"We were extremely suprised to see Vegetarain options and they were excellent!"
"The food is excellent. Great vegan and gluten-free options."
"Delicious Salmon breakfast."
"The quality is exceptional!"
"The food here is super delicious, my only complaint is that it's a little over priced for what you get."
"All of the food was so yummy, and the outdoor seating has a beautiful view on Central Park and Sheep Meadow."
"Everything was delicious, slightly overpriced but the view and the ambiance of Central Park makes up for it."
Cons:
"Cloyingly sweet, tiny Belgium waffles."
"Got charged $5.99 for a Watermelon Cooler specialty drink, was told right after that they didn't have any more."
"Food was ok but not coming as advertised in the menu."
"A muffin that arrived to our table could only be likened to a porridge cake and was inedible."
"I got the Smoked Salmon Tartine and was extremely disappointed. The bread was stale, the side of cucumber was shriveled and dry and looked like it was days old."
"Had the avocado toast which was okay but overwhelmingly salty."
"Stale pastries, all draft beers out of commission, most wines unavailable."
Service
Pros:
"Amazing hospitality too!"
"The servers were very nice and attentive."
"The service we receive has always been fantastic, Kadesha is always pleasant and attentive!"
"Service at Le Pain Quotidien is usually friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience."
"Friendly and swift service that beats the occasional lines if they form at busy hours."
"Fast friendly service. Smile from beginning to end."
"The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming."
Cons:
"The lady slammed the card mad, while the others talked bad about us, as though we were not standing there....so awlful."
"The service was terrible slow. Some tables were walking away after not being helped and only because we already ordered we stayed."
"Slowest service ever! Had to wait more than 30 minutes for an ice coffee!"
"It was my favorite place before the pandemic. Open again, worst service ever."
"They tell you to see a host, but there is none. It takes 15 min to order a coffee, yet half of the staff is in the back on their phones. There’s trash everywhere."
"Worst service ever ! We had a very bad experience with a server."
"Horrible service, super rude employees, they even openly ask you for a tip when in NYC tipping is not mandatory it's suggested."
Location & Ambiance
Pros:
"The location is fantastic, just north of Sheep’s Meadow, and the quality of LePain Quotidien’s food is consistently very good across all of their restaurants (and here too!)."
"It's a little expensive for what you get, but the outdoor seating is worth it."
"Lovely stop on the way to Strawberry Fields and national history museum."
"You can buy to go and eat delicious croissants 🥐 sandwiches 🥪 admiring the view."
"So much Old world charm and cozy atmosphere! This gem is off the beaten path and feels like I imagine a real French cafe would feel."
"This is a cute little place in the middle of Central Park. It has nice scenery."
"Really nice to be able to have lunch in the center of Central Park in New York City, that is just difficult to beat."
Cons:
"The tables were not cleaned timely and even attracted birds eating on them."
"Be advised, the restrooms are atrocious, definitely look elsewhere if possible."
"Feels like this branch is trying to deliver the minimum possible experience that’s acceptable at the maximum price."
"I mean this in the nicest way possible: even if this is the only place for miles for a coffee or food in Central Park... do not come here."
"This place engages in dishonest business practices."
"Horrible customer treatment! Employee cursed at me and sprayed bleach all over my jeans in the bathroom!"
"Extremely unhygienic location. They don't always clean the tables between customers."
Price
Pros:
"Slightly overpriced but it's the only little food shop around if you don't count the hot dog vendors and such."
"While not the cheapest option, it offers good value for the quality of ingredients and the overall experience you receive."
"There’s a decent variety on the menu and the food and portion size were good considering where you are."
"One of the standout features of Le Pain Quotidien is its commitment to using high-quality, organic, and locally sourced ingredients."
Cons:
"It's a little expensive for what you get, but the outdoor seating is worth it."
"The food here is super delicious, my only complaint is that it's a little over priced for what you get."
"Everything was delicious, slightly overpriced but the view and the ambiance of Central Park makes up for it."
"Overpriced food at Central Park shop."
"Food was good, but was expensive for what you get."