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Le Pain Quotidien

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Bakery Brunch restaurant

👍 More than fair honestly. Being in-between trains and desperate to find basic gluten free options in a quiet place this would tick all the boxes. Gluten free avocado toast, the bread way too dense for me, yet everything else super fresh and well dressed. The waitress absolutely lovely, accommodating... People often mention good, bread,


Address

Pl. de la Gare 2, 1001 Lausanne, Switzerland

Website

www.lepainquotidien.com

Contact

+41 21 311 46 08

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (310 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 7:30 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (9) bread (7)
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  • 5/5 Antonio L. 2 years ago on Google • 392 reviews
    My girlfriend and I visited Le Pain Quotidien for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We knew the brand as there are quite a few of these restaurants in London so we thought we would give it a go. Staff were very nice and friendly and they spoke English. The food was good and the menu was clear with vegetarian & vegan options clearly marked. The main improvement opportunity would be around adding more vegan options which would definitely bring in more customers. Positive experience overall and will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 weiq 1 year ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Nice place for breakfast or brunch. Service was fast and friendly, and the ambience was warm and cozy. They had a good selection of pastries and coffee. Great location near the station and at the lobby of the Hotel Continental.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dr. A. 5 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    To small seating area with small tables and uncomfortable chairs, the breads was not fresh and the tea was light, the scrambled eggs were dray and tasteless, overall it was not good experience to us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philippe D. 1 year ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Delicious birchermuesli, served with smooth black coffee in a nostalgic bowl. What a nice way to start my long day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G S. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    More than fair honestly. Being in-between trains and desperate to find basic gluten free options in a quiet place this would tick all the boxes. Gluten free avocado toast, the bread way too dense for me, yet everything else super fresh and well dressed. The waitress absolutely lovely, accommodating tight schedule, need for a break and food restrictions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt de N. 3 months ago on Google • 526 reviews New
    Cafe adjacent to the hotel we stayed at! Just stopped for a coffee and baked goods and the coffee was decent.

  • 2/5 Barbara G. 3 years ago on Google • 263 reviews
    I asked if they have anything without gluten available and they told me they don’t. Then I asked again a different waitress and apparently they found something! This was not my best experience so far, but the normal brunch menu looks like a good deal!

  • 2/5 Anonymous R. 5 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Decent food. Overpriced. Very much so, even for Switzerland. Not recommended for locals or tourists. The place is warm enough tho.

  • 4/5 Tiago O. 4 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    We decided to do a day trip to Lausanne and we're just arriving the station. It was early and we needed to have breakfast so we went to Le Pain Quotidien. The food looked really good, the place was cozy and the classical ambience music in the background was perfect. I went for the cappuccino, the pain aux chocolat and the selection of breads with jams and butter. Even though I didn't like some of the breads that were too sweet, everything else was delicious!

  • 5/5 I am a p. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Chicken wrap was good. Salad was good but maybe a bit bland (will be better with some olive oil lemon salt dressings). Coffee was not fragrant. Location easy to find. Inside is narrow if you have luggage. Table too small to put more food.

  • 4/5 Toufic F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good breakfast and brunch place near Lausanne train station. They have a mix of bread and spreads breakfasts , eggs and avocado and salads. Their bread baskets and spreads are a must try .

  • 5/5 Damien G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere for a chain boulangerie. Coffee served in bowls.

  • 4/5 Saif H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food , opens on Sunday.

  • 1/5 Apo 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to get some croissants to-go and have been told that there is no more croissant by showing me the empty basket. While I was walking to the door to leave the place, they brought a new basket of croissants without letting me know and serve the guy after me the croissant while I was still inside! Unprofessional, unmotivated and rude workers. Better you find another place for starting your morning in a good mood.

  • 5/5 Fabio T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best place in Lousanne if you want to have a Brunch, we went there a bit late but they prepare us a perfect meal!, Juices, croissant, yogurt, cereals, bread and butter!, All was not so expensive and really tastefull. 100% recommended

  • 2/5 Alexa F. 2 years ago on Google
    The place looks nice and cozy. I ordered to take away a soup (without bread) and a slice of quiche and was quite disappointed by the price, 20.40 chf. I mean, for a glass of soup and a slice of quiche it is totally overpriced. The food was ok. But a least it was worth a try.

  • 5/5 Riv B. 1 year ago on Google
    I came for takeout before a train and was pleasantly surprised. Good fast service. Delicious quiche. I'd definitely go again

  • 2/5 Steven J. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent food, expensive prices and terrible service. Always seem rushed even if there are barely any people in the venue.

  • 5/5 Valentin R. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the most delicious croissants I've had in the whole of Switzerland, combined with real espresso and service with a smile.

  • 4/5 Karhy S. 11 months ago on Google
    Good selection of healthy sandwiches, eggs , avocado and soups . Healthy salads, healthy freshly extracted juices . Organic bread and pastries. Excellent service and nice staff

  • 1/5 Mario S. 2 years ago on Google
    Crazy! Trop cher! Way too expensive! A chocolate torsade and an orange juice for 11.60 CHF!!! La follie !!! Do not go there

  • 3/5 Phony Y. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't know about the rest, but the piece of apple pie was overcooked, sugary and burnt under. A really bad deal for a hefty price which had made me expect something special. Despite the rather friendly service, the place was so noisy that I literally had to run away from there not to wake my baby. Not my daily bread.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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