Gluten-Free at Le Pain Quotidien

I just got a drink but noticed they have some gluten free loaf. Not sure how safe they are, they were display in a paper bag next to other items.

Sandwiches are available made with gluten free bread

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?

— Good

The manager and staff were well on celiac disease and guided me to the safest menu options, as well as insured that the kitchen changed their gloves kept everything separate. They also disclosed that it’s a shared kitchen and the gluten-free bread was not safe. I’ve eaten there twice with no issues

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

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.

GF bread is very good. You can order tartines on it. I bought a loaf to take home as well and the packaging is labeled GF

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?

— Excellent

There were NO glutenfree options. Long time waiting and in the end a not very helpful waiter. Shouldn’t go there!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Het is een bakker waar je goed kunt lunchen of wat kunt drinken met wat lekkers erbij. Ze hebben oa brownies en een chocoladetaartje welke glutenvrij zijn. De salades konden gemakkelijk glutenvrij aangepast worden. Het personeel dacht ook heel goed mee. Ze hebben een heel uitgebreide allergenen lijst. Ook was het mogelijk om een glutenvrij brood in de bakkerij te kopen die je dan zelf mocht beleggen. Het was niet mogelijk om het menu glutenvrij te bestellen, maar op deze manier was het toch mogelijk. Heel fijn geholpen en prima gegeten.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

I was impressed enough to say I would always go there if I needed a snack while waiting for a train. They do gluten-free bread which has a nutty texture with sunflower seeds. There is a range of of reasonably priced dishes including scrambled eggs, salads, sandwiches.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Ate a delicious gluten free breakfast. Very nice cafe. Made my day!!

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They had chicken soup with no carbs and some toasted seeded bread. And coconut macaroons. Those were my options today at 3pm. It was tasty.

They have table service, which I didn’t realize.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Gluten free breakfast option: yoghurt with fresh fruits.

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

— Very

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

Many choise in glutenfree pie/cake/bread. Not coeliac friendly as it's made in same kitchen

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They offer glutenfree bread with menu items like eggs. No glutenfree sandwiches.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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?

— Good

Le Pain Quotidien has stopped offering gluten free bread with menu items and no longer has gluten free pastries or cakes. Very disappointed as I loved going here!

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

Normally, the brand Le Pain Quotidien sells gluten-free bread, but when I wanted to buy it here in Lange Kievitstraat Antwerp, at 9am, it turned out to be sold out. When I asked if I could eat at their restaurant, they answered: it will be difficult to eat here if you are gluten intolerant. When I asked if I could eat soup or scrambled eggs without bread (cross-contamination is not a big problem for me), I got the reply: we cannot guarantee that is gluten-free. When I asked what ingredients their soup and scrambled eggs contain, they would not give me the ingredients, I got the same answer: we cannot guarantee that is gluten-free. All questions about gluten and ingredients are blocked with that same answer. In Le Pain Quotidien Leuven it is possible to eat if you have a gluten intolerance, but be careful if cross contamination is a problem, other types of bread are served and sold.

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

Gluten free bread available

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?

— Good

2 delicious gluten free options- macaroons and a chocolate cookie that seemed like it was made of egg white. I got the chocolate cookie and it was delicious.

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?

— Excellent

They have gluten free bread but use the same toaster as normal bread and essentially said it’s not safe for coeliacs. They do have a gf granola that might be okay but I didn’t try

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

Perfect café! GF breakfast available by selecting egg based options. The waiter was very accommodating.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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?

— Excellent

Aucune option sans gluten. Je me suis fait prendre car un autre Pain Quotidien en Belgique en avait, mais celui-là non. J'ai finalement pris des oeufs brouillés sans pain avec suppléments d'avocat (même s'ils disaient que rien n'étaient sans gluten, je devais manger!)

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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

— Average

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

Overpriced but very cute place.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Gluten free Bread options but costs +2€

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?

— Good

Plenty of choice for breakfast with gluten free bread.

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?

— Good

Gluten free bread and they can make other items GF as well! And can’t beat the location!

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Breakfast cafe with the option to switch to glutenfree ryebread. Good quality, Nice interior and helpfull staff. Vegiterian and vegan options too.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Excellent

Pain sans gluten entier à vendre au comptoire ou a consommer sur place en planchette (4 tranches) avec petit déjeuner ou brunch.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Fantastic place! Delicious gluten-free alternatives and a wonderful and service minded staff

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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?

— Excellent

Can order breakfast with gluten-free bread and the waiters are very nice and accommodating.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

Lovely Bakery & Coffee shop, great salads, breakfast, GF Bread, GF Chocolate Brownie cakes, various GF offerings in the desserts.

I was told one of the best Bakery chains in Belgium. I presume offerings comparable at most locations.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Glutenfree bread. Salsas. Bowls with food without gluten.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Spent a week in the hotel across the street and ate their gluten free bread every morning. Until the fourth morning the waiter told me that they use the same cutting boards and everything is very contaminated. Please be careful, this place is NOT celiac friendly!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Excellent

This location is permanently closed.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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?

— Excellent

I’ve tried to go here on a few different occasions bc of the reviews on here. I thought each time maybe I just got a bad employee. This place tells you flat out that it is not safe to eat ere if you are a celiac or have a gluten allergy. I don’t know why anyone would suggest this place. This place is a gluten fest! That’s pretty much all they serve other than coffees

I couldn’t eat anything here . It’s all gluten or cross contaminated

This place is not gluten free whatsoever

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?

— Poor

So good! The g-free bread is a very seedy loaf perfect toasted with butter and jam. Super high-quality ingredients used in all dishes. Pricey but worth it. Today I had a mushroom and goat cheese omelette which comes w salad and gf bread. Coffee and tea drinks are stellar. You can also get the toasted gf bread solo to have with your beverage.

Food is fine but the service is particular slow here. The servers seem pretty knowledgeable, however this is a bakery! As such, eating inside during peak hours isn't recommended - I'm a sensitive celiac and definitely felt a bit off one time due to airborne stuff.

My favorite avocado toast! Always love the ambiance too

There are several breakfast menu options that are naturally gluten free, except for the toast. They do offer a gluten free bread option, but the waiter warned it's not made in a dedicated facility, so probably not safe for celiac. I just skipped the toast and treated myself to a gluten free donut at Do-Rite (8 min walk away) afterward!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Homemade GF bread. Seemed GF knowledgeable.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not sure if it’s safe bc I’ve only been once after I saw that other locations have good reviews. The food did taste good. They do have gf bread. It is a nice location so if you just need a snack & place to sit it’s a good spot.

Would give zero if I could. Ok, Le Pain Quotidien, three strikes and you. Are. OUT. This morning marks my third visit to your establishment - once in LA, once in New York and now in DC. All three times for breakfast and all three times when ordering I have told you that I have a gluten allergy (actually, it's Celiac but in the US, land of uneducated people when it comes to food, people still look at me blankly when making that statement so allergy it is). And you know what? EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. At all three locations regular bread had come out on my plate and I have had to insist on a whole new meal. It's not that hard to get that right and God help the person who tells you they have a peanut allergy that will kill them. Clearly, as a chain, you don't make enough emphasis on importance of taking allergies seriously. I gave you three chances because it was three different locations and when the food comes, it's really quite good. But I'm not risking it anymore. You fail. And not once, for the risk of making a customer gravely ill, have you even offered a discount. And the wait for the new plate is long. Fail. On top of that, the service in NYC and DC was both abysmally slow. And somewhat dismissive in NYC.

Celiac friendly?

No

I went here to buy a loaf of gluten-free bread. The guy serving was not able to answer the most basic questions about what it was made from. I noticed that they also sell gluten free brownies...but these were on display beside regular pastries so cross contamination very possible. Didn’t feel that they really had any knowledge or cared in any way to understand the their gluten free offerings.

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

The best gf bread I’ve ever had. They will make anything gf. Ate here for lunch twice and breakfast. Bought a loaf of bread (they make their own). I’m celiac and didn’t have any issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had 3 gf options. The seeded gf bread was excellent and I was able to enjoy their avocado toast for breakfast. I would definitely eat it again. I also tried their lemon poppyseed muffin which was a little dry/crumbly and only lightly lemon tasting. I didn’t try the coconut macaroon. They bake everything in the same ovens so cross contamination may occur.