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Le Pain Quotidien Washington

French bakery in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 20036: opening hours, location and what to order.

French bakery Hours listed

Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday6:30 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 6 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 6 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday7 AM – 6 PM
Sunday7 AM – 6 PM

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

2000 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Address2000 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
NeighborhoodDupont Circle
Phone(202) 459-9176
StyleFrench bakery
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center0.8 mi west

About Le Pain Quotidien

Set at 2000 P St NW (20036), Le Pain Quotidien is a French bakery 0.8 mi west of the Washington city center. Its listing also places it among bakery cafés.

Our Washington directory counts 215 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 3,266 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Zeke's DC Donutz, less than 0.1 mi away.

Le Pain Quotidien opens as early as 6:30 AM and stays open until 6 PM on its longest day, for about 80 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

The listing mentions 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

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 7 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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Questions about Le Pain Quotidien

What are Le Pain Quotidien's hours?
Le Pain Quotidien's listed hours are Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM – 6 PM; Sat–Sun: 7 AM – 6 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Le Pain Quotidien open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 6 PM.
What time does Le Pain Quotidien open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 6:30 AM on Monday.
Where is Le Pain Quotidien located?
Le Pain Quotidien is at 2000 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036, in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. 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 (202) 459-9176.
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 Zeke's DC Donutz (less than 0.1 mi), Panera Bread (less than 0.1 mi), and Mah-ze-dahr Bakery (0.1 mi).