
Pret A Manger
Advertisements
Quick info
About Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger is a sandwich shop and coffee stop inside Manchester Piccadilly train station in Manchester, at Unit 3, with breakfast and lunch on the menu, so food and hot drinks are available within the station itself. Pastries, croissants and cinnamon rolls are made fresh daily. A hot food offering sits alongside the sandwiches, including the lassa chicken. Apples and bananas are on hand as a snack to grab, and hot drinks are served in takeaway cups.
Advertisements
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pastries, lassa chicken hot food, croissants and cinnamon rolls and allergy support.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pastries, lassa chicken hot food, croissants and cinnamon rolls and allergy support.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are about drinks and attention. One latte arrived made with soy milk when it was not ordered, and the milk was not foamed properly in the takeaway cup, leaving it watery. A matcha was described as unmixed and tasting undone, and one reviewer says staff were chatting among themselves and missed a cappuccino order entirely. One reviewer says a gifted coffee on Valentine's Day made the visit.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints are about drinks and attention. One latte arrived made with soy milk when it was not ordered, and the milk was not foamed properly in the takeaway cup, leaving it watery. A matcha was described as unmixed and tasting undone, and one reviewer says staff were chatting among themselves and missed a cappuccino order entirely. One reviewer says a gifted coffee on Valentine's Day made the visit.
Featured reviews
- Alex Bedwell
“Staff in here are amazing. So fast, friendly and efficient even when it’s first thing in the morning. Great service”
- fifi
“By far the best staff out of all the branches, service with a smile, they’re so friendly and welcoming. They’re always so helpful. The GM Gousha is absolutely fantastic manager always solves any concerns with our corporate orders. 10 out 10 quality services keep it up guys 💕”
- Hani Hani
“I came in to get a matcha the worker did help to decide which matcha I should get but I’m gonna be honest the matcha taste un done like the matcha wasn’t mixed well before put in and I’m a matcha girl I know what matcha tastes like, if you’re one this is the last place to be recommended.. :(”
- RKVK
“The staff are openly having conversations with each other and missed my cappuccino order. They didn't hear it because they were too busy having a chit chat. You're there to do a job and serve customers. Chit chat when customers aren't about.”
- Mr J
“I wanted to take a moment to share some positive feedback about the team working at one of your Manchester city centre stores. While I have already expressed my thanks to them in person on several occasions, I felt it was important to write directly so that their efforts are recognised more formally. As you will know, Manchester is saturated with places to buy coffee. There is certainly no shortage of choice in the city centre, and I could easily visit a different café every day if I wished. Yet despite this, even when I am not travelling, I find myself returning to this Pret store daily. The reason is very simple: the people working there. The team consistently create an atmosphere that is welcoming, professional, and genuinely warm. From the moment customers walk through the door, they are greeted with friendly faces, efficient service, and a level of attentiveness that goes far beyond what is typically expected in a busy coffee shop environment. It is clear that they take pride in what they do and in representing your brand. What stands out most is their ability to maintain this level of service even during busy periods. The team works with impressive coordination and positivity, ensuring that customers are served quickly while still feeling acknowledged and valued. In an industry where speed can sometimes come at the expense of hospitality, this group manages to achieve both. For context, I spent 15 years working as a hotel manager in the hospitality industry, so I am particularly aware of the challenges of maintaining high service standards day after day. I know first-hand how much effort, teamwork, and leadership it takes to create a consistent customer experience. Because of that background, I recognise just how impressive this team’s performance really is. They are a credit not only to Pret & Piccadilly train station, but to the hospitality industry as a whole. Their professionalism, attitude, and customer focus are exactly what make people return to the same place again and again. Quite simply, this team is the reason I choose this store. I hope this message can be shared with the store team and their management so they know their work does not go unnoticed. In an industry where feedback is often given only when something goes wrong, it feels important to highlight when things are being done exceptionally well. Thank you for maintaining such high standards and for employing people who clearly care about what they do”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Manchester, Piccadilly Station is very much your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, selection of fresh sandwiches, and of course great organic coffee. So, whether you're looking for coffee near you, or in need of something for breakfast or lunch on the go, visit our Manchester, Piccadilly Station store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Sandwich shops near Pret A Manger
- Subway3.94020.4 mi
jacket potato with tuna, long opening hours, location near Piccadilly
- NORTHERN SOUL MANCHESTER4.71,3370.4 mi
grilled cheese sandwiches, fried chicken sandwiches, buffalo chicken fries
- Bada Bing4.32800.5 mi
chicken parm, lemongrass chicken banh mi, classic Bing
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 4.3387 | — | fresh pastries, lassa chicken hot food, croissants and cinnamon rolls |
| Subway | 3.9402 | 0.4 mi | jacket potato with tuna, long opening hours, location near Piccadilly |
| NORTHERN SOUL MANCHESTER | 4.71,337 | 0.4 mi | grilled cheese sandwiches, fried chicken sandwiches, buffalo chicken fries |
| Bada Bing | 4.3280 | 0.5 mi | chicken parm, lemongrass chicken banh mi, classic Bing |
The 3 nearest sandwich shops by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Sandwich shops nearby
More to explore in Manchester

566 places
Restaurants in Manchester
Photo: Turtle Bay Manchester Oxford Rd · 4.8 · 25,620 Google reviews
See all 566 restaurants in Manchester
4.7 · Tattu ManchesterChinese restaurants
70 places
4.7 · Bird of PreyFast food restaurants
26 places
4.7 · MyLahore ManchesterIndian restaurants
24 places
4.9 · Circolo Popolare ManchesterItalian restaurants
34 places
4.5 · L'Antica Pizzeria da MichelePizza restaurants
20 places
4.8 · BrunchoCafes
120 places







