Le Pain Quotidien - Besthesda

A nice rustic minimal style make this place feel cozy and sets it apart from the other cafés in Bethesda. Okay food, coffee, and pastries, and perhaps a tiny bit overpriced. Unfortunately, the music is always too loud, which makes it difficult to have a conversation or to concentrate, and the customers all have to speak very loudly so they can hear each other. Because of the noise, it's not the best place for reading or working while you eat or have a coffee. Maybe this is what the owners prefer? It also has only three tables with charging outlets. But it's still one of the better café options in downtown Bethesda if you're tired of Starbucks.

I loved their food and service. I’ve had black lentil salad, lemon ginger tea and some tarts so far. Very satisfied.

The food is ok . I had avocado tartine with smoke salmon on a bread, cold coffee bowl and dirty coffee pot. Very busy and parking is expensive.

Popular breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. Quiet relaxing the rest of the time. Love the communal tables for larger gatherings.

Great way to start a weekend. Spent breakfast here.