Le Pain Quotidien sucks

I found out tonight that eating dinner at the recently opened Le Pain Quotidien on Clarendon Blvd is definitely not worth it. Very overpriced, slow service, and unsatisfying dishes.

I chose the Roasted Turkey Tartine open faced sandwich, it was ok but not worth $10 and I was still very hungry. The lemonade is so super highly concentrated its hard to drink. Plus the food is served on cutting boards instead of plates, which always results in a messy table as it can't contain the loose bits.

Unless you are going there for their bread or breakfast pastries, stay away.

Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien opened a few weeks ago below Gold's Gym on the corner of North Fillmore and Clarendon Blvd. The restaurant is an international chain and it's name translates into "daily bread" I believe, which is fitting as it offers good breakfast treats, fresh bread, and sandwiches. I would compare it to a little more upscale Panera Bread.

The chain has received great reviews in other locales, and my first visit was also positive. Looking forward to trying out some more of their lunch menu later, especially given that their location is very convenient to Clarendon foot traffic:

2900 Clarendon Blvd
@ N. Fillmore St.
Arlington, VA 22201
M-Th: 7am-9pm
F: 7am-10pm
Sa: 8am-10pm
Su: 8am-8pm