nice enough and feel like a regular standalone Pret.
The staff were friendly enough and the service was fast.
4* - While it isn't my first choice for coffee at New Street, the opening hours are great for those out and about in the evening and the selection of food remains good even later in the day, which is usually uncommon with Pret. read more