Le Pain Quotidien – East 77th
“Second of all, there is a fireplace – which is nice for cold morning breakfasts.”
“I like the croissant (pain chocolat) and other buttery treats here.”
“There are more than enough items on the menu to choose from – meats, fish, vegan – including daily breakfast, lunch, and coffee/tea specials.”
Le Pain Quotidien – East 77th
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Cute quaint cozy location that is not really spacious but there is a larger community table for seating.
They have number of pastries …
Their skinny vanilla lattes are good, and service is friendly.
I came here one Saturday morning for some breakfast/brunch. The communal table and newspapers are a nice touch. The food is tasty enough but nothing special. It seems to be like a more expensive version of Au Bon Pain or Panera. If you're looking for small sandwiches and soups, don't waste your money here, just hit up Lenny's around the corner for a more filling, less expensive breakfast.
This place was such a delight after a stressful day apartment-hunting! The women behind the counter greeted us with such friendly smiles and were very accommodating with our order. My mom got the Belgian waffle and I got the avocado toast. While the Belgian waffle was smaller than expected, my mom was thoroughly pleased with the quality. My avocado toast was unique in the sense that it had a different array of spices sprinkled on top. As I usually make them differently at home, this avocado toast was delicious. The location is ideal as their outdoor seating has a fantastic view of the moderately busy street. Inside, the shop is cozy and you can find people studying or working away on their laptops. I will definitely be returning here on an afternoon off so I can truly enjoy the atmosphere and food together.
Your standard LPQ, with the long community table in the middle and the table service. They didn't have any croissants when I visited, so they gave me a chocolate one for free. Had a pot of coffee, but the coffee seemed to cool rather quickly, even if it did taste good. They were also doing some work on the place for some reason, putting a ladder up in front of the bathroom doors. They moved the ladder for customers, but it was awkward. Aren't there closing hours for such activity?
So I would not recommend coming here, necessarily, over any of the other cafes in the area, but what I love most is that they sell their bread. This is more of a full service, full menu, and grocery place than anywhere else around here.
I always get a quarter loaf of their whole wheat bread – very good, simple, bread. But it goes bad quickly so be sure to use it fast! Their coffee is so-so but I do love their croissants and hazelnut spread.
I've tried to do work at this location, but found it to be a bit loud and the seats rather uncomfortable.
Le Pain 77th Street just lost a customer. The food is good – not complaining about that. The service is the problem.
The hubby and I decided to treat our girls to breakfast. My oldest daughter wanted Le Pain because she loves the different breads with the spreads, so we indulged her.
We arrived very early, possibly the first customers of the day. While my hubby and older daughter was seated, me and my younger daughter went to the restroom. The toilet was filled with crap, which means that either a) the waiter who let us in never checked the restroom before opening and the crap was festering all night or b) he was the culprit and didn't flush the toilet after using it. So either he is not doing his job or is suffering from an anti-social personality disorder.
As I said before, the food was great. We had:
-Soft Boiled Egg
– Soft Boiled Egg with Ricotta Cheese and Smoked Salmon
– Granola
– Coffee
We paid by credit card and was given a pencil to sign the receipt – uh, no. Who signs a credit card receipt at a restaurant where the total and tip are at the signers discretion with a pencil? Decimals can move, numbers can be changed or erased. When I asked for a pen, the waiter gave me a hard time and said "I would have to go into the back." WHAT!?!? I went to the front of the restaurant and asked the people working behind the counter for a pen. One said they didn't have one (are we running a scam???) then another offered his pen.
Needless to say we will not be coming back!
Me and a few friends were looking for a quick and healthy bite before heading over to our friends engagement party in the Upper East Side. Amidst all of the area's pricey sit down options and greasy fast bites Le Pain seemed like a solid choice that fell somewhere in the middle.
Even though there are a bunch of locations throughout NYC none of us had ever been before. We were surprised to learn that the grab and go section up at the front is just for coffees and pastries and you'll need to sit in the seated section in the back for sandwiches, salads, etc.
We were in a bit of a pinch and needed to be in and out in about 40 minutes. It didn't seem too crowded and our waiter told us that 40 minutes would be plenty of time. Boy, was he wrong. It took 10 minutes to bring us a glass of water, and 20 minutes to bring us our glasses of wine which was a telltale sign of the trouble to come. After about 30 minutes we still had no food in front of us. When we asked the waiter how much longer it would be he told us that it could be a bit of a wait because he was the only one on staff. Hmm… Seems as if he told us that 40 minutes would be sufficient because he wanted more business.
We had about 3 minutes to scarf down our food before running out the door to make it in time for the surprise. Not Le Pain's fault that we were in a mega rush because of that, but I would have appreciated a bit more honesty about the kitchen delay when I asked before we were even seated.
Luckily, the food itself was pretty decent. Somewhat overpriced, but delicious nonetheless. We all went with tartines and they were all beautifully presented. Mine was piled high with fresh slices of turkey and avocado.
Moral of the story- because the food and vibe is cutesy and relaxed but the service is painfully slow come here for a long and leisure lunch and not if you are in a rush.
My sister and I are far from vegan/organic eaters, but this little cafe was a block away from our UES accommodations so convenience brought us in.
This cute chain cafe can be found throughout Manhattan, but I love this quaint location with its floor ceiling windows for people watching, rustic wooden tables, exposed brick walls, and warm fireplace in the back.
Plenty of organic and vegan selections here. I ordered the organic masala chai latte with soy milk ($4.25) served in a small bowl…how European! Great subtle chai flavor and enjoyed the slight sweetness from the agave honey. The riz au lait ($3.95) was such a great light breakfast-organic brown rice pudding sweetened with soy milk and agave at only 130 calories!
Great spot to sit and sip on a coffee and munch on a pastry. They also sell some great products including their agave honey for your take home pleasure!