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Bonjour, Le Pain Quotidien

POSTED: Friday, October 15, 2010, 5:00 PM

Filed Under: Openings

Photo | Drew Lazor

We're told that Philly's location of Le Pain Quotidien, the international bakery/light fare chain that is better than Panera Bread, will be opening before year's end at 1423-25 Walnut. Feeling the vaguely reassuring "Soon..." placard on the top left there.

Le Pain Quotidien to center city

Posted 2010-10-15 12:12:47

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Trevi

Posted 2010-10-30 10:43:42

I sure hope this is true.  Eager for updates and for the grand opening.  What a treat it will be to have this establishment in Center City.  Could not shine the shoes of Panera Bread.  Two entirely different levels of quality and atmosphere.

Eric

Posted 2010-11-18 14:32:20

Agreed. This is by no means a Panera by any standard. The food is excellent and so fresh. I am a former D.C resident and I was delighted to pass by Walnut St. and see the sign. I cannot wait until the opening.

Philly’s first Le Pain Quotidien opens tomorrow :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2011-01-18 15:20:26

[...] like Philly’s Le Pain Quotidien (1423-25 Walnut St.), which we first noted back in October, will officially open to the public tomorrow, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m. sharp. The Belgian chain, which [...]

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