Le Pain Quotidien

I love this place. My only complaint is sometimes, loud popular music is playing and I wish they would play folk, French, jazz, or anything unique really, that isn’t a repeat of every other typical American coffee shop. Ambience is everything. Also, the lights are a little bright so neurodivergent people can’t stay as long a they’d like. Oh, and when you get a little salad on the side of something it comes with no oil or vinegar, so it’s just dry greens. Staff is excellent. They make you feel like they want you there.

Le Pain Quotidien is a cozy, casual café and bakery that feels like a little European escape right in NYC. The focus here is on simple, wholesome food — think freshly baked organic bread, tartines (open-faced sandwiches), soups, salads, coffee, and pastries — all made with quality ingredients and lots of vegetarian/vegan options. I popped in for a late breakfast and loved the relaxed, communal vibe with long wooden tables and lots of natural light. My coffee and pastry were nice and comforting, and the tartine I ordered was fresh and flavorful without being too heavy. It’s a great spot for a chill brunch or midday coffee break. That said, service can be a bit slow during busy times, and it’s a bit pricier compared to some other cafés, with mixed feedback from other diners about consistency. Overall, if you’re in the mood for a healthy, laid-back café meal with European flair, Le Pain Quotidien is worth a stop.

Disappointed as a Loyal Local Customer We’ve been regular customers at this cafe, especially for their bread, but our recent visit was very disappointing. I politely asked the manager a simple question about the bread — specifically why it expired just two days after purchase, when most bread lasts at least five. Instead of explaining, she responded rudely and said she “doesn’t care,” acting as if she was above addressing concerns — almost like a CEO too busy for customers. As locals who support this business, we expected basic courtesy and a respectful response. Very disappointing experience. and says you can review on it.

The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient, making me feel welcome right away. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk and an avocado toast. The avocado was wonderfully fresh, though the bread was a bit on the stiff side. On the other hand, the croissants were fresh, flaky, and absolutely delicious. Overall, it was a great experience.

Beautiful and cozy spot for breakfast or brunch in the city! Le Pain Quotidien has a warm, rustic atmosphere that feels both relaxing and stylish. The organic breads and pastries are fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked. I especially loved the croissants and the avocado toast — simple but delicious. The service was friendly and efficient, and the space is very clean and comfortable for dining in. Great place to meet friends, work on a laptop, or enjoy a quiet meal. Prices match the quality and location. Definitely a place I will return to!

friendly service the Spanish waiter and her daughter made my day ❤️. Le Pain Quotidien at the intersection of West Broadway and Warren Street stands out as a refined retreat in the civic core of Lower Manhattan. Just one block from City Hall Park, the NYC Municipal Building, and the New York City Council chambers, it sits at the nexus of government, commerce, and community life. The café is steps away from major subway lines, including the 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, R, and W trains, making it one of the most conveniently located spots for downtown meetings, coffee breaks, or focused work sessions. The space offers more than proximity—it delivers atmosphere. The scent of freshly baked croissants, tarts, and espresso greets you before you reach the door. Inside, warm wood tones and natural lighting soften the city’s intensity, creating a setting that balances utility and comfort. It’s a known haunt of local officials and city staff, many of whom stop in for a quick espresso or a quiet moment between sessions. During a recent visit with my service dog Brooklyn Meeko, I was welcomed by Juana and the team with their usual grace and precision. Juana’s espresso remains unmatched—deeply aromatic, technically clean, and served with care. The pastries are textbook-perfect: croissants with a crisp shell and tender interior, tarts layered with balanced acidity and sweetness. This café functions as both a public refuge and a civic lounge—where elected officials, neighborhood regulars, and visitors coexist over expertly crafted food and drink. 10:54 PM hanging out with my friend Meeko the Bernadoodle he is a 2 year old male, who loves to say hello to pretty girls. I’m getting an espresso maybe avo toast for brunch. Then we will pick up woody the Catahoula Male 7 year old. From there we will probably be going to the dog pool at Sirius Back with Woody Juana is not here 🥺

Easy go to place for brunch. Food is always good. I’m not into the big bowls for coffee though. Love the Dutch pancakes!

great LPQ! there's a lack of staff but the people who do work here were so nice, attentive, and the food came quickly! everything was absolutely delicious, i especially recommend the all of the soups, the ancient grain bowl, and the cauliflower and cheddar frittata! it was the perfect place to have a good meal with family :)

There is a le pain on almost every street of NYC. For me it's a trusted quick grab when I don't want to experiment. Their Avocado toast and pan cakes are some of my go to!

The remodeling of this location lifts the ambience letting in more light and offering more individual seating instead of the big communal table. Service remains attentive and fast. I just really wished they would bring back some of the old favorites to the menu. The selection of tartines sadly keeps dwindling even though those used to be a Le Pain staple. The ham and Gruyère sandwich on a French roll is acceptable, but just can't hold up to the old Croquet Monsieur on sourdough.

I used to love this chain but their service and quality of food has significantly decreased. I got a butter brioche and cafe au lait this last time and both were severely bad quality. The coffee was nearly bitter water and no amount of sugar could help it. The brioche was stale and bland. To top it off, despite the place being nearly empty on a thursday at 3pm, the waitress made me move from where I had first sat down at a booth ewith a small two person table to an area specifically for those ordering "take out" (the uncomfortable big table in the middle of the room). I understand this is policy but i felt this was simply unnecessary given the place was empty and I was merely sitting with a pastry and coffee that I ordered to go given that if i had leftovers i would take them easily.

I ordered the chicken and mozzarella sandwich from the to go section and it was quite mid an over priced for what it was. However, this LPQ also had a sit down section where you could order food for here. I would come again to try that next time.

Came here for the French cream donut I saw years ago online. It was ok but nothing special. I ate about 1/3 and tossed it. Staff inside weren't especially friendly and acted upset when we asked for water. My husband got a chocolate chip cookie and it was dry and hard. Overall - this chain was not impressive at all. Wouldn't return. Too many other small bakeries with amazing food to choose from in this city.

From breakfast,coffee,salads and desserts this place have a lot to offer(definitely a great menu but a bit pricey though) I ordered the cream puff dessert which was delicious Service was great and very kind The ambiance and the restaurant vibe was perfect to my morning breakfast Highly recommend

Why are so many of these locations closing? No one does a mini Brownie better AND I even went to the trouble of buying the Le Pain Quotidian book because I couldn't live without the Gazpacho which they don't serve in the Winter. Please bring back the Quinoa Salad with Avacado and Lemon Dressing- why fix things that arent broke? Service is always good and ambiance is the exact same at all Nationwide locations- rustic, warm tones, wooden tables, some have open cooking kitchens, very clean. A top notch chain with excellent food.

Love this chain and I remember when it was only one location. I like the ambiance, the food and quality. Its like a little bit of europe in NYC.

Three and a half stars for sure. They are a tad bit expensive but have a whole lot to offer. Didn't have time to sit down and eat however I got something on the go. It was perfect and I enjoyed it a lot. They have a sit down area for a nice breakfast/lunch or you can order to go which also works. There are different types of foods for everyone. I enjoyed the coffee and the croissant I bought. We also got a parfait which was ok and had granola to go with it. It was all ok

Ordered a few Arnold Palmers to beat the heat , and a few treats. The "Crookie" was fascinating but very sweet , but the Almond croissant was very nicely balanced. Great eating options and a nice and open space. Staff was friendly and open to making suggestions.

Was told to sit anywhere but not given a menu. Then spent 10 minutes waiting for service, as the servers milled around ignoring me. If I wanted this kind of rudeness I'd go to a real French restaurant.

The only thing I got was a canele ($3), but it was super doughy, nauseatingly vanilla (I could literally still taste the alcohol), and not crispy at all. The only upshot was that the interior was cute and French (but like in the sort of bland, corporate cafe franchise way)

This is my to go place for lunch . Food is prepared well and has good presentation. Servers are very polite and accommodating. Ambiance is welcoming plus on my way out I grab a cup of coffee and pastry from the bakery. I buy their sourdough bread and raisin nuts bread. I love Le Pain Quotidien and have their cook book and make some of their sandwiches at home.

J'adore le pain quotidien donc quand nous sommes tombés par hasard sur une boutique à NY, il fallait que j'essaye. Évidemment nous nous sommes assis à la grande table commune, même s'il n'y a pas eu assez de monde ce jour là pour se retrouver à partager un repas avec des étrangers. C'était le lendemain de thanksgiving, j'ai donc commandé une part de tarte à la citrouille. Et aussi des viennoiseries. Et des cafés différents. C'était une bonne visite. Le serveur a été courtois. Pas très rapide mais on n'était pas pressés alors c'était ok. J'aime toujours autant!

The food is good but the service was slow today. The order failed to get through to the kitchen, and when the mistake was found i offered to take something else instead. Manager insisted that (because it was mealpal) i couldn't take something else of the same value that was ready to go, so i was even later.

Came in today with a coupon from a summer ago for a free coffee. I prob knew it wasn't going to be valid and was ready to pay for my coffee but the person behind the counter really made my morning and was like what do you want? Coffee or a latte? Ahhh - I don't know what to do when ppl are nice. You half expect attitude. I went to the bathroom after I ordered the latte and came back to order a croissant but it was already a bag+ a mini chocolate muffin with the coffee. Maybe it was a slow morning (Tuesday) or something in the air but thank you! Will definitely support this location.

Best breakfast or lunch spot in the are with a ton healthy and delicious options. A lot of the food is organic. 80% is vegetarian, 25% vegan, and everything tastes great. The service is also quick but that's the one thing which is not up to par with other restaurants. Among the recommendations I have you can't go wrong with the breakfast Bowl, ancient grain bowl, farro bowl. The Banh mi sandwich is delicious. The only thing I had here that wasn't that great is the chili soup.

TOO GOOD TO GO REVIEW; For $4.99+tax, I got a blueberry muffin, butter brioche bun, pain aux raisins and a chia seed muffin. Quick pick up with friendly staff. Good value for price. Food tasted high quality.

Beautiful place with delicious breakfast. We had Mushroom&Gruyère Quiche. The food was very delicious . The fresh salad was very good with delicious dressing.

We don't have this chain on the west coast. But in NYC Le Pains are like Starbucks, almost one on every corner. It was probably the most spacious restaurant I ate at during my last trip. Divided into a small area for quick to go orders. A counter to walk up to, and get coffee, pastries, or sandwiches to go. We chose to sit down area and ordered breakfast from a full menu with table service. I'm always in the mood for a croque madam / monsieur. Their's was a nice portion including a side salad. But it lacked the creamy cheesy goodness and country style bread that I miss in a European plate. The avocado toast was also a decent portion. The restaurant was clean and service good. Less crowded and quiet.

So so good. The service was great too. I thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate croissant and pumpkin spice oat latte! The psl could've been better, but the croissant was INCREDIBLE. So flaky and yummy!! The chocolate was a good amount too. I had a sip of my bf's lemonade and took a bite of the sandwich. The kemonade was fine. The sandwich? LIKE BITING A MF CLOUD!!!! HOW TF DO U MAKE AN EGG THAT FLUFFY????? Michael (The bfs) Opinion: "Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had! So light, fluffy, and delicious. I would definitely recommend to anyone. So so good!"

The only positive thing I can say about this location was that it was very spacious, and the community table was clean and welcoming. A party of 4 of us entered a couple of hours before closing on an overcast day in February, and as seen in some of the other reviews, the staff weren't best pleased to see they had more customers. We were sat, after waiting in the doorway for a while, on a table that leaned and had a flickering light above it. We asked to move table because of the light but the bored waitress told us we'd be able to see the light from the other tables. Ok. So we finally got given a menu and the prices were pretty steep for a chain cafe. We'd walked up from Battery and wanted a break so we ordered anyway. When it arrived, the tea tasted overly astringent as if it had been left to steep too long, after one of my party requested it to be 'weak' in strength. Where she could palate the flavour by adding milk, I couldn't, so I just beared it as hydration. We were going to order something to eat like a sandwich but decided against it as the staff seemed to already be doing their closing duties for the day and most of the blackboard had been cleared off that held the menu. We left feeling demoralised.

THE yummiest breakfast spot! Stopped by for some late breakfast and everything I ordered was AMAZING. The service was fast. Would highly recommend going!

I really wanted to order the Pad Thai I had for lunch yesterday from Wei West. However, real Pad Thai is like, 1000 calories, and I have to fit into that bikini...someday...so I got the Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai from Le Pain Quotidien today. Is this Zoodle Pad Thai a good replacement for real Pad Thai? I tried to search for the answer before I ordered it but couldn't find any reviews. Well, the dressing tastes like pad Thai, but they need to provide more dressing. Also, the Zoodles should be cooked. Who likes raw zucchini? Doesn't even resemble noodles. Also, they put too much arugula in there. Arugula, like kale, needs to be massaged and dressed to taste good. So, 4 stars for creativity and taste of the dressing that is kind of like Pad Thai. 1 star off due to not cooking the zoodles (perhaps they should cook it with Pad Thai sauce, that would be awesome).

AmZing place , clean great service and freshest items. Everything ion there looks like the Willy wonka of pastries

This setting in Tribeca is more spacey than other locales that I have visited. Also had an open feeling with glass all around and the Spring Sun coming in. It was a welcoming atmosphere with individual tables and a very long communal table. I was sat in the middle of the communal table, across a mother and her two young children. I say hello and was answered. There was a group of 8 plus young people to my right. Another woman across on the far left. The mother and her children left shortly, and almost immediately, a woman came and sat there with her notepad. We chit chatted a bit. The place was bustling with activity. The table had flower arrangements, condiments. Cheerful! I opted for the Croque Monsieur and Belgian Hot Chocolate. The Sandwich came perfectly grilled outside and served with a mustard sampling cup and salad. It was delicious. The Belgian Hot Chocolate is a big bowl of warm milk with a tiny container of dark chocolate to add to taste. Too bad I had to run to a play, otherwise, I had lingered a bit. A blackboard showcased the Spring Menu

Great place for breakfast. Excellent hospitality and great service. Everyone loved the food. Our server was friendly and kind. Definitely recommend for families or personal leisure. Overall amazing place and delicious food.

First time here at the Tribeca location. Its surprisingly calm and settled here. The staff has been pleasant. It's a great place to sit and read. It's right by the 1,2,3 train at Chambers station so the location is very convenient. Food recommendations: Avocado toast with lox Iced matcha latte

We stopped by for a quick breakfast before heading to our touristy locations. The cafe was so clean and cute. We had vanilla lattes which were so good. And I had the breakfast sandwich on a croissant which was so yum! The croissant was perfect: soft and crispy. The service was great as well. I also tried an almond croissant which was very tasty as well. Highly recommend this place.

The gentleman who served us was very kind and helpful. For a quick eat and coffee this place so lovely. The mini pancakes were so good. I would definitely come back!

They had such lovely food. Avocado toast was an absolute win. Great service. Love the ambiance.

I've tried croissants at Frenchette, Maman, Kaffe 1668, and these are the best in the area. Great place to work and read, large windows, amazing people watching, terrific staff. Only downside is that the coffee isn't great.

I love love love this place! It's definitely one of my go-to'w for a quick and healthy breakfast. One of the highlights is seeing Mustafa who is always smiling, welcoming and speaking to guests. Today was my first interaction with the manager (Caucasian woman with blonde hair). Perhaps she was having an off day but unfortunately she came across as very unfriendly and cold. Thankfully Mustafa made up for the managers behavior, so all in all I still give this place 5 stars!

I would so not have chosen to eat here had I not been in desperate need of a restroom. This was the first place we spotted after getting off the subway en route to the One World Observation Deck. While I'm not a breakfast person in general, I'm a 100% proud American when I do eat breakfast foods, so I did have small speed bumps while traveling in Europe, and here was no different. ATMOSPHERE: The country kitchen seems to be a favorite look of quite a few establishments we've gone to in Philly and NYC. High ceilings and big windows only add to the spacious interior. Tables are a mix of communal & private. MENU: Breakfast breads, muffins, waffle, quiche, boiled eggs, light fare. BEVERAGE: Iced Tea - $4.25 for a small non-refillable glass. Yowza. If it were refillable, it sure didn't get done. FOOD: Quiche Lorraine - For a hefty $14.50, I got a tiny slice that was filled with gruyere, ham, and leeks. I was expecting a slice maybe 75% larger. The other 3/4 of the plate was piled high with a "salad" according to the menu, which ended up being spinach which is not my favorite raw green. Hard Boiled Egg - My nephew's dish. $5.25 got him a single egg and a crazy amount of bread. I don't understand the concept here. Rye Bread - My spouse's dish. $4.25 resulted in 4 thin slices of toasted and super dry bread. Butter and jam helped a bit. SERVICE: Demi was our server. She was friendly but didn't check on us too often regardless of the low occupancy, and was slow overall. OVERALL: Our lackluster breakfast rang up just shy of $40. I don't want to hear anyone complain about high prices in Hawaii! It was evident that tourists and travelers end up here due to a lack of restaurants in the immediate area, though a few locals strolled in.

Great food very authentic but extremely low value too overpriced for such small serving sizes

First let me just say that if you live in Tribecca and you do not eat at this spot on the daily there is something wrong with you!! My hubby and i were in NYC at the hilton millenieum near the trade center. We wanted a little spot for breakfast near us and boy did this place NOT disappoint!! Special shout out to Valerie and Mariannna who were amazing servers during our visit. The food is excellent and i so wish there was one closer to me as i live in Central NJ. I am so eager to eat here again, and if you love passionfruit get thier tart!! IT'S SO GOOD!! You will not be disappointed in anything you order from here and if you are... i just don't know what's wrong with you. I cannot give this place enough amazing praise. Hope to be eating here again soon!!

The Cobb salad is fresh and delicious. The staff here is very nice. The cannele is also yummy and interesting. The mini carrot cake cupcake could be less dry.

Great wholesome beautiful food- small delicious meals....,,,,,, however the service is and always has been awful., terrible the worst in NYC! Takes forever For the waiter or waitress to take your order , then they always forget half of the order and you must catch them as they run crazy to and from!!! Jams and bread delicious , coffee extraordinary and served in lovely European bowls but the service is horrid- poor chaps dunno- they really need to pay For some real staff!! I have been back as it's convenient and taste wonderful - each time I'm reminded by how BAD the table service is !!

I went there for Sunday brunch with friends, simply because we didn't have reservations anywhere else. It's ok for a franchise. Service is slow, food ok, and the place is relatively clean. I don't think I'll go back again - it's underwhelming ...

As with any chain it is hit or miss. I normally go to LPQ in Greenwich, USQ, and FiDi At first the service was a tad slow - however, our waitress was sweet and charming and everything ran smoothly after. She checked to see if I could modify my order and it was a go. Overall I recommend the quiche, all their salads, and coffees. I was pleasantly surprised by their mint lemonade. It is absolutely delicious. It is fresh squeezed, packed with mint, and sweetened with agave. It's not overly sweet, but just right. I had two glasses that's how much I enjoyed it. This is an airy open space. Great to catch up with friends, or solo with your laptop. It's a very chill relaxed vibe. BTW, our waitress gets 5 Stars. I'd like to point out how the entire place worked together and exhibited amazing team work. Thank You Kindly Guys!!!

Food was actually pretty ok. Service is good. Nice for lunch, just a bit pricey. Goat cheese and pea frittata was a bit dry but very tasty. Mint lemonade needed more mint. Could barely taste it.

Received a bad ("Grade Pending") NYC Dept of Health restaurant health grade. Not good. Evidence of mice. Need to clean up their act. Ambiance nice, food passable - but that does not matter. Note NYC health dept letter grade on window near bottom to the left of the entrance before going in. Sign is supposed to be more prominent.

I had really awful experience here. Staff are unbelievably rude and disrespectful for others. Hey, I am just here getting coffee and will never come back again. Booooooooooooooo

I like this restaurant. it nice inside ,waitress are very friendly and service is very fast . Their food is delicious and they have organic options. Drinks are good to especially Belgian beer. I highly recommend this place.

Our server today was Erica. This young lady single-handedly is saving this business. I have witnessed many average servers. Erica goes far and above whatever her paygrade is. She handled inside and outside this morning. She was the only server on duty and she handled everything with a smile. She was not stressed, she was cool, calm and collective. And on top of that, she has an incredibly high level of energy and personality. If it was not for Erica, this business would suffer. If I was a business owner in any type of business, Erica would be my choice in any position. As far as the food, it was good. But if not for Erica, I'm not sure I would consider going back. (Sunday, 9/18/2021)

Good to have this place in the area. It's hard to find organic dishes these days when you're in a rush. It does come at a price though. I got the Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Frittata. I didn't like the hint of bacon that i got from it. Though it's not listed as an ingredient, I'm concerned that there is bacon fat or bacon in this thing. Not doing that again. Sticking to the soft broiled eggs and avo toast next time. Staff is very nice, plenty of seats, huge bathroom.

I ordered one of the sandwiches and it was very small (about the size of the palm of my hand) with really not much in it at all. Overall I thought it was overpriced for what it was. The atmosphere is great but I probably would not return for much more than a coffee.

I ended up here after being told I would have to wait 30 minutes for oatmeal at Jamba Juice. I didn't want to go here because I knew how overpriced this chain tends to be but I took the train to get breakfast so I might as well take advantage of it. I walked in and remembered that I wanted to try the chia pudding last month. That little thing wasn't going to hold me over so I also asked for a chia muffin which was $3.50. My total ended up being $10! Like how much was the pudding?? Why wasn't there pricing in the vicinity of the pudding?? He asked if I wanted my receipt and I said yes foolishly thinking it broke down the pricing of my LIGHT breakfast and it basically told me what I already knew! That I was at Le Pain Quotidien, my credit card information and what I paid. So I rounded off the price of the chia pudding to 7 damn dollars. For that little jar. At least I got to keep the glass jar though -_- Why can't you use paper/plastic bowls like everyone else?? Even if you didn't want to don't pass those costs along to me. The set up of the register is also weird. Are you in line sir or are you just standing around looking stupid??? The muffin tastes like pumpernickel. I love pumpernickel, just not in my sweets and I have no idea what was in the middle of the muffin but I thought it was pieces of bacon. I was about to spaz. The chia pudding tastes like cinnamon-y celery and it smells like sweet pickles. I hate sweet pickles ): I wish I would've went back to work after Jamba.

Pleasure as always. Had the mint lemonade and a french donut. The open faced smoked salmon sandwich is delicious as well