Le Pain Quotidien – Central Park
“Tommy Craig is the best waiter ever!!!”
“Elias was great, I had never eaten here before and he made the decision process super easy!”
“You can grab a cup of coffee and stroll thru CP or grab some snacks and take it to the Great Lawn for a picnic.”
Le Pain Quotidien – Central Park
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I am so envious of the locals who live right along Central Park West . To take a sunrise stroll (or jog) through Central Park and fetch a morning cup of coffee at this place…quaint little coffee shop with fresh baked breads, crossaints and pastries. The almond cheese pastry was hands down the freshest pastry I have ever had. I enjoyed it with a cappuccino on a crisp cool morning overlooking the park. It is dog friendly and they have a bowl of complimentary organic dog treats on the counter.
It's convenient of course for people walking through Central Park but that's just about the only perk of this place. The latte menu is extremely limited: regular or mocha. The quality of the drink was okay. The cashiers weren't friendly or patient.
This place is conveniently located (I came here after an afternoon at the Frick Collection). The cafe offers a sit-down restaurant area. The menu is extensive, with brunch dishes to pastries to lattes. I ordered a Greek yogurt parfait, which had granola, shaved coconut, and strawberries. Typically, my problem with parfaits is that they're too sweet, but this one had no added sugar, which was great. My friend ordered a frittata, and the plate came with bread slices and a side salad of mixed greens. The portion sizes are not bad, and the quality of the food is pretty good, but the food is a bit pricey for the type of food and relatively simple combinations. However, you come to LPQ with peace of mind and the assurance that you'll be getting a nice dining experience with a variety of options.
Woke up in NYC to a beautiful snowfall, the wet snow that covers everything in a white veil. I HAD to trek through Central Park to partake of the beauty. However this Miamian quickly succumbed to the freezing temps. Luckily, LPQ was conveniently located in the park for much-needed hot chocolate. It had a good Belgian chocolate taste, but was kinda watery and a small serving. A toasted ham and gruyere croissant was very delicious but was not very filling. I felt the price was high for what was received, but considering the location, I get it. If I lived here , I think I would just pack a Thermos with my own hot chocolate and skip LPQ.
Nothing like sitting outside in Central Park on a beautiful Spring NYC afternoon.
Hot cup of java.
Fresh blueberry muffin.
A view of the Sheep Meadow full of people playing, relaxing, and chilling out.
Perfect spot inside the park to take a load off and people watch.
Plenty of tables and chairs with waitress service. Or just walk up to grab and go.
Bathrooms here too that are decently clean.
After walking around the park for a good part of the day we took a rest here and chatted over coffee late afternoon. Service was ok. They let us order on our own up at the counter and sit wherever we wanted. No problem.
Overall, a nice spot to have a bite and something to drink. Beats the dirty water dog carts.
This little cafe in Central Park provided the perfect break from all of our frolicking. We were in definite need of a small bite and this cute cafe provided it. I had the roasted turkey and avocado tartine and it was very tasty. A little expensive, but that is to be expected from a cafe in Central Park. Service was quick and friendly. Our growling stomachs were satiated and our frolicking in the park continued.
Central Park on a Sunday post run. Around 8 am and they had no granola ready, grumble. So I settled for a chocolate croissant and an iced coffee.
I then went outside to a huge seating area only to be told it was for ordering only. Seems silly at that time of the morning that I couldn't eat my breakfast in the sun with food I had just bought from inside. The seating area for people who had bought from here, was only about 4 tables, so completely full. Opted for finding a bench.
The croissant was good as was the iced coffee.
Best brunch location on Earth. Period.
Seriously, everybody in the world dreams of having brunch on Central Park. And if the restaurant is a Pain Quotidien, then it makes the experience even better.
I've been there every time I visited New York. Everything is worth trying, but I keep a special memory of the hot chocolate, the Belgian Waffles, the muffins, pastries, freshly squeezed orange juice…
Grab a table outdoor and enjoy how beautiful can life be.