Le Pain Quotidien: Surry Hills review by Mel K

I'm normally suspicious of international chains as food & environment typically lack personality, but I've become a convert to Le Pain Quotidien: the baked goods are consistently good, the praline spread is to-die-for, and the Surry Hills shop is pleasant and spacious. The Surry Hills location is great for business coffees (lots of space and fairly quiet) - or for parent coffees (room for strolllers + ramp access). Only qualification to my generally positive view is that I've found the service to be spotty: usually very friendly & efficient, but occasionally disorganized.