The Veggie Pret concept reminds me of 7-11 back home. Except they serve actually healthy food. I don't mean healthy because it's vegetarian/Vegan. I mean healthy in that it's not explode your asshole nacho cheese or however many days old hot dogs. Also, their coffee is excellent and very drinkable. I had visited one of the numerous Pret A Manger locations on our first day here and was already won over by the reasonably priced soy latte that tasted great. Think Starbucks, but much better! So okay, we know they can do coffee drinks well but what about the food? Pret A Manger has plenty of vegetarian options but very few Vegan items. Veggie Pret hopes to change that. I arrived about an hour before closing to find that they were out of several items which makes sense. I noticed they still had several Vegan wraps and sandwiches available and one lone Mac & Cheese in the heated case. Of course I had to get that for my babygirl. That turned out to be a smart decision. It was a really good version of one of her favorite dishes. Since it was pre-heated we were able to enjoy it right away. I scored brownie points with the wife, so Veggie Pret scores 4 stars from me. It would be 5 but they really need to have more Vegan pastries available. The only confusing thing is that they use the same stylized "V" symbol to label Vegan and Vegetarian items. You have to look closely to see what is written inside the V to know which is which. Do we really need to know that your cakes and pastries are vegetarian? Why wouldn't they be? In fact, why aren't these pastries Vegan instead? With two locations in the city, I hope to be able to try more items while we're on the go, exploring the wonderful city of London. read more

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Everyone knows Pret A Manger. They are everywhere, almost as abundant as Starbucks or McDonalds in the UK. They always have at least a few vegan options, and offer higher quality food at reasonable prices. I heard that Pret did a pop up in London's Soho for a 100% vegetarian store, but had no idea that it is now a permanent institution. Located steps from the bustling Carnaby Street, this place gets a ton of foot traffic. The interior is spacious, with plenty of table seating. The food is all prepared and packaged to go, neatly organized on a wall of shelves. Choices include soups, salads, sandwiches, juices, and more. After finding there to be a 2 hour wait at Mildred's (typical on a Saturday in London), I found myself hungry and craving something quick and healthy. Steps away was Veggie Pret, shining like a beacon of hope in the darkness. It was about 7pm, and the selection seemed a bit picked over. Surely they have a better stock in the morning. There were surprisingly few vegan options-mostly everything had cheese, and all of their baked goods contain dairy. I feel they should attempt to incorporate more fully vegan options, especially at this location. I got the Vegetable Tagine Soup, which was fantastic. Full of flavor without being overly salty, this chunky soup was packed with fresh veggies. The subtly spicy tomato broth fully flavored all of the ingredients, and made for a really delicious and healthy meal. I also enjoyed my salad box, which consisted of a spinach and couscous salad, two sweet potato falafel balls, and a savory beetroot purée. Like the soup, every component was well seasoned, and the ingredients tasted fresh. The mint dressing served alongside was incredible-so much flavor. Although the portions were quite small, the soup and salad set me back just £10. I am grateful for Veggie Pret, and hope that they continue to thrive and expand. read more

Veggie Pret - Vegetable Tagine Soup and Falafel Beet Veggie Box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Ruber and Charles were so nice. I was so excited to find vegan mac & cheese and Ruber recommended the vegan brownies which were surprisingly salted fudge and so good! My friend got an iced chai with coconut milk which Charles was really flexible about and it was also great. I definitely will be back! read more

Veggie Pret - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

Oh, Veggie Pret, you are the new apple of my eye! At first glance, the green sign with the familiar Pret a Manger font confused me, but as I looking for a green juice fix, I veered away from the juice bar across the street that served chicken halloumi sandwiches and into a whole new veg*n world! This new pop-up is just gorgeous with welcoming, bright colors, large airy windows, and live plant decor. It was supposed to be an experimental loss leader from the Pret chain, but boy, were the corporate heads surprised...70% more profit by going veg! Read it from the CEO yourself: https://www.pret.co.uk/en-gb/veggie-pret-what-next?country=uk Love the carrot-shaped trees outside! They were going to close it after the end of June, but I'm told by the employees that they'll keep it through July, sooooo....Please come and support Veggie Pret! Make your views known to make and get them to convert more Prets to healthier, plant-based cuisine. When you walk in, you are almost overwhelmed by choice. From courgetti bowls (pasta made from zucchini or courgettes), veggie sushi, hot soups, smoothie cups you bring to the counter for a fresh blend, and lovely desserts. Take a look at the photos and you shall see, if you haven't been yourself! I actually went twice myself in the same day. First, to try the "Daily Greens" smoothie (£3.99 for a giant cup), which initially contained spinach leaves, cucumber slices, avocado and ginger slices swimming in apple juice. (I thought, how am I supposed to chew leaves and the other bits after drinking the juice? Then, I read the directions from the little sign in front of my own nose--take the cup of nutritious goodness to the counter and they will blend it into a smoothie right then and there. Lesson: Always, always read directions. Don't make it harder on yourself, especially when you're hungry and tired.) The green smoothie came out perfectly fresh vs. the solid and liquid separating as smoothies tend to do with greens sitting out for a while, but this bring-to-blend system is brilliant! You're able to see what you get before buying. I was very tempted by the neighboring contender, the "Almond Protein Power" (also £3.99), which looked liked a dessert dream with liquid chocolate and peanut butter swirled in almond milk, date, and banana. OMG, a sundae in a cup! I would have snatched that up if it weren't for the fact that I was still high on my yoga zen and was about to Bollywood dance my heart out. By the way, the "Daily Greens" hit the spot as it was light, refreshing, and not too sweet. Score one for Veggie Pret (VP)! The café was hopping full of people on a Wednesday evening as I circled around to find a seat, but did finally touch down to write on a comment card. The vibes were positive and the staff full of smiles, genuinely friendly, and helpful. The chalkboard on the far wall had a strong "It's a Hit" majority from the "Miss the plot" side. Even as I walked down the street to check out a few more places in Soho, I found myself drawn back to Veggie Pret. My partner is also vegan and I felt bad about indulging without bringing something back for him. I then allowed myself to be swallowed up by the near-veggie excess, deliberated for long time, and finally emerged with a hearty Indian-inspired chana (chickpea) flatbread wrap (£3.75) and a beautifully wrapped Artichoke, Tapenade, and Olive sandwich (£3.50). The fillings were flavorsome, but I were to be totally honest, the flatbread was a bit dry and the sandwich baguette was rather chewy...but there's always room for improvement and at these prices (everything was less than a fiver for takeaway with a wee bit more for dine-in) and quick, grab-n-go convenience these were hardly anything to quibble about. Moreover, portions were big enough to feed two!! Good deal! I hope that Veggie Pret will be a permanent part of this new wave for fresh, healthy, quick cuisine. Vote with your wallet and keep it strong! read more

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Okay so it's just a Pret-A-Manger, right? We've all been to one before. Some of us like them and some of us hate them because they're a massive chain. Well this one is not really any different I guess. I wouldn't normally review a chain like this because it's much more fun to seek out the little places with unique features, character and some personality. I guess my reasoning for reviewing this one is so you know that it's got a decent amount of comfy seats. Sometimes walking around looking for somewhere with comfy seats is a right pain in the arse but now you know that if you want to park your butt comfortably and people watch through the big windows, this is an okay (but not by all means best) place to do it. Hmm... I see a 'Park Your Arse' or 'People Watching' Yelp list coming on... Oh actually I should mention that there's no toilets in this place, so don't park your arse for tooooo long. read more

A standard Pret that you find and see anyone in London. However this one n the heart of bustling media busy Soho has been chosen this month to be a Veggie pop up. A complete range of veggie food to sell. I actually think it's an innovative idea from this seemingly now corporate brand. So good marks for diversifying and showing initiative. read more

Veggie Pret - Coffee & Tea Near Me - London, XGL

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Bottled organic lemonade was sub par. Tasted like it was from concentrate. Hot chocolate was fine - not too sweet, but nothing special. Wifi is good, but you have to sign up for it, which is annoying. read more

I loved the food here. Excellent staff, they familiarized me to the store. I truly wish this was a franchise and take it to Dubai. Isabel was very kind and helpful. read more

Would kill for one of these in NYC, it's a Pret pop up, the Lemon Cheesecake cup is a must if you like Lemon Curd. Hope this becomes a permanent! read more