Le Pain Quotidien

If you're looking for a quick, healthy meal on the go, this is the perfect spot. The service is quick, the prices are reasonable, and there are not many other options in town that compare. I enjoy stopping by whenever I can.

This is one of my favorite places for breakfast! I went with a friend in the early morning and the staff was already very energetic and helpful. We ordered the baker's breakfast (if I remember the name correctly), which included a fabulous basket with a variety of breads and tasty spreads to try on each one. We really loved it! The prices were great, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I definitely recommend this place!

As a local who lives and works in Kensington, I wish this place performed better. I like the premises, the location and the concept but they fall down badly on just about everything else. I've gone back several times in hopes they'd improve, but they don't get any better. The service is painfully slow and unattentive and they can't serve hot food, even after you've sent it back! They had a nice sounding vegan option, a Red Lentil Daal dish, which tasted delicious but wasn't even tepid even after we sent it back. On both attempts to get our meals, we waited 20 minutes and couldn't even achieve a connection to their WIFI, even when I stood right under the router! The staff couldn't help me at all.

After a few hours shopping along Kensington High Street, we needed a lift so popped in here. We ordered 2 x lattes with an extra shot and 1 x toasted gruyere cheese and ham toasted croissant to share. The croissant was well toasted and delicious. The coffee was good. My helpful hint: if you like your coffee strong (as we do) order the extra shot as it will be quite weak coffee without it. Pleasant and prompt service. Reasonable prices. Soft ambient music in background. Very relaxed and chilled atmosphere.

This restaurant is not just housed in a stunning building hidden behind High Street Kensington. We were greeted with a warm welcome, given menus, and served our much-needed coffee right away. We were able to relax and enjoy a delicious Belgian-style breakfast with amazing cheese scones. It was a perfect experience.