Le Pain Quotidien - Bethesda

My friend and I went on a hike, but wanted to have a drink and a little snack before. We have a quick search for coffee and stumbled on this beautiful café / restaurant. I've never been to France, but I felt like I crashed into a cafe in France. The ambience and the displays were breathtakingly beautiful and comfortable. The drinks and the food were very delicious. Very recommended. I wish I were closer so I could come to visit more often.

The greeting was so warm and respectful and my breakfast was absolutely delicious?? Thank you for your hospitality.

Eating is good, but the service is a little slow and the food does not all come together, so some feel like they need to wait until others are served. Nevertheless, the food is good enough that I would go back (and have fallen).

I am fully aware that Le Pain is a chain with an unusual name and not a real coffee shop. But it is totally insulting to charge customers for espresso based drinks at prices of $5-6 and then continue to use a hotel lobby machine. Be sure when you come to actually get coffee, you will go much better to the Starbucks next door.

I've come to this location numerous times now, and have thoroughly enjoyed it! As someone who hails from Europe, this Cafe has been a great reminder of home. The coffee is great, as is the food. The atmosphere is excellent also, it is very quaint. I highly recommend this Cafe!