Le Pain Quotidien

This is my favorite stop for a bite in Union Station. I frequently go here but have found my experience varies on who is working. Some staff have been swamped with tables but still managed to exceed expectations by meeting my tight time requirement. Others can be rude and blunt when not necessary at all. Would love to have some consistency. Food and coffee is still good! They could not accept the LPQ app with my last visit though. Not sure if that is temporary or a permanent decision.

Very good clean food and drink. They keep changing their menu (they say it's seasonal) but they never bring back the amazing dished from the past. Lately the menu has not been that good and it's expensive for not amazing selection. They do have gluten free menu items and also one of the best lattes around.

I actually said, "mmmm!" on my first bite. I ordered the Avocado and Seed salad with a basil lemon dressing that was delicious. I was so happy to have healthy options available. It is hard to eat right while traveling. We did make the grave error of ordering at the takeout counter and then wanting to sit. The gal up front said it was no problem and we went to sit down. The waitress there chastised us and sent us packing. Extremely unprofessional. The manager? (owner by the way he acted and cared) saw what happened, came over and apologized and brought a cookie bigger than our heads. He was very professional and really did care. I'm feel very positive he will rectify any issues. I would most definitely go back again and again. I love that he was there monitoring what goes on and taking action. That's the best kind of place to be.