Le Pain Quotidien – Yorkville

I enjoy Le Pain Quotidien’s food at all of their locations, but this location is really understaffed. Many afternoons there is only one person on the floor, and she is really over worked. There is a bus boy and a counter person, but they need 2 – 3 servers.
One more thing, the ice drinks are small with very little ice in them.

Visited 02/​22/​2016
Our first visit to «Le Pain Q» was actually in Paris this past October, so when we drove past one in NYC, we both got a bit excited since we’d enjoyed the «Q» in Paris so much.
We only stopped by for a little lunchtime dessert and enjoyed a cream filled donut and a raspberry tarte. Both very yummy.
Our cappuccino was also very good. Actually, everything looked really good, but none of it does anything good for my waistline.
Wish I could tell you more, but that’s all we had here in NYC.

Le Pain is one of my favorite go to’s while I’m in the city. The service is great, particularly Anna (she was my server). I didn’t care for the acai muffin it was so dry! Even with my coffee I couldn’t eat it!!! My lunch was great though! Can’t go wrong with my favorites… Flatbread and soup!!!

I’m used to the other branch by Madison so I was happy to see this place open. I have gone there about seven times hoping that the place would get into ship shape but alas, the only direction is downhill. The coffee is so weak and overpriced. The design of this branch seems weak and unattractive. The staff on the floor seem unhappy. The counter staff are in much better form and I try to go there to get the French cream donuts but I’m fed up of the stale state of them so I guess that I have to thank this place for reducing my sugar intake. Overall the place seems sad and lonely. No sense of warmth etc and with so many options in that neighborhood, I would advise some training or bonuses for staff so they might be happier.

Favorite Le Pain on the ues– always fast and friendly. Recently switched to going to this one from the 77^th street one because service is quicker and much more organized :)

It’s a mystery to me why people come to this place with so many great brunch options around. Watered down coffee is $ 5 and the menu is simple and overpriced.

Food was alright. A little disappointing that the croissant wasn’t heated up nor the toast with the avocado seemed to be warm.
The coffee is alright but nothing great. We also had just a bit of a mixed experience with the service.
While I think the quality is decent, it’s probably not worth the price.
Though, the atmosphere in the store is rather nice. Maybe 2.5 stars overall.

Used to live right by this place and would hit it up on the reg.
The people who work there are all really nice and happy to help.
The quality is hit or miss and the pricing is a little absurd. The avocado toast is very very good (but they are a little stingy with the lettuce mix on top) and my favorite dish, however it’ll run you upwards of $ 15…for avocado toast.
I’ve ordered the quiche before, easily my favorite food (not including avocado of course), its actually not great. And for a french café, that’s really disappointing! Especially when I’m finished paying $ 12 for a tiny slice of slimey quiche!
Stick to the tartines and get out your checkbooks. The iced coffee is also really good, but stupidly overpriced (more than starbucks! Which I thought was impossible).

Went on a Sunday night around 6. It was about ²⁄₃ full with patrons inside and out with only one waitperson. I ordered the Tuscan bean salad and BF the cheese/​meat cold platter. Waiter bought the platter only. I waited and waited. Finally my salad which I had had before came. It was ½ the size of previous salad with no pesto croutons, just squares of stale bread. Little dressing. I would have sent it back but I was hungry and the waiter overwhelmed. The wine offered at ½ price is poor quality. Place needs some organizing…

Good spot for tasty breads, muffins, and pastries.
Nice place to hit for lunch or weekend brunch. Friendly attentive staff.
Tasty coffee and teas. Usually has daily food and drink specials on the board.
A little pricey for the portions but worth the quality.
Nice seating with separate tables and also a big communal table to share. Lots of terrific spreads to put on your bread offered at the table. That super fatty awesome crazy tasting praline spread is da bomb!
Dropped in here early Saturday evening for a bite to eat and brought along my computer as they also offer free fast wifi. Very happy with that as I was able to get some work done while enjoying a cup of delicious sweet potato soup and a curry chicken salad tartine.
Seems like one of their smaller locations, but nicely appointed. Quaint. This one is kind of hidden away on the far East Side and a quiet little gem when you want a peaceful meal.

I usually don’t go to this location but I must say !! The food and coffee is to dye for ! I had order the organic three bean chili
with avocado mash and scallions served with bread and it was amazing a must try. The reason why I gave this review 5 stars was because of there service, one of the baristas Jessica helped me out with my coffee (I can be picky and indecisive) but she was very patient and outgoing! I definitely will be coming here again

Stopped for a small breakfast. The cappuccino was ok but the oatmeal cereal was tasteless with stale walnuts and no trace of maple syrup. The waitress insisted there is maple syrup in there but when I asked for ‘more’ syrup (which she said will cost extra), she came back saying they are out of maple syrup! I was still charged for the cereal that I didn’t eat.
The only good thing I have to say is that they let me sit quietly and read.

I have not been disappointed with any order I have ever made and the service is wonderful. I enjoy trying new dishes at Le Pain but always stick with the eggs, waffles and oatmeal. The bread platter and jams is always a must and if you go in a group its almost an unwritten rule that you have to get it.
The kids love the hot cocoa and croissants as well.
Also their coffee is top notch and worth going out of your way to get.
Price is a little up there but well worth the quality.

Very much recommend the warm Belgium waffle, just delicious. Stopped by here at random and it didn’t disappoint. A bit expensive for the portion, but not unusual in the area. Definitely give it a shot!

The food is very expensive and the portions are small. But the food is good. I ordered the quiche lorraine, the raspberry tart, and the croissant.
The quiche was actually a huge plate of mixed green salad with a small slice of quiche. :(. I wanted quiche, not a fucking salad with a side of quiche!
The raspberry tart was divine, but teeny, not sure it was worth seven bucks.
The croissant was awful, dry and stale tasting, definitely not worth four bucks.
The service was not good either. My waiter went on break during my meal and I had to find someone else to bring me the bill after sitting there for ten minutes waiting. I will go back one more time because the food was good and I like the eat on the street vibe.

I waffle between giving PQ 3 or 4 stars because I genuinely like this chain. It’s a little glimpse of Paris (albeit chain-​café Paris) in New York. Their brioche is wonderful and their food is friendly for those of us with dietary restrictions. However, the prices make my wallet complain (I’ve become Bostonian and am not used to City prices anymore), so come here on the occasion when you’re willing to splurge a bit.

I just came home from a regrettable decision to stop into this place.
I SHOULD have gone the extra 3 blocks to Agata & Valentina. Where they have fresh bread and it doesn’t have to be registered as a weapon. This thing is liable to chip a tooth.
I don’t think I can fully describe the supposedly ‘fresh’ bread than to make a YouTube video with it hitting a home run out of Shea stadium (yes, Shea.).
And since I can’t physically squeeze it for oh-​so-​delicate not too crunchy, not too softness that equals a perfectly chosen fresh baguette, I had to purchase it, and trust the counter person’s description.
I think it came from somewhere in the shadows of the Misty Mountains. If Gimli, son of Glóin’s Axe struck it, the axe would shatter into a million pieces.

A pleasant spot to get a snack or hang out with a coffee. Places like this usually annoy me, like Madonna and her fake British accent. Ive been by a few times with nothing but good results. The lemonade-​tea thing is really good, much better than that canned stuff. The breads are fine. I really like munching on a crust of fresh bread with butter. Its simple but grand. Try a fresh loaf at home to boost meals up. Dump that Wonder bread nonsense.
If you want to stay for a while there is plenty of space. It seems every time I stop by I’m the only guy in the whole joint. Its popular for «ladies who lunch».

I was a little hesitant when I found out that a chain restaurant was going in at this location. I’m an advocate for local owned establishments and prefer to give my business to mom and pop. However, if one must patronize a corporate chain, I wish they were all as fabulous as Le Pain Quotidien. I always assumed Le Pain Quotidien was similar to Europa, Pret, etc., so I had never been in one (unless you count the Central Park location) until this location opened just down the street. I’m content to eat here every single day. Sure, it’s a bit pricey, but the quality of the food can’t be beat in a casual café setting. It’s so nice to have an option for fresh, fast and delicious food. The service is always friendly and knowledgable about the menu. I also love that you can call in your order for pickup, if you’d like to carryout.
Oh, and if your Francais is a little rusty, check this YouTube page video for the proper pronunciation:

Picked up some lunch today at the new Le Pain Quotidien on 1^st & 83^rd St. Hopefully the curse will break, doesn’t seem to be the corner for pizza joints. Tried the Parisian ham and Gruyère tartine, which is an open-​faced sandwich. Seems a little pricey for what you get, but the ingredients were good, and it came with nice touches like thinly sliced radishes and cucumbers, cornichons, and small olives. If you sit down and take your time with the tartine, you’ll enjoy it, which I suppose is the point — this is not the «super chicken» hero from Tony Farms a block down the street.
I got it to-​go, so I can’t speak to the table service.
Iced coffee is cold-​brew, pretty good, not worth the price.
The baked goods are top-​notch. Not the very best per se, but very good. Again, you get what you pay for. That said, I did enjoy the apple turnover quite a bit (or what passes for one).
Was going to be three stars since there’s not much value to be had here, but LPQ –is– a step above what’s available in the area, so credit goes where it’s due.
(P.S. — Don’t get me wrong about Tony Farms. That «super chicken» sandwich is the bomb)