Le Pain Quotidien
“I ordered a black bean hummus tartine to-go and a hemp seed biscuit made with soymilk.”
“I always thought it was French and only recently learned it was Belgian (albeit French Belgian) when Alain Coumont opened a new favorite of mine down the street–Le Bottaniste.”
“- the coffee, latte with skim milk, served in a big bowl, and just adds to the frenchie aura.”
Le Pain Quotidien
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
8 reviews
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This is a nice place to come and enjoy the weekend or to do nothing whenever is possible. The decor is very rustic but it fits. The food is fresh and made daily. The space is big and comfortable as it seems that it can fit large amount of groups or single/double sittings.
This place seems to have a great variety of food, pastry, and coffee to offer
This is a definitely great place to come to enjoy a cup of coffee and have some leisure time!
In the city for the Columbus Day Parade, passed this sharp looking, all glass window, corner
location. I was not familiar with the chain and later learned that they have a ton of locations scattered throughout the city. So to me, it seemed like a quaint, country French patisserie.
which it is…incredible looking baked goods, great selection of teas and coffee drinks. I had a Moroccan mint that seemed to be made for them as the boxes for sale had their personal logo on them. Although I didn't have anything to eat, my dad had a pastry and said it was excellent. later on they start to serve soups and salads etc and even later in the day I believe it becomes a wine bar…maybe wine and cheese. I loved the decour…big, long, communal farm tables and lots of beautiful wood and country decoration that gave it a warm and homey feeling, upscale and not cheesy. I look forward to returning again. So much more enjoyable that a Starbucks.
I've never thought of LPQ as a nice sit down restaurant, but this particular location really caters to their UES clientele. I particularly liked the long communal table at this location, because it gave the entire dining area a very rustic, warm feel. The decor was thoughtful and made me feel as if I had stepped into someone's cottage kitchen.
Although we'd just dropped by to grab a cup of coffee, we ended up sitting and chatting at the communal table for a bit. We weren't rushed to give up our seats, even though we weren't eating a full meal as some of the other patrons were, which I really appreciated!
As others have mentioned, the service is spotty. Ordering was a breeze, but it took us a long time to flag down anyone to bring us the check. JUST TAKE MY MONEY, DARN IT! 😛
The now ubiquitous Le Pain Quotidiens have become favorite breakfast and lunch spots throughout the city. This upper east side outpost is one of my favorites because of its location and spaciousness. Like all of the cafes, it features a long communal table as well as individual tables. The pastries and breads are outstanding, and actually represent the original inspiration for the first shop in Brussels in 1990–the need for better quality bread and pastries. This Lexington Avenue branch is particularly spacious and light and has a downstairs room that can be used for private events. My favorite dish here is the oatmeal. It is far and away the best you can get in NYC. They also have bottles of agave for sweetening– a nice touch because it has a lower glycemic index that cane sugar. The kitchen doesn't do omelets or other foods that require a lot of preparation. Soups of the day and sandwiches are always good. The only minus is the long wait for your order when it gets very busy–which it often is midday. It's best on weekend mornings when you can sit and read the paper. I always thought it was French and only recently learned it was Belgian (albeit French Belgian) when Alain Coumont opened a new favorite of mine down the street–Le Bottaniste.
The place is very nice and quaint!!! The food is fresh and made daily. The decor is very rustic. The pastries are delish, fresh, and decadent. The salads are very delicious and flavorful. I tried the chicken cobb salad and it was very nice. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The salad was worth my trip and subsequent trips after. So I'll be coming back.
This Le Pain is a newer one. It is a lot bigger than the other Le Pains around the city as it is on 2 levels.
The restaurant section has a similar set up as other Le Pains, just a lot larger. The service is a bit faster at this location but I wouldn't call it speedy, more leisurely.
We had:
– Avocado Toast – Delicious
– Chicken Kale Caesar Salad – Very good
– Coffee – As always, great!
Overall we had a very pleasant experience.
I am a HUGE fan of this chain and was thrilled to find one close to the hotel. I love the fact most items are organic and healthy. The coffee is delicious and their baked good are hard to beat. I highly recommend the pumpkin muffin and quinoa scone. It's a great place to eat-in or take-out from.
chicken cobb salad and a tasty lemon ginger honey tea was the perfect combo for a cold winter day. it can get super noisy during peak hours and getting someone to take your food order can be a wait. the kitchen moves fast once the order is in. there is an upstairs seating area also available.