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Le Pain Quotidien New Canaan

A French bakery at 81 Elm St in New Canaan, CT.

French bakery Hours listed
Get directions (203) 920-4143 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 5 PM
Thursday7 AM – 5 PM
Friday7 AM – 5 PM
Saturday7 AM – 5 PM
Sunday7 AM – 5 PM

70 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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81 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Address81 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone(203) 920-4143
StyleFrench bakery
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
Time zoneEastern Time

About Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien is a French bakery at 81 Elm St, right in the middle of New Canaan. Besides being a French bakery, it is also listed as bakery café.

Our New Canaan directory counts 5 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 4,232 residents. If you want to compare, UCBC Bagels sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

Le Pain Quotidien opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 5 PM on its longest day, for about 70 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

Listed services include takeout and delivery. This is one of 75 locations of the same brand in our directory.

Le Pain Quotidien was founded in Brussels in 1990 by Belgian chef Alain Coumont and opened its first US location in New York in 1997. The bakery-café is known for organic sourdough, open-faced tartines served at communal tables, and Belgian-style pastries and chocolate spreads.

Services and amenities

Takeout Delivery

Signature menu

Items this brand is known for. Availability varies by location.

Full menu

Breakfast

  • Belgian WaffleWarm Belgian waffle served with whipped cream and fresh berries, a nod to the brand's Brussels roots.
  • Dutch Mini-PancakesSmall, fluffy Dutch-style pancakes served with sliced banana and maple butter.
  • Avocado & Tomato OmeletteOmelette folded with fresh tomatoes and avocado, finished with a tomato-pepper jam.
  • Smoked Salmon OmeletteScallion omelette with smoked salmon, Greek yogurt and fresh dill.

Tartines

  • Avocado ToastOrganic sourdough topped with avocado mash, citrus cumin salt and chia seeds.
  • Smoked Salmon TartineButtered sourdough layered with smoked salmon, scallions, dill and herb aioli.
  • Chicken Mozzarella MeltToasted sourdough with chicken, melted mozzarella and tomato-pepper jam.

Viennoiseries

  • CroissantClassic buttery, flaky croissant baked in house for the morning pastry case.
  • Pain au ChocolatLaminated croissant dough wrapped around bars of Belgian chocolate.
  • Cheese DanishLayered pastry filled with a sweet, creamy cheese center.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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51 Rue Montorgueil, Paris (06) — illustrative photo
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Vitrine de patisserie chinoise avenue de Choisy — illustrative photo
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Ladurée Pâtisseries — illustrative photo
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Pastries in QAZAQ COFFEE 2024-11-28 — illustrative photo
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Questions about Le Pain Quotidien

What are Le Pain Quotidien's hours?
Le Pain Quotidien's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 5 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Le Pain Quotidien open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 5 PM.
What time does Le Pain Quotidien open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Le Pain Quotidien located?
Le Pain Quotidien is at 81 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Le Pain Quotidien?
The listed phone number is (203) 920-4143.
Does Le Pain Quotidien offer takeout or delivery?
Takeout is available and delivery is offered according to the listing.
What should I order at Le Pain Quotidien?
Signature items include Belgian Waffle, Dutch Mini-Pancakes, Avocado Toast, and Smoked Salmon Tartine. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Le Pain Quotidien?
Nearby options include UCBC Bagels (less than 0.1 mi), Patisserie Salzburg (less than 0.1 mi), and Flour Water Salt Bread (0.2 mi).

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