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Same. In Ireland we have loads of places to get sandwiches freshly made. When I moved to London I was shocked by the lack of options. Greggs etc - what a pile of horrible crap

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Huh? London is swarming with Pret a Mangers, and Greggs doesn't have much of a presence here.

While there is nothing particularly special about a Pret a Manger sandwich, it is made on the same day that you buy it.

There are a ton of delis in London that will make you any sandwich you want... Someone who doesn't know that is just a tourist

In the city as a whole, sure, but I'm not usually willing to travel very far to get a sandwich.

Travel where? Don't seek a chain (Greggs?!) - you'll be disappointed, just look up.

I mean walk more than a few blocks from my current location, wherever that is.

I'm not sure what you mean by "just look up".

I mean to imply that unless you're following directions to a chain you've heard of, your nearest deli or cafe is probably visible if you 'just look up'.

No, not really. London doesn't have a high density of high quality independent cafes/delis. The majority are worse than Pret.

Reminds me of "Look Up More", a stunt by Improv Everywhere from years ago: https://youtu.be/RSBXS1npqNI

You are correct. London has a few Sandwich places that most people know about, Obviously Pret, then maybe The Earl of Sandwich, and Birley Sandwiches. These are all pretty average at best. Max's Sandwich Shop in Stroud Green, or Monty's Deli are worth checking out. All the people below obviously haven't ever eaten a decent sandwich.

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