Pret A Manger

You know the drill with Pret by now—but this St George Wharf branch gets the job done when you're in Vauxhall grabbing lunch between meetings or need a proper cappuccino before heading into the office. It's positioned right near the water's edge developments around Nine Elms, so you'll find it packed with commuters and local workers during peak hours, which frankly tells you everything. The sandwiches are what they've always been: fresh enough, reliable, occasionally inspired by seasonal additions. Nothing revelatory, but you're not here for that. You're here because it's convenient, the queues are shorter than central spots, and a decent flat white won't break the bank.