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Review by beckyfox

Rating: 5.00
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Went to le pain quotidien on the south bank for breakfast. It was very busy with lots of families and kids running around. Apart from that we only a small wait to be seated. the place is decorated like a massive farm house or barn really rustic. It has massive wooden tables and the bread is served on chopping boards. This place does the best bread and jam! also has a great selection for breakfast! The coffee is really good to. The staff are really friendly. You can also buy the jams and pickles they have a little shop they do a fab chocolate spread.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:55:05 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1o4hp81406738372 beckyfox 51.505573091637 -0.11818033598157 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1g1dj8
Review by harrietfisher

Rating: 4.00
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We had lunch here today, it serves good, continental style food and makes me feel a sort of comforting nostalgia for a life I have never led. Large, wooden, country house style tables on stone floors, breakfast items such as porridge, muesli and boiled eggs as well as a bread menu! Heaven.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:59:58 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1g1dj8371723755 harrietfisher 51.505573091637 -0.11818033598157 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1e9546
Review by Oliveiro86

Rating: 5.00
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Le Pain Quotidien is my regular hangout!!! It is great .. they serve huge cappucinos ... great cheese platters, the decor is warm and welcoming and theres free wireless too ... you can easily hang out all day at that place and the staff are wonderful!!!]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:27:27 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1e9546428606879 Oliveiro86 51.505573091637 -0.11818033598157 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1n14i9
Review by wandering_star

Rating: 1.00
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I also fell in love with Le Pain Quotidien during a trip to Brussels - I liked the relaxed atmosphere, the huge salad platters and the excellent, simple and good quality food. Every time I am in Belgium I try and go again.

So I was really excited to see that branches were opening in London. I was a bit shocked when I saw the prices - the same in pounds as the Brussels branch would charge in Euros - but I accepted that this was London, and nice bits of London at that, and I thought that it would be worth it.

I was really disappointed by what turned up - we got bog-standard salads, with none of the high-quality ingredients that I was expecting. I had the antipasti platter - I could have made a nicer one myself after a quick trip round Sainsbury's - and my friend had the seafood salad - limp lettuce leaves and defrosted prawns.

Such a pity - if it was as good as the ones in Belgium, I would be eating there every week!]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:08:00 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1n14i9827872971 wandering_star 51.505573091637 -0.11818033598157 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1524r8
Review by bethb88

Rating: 5.00
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I first fell in love with le Pain Quotidien when I lived in Brussels. This global chain offers high quality baked goods and meals. Their superior choice of hams and soups are a must. Most are organized so that when seated you are part of a larger table creating a cosy, friendly and almost familial feeling during the meal.

Nothing beats entering this place on a cold winter's day; the warm, delicious fumes enticing you to stay for a while, grab a coffee or some soup.

Why do French women stay skinny? Well, it's greatly aided by placing such as this.]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:03:14 +0000 /review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1524r81596745278 bethb88 51.505573091637 -0.11818033598157 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o32o79/le-pain-quotidien/1m52o8
Review by Samantha

Rating: 5.00
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Built under one of the railway arches, with the bare stone still exposed, Le Pain Quotidien by Waterloo offers a wonderful rustic feel. The atmosphere is in perfect parallel to the traditional, hearty food served. With small tables or the large communal table in the centre, it is possible to enjoy a private meal or, quite literally, break bread with others.

Specialising in freshly baked breads and pastries, the breakfasts are a simple dream. For lunch, the tartines (open sandwiches) are a delight and the salads and soup are accompanied by some of the best organic bread you'll find.

The evening menu offers a modest selection of dishes, but all very generous in flavours. And the selection of wine is superior, made even more enjoyable by the quality glasses it is served in if you're anything like me, you'll appreciate a good balloon glass for your red!

This place manages to combine a sophisticated feel with an air of informality, and consequently I'll often stop by just for coffee and a scone& you'd be hard pushed to find anything more satisfying!
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