Le Pain Quotidien – Grand Central West
“Wonderful little restaurant nestled in between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal.”
“I just recently came back from a trip to Paris, France and found this little gem walking around Grand Central.”
“I love that this place has so many organic/vegan options with quality you can taste.”
Le Pain Quotidien – Grand Central West
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: 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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I guess between 3 and 4. Service kinda sucks but the food as good as any other LPQ in the city.
The service is a 2 tops.
But it's a good location and I am loving the strawberry lemonade for summer (140 cal).
Friend had the strawberry mimosa with Chenin Blanc and seemed to like it. There are a few sandwiches I've never tried that I want to. My stand-by is the turkey and avocado sandwich.
I would never go to this unless meeting someone who works around Grand Central.
Very business crowd as you would expect. Quite different from UES or Lincoln Center locations.
Wether you come here for their organic salads, soups or pastries, I highly suggest accompanying it with a delicious cappuccino or hot chocolate!
Ambiance here is great. Hardwood floors, cute wooden tables with nice, big chairs and an overall very well-taken care of place.
My friend and I had their delicious charcuterie board, with organic brie, blue cheese, prosciutto and sausage. The bread was warmly toasted, with delicious olive oil accompanying it. Definitely coming here again!
Location wise: 15 min walk from Times square, in the heart of the city!
Good, solid higher-end bakery/cafe chain.
This location is bigger and nicer than most of the other locations.
Food: 4-stars
Ambiance: 3.5-stars
Service: 3-stars
Value: 3-stars
I'm torn, cause I wanna give them 4-stars, but I just can't cause every time I come, I have to order two entrees/plates in order to get full as the portions are small/light, and I end up spending over $20 just on myself for breakfast or lunch.
I like that their items are of high quality, but as they tend to be low on the amount of proteins they offer, I end up eating a double portion of carbs, usually bread, and then I'm hungry again in an hour.
The price/value is just ok and service is generally slow at most locations.
Overall, a great spot for lunch if you're looking for something light, however, their breakfast & dinner menus are somewhat limited on options that keep you full.
My favorite items are the ham & cheese Quiche and the Avocado toast, but, better to come here for coffee and pastries as those are very good and well-priced for what you get.
The Belgian Hot Chocolate tastes diluted, although I like that it's not overpowering sweet. The service is not friendly. The counter girl grabbed Belgian Chocolate brownies when I asked for Hot Chocolate and made me feel that it was my fault. No smile at all. Once I had to move my chair because they tried to pull the trash can through the main dining area. There are trash on the floor as well.
This place can do better.
They have delicious coffee here. I got the waffles and avocado toast for breakfast. The waffles were small but filling, but they were a little too sweet. The avocado toast is amazing!!! By the way, they don't have omelettes here, which they usually have in the locations I go to in LA. And the hazelnut butter they bring on the side is delicious!
Despite Le Pain Quotidien having locations EVERYWHERE I've only been the one time. I'd read the menu beforehand and while their options aren't incredibly inspired, they did have many. Including healthy breakfast standards that I've come to love (like avocado toast and chia pudding). I'd been planning on going by myself, but since my boyfriend and I were shopping nearby we went together. Since we went around 5 PM they didn't have the breakfast options I'd been looking forward to, so we just went for drinks and a dessert. We got a hot chocolate, the seasonal cinnamon latte, and the (also seasonal) speculoos tiramisu.
I'm not sure if all the stores are designed the same, but I did enjoy the location. Lots of space, and a spot I'd recommend if you want to read a book and munch alone. The service was a little off, with our drinks and food taking around 20 minutes to arrive despite us being the only ones there. Both of our drinks were pretty off. My latte barely tasted of cinnamon, and was pretty flavorless all-around. My boyfriend's hot chocolate was a complete waste. It arrived as a cup of warm (no, not hot) milk with a small cup of melted chocolate. After a bit of difficulty getting the chocolate into the milk (the spoon they'd supplied was too large to scoop out the mixture, and the chocolate was too thick to pour easily) we were disappointed by how flavorless it was, just brown milk. The only good thing we'd had was the speculoos tiramisu. While it was mostly cream, it was still tasty. I really enjoyed the speculoos, gave it a nice sweetness. I just wish it'd 1) been larger 2) was more reminiscent of an actual tiramisu (in other words, lady fingers???!)
I'd potentially go back to a different Le Pain Quotidien for their breakfast options, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do it. The items were unbelievably overpriced for tiny and disappointing portions.
Placed conveniently near some of the better hotels in east midtown, this location of LPQ is a pretty solid breakfast nook. If you're looking for a really decadent muffin or treat, this is NOT the place for you. However, it is a great option if you're looking for a little healthier start.
The first thing I noticed and appreciated when I walked in is that the calories for the various items are all listed up front. The second thing I noticed was that they were pretty healthy, really. Many of the breakfast pastry options seemed to clock in under 400 calories. Once I ordered and got my blueberry muffin (clocking in a little higher at ~500cal), I discovered why. The pastries definitely are a little more whole grain and overall less sweet than typical. Still, they are tasty, and more importantly, filling. Especially if you're going to be walking around a lot, it's good to have a little bit of weight to your meal.
I also ordered a hot chocolate, which was similarly less sweet than usual. However, it actually came out at the perfect temperature for drinking, which shocked me. Almost all places serve it scalding hot at first, so this was a very nice surprise. It was a little thinner than normal (less dairy), but again, this fits with the philosophy of the place.
Actual ambiance is very typical NY breakfast shop. This shop is actually a mini chain with locations in major US cities, but they've done a pretty good job blending in with the Manhattan feel. Plenty of windows to look out and stare at people being more productive than you. Tables are a little bit rustic which fits in with the french whole grain vibe they have going.
Prices are typical NYC midtown. Nothing out of the ordinary, but if you're not a frequent traveler/NYCer, you may be a little surprised. Overall, a pretty good choice, especially if you're staying nearby.
Came here for a weekday lunch – got the Quinoa salad with extra chicken – there wasn't a lot of chicken for $3 but it was a nice dish. My colleague got the tartine which was nice, although some cutlery would have been useful! We also got glasses with no water. However, the waiter was friendly. Their speciality lies in the bakery selection so go for those rather than a proper meal.