LeBus Bakery

I was just in Le Bus and attempted to order a toasted bagel. I was literally yelled «No» at because it’s «lunchtime». There were bagels to be had and lunch sandwiches could be toasted, but nope. No toasted bagel for me. The service was beyond rude and I left quite perturbed. I don’t think I’ve ever been yelled «No» at in a Rittenhouse establishment before. Despite LeBus, having delightful bagels I think I will be taking my business elsewhere, like Spread or DiBruno or Chestnut Street bagels, where I can get customer service that is remotely acceptable.

Le bus is the only lunch place in center city that I consistently go to and get excited about.
Most of their sandwiches have dairy. But, I get the jersey literally every time I go. Which some weeks is 3+ times. That’s how consistently good it is.
Le bus is a diamond in the rough for what I personally feel is a lacking of true lunch spots in center city (from my limited perspective).
I’m going today.

Had some sort of pre-​made italian sandwich that was VERY salty. Also, the muffin I had was really dry. Not much to say– pretty disappointing meal. The fresh bread looked good though… :I

Get here earlier in the day to get your lunch, otherwise you won’t have much of an option on what sandwiches to buy. I got here late for lunch and the selection was sparse, so I chose their salmon sandwich. It was my first visit and the woman behind the counter was nice and helpful. She told me that going forward, to call ahead of time to set aside a sandwich if I was going to stop by later for lunch.
The sandwich wasn’t the one I had set my mouth on, but I have to say that it was pretty delicious. I finished the whole thing in one sitting… and it was a pretty decent size. I will definitely stop by again.

I would eat here more frequently if I knew I’d still be able to fit into my clothes. One of the best breakfast and lunch bargains in Rittenhouse. The muffins, scones, French pastries and breads are always fresh and delicious and they have a fantastic lunchtime sandwich and soup selections (gazpacho!) for both vegetarians and carnivores. My favorites: The farmer’s sandwich for breakfast (eggs, potatoes, cheese on one of their amazing brioche rolls), the Atlantic sandwich for lunch (grilled salmon and salsa on the previously referenced amazing brioche roll), and for whenever: the blueberry scones or the chocolate chip cookies. Tip: skip the mini cookies and just go for the giant one. At that point, calories be damned. The people working here are really nice and very helpful, too. Typically I get out for under $ 5 for breakfast and under $ 8 for lunch. Very limited seating, so take your stuff and stroll up to Rittenhouse Square and dine al fresco — or «al desko» if you are a worker bee from the area, like me.

Always been a fan of this place. I go often with friends for brunch on Sundays. Usually the wait isn’t too bad, and Main St. has free parking. The homemade bread and jam is delicious and something I always look forward to before my meal. They consistently have interesting specials (this past weekend was Cannoli French Toast), and the food always comes out fresh. Service is above average. Breakfast prices are what you would expect for Manayunk ($ 10 – 14) for an entrée. Love going here in the summer when you can sit outside.

Love this place! The most amazing turkey sandwich made with super fresh, paper-​thinly sliced turkey. Get your sweet fix with a palmier

A really great little place, their sandwiches (and especially the bread) are fantastic and they have a nice reasonable ½ sandwich and soup special. I got a grilled cheese and veggie chili, delicious!

Best sandwiches ever. The chili is great on a cold day.
Doesn’t have much seating, but great to take and eat in Rittenhouse.

The chocolate croissant was so delicious! Perfect Sunday morning treat. My boyfriend and I shared the croissant and the blueberry scone, and we loved them back. We will definitely go back!

Incredible CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE — and I’m a connoisseur, so trust me.
The curried chicken salad sandwich was really tasty toasted!
I found the vegetarian chili to be good but on the bland side.
The FOCACCIA bread was soft, garlicy, herby, and fantastically delicious. Wish I could have bought two loaves but at 11am the bakery was already down to their last one. So arrive early if you want a good selection!

I stopped in looking for a quick and hearty snack to grab and keep moving. The place comes off as not well established inside but damn the muffin I got was not only a great price but it was soooo filling and full of flavor! Went back again a few weeks later to grab a sandwich for work. I was hesitant as it was pre packaged but that too was delicious and definitely fresh tasting. Can’t remember what I got though. Everyone seems to have gotten a sandwich that was un packages and nicely displayed, I must have went right before closing I guess. 4 stars because the ambiance of the place threw me off but food is great!

These folks know breads! They know pastries, they know food! I only go here very occasionally but I have yet to be at all dissatisfied with any purchase there.
Bravo Le Bus!

I write this review immediately after enjoying the Delhi sandwich: curried chicken salad with egg on a delicious raisin bread. The ratio between bread and chicken salad was perfect. A lot of places are cheap and give you 90% bread with 10% substance. At Le Bus, you’ve got enough between the slices that you’re not being gypped, but not so overstuffed that the sandwich just falls apart into a big mess.
While quickly browsing, I noted that their bread loaves looked terrific, and averaging at less than $ 5. At checkout, I was tempted to try their chocolate chip cookie and I’m glad I did. Huge cookie, with a crisp outer and a soft, chewy inside. At $ 1.75, I thought it was a great deal.
Speaking of price, as others have mentioned, the quality of food here is impressive for such low prices. Perfect place to grab a tasty lunch and walk to the park (or back to your apartment/​office/​hotel).

Excellent chicken curry sandwich. Very cheap and quick service. Can’t wait to try their other sandwiches.

It is a bakery but their bread selections aren’t so amazing. I though muffins are just average. Cookies are just ok. Actually loft bread was so dry. However I still go there pretty often for getting couscous and curry chicken deli sandwich for lunch. Their couscous is one of best I ever had.

Best chicken salad sandwich! I got ½ of the amazing curry chicken salad on fresh toasted raisin bread with a side of delicious chili… all for $ 6.50! One of the best lunch deals in the city for the quality of food. Everything was fresh, light and awesome, with barely any wait despite the long line at lunch rush.
Highly recommend!

My past review was mainly focused on the Delhi. Please note that the other sandwiches are also pretty great: Arcadia is basically a BLT on a baguette. Jersey is similar, but replace the LT with asparagus and peppers. Get the Atlantic (salmon) on the seeded bun, or try a chicken pot pie when it’s chilly out!
Don’t forget a chocolate chip cookie and a sandwich card!

This place is what i miss the most about not working in rittenhouse square anymore.
While there Le Bus was my favorite quick sandwich shop since it was half a block from my building.
I am a huge fan of the Jersey sandwich, which is turkey, peppers, and asparagus with honey mustard. They toast it for you if you like, and the bread their is just so perfect.
They have a great assortment of bakery items and it was such a cool little spot to grab lunch. I go back from time to time to bask in the deliciousness, but it is a much more calculated trip.
Other things i recommend;
The chocolate chip cookie — the big guy, perfectly soft and crunchy so it doesn’t seem undercooked, great with a sandwich
and the curry chicken salad on raisin nut bread, sounds kinda weird, but i promise, it has a great blend of spice and sweet

I’ve been to Le Bus twice now, both for lunch. The food is very good and fresh, the service is fast and friendly, but the main reason Le Bus impresses me is from the amazing prices! There’s no where else in the expensive Rittenhouse square business district that you can get a fresh, healthy, lunch to-​go for less than $ 8! Both times I got a pre-​made sandwich to-​go. They offer a few different vegetarian options, so I tried both. One has veggies and hummus, and another is more caprice style with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Both were decent size portions, very delicious, and $ 6-​something total!!! I am shocked. The prices alone will keep me coming back. And its not cheap quality, its actually very good food for the price!
Don’t let the long line scare you, during lunch the line is out the front door and down the sidewalk. The place is small so there’s no where really to go, but it moves quick. They also have fresh bagels and bread you can buy to-​go. They bake their own cookies which look amazing too! I want to try the beet soup next. The earth-​friendly conscience of mine wishes they didn’t double-​bag your food order, what a waste of trash, 1 bag is enough! But overall, really great place here for a carry-​out lunch for less than $ 8.

Came here for lunch with a friend to grab a sandwich and was definitely pleased with what I got.
The inside area is particularly small, so it’s not a place I’d recommend buying a sandwich to sit and eat there. But it’s almost right across the street from Rittenhouse Square which is a great lunch eating spot so that nips that problem in the bud.
They have a good amount of sandwich options and also allow you to have it heated on a panini maker if that’s you’re thing. I was personally happy to see that because I’m not the biggest fan of cold foods.
I ordered the Capri, and even though I’m not the biggest fan of prosciutto it was still solid in my opinion.
The bread pudding I got on the side left a bit to be desired, so I wouldn’t suggest rushing to grab that if you’re feeling like placating your sweet tooth like I was.
All in all it’s a good place to go and grab a quick sandwich or some coffee before getting on with your day.

Awesome place to grab a sandwich at lunch time! They have a nice random selection of specialty sandwiches. I got the curry chicken salad panini and it was super delicious! It came on raisin bread and it was curry chicken with egg mixed in together. I know it sounds pretty weird but it tasted amazing! I have to come back and try their other specialty sandwiches. I came here right at peek lunch time and it was not very busy and I was out of there in 5 minutes. They even has a section in the store where they sell bread reduced at 50% off. The place is quite small and they don’t really have indoor seating. I would recommend getting a sandwich here and eat it on a park bench on Rittenhouse on a nice day.

I love the bread from Le Bus. It is really fantastic. We stopped in here for lunch a few weeks ago to grab something small while we were running errands. I hadnt ever really been inside, but I had seen the bread at other restaurants before. We grabbed a container of the beef soup and we split the curry chicken salad. The soup was very tasty. It was a nice, hearty meal on a cold winter’s day, exactly the thing you need to warm you up. The sandwich on the other hand, didnt really work for me. I love the idea of it being a sweet/​salty contrast with the raisin bread, but the chicken salad itself was overly sweet. The curry was a nice touch, but it would have been made existentially better by some salt or acid, or both. Place is good for a quick bite, but there isnt much seating in the back to sit down and enjoy your lunch. Definitely better for takeout.