Pret A Manger in Liverpool

Getting expensive for what it is. Better and cheaper options in M&S food hall

Took a break from the subscription and renewed recently. Coming back to this branch with fresh eyes is depressing. It's so dirty. I always need to clean the table before I can sit down. Today the air con is dripping from the ceiling and there's a bucket on the table. Classy. The toilet is out of order( but the sign is at the bottom of the stairs so you only know after going down to the basement). Prices seem to have gone up again recently. When I stared the subscription a couple of years ago you could get a Cookie for £1, now it's £2.60. That's quite some inflation! It's overpriced, under invested, and the poor staff here are probably treated with the same contempt by management as their customers. Honestly I'm glad the subscription offer is ending because now I won't feel like it's a waste of my subscription to go elsewhere. I'm looking forward to other stores' coffee which is nicer and has much cleaner premises too.

My favourite Pret! And coming from London that says a lot! I come here almost every morning before work and it brightens up my day, the best staff and really good coffee! Will miss it when I move back to London.

Tried this place for the first time in June 2024. Great customer service. Tables could do with a clean.

Male toilet require a code and a walk through a really horrible area and only one toilet there

I ordered two Scandi Style Salmon Rye Rolls one for me and my boss , and it was absolutely delicious so fresh and tasty just the right about of mustard to give a little kick, all very fresh ingredients- I could have eaten another one .. definitely ordering again , quick delivery also great service 👍🏻 p.s extra crunchy Sea Tangy super Crisps was also yummy 🤤

Some plain soups needed eg tomato.veg.mushroòm never heard of some on sale there

We went for coffee and got a nice moment. Différents drink cold or hot and food nice .

Staff at this site are extremely rude. I’ve never had an issue with Pret before (and I very rarely complain at anything) but we will now be avoiding this site due to the brunette and blonde women working behind the counter today.

My friend and I use pret on castle street often as its close to work. Has to be said, the sandwiches are lovely. However, this morning we were served by a man who clearly does not enjoy his job. We asked for an ice latte, we were told there were no "stravs" ...after 4 times of guessing what he was saying and repeatedly asking what he meant, he finally shrugged and said I can't do it. Got a hot latte instead. Cannot see what the issue was, he didn't bother even trying to explain what he was saying, just repeated whatever word it was. Latte was so badly done, my friend couldn't drink it. Unacceptable. This review is solely based on today. Other days, staff is friendly and coffee is good. Can recommend coming here but today's server needs a different job.

Staff always friendly and nice atmosphere

Went to da Pret and got a sarny and lad wit long hair called Chris giz us the sarny and said enjoy and I did enjoy. Chris then gave us coffee with wink and I enjoyed it. Proper tasty beans. The coffee not Chris. Then got cake. Sweet and tasty. Went to pay and Chris said ‘have a nice day’. I did. Chris. Thanks.

really good time, thank you, Pret!

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Had a drink with my daughter to escape the weather but lost the feeling in my legs due to the strange seats then found out the toilets were 2 flights down!

All good. I enjoy my sandwich and a nice coffee 👍

Expensive coffee for what you get 3.70 Late small size use to be good and cheap but not anymore

Service was not just that, I had a good conversation with the cashier, polite responsive and she had a sense of humor, coffee and cake is always nice in these places and being as it was around 8.50 still a great selection and very fresh.

I had one of the best culinary/ spiritual experiences when visiting the pret in Liverpool. I was peckish for a sandwiche and chose a cheese sandwiche. As I got to the till a cheeky server by Chris said would I like it melted. I didn’t know what this meant. Chris with a cheeky wink said ‘wait till you see’. As the microwave span round, my heart pounding in my chest. Adrenaline pumping. Chris. Sandwiche. Chris. Cheese melt. My heart was beating a million beats per minute. As the microwave dinged, my spirit soured. I lifted the sandwiche to my lips. It was here I realised god exists. The rich flavour, the cheeky wink of Chris ever watching. I don’t remember getting home. Everything was a daze. But as I sank to sleep Chris and his cheese melt were forever on my mind.

I asked small size coffee and they told me we have one size but they have a very small size coffee for £3.40. Don’t waste your money here go to a nice cafe to enjoy your time!

I go to meet my daughter for lunch sometimes coffee & hot sandwiches Great service nice staff polite & welcoming. I need to go more as I always enjoy meeting up there.

Great Pret, good staff and a nice atmosphere

Stopped for a coffee and sandwich. Tables not wiped clean, the bottom of tables looked like they had not been cleaned for weeks. I know this is a busy place but surely someone could be given a job to clean these.

The staff were nice the other day . Today when I was explaining to a member of staff that the pink, blue and white arrows on the alphabet people id holder stands for “sexual attraction to minors, a manager I assume decided I’m causing trouble and kicked me out . Congratulations pret a manager for supporting the peodo agenda of grooming kids

I come in here fairly regularly and I find the staff generally quite decent and the place clean and tidy. Some staff members are more reserved but so far I haven't experienced any of them being rude to me.

Lots of tables free which by comparison to other venues made a welcome change.Delicious baguette and coffee and relaxed stop .Until I needed the loo.Don’t bother.There’s a code to input to access the loos which are then down a huge flight of stairs .There needs to be an upgrade here for customers,it’s quite unpleasant behind the main store and as a lone female I felt quite anxious.

Very bad experience!!! Wanted to enjoy a coffee in the sun so got something to eat a drink and not even 10 min passed and was told I have to move in as they have to clear the tables from outside. It was 16:30 so i asked when they close and was told 17:30....i told them they I feel like they are kicking me out and was replied ,,i am just doing what I am told mate'' pointless to mention the food and coffee once you are told to leave. Anyway I will make sure I wont return and wanted to help people avoid a bad experience!

الجميل في هذا المقهى انهم مسوين اشتراك شهري في اول شهر 15 وبعدين 30 باوند ولك 5 اكواب يوميًا بين مشروبات ساخنة وباردة.. حقيقًة ساعدني كثير كمبتعث.. شكرًا بريت....

Hate drinking coffee out of a paper cup 🥤 😒

Went here for hundreds of times. Had one unhappy experience with food but they sort it out so I’m not mad anymore. Most staff are approachable and nice.

Excellent food, lovely ambience, helpful staff. Best almond croissant I've had in years.

Always good. Best coffee at prey!!

Food is expensive and not as nice as it used to be. Tables are dirty and bins overflowing. Service is very slow.

Fast & furious busy; at times noisy, so didn't stay long.

Very basic, staff were OK. Had to ask for key to use toilet, only one in use so had to queue.

Needs a good deep cleaning very scruffy and dirty tables paying £22 for very tasteless sandwiches and bland coffee is shocking least you expect is to be tidy. Shop frontage is worn and dilapidated. Rude staff.

It's a reasonably priced placed with a good vegetarian range of quick lunches and tasty teas.

Zero stars - do not waste your time at this branch - go to the other ones where staff are much more professional and polite. I am writing on behalf of my friends and colleagues who have regularly suffered rudeness and errors at this branch and consequently decided to no longer visit here. Having witnessed this too many times, I feel obliged to bring this to light. This branch is a disgrace to Liverpool and the staff should be trained to behave in a more courteous manner with the public as the other two branches in the area do. From what I can see from the other reviews on here, it also seems we are not the first customers to experience this.

My food was delivered it was delicious 🤤

I like the place and its food, never disappointed me. Though the coffee it's not my favorite, I always take something else.

I go here almost everyday. The staff are brilliant, always smiling and pleasant. They are always on the go. The coffee is fantastic. It’s now my go-to coffee shop. Thank you very much :)

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10 quid for a sandwich and a coffee. There's inflation and then there's this. I remember the days when you could dine out for a tenner for 2 courses!

Ganz okay für ein Frühstück aber nicht so günstig und dann alles eingepackt. Selbst wenn man vor Ort isst.

Consistently good coffee. Always served with a smile. I drink a Cortado and I've been to all the coffee shops across Liverpool and this is the best. Second is Carlisi

Спокойно място въпреки голямата посещаемост. Голям избор на сандвичи, които са пресни и много вкусни. Кроасаните също са превъзходни, а кафето - отлично. Персоналът - усмихнати млади хора. За няколкото дни, в които бях в Ливърпул, бях редовен посетител всяка сутрин.

Good location for coffee and a snack Handy for James Street Station and the Law Court

Very friendly and efficient staff

Incredibly kind staff, best Pret in Liverpool!

The kindest man at the counter went out of his way to go downstairs and check the stock for green juice. The kindness literally made my day. Thank you!

I love this location the people are very friendly and their baristas are excellent

Perfect place for a sandwich!! There are several sockets to charge your phone!

I just popped in for a coffee. It was alright but nothing to shout about. Its a coffee chain..what more can you say

Los camareros muy amables, mi ingles muy malo pero se esfuerzan para entenderte

Having used this location for many years I was disgusted and very disappointed with my visit today. A cheese, ham and mustard toastie was presented with a hard base unable to cut it I returned to counter for help, it was cut for me and returned in a soggy mess. This location is in a prime position an from the outside still looks attractive. Very Very disappointed. Maybe a replacement would have been the answer. JM Liverpool 19

Love this place Love the Swedish meat balls Coffee great 👍

Outstanding experience with the staff whenever we visit for lunch break. They are always professional. Would recommend

Great location on Derby Square, opposite Crown Courts, Liverpool. Just up from James Street train station and very near Lord Street and Liverpool One shopping centre. I use the £25/month Pret subscription which gives 5 drinks from the menu per day, which is great value if you visit Pret often, which I do between London and Liverpool. Big issue in this Pret, even more than most, is that there is only 3 sockets to plug into if you want to charge your phone or computer. A few outside seats, which can sit around 16 people. These get the sun in the afternoon.

A busy store but pleasant. Staff on the ball

Best Chocolate croissant I’ve ever had!

Great place for a nice breakfast. Loved the coffee and the Chai latte 😋

Tasty wrap, busy place. Paid extra to eat inside, not even a plate provided to put food on.

I really like this particular branch of Pret-A-Manger. It's always quite busy, but, the food is always fresh.

It's good for eating out and getting a coffee.

Decided to have breakfast here and do some work. The WIFI was so slow, so it was impossible to get any work done. Cold as well, so had to have coat on

Lovely welcoming space good layout. We met for an informal meeting and it was a good location for it. Good choice of drinks and faster service than star Bucks I'm told.

The best range of vegetarian sandwiches, great coffee and miso soup and excellent cookies.

Croissant and brownie over the top!!! 100/100

Decent coffee at unbeatable price if you get the coffee subscription

Tasty food Great service A definite go back

Best and fullest smoked salmon sandwich ever.

Good range of sandwiches and drinks. Location gives excellent views of the Victoria Monument and the court buildings. There are plenty of tables inside and out for customers use and toilets are available for use.

Always have a great experience here its on of our favourite stops for a quick lunch on the go at weekend we always have the same thing , hot meatball wrap and coffee 😋 delicious! And staff are always helpful and smiley .

Food I had was delicious. They are pricey, but quality stands out. Staff were lovely too.

Lovely staff helpful Considering so busy . Quick service . I just love ham mustard toasty

Good location you can normally find a table. Quick service from the staff.

Prêt is prêt so we all know about their food. So let's talk about their service. This one is very poor. The people behind the counter are everything but friendly. Once they bill me with the wrong goods and it was more expensive. I had to ask for a cup holder to take away the hot drinks I ordered. I usually give more chances but it happens several times. No recommended this branch.

Not been here for a while.But still as good as the last time I called in.Staff pleasant and helpful.The place was very clean.

Staff that can't muster up a slight bit of effort to make a decent coffee. If you don't want to make a coffee then don't work in a coffee shop

The toilets and back behind the scenes area are like those in Trainspotting movie. Not sure to can have a smart front of house and a dirty back of house and claim being hygienic 🤷🏻‍♂️

Good quality products and quick efficient staff

Great selection of food and drinks

Good coffee, Pret's monthly payment is a no brainer! Excellent value.

Never deliverd my full order ordered a shake and a Toastie and shake never got deliverd

Pumpkin spiced latte, was alright a bit gimicky, service was fast though. Just a bit grubby not enough cleaning going on.

Great coffee at reasonable prices

Disgusting sat having a coffee and sandwich noticed several people leaving ,staff member cleared tables but did not clean them.Terrible especially during covid times.

Popped in this morn out of the heavy rain, grabbed a tea, used my laptop, (free WiFi) , plenty of seating, nice place

Awesome place! Reasonable prices, good products, comfortable seats and lounge.

Order was incorrect and what did arrive was cold and very late

Coffee seems to have deteriorated in quality. Only one unisex loo (code needed) for a fairly large cafe.

Very nice PAM near the Crown Court. Jess is absolutely delightful, if you're fortunate enough to be served by her you're in fir a treat. But everyone is super friendly in there. Recommended.

Always a great coffee and delicious food.

This is good for a quick bite and a drink, however the food portions are a bit small and it is a bit too pricey in my opinion!

Service with a smile. The coffee is always fresh tasty and there's usually but not always a good selection to eat. Inside is clean and tidy although I do like to sit outside when the weather is nice.

Waited ages to be served and longer for food to be brought to a dirty table which no one offered to clean. I thought tables and chairs had to be sanitised!!

I normally love this coffee shop but ,today it was short staffed so no table cleaning as far as i coul see ,its not the staff's fault, but its a bit off putting

Consistently great staff in here, their recruitment is always spot on. Great little grab and go vegan lunch of falafel. A few more vegan / veggy options would of been great too though.

Friendly staff, good location and can often find a table even during busy times. Good quality of items. One area for improvement the staff need to clean the tables more frequently and especially during these times!

I visited this franchise of Pret a Manger a number of times during the third COVID-19 lockdown for some lunch. I work in Liverpool and I like to get myself a nice sandwich from Pret a Manger. I usually nip into the Pret opposite John Lewis, however that was shut a number of times during the lockdown (presumably due to staffing issues), so for the first time, I decided to visit here instead. The sandwiches are no different to any other Pret a Manger - quite fancy but delicious nonetheless. For anyone reading this review who has never graced a Pret a Manger before, I will summarise the culinary experience this establishment provides. The sandwiches (particularly the baguettes) offered here are superb. The line court tuna and cucumber is always a big hit with me, as is the ham and grevé baguette and the chicken and bacon baguette. It really makes your mouth water with excitement! The staff here are also nice and friendly. The service is always quick and efficient which is what we like. I would like to point out that the queueing area is fairly small in this particular Pret, so please take note of this if you are concerned about social distancing. However, in my opinion, this is only a minor gripe and Pret a Manger only have a finite amount of space in their establishment. Besides, the staff mitigate the chances of transmission by limiting the number of people who can enter. Someone really did their homework! This Pret a Manger is also aesthetically pleasing. With glass walls erected all around you, I'm sure if you were to sit in for a sandwich and a coffee, you would have a lovely, atmospheric dining experience! The only thing which annoyed me about this place is that on one occasion, a film crew decided to visit and ordered customers to queue up against the wall outside. I thought that this was quite an authoritarian practice, as they had no right to do this. Whilst this was not directly the fault of the staff, the staff were aware of their visit and should have told them not to do this, as they had no authority over the premises. It felt like I was back at school and there was a teacher on lunch duty! One other issue is that the selection of cookies wasn't great. They all sit there behind the screen looking a bit lethargic, and the taste wasn't spectacular. Overall, this is a pretty good Pret a Manger with friendly staff. The issues I have highlighted hardly blight the dining experience so I would definitely recommend a visit if you're in the area!