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 South End Avenue

South End Avenue

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Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Seating

Free Wifi

Wine and Beer

Kids Menu

Le Pain Quotidien South End Ave is the perfect first stop to grab a hot cup of coffee and lunch before taking a stroll down the Battery Park City Esplanade. This charming location welcomes you with a breezy outdoor terrace that makes you feel instantly transported to a rustic European cafe, the only reminder that you are in the pulse of New York City being the clear and beautiful view of the Freedom Tower just across the way. Come in for your favorite savory tartine or Belgian hot chocolate with friends around our signature communal table, or simply pick up a bite to eat from our large selection of freshly prepared grab-and-go on the way to your next meeting!

Simplicity According to Alain

Our founder

Alain Coumont was born into a family of cooks. His grandparents had a restaurant, his father was a chef, and his aunt Simone was a talented pâtissier who baked tarts every Saturday for the whole family to devour on Sunday. When he was 6 years old, Alain began reading from the two cookbooks on the shelf at home. He taught himself to cook by reading recipes and hints from famous chefs. His first creations were chocolate mousse, cream puffs, and eclairs. Little did he know…

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