The drinks are quite good, and they don't charge extra for plant-based milk. The food options are a mixed bag: the tiny brownie bites are delicious, the sandwiches (caprese, mushroom) can be good certain days and not so good on other days, and the croissants are often mediocre. Unfortunately, the people at the counter can often be quite terse and unpleasant, though there have been other occasions where they have been exceptionally nice. The ambience is characterless, as one would expect from a Pret. However, the seating area right outside is beautiful during the warmer months, and it's nice to sit outside with drinks and food. The cafe can get quite crowded at lunchtime, but is usually only moderately full. Overall, I like having the option of a Pret on campus, though there are far better cafes within a short distance (Plein Air on Woodlawn, Hallowed Grounds upstairs in the same building, and Grounds of Being at Swift Hall). read more

Good food and ambiance, great location on campus and has good hours (few campus coffeeshops are open during breaks for ex). Customer service is inconsistent. You have great friendly people but then also those who cannot be bothered to look in your direction when they talk to you. Coffee is consistently bad though. read more

It gets so busy in here but the prepackaged food and the coffee drinks are good. Worth it if you're carrying out.

For years, I used to pick up lunch at Pret literally every day -- the food was tasty, the lines were quick, and the prices were affordable. Over the past couple of years, however, the prices have repeatedly been jacked up; about a year ago, the price of almost everything was increased 30% to 40%. So I started going only a couple of times a week and purchased one of the more inexpensive options. They just increased the prices again. I unfortunately am not going to pick up lunch here anymore--I can get a freshly made sandwich elsewhere nearby for a lower price. read more

Experience: There was a line of two people ahead of me which went really quickly. When I got to the front, I asked if the teas were just a tea bag and water, not lattes, and she said yes, so I ordered a coffee. I paid and she handed me a cup. I turned around and there was a coffee station where you pour your own coffee into your cup and add your cream/milk, and put on your lid. Drink: I my light brewed coffee around 3pm. The coffee was a warm. Now, I don't actually want to scale myself, so warm is fine, but not this kinda warm. This is like just over room temp. When I added cream, it was room temp. The flavor was okay, but I question how often they fill up the coffee. I blame myself for not saying anything at the time, but there was a long line of people after me and I was in a rush to get to class, so I took my warmish coffee and left. The staff: Seemed unhappy to be there. The girl behind the counter seemed annoyed at my question about tea. The cost: I think the cup of coffee was about $3.45 or so. This seems a bit much when you can get a fresh cup from another place on campus. I'm not sure why the drip coffee is more expensive here. Some other items- like some of the sandwiches seemed more reasonable. read more

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I love this place. fantastic for quick, interesting sandwiches or wraps. my favorites are the Caprese sandwich and the Falafel wrap.

The food and drinks are yummy but extremely over priced - expect to pay at least 13-15 dollars! I have been here 3 times and every time the ladies here have been EXTREMELY rude - short, impatient, and aggressive. Both myself and other students are genuinely afraid to order because of their attitudes. If you don't pick up your drink immediately they will yell your name impatiently until you come get it so that the whole restaurant can hear ... they have gotten mad at me when I've asked for a cup of water or simply where the utensils are. Customer service is truly horrible and not worth the food - will not be returning. It seems like they hold some kind of weird grudge against students. I only write this in hopes that they will see this and know that many students and customers have had bad experiences because of them. read more

Awesome Fresh sandwiches throughout the day..Crossants are really good, try them fresh out of the oven, it melts in your mouth

A reliable, tasty place for a quick meal when you're tired of the dining halls. I usually enjoy the cheddar or egg salad sandwiches, but the wraps are nice too. The options can be limited at times, but that's to be expected on a college campus. The drinks are nice as well, but I've seen the chai latte made, and it's exactly how I used to whip one up at home with the same store-bought syrup. Still good, though, just not worth going out for. read more

Pret A Manger - Avocado Pine Nut Wrap and Tomato Feta Soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After some disappointing experiences during the darker years of my life, I would never have thought you would be able to find me inside a Pret again. But lo and behold, they seem to have opened one in the Reynolds Club a few blocks from my office, and it is open during the summer and adjoins onto a big quasi-shady courtyard, making this an option worth having in the rotation. And somehow the food is a little better than I remember? The salads are almost enough for a light lunch, and reasonably tasty. If you know my previous opinion of Pret, this is loudly applauding with faint praise. read more

Pret replaced Einstein Bros. Bagels at C-Shop inside Reynold's Club. I love Pret and was super excited when they opened this year. I would say I probably spent 95% of all my Maroon Dollars (and all my food money) at Pret. If you're new to Pret, get a salad but don't forget the dressing and the free bread that it comes with. I love the Kale Caesar and the Chicken Avocado salads. For breakfast, I always get the Egg Avocado Breakfast Baguette or the Ham Cheese Croissant (tastes kinda like a pizza tbh). I love their tomato soup and grilled cheese toasts as well!! Ok, I will stop listing all the things I love because I truly love almost everything at Pret. Tips: I would say come before 9:00pm, because they usually run out of food items late into the night. The line can also get pretty busy during eating hours (i.e. lunch time and dinner time). They also don't honor the Pret App free coffees/rewards which is mentioned on the app. read more

Glad to have another on-campus option.. however: Service is crummy. Everyone has a frownie-face and looks inconvenienced anytime they take your order. Food is very good but they are often out of items. Coffee and tea are so-so.. everything sorta tastes the same. read more

DO NOT order hot chocolate here, unless you don't like your hot chocolate sweet. The hot chocolate here is somewhere between tasteless and bitter. read more

Good service and great atmosphere. Ordered a sparling beverage and it was mad decent. Would go back.great place to meet up with a friend.

I used to love going into Pret a Manger when I spent a summer in London. This place in the Reynolds Club doesn't even deserve to use the name. All the cashiers are as rude as can be, shouting at every customer "NEXT GUEST" with the clear implication that you are anything but a guest in this get-'em-in / get'em out establishment. I bought a bottle of water and a turkey sandwich and was shouted at to pay $11.56 -- clearly there was a totalling error, because during transaction, the cashier was talking with someone else behind the register. And as was already shouting for the "NEXT GUEST" it seemed pointless to argue. Never going in there again. read more

Most of time the Pret here is great, but the past few times I've gone have all been ruined by the same employee (she has a lazy eye). The last time I went, I was charged for a large even though I received a medium. Today, I went and ordered a large with oat milk, explicitly stating that I wanted oat milk because I can't have normal milk due to food intolerances. I noticed as she was making my drink, she put normal milk in it instead, so when she handed it to me, I tried to clarify that I wanted normal milk. She then proceeded to shut me down unnecessarily rudely, claiming that I had never said oat milk, and when asked if there was any way I could exchange it, said no. I wouldn't have minded if she just said that she'd misheard but couldn't exchange it anymore, but she went out of her way to argue that I hadn't said oat milk, even though I know I did and my friend with me also heard me say it. I ended up leaving because I didn't want to hold up the line, but I've genuinely never had such a horrible experience with any employee before. read more

CAUTION!!! THIS LOCATION DOES NOT ACCEPT PRET GIFT CARDS!!! I am so disappointed. I used to love eating at Pret and asked for a Pret gift card for Christmas. I was so excited to be able to use it while at school. HOWEVER, when I tried to use the gift card, it was rejected. I was told that the UChicago location does not accept Pret gift cards... even though it is a normal Pret??? When I spoke to customer service to ask for a refund, I was told that there was nothing they could do (even though I had the receipt for the unused gift card). I don't understand why I wasn't able to receive a refund. It doesn't make sense as most people would assume that all locations would accept gift cards, so you would think that they would be able to rectify this misunderstanding. Now I have a gift card that I don't know what to do with as I am unable to use it, and I am not sure if I will ever go back to Pret :/ read more