Le Pain Quotidien is a Belgian bakery and restaurant on Madison Avenue, bringing the tradition of handmade sourdough bread to the Upper East Side. Every morning starts with organic flour, slow fermentation and fresh-baked loaves — the foundation of everything we do. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, settling into a long brunch, grabbing a light lunch or pausing for specialty coffee, our menu is built around simple, wholesome food. Croissants, tartines, seasonal salads, house-made desserts and a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes — all made with natural, organic ingredients whenever possible. Pull up a seat at our communal table and enjoy the pleasure of eating well in the heart of the UES. Dine in or take away.
Classic light fare & organic breads fill out the menu at this rustic-chic bakery/cafe chain.
Luisa Rodriguez
I stopped here for a quick breakfast before heading into the MET. The location is fantastic for museum visits. The sandwich I ordered was very good, fresh and flavorful. However, the portion size was a little smaller than I expected for the price. Overall, it’s a solid, reliable choice for a quick and tasty bite, just be prepared that it might be a brief stop!
… moreJonathan Manning
Service here was excellent. Very fresh and brunch was perfect size. Very impressed with how many people were here but how the service was very officiant, with maintaining quality.
… moreJoann Wang
I ordered the egg, cheese, and avocado on brioche and added bacon for an extra $3.50. When it came out, I was really surprised to see just one slice of bacon…not exactly worth the upcharge. The avocado was sliced but not spread out, so I ended up mashing it myself to make the sandwich more even.
The latte was okay, and the atmosphere and service were both nice, but I was disappointed in the overall presentation and effort put into the food.
… moreMarissa Gurdian
We had an exceptional experience at lunch today with Cristian L as our server. With no other staff in sight, he masterfully juggled the needs of all patrons in a completely packed restaurant, somehow remaining friendly, professional, and effortlessly attentive. I’ve never seen anything like it. Kudos to Cristian for making us feel welcome and cared for on a very busy rainy day! This restaurant is lucky to have you on its team.
… moreMichaela Wetcholowsky
First off, I will say that the mint lemonade is an absolute must. I will get it once a week. It is not too sweet, perfectly tart, and so fresh. The brownies and tarts are delicious. On the downside, my dining in experience was sub-par. Service was pretty slow, and the food was just ok. I much prefer the bakery items. The French cream donut was also sort of a miss for me, it tasted old. Not sure if that’s how it was supposed to taste or not. Nonetheless, high stars for the lemonade and other baked good items. Also, the man working at the bakery register is always very pleasant every time I stop by!
… moreSelina L
The worst cappuccino and croissant I’ve ever had in the city.
I ordered a cappuccino because I don’t like lattes, but it was overly milky, completely overpowering the coffee flavor. To top it off, there was no latte art, yet the price was absurdly high.
The croissant? Honestly, I couldn’t tell the difference from a Costco one. I have no idea how this place became a chain.
Normally, I wouldn’t bother leaving a review, but I hope this saves someone else from the same disappointment. Never going back.
… moreBeca Munaiar
The food is great, it’s the definition of comfy food! I had their tomato and basil soup and it was perfect. Also, their French doughnut is fantastic! I recommend going there for brunch!
… moreRegina Fugat
The communal table experience.
Had the mashed avo on sourdough toast, a fresh fruit salad and an Iced cappuccino. The food is very good.
At first I had to summon a waiter to take my order, however, after year service was good.
… moreYulia Gulay
Good European style breakfast place close to the Central Park. Coffee was excellent. Wide choice of desserts. I ordered eggs with feta cheese and avocado. It was good. Maybe slightly pricey due to popular location. Recommended.
… moreKien Lam
We are tourists from the Bay Area, and we met a friend for coffee and a bite to eat here on a beautiful Fall Saturday afternoon, and this place was packed! Feels like mostly locals for the most part. Not too much to say about the food, and it felt short-staffed at the time, but it happens.
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