Pret A Manger

You're on Deansgate during a workday morning, and you need caffeine and carbs that won't disappoint. This Pret does exactly what it says on the tin—solid espresso-based drinks, fresh-made sarnies assembled while you wait, and pastries that taste like they were baked this century. It's the kind of place where you queue with everyone else from the offices above, grab your matcha latte and a prosciutto baguette, and crack on with your day. No pretension, just efficient, honest food and a steady stream of regulars who know what they're after.