Le Pain Quotidien

We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. The company's first communal table, on Rue Dansaert in Brussels, was made from wood recovered from the floors of decommissioned Belgian trains. Reclaimed wood communal tables remain the centerpieces of the company's restaurants, which pair contemporary design with traditional bakery roots. The tables are built long enough for all to fit and narrow enough for all to talk.

At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu. The menu includes a range of dishes labeled Better Choices, developed with a nutritionist and inspired by the Planetary Health Diet, with each dish meeting set nutritional criteria. The company's bread is made from four ingredients, and its dishes are prepared fresh every day.