Le Pain Quotidien

NOT SAFE for celiacs. When I asked about their gluten safety protocols, the first person I spoke to said “yes everything is clean and safe we avoid cross-contamination and have separate utensils for everything“. Then the manager came out, and said “no, everything IS cross-contaminated. The flour comes in and it gets everywhere. I wouldn’t trust anything.“ I believed her. So I had a coffee. Which was nice. But if you want food, this is not the place to go.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Do NOT eat here, it’s not safe and they’re not informed on Celiac or any allergies.

The gf bread is sliced on a shared slicer. It’s toasted in a shared toaster. I asked all of the usual questions and while the server was patient and sweet about finding the information on how they’re prepping in the kitchen, the larger problem is they don’t fully understand Celiac.

The server brought the manager out who said to me “I wouldn’t eat the bread if you’re fully Celiac.” Ugh.

I ended up getting an egg skillet and I asked two more times if there was anything on it and the manager told me it was fine, it’s just eggs and avocado.

The skillet came out and my god there were pre packaged fried onion strings on top. I sent it back because ohmygod!

She was super apologetic but here’s why you really shouldn’t eat here... all they did was pick off the fried onion bits, toss on some scallions and heat up he skillet again. Instead of making a fresh dish that didn’t have cross, the eggs were hard, not runny and dangerous for me to eat.

Be warned.

Celiac friendly?

No

They have tartines that you can get on delicious GF bread. Good coffee and lemonade. I love their hazelnut spread. They have it on the tables (I don't use those bc of cross contamination), but buy a jar to take home.

Gluten free bread, but only to go. Fine for me, bread super delicious, so 5 stars from my side (but fully understand that the restaurant reviews are less euphoric).

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Only a quinoa bowl with egg and tomato. No other gluten-free options. Disappointing

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

The staff were friendly and informative, gf bread is available upon request, and most of their omelette meals can also be made gf! (The gf bread is quite dry)

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Not safe for celiac.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

We never are at the restaurant because we never found parking. FYI: it’s very busy there with no parking.