Le Pain Quotidien

Situated in the heart of the city centre, this new eatery has quickly become popular with office-workers and shoppers alike. Apart from operating an enviable take-away service, Le Pain Quotidien offers a good continental breakfast, a pleasingly demanding weekend brunch menu and desserts, from brownies to panna cotta. Judging by the numbers, most punters wisely opt for one of the lunchtime specials – excellent salads with mineral water and freshly baked bread thrown into the bargain. Surroundings are slick but not off-putting.