Enjoy the taste of living better
Magazine
01 October 2024
We all want the best out of life! At Le Pain Quotidien we believe this is all about finding balance through eating well, sleeping soundly, and staying active. Eating well is so much more than nutrition, it’s about flavorful food made with quality ingredients and enjoyed with the people you care for. No matter how busy life gets, or what the latest food trend is, you will always find a delicious range of “good food” choices at Le Pain Quotidien.
The taste of living better
Our new menu is based on the wholesome diets and lifestyles of happy, healthy communities around the world. Their approach to living better inspired our chefs to experiment with new ingredient combinations and create delicious, nutritious dishes – to share the taste of living better with you and those you care for.
Fill your day with better choices
We know that it’s not always easy to eat the way we want to eat, especially in today’s busy world! That’s why we have crafted a menu full of better choices, so you can rest assured that anything you pick from our menu is a great choice, no matter how hectic life gets.
Eat better with us
We have worked with a nutritionist to define six clear and simple criteria for nutritionally balanced dishes, from being rich in fruit and vegetables to being low in added sugar. Every dish with a ‘better choice’ symbol on our menu meets at least five of the six criteria. Learn more about what makes a ‘better choice’ here.
Clean Eating
Clean eating at Le Pain Quotidien is a philosophy woven into every dish we offer, guided by a simple commitment: food should be honest, natural, and minimally processed. While our sourdough bread is a signature example, our dedication extends to everything we serve, from the first spoonful of yogurt to each glass of juice or bowl of granola.
In the spirit of the communities who inspire us, we invite you to pull up a seat at our communal table and share these dishes with the people closest to you. Enjoy the taste of living better!
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Welcome homeLe Pain Quotidien means "the daily bread". And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life.
Simple. Fresh. Honest.
Our dishesOur menu celebrates natural, honest ingredients, prepared freshly every day. And at the heart of it all is the bread that brings everything together.