New signs have gone up at Oxford’s first Pret A Manger shop dedicated to vegetarian and vegan options.
The new Veggie Pret shop in Cornmarket near Carfax opened at the end of last month.
It is offering an extensive range of freshly made vegetarian and vegan options, all prepared in the on-site kitchen.
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It is being used as an innovation hub to trial new vegetarian and vegan additions as Pret looks to expand its offering.
Guy Meakin, Interim UK Managing Director at Pret, said: “We’re delighted to be opening a new Veggie Pret shop in Oxford with our franchise partner Dallas Holdings. Together with our other classic Pret shops across the city, we look forward to offering customers an even greater range of delicious, freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan options.”
The shop’s menu features items from Pret’s new 2023 menu including the Spicy No'Duja Toasted Focaccia, The Plant Ploughman’s Baguette and the PLT sandwich (plant, lettuce and tomato).
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Pret said other Veggie Pret exclusives available at the shop include the Scandi 'Salmon' Roll, Vegan Hoisin Mushroom Wrap and Halloumi, Red Pepper & Basil Toastie, with people also able to enjoy several other plant-based twists on Pret classics, such as the Meatless Meatball Wrap.
The shop will also offer a range of both vegan and veggie bakery counter options including the Vegan Dark Chocolate & Almond Butter Cookie, the Vegan Very Berry Croissant and the Cheese Twist (vegetarian).
Organic coffees, teas and other hot drinks prepared by trained baristas will be available, alongside a selection of vegetarian and vegan snacks.
Subscribers to Pret’s Coffee Subscription will be able to use their subscription at the new Veggie Pret shop, which offers customers up to five barista-made drinks a day.
Managed by franchise partner Dallas Holdings, the new Veggie Pret replaces the classic Pret shop at 2 Cornmarket Street, while the other six locations in Oxfordshire will continue to offer Pret’s classic menu.
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In partnership with The Pret Foundation, Pret is on the look-out for local charities to donate surplus food to at the end of each day. Interested local charities should contact The Pret Foundation via Pret.FoundationUK@pret.com
Krishan K Thakrar, COO of Dallas Holdings, added: “As a vegetarian myself, I’m passionate about bringing Pret’s delicious vegetarian and vegan food to the people of Oxford.
"The shop is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, and we’re excited to make 2 Cornmarket Street a go-to destination for veggie food and innovation across the city.”
Meat options are available at the Pret at the other end of Cornmarket and at Pret in the Westgate Centre.
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This story was written by Andy Ffrench, he joined the team more than 20 years ago and now covers community news across Oxfordshire.
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