For an "unfussy" "coffee-shop alternative", try this "quickie" Belgian bakery/cafe chain patronized for its "easy" menus (with "many organic choices") served in "rustic, woody" rooms at "elbow-to-elbow" communal tables; "predictability" and "disorganized" service are a pain, but "inexpensive" tabs and "all-around-town" locations compensate.
Le Pain Quotidien says: Whenever we can, we source organic ingredients. This way, we not only build lasting and meaningful partnerships with organic farmers, but we also ensure our ingredients are of the highest quality. It's about finding the very best, in a way that is good for all of us. This philosophy influences every part of the way we do business, from the food we serve to the design...
Belgian-based chain offers homemade cafe fare served in a European setting.:
In Short
As light and airy as a country farmhouse, the simple decor and pine furnishings radiate rustic ambience. Local sophisticates gather at a long communal table, while couples sneak...