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Le Pain Quotidien

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Bakery Brunch restaurant

👍👍 Very quaint french restaurant. I really like this place and is one of my favourite whenever in Chicago. Service can be a little hit and miss at times but the food is generally very very good. There is seating inside and outside. Try and visit early for breakfast and enjoy a fruit salad and croissant... People often mention breakfast, coffee,


Address

20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Website

www.lepainquotidien.com

Contact

(312) 488-1902

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (630 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (7) coffee (6)
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  • 5/5 Greg F. 4 years ago on Google • 270 reviews
    Very quaint french restaurant. I really like this place and is one of my favourite whenever in Chicago. Service can be a little hit and miss at times but the food is generally very very good. There is seating inside and outside. Try and visit early for breakfast and enjoy a fruit salad and croissant.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick D. 5 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    As a European, I have high expectations with breakfast. Bread, Salad and eggs never taste that good like in Europe. But this restaurant convinced me. The breakfast tasted exactly like it would be in Europe. For someone staying a longer time in America this is great. And also locals like it. Can totally recommend it, even do the price is high.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cristina S. 5 years ago on Google • 237 reviews
    I, personally was not a big fan of the food. I felt like something was missing in my food. I ordered the goat cheese and mushrooms omelette , which it felt like it did not have enough mushrooms or cheese. It tasted a lot like a basic plain omelette. Service was very hipsterish. Waited 10min for my coffee and probably 25-30 for my food.

  • 5/5 Cynthia 4 years ago on Google • 110 reviews
    We found this place on accident, when surrounding restaurants had very long waits. We were SO glad we did! Delicious organic and vegan options from juices to soups. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Prices were reasonable. No wait and a variety of pastries. We'll definently be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Moh H. 4 years ago on Google • 107 reviews
    The bakery is excellent, other stuff, not so much. The variety and quality of coffee served is just disappointing for a French impression. The waiting staff have not been quite up to the task - not attentive enough and shockingly below average knowledge of coffee (I’m no expert but do know what different roasts are and if you serve them.) The French donuts, however, make you wanna go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brendan S. 5 years ago on Google • 147 reviews
    There can be a wait because of the location, but the food was really good. We got the tomato avocado omelet and the Dutch pancakes. The pancakes were excellent. So was the omelet. For the omelet I was expecting tomato slices but it arrived with a tomato sauce. At first I was like, "really??", but the sauce was amazing. We were both very happy. We finished our meal with a lemon tart. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

  • 5/5 Steph V. 5 years ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Awesome breakfast restaurant. After 4 months of eating toast, I was really excited to finally eat some dark bread again. The taste was awesome and we came back for another breakfast the next day. The service was ok, but we waited 20 min to get a coffee refill. The experience was still worth 5*.

  • 5/5 Steve S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had 2 breakfasts here and I absolutely loved it! The patio outside has the most AMAZING view of Michigan Ave and surroundings! The coffee, omelette and waffle with berries was all delicious! The inside is very cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doina R. 4 years ago on Google
    If you’re looking for an organic place, here you are. Unfortunately, we don’t have that many organic restaurants and I’m glad I found this one. It is great to stop by for breakfast or lunch. I’ve had a grilled chicken &smoked mozzarella melt and smoked salmon salad. Chocolate mousse cake is my favorite at this place from the dessert list. Oh,la,la.🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth Z. 5 years ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Good food, small portions... that about sums it up. We had an almond croissant and a regular croissant which were both good. However the blueberry muffin was very generic and not worth the $4 price tag. I enjoyed my eggs with avocado in a skillet but was surprised at how small the portion was for $12. I have to remember that the location has a lot to do with that. And if you can sit by the front window and enjoy looking out on Michigan Avenue while you're eating, then it might be worth it. Coffee was good but our server was pretty busy and I did not get my second cup of coffee until we were getting ready to leave... however, I was able to take it to go, which was great.

  • 2/5 Sarah B. 6 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Let me make this very clear- the 2 stars are from the kitchen. We ordered a smoothie bowl and they were out of dragon fruit and so the decided that instead of substituting for berries or another fruit the decided it was too much of a bother and they wouldn't make it. Our service deserved 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Brenda D. 4 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    A Clean, Relaxing & Friendly atmosphere. A polite and cheerful hostess ( Dorothy ). Hard working crew members. Delicious and healthy food selections especially the breads. Keeps clean bathroom. I highly recommend this restaurant.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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