Oh I wished I could experience this place, but soon! At least we'll be freed from the shackles of Covid restrictions! Hopefully for a long time, because I want to taste fresh bread while sitting down with a friend. Le Pain Quotidien.... the name just sounds like fresh bread! Anyways, from what I could have, (fresh apple juice & Belgian chocolate muffin) I can tell this place has real potential. It's beautifully situated in Sablon (one of the nicest neighborhoods in Brussels). It's sought after because a few moments after it opened there already was a queue... Now for the food... it was good, but I can't say it was mind blowing. Was it because it was cold outside that day? Who'll know? I will definitely give it a try again & have a full brunch to see if the weather and the restaurant experience makes a difference on the food's taste. In conclusion: yes, go ahead give it a try! Especially if you're fond of nice neighborhoods, be mindful that the prices fit the neighborhoods' niceness. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. A friend and I were across the street visiting a church and stopped in here for a late breakfast. The food was really enjoyable. We enjoyed the different breads and spreads sitting out on the table. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day. read more

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My sister goes to church around the corner from this coffee shop. I'm a heathen, so while she's getting her pray on with JC, I need a place to chill. Enter Le Pain Quotidien. I was really pleasantly surprised to find some excellent vegan options on the menu. I ordered a turmeric latte and it was really delightful. The shop stays pretty busy, I came the last 2 hours that it was open so while it started pretty packed, the crowd thinned out considerably by the time I left. The only downside, was that the last hour to 45 minutes of the store being opened....this staff goes into hyper drive to get the place cleaned. So if you're still eating or drinking, they're going to be sweeping, wiping down tables and emptying tables all around you. I get doing that the last 20 minutes....but the last hour? I'd still come here again though, it has a quaint, atmosphere with wonderful people watching opportunities. read more

When the sun is shining, this is the place to get your breakfast. They open the roof in the back of the place and reveal a lovely hidden terasse! read more

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Great Great hot chocolate but that's it. Place is really cold inside and the food was not spiced in any way. blah food. It's not really how the other PQ soups and salads taste in other countries... read more

The busiest pain quotidien ! You are a fan or not of le Pain Quotidien. And this one is for sure the most posh one. Especially in this area you will find a lot of those kinda people. But this PQ is a big one. They have a huge table to all around it. The staff is friendly but not very international. They could learn a bit more english. The outdoor seating is nice. But in the backyard. So not always sunny. You will find better places to have breakfast, but with PQ you're sure to have good breath. read more

Nice place. I went during quiet hours, so it was rather calm. The staff were very friendly, but like most places, they're not in a hurry to come take your order. The wifi works well and is unlimited, unlike places like exki, which is great if you're there to work. The only issue is that there aren't many plugs available. Maybe it's to avoid too many people spending all day there. Nevertheless, a great place to go for a coffee and their food os always great. Particularly love their sourdough bread. read more

I love this place! The bakery is delicious and always fresh, the restaurant uses seasonal and organic items. I came here twice during my visit to Brussels! Their breakfast was delicious too, really providing such a great deal with all the tabletop condiments, served with your baskets of bread! read more

The WORST service we've ever had in our life. Took 30 minutes to take our order and then another hour to receive our coffee and croissant! The wait staff wasn't sorry at all the entire time and was extremely rude to us. Everyone around us received their food and drinks and came in much later than us. We don't know if it was because we were tourists and everyone else seemed local or not but it was absolutely horrible. read more

Such a nice atmosphere. Especially the seats in the back. The breakfast is moderate and yummy. :)

Very bad experience. We arrive at 5.30 pm and the waiter tells us immediately that the restaurant closes at 6.00 pm. We could order something little like a pastry or a slice of bread .... The website tells us that the restaurant is open until 6.30 pm. The worst experience ever. Certainly not a place to recommend !!! read more

Horrible experience today!! Customer service was non existent. Finally 1-1/2 hours after sitting and giving our order, we had enough. There were 3 in our party but only two of us received our meals after a very long wait. The ambiance is lovely and food was good, but the service and wait distracted us from enjoying our time there read more

Very charming café with good breakfasts and tarts. Nice break during a winterday in Brussels.

Best hot chocolate in Brussels! If you go to Pain Quot on Rue des Tongres on a Sunday, I'll be the one face with freshly made apricot jam drizzling down my cheek. I love this place!! It is a little bit expensive but the food is fresh and the quality is excellent. I always have a hot chocolate which is the best that I have tasted in Brussels and trust me, there is serious competition from Cafe Tasse and other places. I love the communal tables, because they make me think of a big family sitting round a kitchen table and laughing and joking. Please try the variety of jams and chocolate spreads. If you love it like me, you must buy the souvenir coffee bowls and the tartinieres I've given it to a lot of my friends as Christmas presents an dthey love it. I went to Manhattan in January and asked for a good tip for a place to go for breakfast and guess what I was told Pain Quotidien! It's a small world after all. read more