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Located in the heart of Central Park, near the iconic Le Pain Quotidien kiosk, this dog-friendly area offers a welcoming spot for both pups and their owners in New York, NY. Enjoy the unique location surrounded by big trees, lakeside seating, and easy access to refreshments from nearby eateries. This is a great place for your furry friend to run, sniff, and meet other local dogs while you relax and soak in the city’s pet-friendly atmosphere.
The dog park features fenced areas, some grassy patches and plenty of shade from mature trees. It is generally clean, with most visitors picking up after their dogs, but it’s wise to be cautious during busy afternoons when some less-socialized dogs might be present. There are walking trails, a playground, basketball, and tennis courts nearby, making this a great overall spot for family outings. Water fountains are available, though occasionally they may require maintenance, so bringing extra water is recommended.
We enjoyed hot drinks & pastries at the Le Pain Quotidien kiosk near the boating lake in Central Park today at one of their tables in the late evening sunshine, watching people going by and children sailing their rented remote controlled model boats in the lake.
My wife enjoyed her weak one shot, milky latte and small moist mini carrot cake and I enjoyed my English breakfast tea but there wasn’t much apple in my apple turnovers, which was mainly dry flakey pastry. The bill came to NULL.
There were public male & female toilets either side of the kiosk and a table service section offering waiter service for a selection of food & drinks.
It wasn’t too busy when we were there around 6pm on a Saturday evening and it was the perfect place to sit down, take a break, relax and watch the world go by in Central Park whilst enjoying a drink.
We were fortunate to be there to listen to the famous Central Park guitar man playing some beautiful guitar music from across the boating lake during one of his regular Saturday slots.
This bakery is amazing and the environment is the BEST! Luis, an employee, was very helpful to my family and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. So beautiful to be in Central Park right on the water.
Beautiful area, maybe a good brunch spot, but the pastry… Meh! Borderline bad. You know when something taste great and you like it but you have to stop because it’s getting annoying. The cream in their donut thing-y was that after sometime. I threw it away cause I knew I was never finishing it later.
I had the pleasure of being served by Pierre, and his service was truly exceptional. He’s a true professional—attentive, kind, and generous. Every detail was handled with elegance and dedication, making me feel welcome and appreciated at all times. It’s clear he loves what he does, and that makes all the difference. Thank you, Pierre, for making my visit unforgettable! 🤙🏻
I visited so many of this chain stores around the city, but none offers bird chiming, lake site seating surrounded by big trees in Central Park. I can always count on their freshly bake goods and coffee, this location is amazing!