Pros: excellent soups, great coffee drinks, non-fried fast food, free wi fi Cons: bakery items are uninspired
I’m not a huge fan of eating at fast food restaurants, but sometimes it is necessary, especially when you are on long road trips with two children in the car. I loathe McDonald’s and will just not eat there, and sometimes we want ...
Pros: Chipotle Chicken, Service Cons: Below Average Food, Some soups are just gross, Employee backgrounds
A few somewhat respectable colleagues of mine, were the reason for my visiting a Panera Bread Restaurant. They had been constantly extolling the values and quality of this establishment, and kept saying that they have never had such ...
I love Panera Bread. The food is probably the best I have ever tasted. Their Asian chicken salad and their broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl are to die for. The only problem is the prices are a little high, but I am willing to pay them for the quality ...
Pros: Their food is wonderful enough, but they top it with a donation program that's incredible! Cons: None that I can tell.
I was seriously jonesing for an orange scone one night and thought I had enough time to get to Panera Bread before it closed, then I'd pop over to the grocery on the way back. I parked the car, walked toward the entrance trying to decide if I needed an ...
Pros: Yummy breads, free Wi-Fi, good service Cons: Some menu items disappeared and never came back!
I have to blame my husband for one of my chain restaurant additions. He always suggested that I go to Panera Bread to do work in the morning before getting my day going. Panera Breadis a source of coffee, lunch, office time and bathroom ...
Pros: Fresh baked breads and treats, soup in a bread bowl, a variety of everything Cons: No drive-thru, have to wait on yourself, crowded
I had never heard of Panera Bread before as there were none where I lived. Once I moved, there were Panera Bread locations on every corner it seemed! A good friend would come by and drop off sweet breads, cinnamon rolls, bagels, doughnuts, just whatever ...
Pros: Freshly baked goods; fresh ingredients; great tasting chow; oh the cookies! Cons: Expensive, but then again quality costs.
Like I stated in my review of the Corner Bakery Café, I love sweets! And my favorite sweet treats—baked that is—are chocolate chip cookies, the more chips the better. And the bigger the better and Panera Bread, like the Corner ...
Pros: Food quality, price and speed of service (normally). Cons: Parking can be an issue.
Service and food quality may vary from restaurant to restaruant. Even chains have variations. This review will contain some general information about Panera but details will be specific to the following location: Panera Bread 4893 North Broadway ...
Pros: Not Expensive, Good Selection Cons: No table service
Panera Bread is a staple as a lunch destination with my coworkers. We either go there, or pick up to eat in our office. Panera Bread was established in 1981, and is quickly spreading across the nation. As of this review, there are 1168 bakery-cafe's in ...
Pros: prefers to eat in because the atmosphere is so cozy and relaxed Cons: Prices are a little high,Meat & Potatoes people may walk away hungry.
I adore mostly everything about this restaurant. From the jazz music playing faintly in the back round ,to the trendy decor ,and the samples sitting in the basket as you walk in. A great place to brunch or lunch with friends. Here are a few of my ...
Pros: Good tasting ingredients, Usually good service, clean. Cons: Your chances of getting a good tasting sandwich or a bland sandwich are 50/50.
I have been to Panera Bread locations from South Florida to North Carolina and I feel the hype of Panera Bread is greater than the actual taste of the food. I don't know if it is by design, but all I taste in their sandwiches is bread, which is about an ...
Much has been written here at Epinions about Panera. There are currently 145 reviews, and I don't intend to read all the other ones. I would like to share my own anecdotal experiences at Panera, as well as taking the opportunity to point out some ...
Pros: Panera is inviting, whether it be the tasty food or the free internet access! Cons: Panera is often extremely crowded because of all of these benefits.
Panera bread is a classic. The food is cheap and everyone loves the tastes (with some healthful benefits, depending on what you order)! I myself eat there every weekend and engadge in a lovely conversation with the colorful people who work there. ...
Pros: Yummy cinnamon scones. Nice, plastic decor and tiled floors. Cons: Not the healthiest or the tastiest food in the world, but maybe within ten minutes.
Sadly Panera, like most bakeries, puts most of it's effort into producing a pretty product and creating the illusion that they know and care about you like a neighborhood bistro owner might. It's a marketing scheme that's found an audience eager for a ...
I first heard about what Panera was like from a coworker. I had sort of maybe seen it before, but I had never really considered it. One day, I decided to try it out. They have all sorts of sandwiches, pastries, breads, bagels and other bread-related ...
Pros: High quality fast food, Good service, Good ingredients, Awesome soups and desserts Cons: Pricey for portions and some of the standards
I must have driven by Panera Bread shops for years without honestly giving them a chance. I have a good friend who loves Panera and when she wants a Panera run, lately I've been the one to either bring her to her comfort food or pick some up for her. ...
Pros: Healthy food options that taste good Cons: n/a
Panera Bread is one of my favorite places for lunch. It is one of the few places around that has healthy food options that actually taste good and fresh. One of my favorite items at Panera Bread are their soup bowls. They have a bunch of different ...
Pros: Lots of sandwich and soup options. Cons: On the expensive side. Bit difficult to navigate if you're eating in with a group.
Panera is to bread as Starbucks is to coffee. If you're looking for a quick place to eat and you like bread, this is a good place for you. My Visit I was leery of even going to Panera, because I knew it would cost more than I should really ...
Pros: Pumpkin Muffins - when they have them Cons: Pumpkin Muffins - when they DON'T have them
I really don't care much for most of the food at Panera Bread. I think it's usually mediocre, bland, and highly repetitive. However, I love the Pumpkin Muffins - when you can find them. Seems that none of the stores in the Knoxville area can keep an ...
Pros: Atmosphere, wifi, that salad, consistency. Great franchise! Cons: Sometimes I can't get a table!
I'm in that area of Florida that was fortunate enough to be the target franchise area of a family named Covelli. The Covelli's have been outstanding franchisees of McDonald's for over 40 years in Ohio. So when they decided to do something different, ...
Pros: Great food, wonderful place to relax, great customer service Cons: Sometimes they run out of bread on busy days
Panera is one of my favorite places to eat. The atmosphere is wonderful and they have a large variety of foods to choose from. Additionally, I've had excellent service every time. The Atmosphere Panera is an excellent place to relax, have a ...
Pros: The selection of food, YOU PICK TWO DEAL, bakery items, salads. Cons: The cashier will screw your order no matter what, prices are a bit steep.
What can I say, Panera Bread speaks for itself. It is becoming one of America's most-successful cafe/bakery franchises as a Top Fortune 500 company. I worked for the Panera Bread located on Tiedeman Road in Brooklyn, Ohio (Suburban Cleveland). I had ...
Pros: Delectable food, fresh ingredients and great atmosphere. Cons: None
I wish I had tried Panera bread sooner! I knew I liked their bagels, especially the Asiago cheese one when they had been brought into the office for meetings and such. But their food I always considered “fru-fru” and gourmet, was I wrong! I ...
Pros: Breads at their best, creative sandwiches, delicious soups, good coffee, wi-fi hot spot Cons: The antichrist for low carb dieters
Introduction Until recently the last thing I ever had to think about was dieting. But things do have a way of changing (we’ll discuss this in a later piece) and for the last few years I have been a devotee of low carb dieting. So when ...
Pros: The "You Pick Two" is a good value. Cons: I don't like getting up and down for drinks and food. I like table service.
There are perhaps 10 of these bakery-cafes on Long Island. I read in their web site there are now over 825 of them in 35 states. They are on the move. I made my first visit to one about a month ago with my wife. We had heard good things about it. ...
Pros: - May be seen as being 'high status' to eat there Cons: - Overpriced
- May seem healthy, but definitely not
I read an opinion on here saying that Panera Bread is low in fat. That's funny! Actually, their food is pretty high in fat. For example, a sandwich that most people see as 'light' is the Sierra Turkey sandwich. Well, it provides 55 grams of total fat, ...
Pros: Modern & clean restaurant with nice menu. Extremely nice employees. Cons: NONE AT ALL!
Today was the first day I have been to the restaurant Panera Bread. The one I went to is located on Long Island right near the Walt Whitman mall. When first entering the building, you get that cozy feeling with all the earthly colored walls, ...
by quasar in Restaurants & Gourmet, - Top 100, Sep 21 '05
Pros: free wifi, variety of hot beverages, free refills on soda and iced tea, bakery items Cons: overpriced food, small portions, food often tastes off, inconsistent from one location to another
I wasn't very impressed by Panera Bread the first few times I ate there. Much like Au Bon Pain, it offers expensive and not overly stuffed sandwiches in a pseudo-gourmet assembly line style. Soups and salads are also available, often with slightly ...
Pros: quick service, menu offers variety, good food, friendly staff, free Wi-Fi computer internet access Cons: my stomach is only so big – good thing they have take-out
A group of friends and I regularly attend events at local bookstores. It’s become tradition for us to gather at Panera Bread before these events to eat and chat. Why Panera Bread? There are many reasons. The Menu Ours is a ...
Pros: Good fresh food, good prices, relaxed atmosphere. Cons: Awkward coffee station, skimpy on cream cheese.
Let me start out by admitting I am a big fan of Panera Bread Company. The funny thing is when they first opened in my area I thought what is the big deal? Another bagel place? How many bagels is one town supposed to eat? But I was very wrong. Yes, ...
Pros: Clean environment & good desserts. Cons: Lack of variety in the menu, refusal to accommodate special diets
My husband is a health nut and raved about how great Panera was. He finally started bringing me there and I could barely find an item to eat being a vegetarian and highly allergic to many food items. Almost every time contains some sort of chicken or ...
Pros: Menu variety, great focaccia bread Cons: Overpriced, lack of intimate atmosphere, poor service set-up, surprisingly fattening food
It seems no matter how hard I try I just can’t get away from Panera Bread. I started off my four years at Purdue University new to the franchise, and one was located just down the street. Now I live in the same town as a Panera and it ...
Pros: Variety, variety, variety... so much to choose from! Cons: None
Panera Bread is a rising star in the wide variety of chain restaurants that exist in the United States today. Most similar to Au Bon Pain, Panera is a combination of a bakery that serves a variety of fresh bread, fresh brewed coffee (and frozen ...
Pros: Tastes ok Cons: Sodium, trans fats, no fiber, cost, unhealthy!
Garden Veggie Sandwich. 10oz. Sounds healthy right? Calories: 570 Total Fat: 23g Sodium: 1490mg !!!! How does a veggie sandwich only manage 5 grams of fiber? Dietary Fiber: 5g It gets worse. Much worse. Some of the ingredients include: ...
Pros: Great food at reasonable prices; comfortable atmosphere; a company with values. Cons: None
I love Panera Bread and was really excited when a new one was built within striking distance. I had been to a couple in Massachusetts. One is in Framingham and one in Worcester. I have been to others in other states. The restaurants look pretty much all ...
Pros: Good tasting breads. Variety of soups and sandwiches.
Nice atmosphere. Cons: Coffee is just so-so. Quite a few tables needed to be cleaned-up.
I rarely go out to eat by myself, but when I was out shopping I just had to take a break for lunch. Shopping is hard work! Since I didn't want either fast food or a sit-down restaurant I was glad to find a Panera Bread Restaurant in the area. ...
Pros: Good food, fair prices, and a new place to eat lunch every day! Cons: If you are in a rush this may not be the best place to eat.
This is simply an amazing restaurant. I tried it because I was sick and needed soup, I stayed because that soup turned out to be the greatest soup I have eaten since I was a kid at grandma's house! Turns out this place serves AMAZING sandwiches on ...
Pros: Quick efficient service Cons: Plain, uninteresting food, will make you think where else you may have chosen
I made my first visit to a Panera Bread Store today and was a bit disappointed. We must be fortunate to have some nice bread store/bakeries here, because I don't see this place putting them out of business anytime soon. My first impression upon ...
Pros: The service,product and customer service. Cons: Not in every town.
I visited the Panera Bread in Palmdale California and when I walked in I was surprised to see a store that looks almost exactly like Starbucks. I thought I went into the wrong store. But when I lined up to order I could see they meant business. I ordered ...
Pros: Good food, ambience, and service. You'll get addicted to at least one sandwich. Cons: A bit pricey. Not everything is mouth-wateringly delicious. Soups can be iffy.
It's not gourmet, and it's not phenomenal. But it could be the best fast food that's out there. Panera Bread, a national chain, prides itself on a wide variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches, along with coffee, deserts, and artisan breads. Its menu ...
Pros: Fresh food, quick service, pleasant atmosphere Cons: Some less-than-healthy items in "disguise"
A Panera Bread opened across the street from my office several months ago and I have become a regular. The food is affordable, fresh and delicious. The service is usually terrific and they can quickly move a lunchtime crowd right through. My typical ...
Pros: delicious bread, soup Cons: not all breads are available each day
Tulsa, Oklahoma Woodland Hills Mall Panera Bread is an upscale soup/sandwich/bakery goods shop placed near one of the major mall entrances and well away from the food court. Décor is up-to-date, with subtle ‘earth colors’ and tiled floors ...
Pros: good selection of foods, clean & friendly atmosphere, food is pretty good Cons: a bit overpriced, not enough locations
This summer, one of our vacationing locations was Newport, Rhode Island. We had never been there before, and we decided we would eat at the best places and wouldn’t worry about the prices. We had never heard of Panera Bread before going to Newport, bu ...
Pros: Excellent soups, sandwiches, baked goods Cons: A little on the expensive side
I'd like to start this review by quoting my former review of Panera. I will post it here in its entirety, so you can see what I thought of Panera back in 2001. Then we'll fast forward to the present and I'll show you have I've changed!
Pros: Great range of breads, muffins and pastries, sandwiches and lunch stuff Cons: Breakfast could be more than bagels or muffins
Panera Bread is new to Mishawaka, Indiana, and has a line from 9 in the morning until they close. There are two areas to the shop - one is bakery - with loaves of bread in different sizes, shapes and flavors. Ranging from olive to brochetta to ausiago...
Pros: Excellent food, awesome soups (especially the potato), wonderful sandwiches, great variety Cons: Service could be better but foods makes up for it!
This is a great restaurant all around. The food is terrific (I'm running out of superlatives). The soup is to die for. The breads are always fresh and flavorful.
The service could be better and a little less confusing. But, the food makes...
Pros: delicious sandwiches, café atmosphere, patio, attentive and friendly staff Cons: a little pricey
There is a Panera Bread store in the neighboring square from my apartment complex. The square features a number of local businesses, a hotel, and a couple of restaurants, and borders alongside an access road featuring a few fast food places and some...
Pros: A variety fo great items to choose from Cons: Not everything is as good as it looks
Panera Bread provides exactly what their name advertises GREAT BREAD. It is a mix between a coffeehouse and a sandwich shop. The store is clean, bright and comfortable. It is a place where you can talk comfortably with a friend without feeling rushed or...
Pros: I enjoyed the cleanliness of the restaurant, and the atmosphere is relaxing Cons: need more dining space.
I recently dined at the restaurant both in Chesapeake Va. and Norfolk Va 21st. I am pleased to say the meal was wonderful. The soup was absolutely delicious. I personally cannot complain about anything. The lettuce,and tomatoes were fresh and the wait...
Pros: Great sandwiches; Bagels are awesome! Cons: Long lines at lunch. A bit pricey. Not enough seating in many outlets.
In my neck of the woods, they are known as St. Louis Bread Company. Many locations to choose from. The menu is ideal for lunch or coffee. STL Bread is a great meeting spot, too.
The prices can be a bit high. The lunch lines can get quite...
Pros: Great food, nice atmosphere Cons: If you drive by and see that the place is full, leave!
On a day of shopping at the Maine Mall, my family decided to stop into Panera Bread for lunch. My mother and sister had been there before, and they told me I was in for some good food. Our local Panera Bread is located in the Cornerbrook Plaza, across...
Pros: Attractive looking building & interior. Cons: Complete lack of service.
I have never been to an establishment (outside of a college cafeteria) where
I have to toast & spread my own bagel and pour my own coffee and the counter
help has the gall to leave a tip jar on the counter. I did all the work,
they...
Pros: Fast Service, Nice Ambience, Good Variety of Bread Cons: Limited Choices for Sandwiches, Too Expensive for What You Get
A Panera Bread store recently opened in my neighborhood and boy was I excited to try the food. I had tasted a grilled chicken panini sandwich at a Starbucks a few years earlier and remembered the delicious taste of the bread and the mouth-watering flavor...
Pros: Menu has lots of variety, delicious desserts, affordable Cons: More salad in the salad, larger locations, customer service training
Food/Drink The food selection at Panera should be able to please any eater; meaty, vegetarian, picky, dieter, etc. There are salads with field greens and walnuts, sandwiches with deli meat on asiago cheese bread, cinnamon crunch bagels with ...
I have always enjoyed eating at Panera Bread, whether it be the Tuscan Chicken, Sierra Turkey, or any of their delicious hot panini sandwiches. Recently I started a new job at Panera, and with my jobs in the past, assumed I would not enjoy eating there...
Pros: Variety of selection Cons: None that I know of
When a friend suggested this as a place to eat, I thought, I don't want to eat bread for lunch. To my surprise I found a wide selection of custom made sandwiches, soups and salads. I've been there at least 3 times now and, although I always have a tough...
Pros: Excellent food, vegetarian friendly, nice atmosphere, free samples Cons: Can be a bit on the pricey side
Panera came waltzing into Pittsburgh a few years ago and since then has been creating quite a commotion. What was one location became several- respectively in Monroeville, on route 19 heading toward Cranberry, Sqirrel Hill, Strip District, and one coming...
Pros: Wide variety, clean, good value Cons: Service can be iffy
I have been to the Panera Bread in Framingham, MA more times than I can count. I have been there with many different groups of friends and everyone is always happy- my future in-laws love it, my female friends love it, my male friends love it and if...
Pros: Great food with low prices Cons: At least on my side of town, the lines can be rather time consuming.
Every single morning of my freshman year in college I would buy a bagel and coffee from Panera Bread. They have a great variety from both breakfast and lunch. Most importantly, their food tastes great. The only problem I have ever run into is the wait...
by nagels in Restaurants & Gourmet, - Top 200, Feb 04 '02
Pros: Great food. Uncommon selection.
Fabulous bread and bagels Cons: No potato entrees. Just chips
You’re so cheap You walked into Panera like you were walking into the Ritz Your eye methodically scanned around the tables Your friend already there sits You had one hand on a menu as you watched the bagel splits ...
Pros: Pastry Perfection, Bread Bonanza, Bountiful Bagels, Sandwiches to savor! Cons: If you live close you'll be dropping by often so loosen your belt!!!
Panera is not only a feast for the palette, but for your eyes! When you walk up to the dramatic display of pastries, breads, bagels and muffins just calling you from over the counter you won't know what to buy first! Panera have everything a carbo-freak...
I am here to tell you first hand that Panera Bread has incredible food. I have been an employee there for about a month now and see what goes on. There is a big variety of sandwiches, breads, and soups to choose from, along with the gigantic bakery....
Pros: Fresh bread, no preservatives, great atmosphere, friendly staff, gigantic portions, best lemonade ever, huge bagels Cons: Close at 9pm. The bread has no preservatives so must be frozen to extend shelflife.
I make a point of eating at Panera Bread at least twice a week, usually in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. I have never had a bad meal, and the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. When you walk in, you hear soft music (usually jazz or classical), and they...
Pros: It's a "real" bakery. Cons: Sandwiches too fancy for me.
Tired of buying (mediocre at best) baked goods in the grocery store? Tired of dry doughnuts and so-so breads? Then check out Panera!! I was introduced to Panera by the company I work for. Each month we have an office meeting and gather together the...
Pros: Always fresh food; lots of variety in food choices Cons: Inconsistency from one Panera to another; you have to know where to go
When the first St. Louis Bread Company restaurant appeared in my area, I was a little skeptical. After all, why would I want to go to eat at a place that served just bread? I couldn't understand the attraction at first.
Pros: Great food, nice atmosphere! Cons: Somewhat yuppie!
Mention Panera Bread around my friends and they would think the same thing - yuppie place. However I work in a yuppie area, therefore I frequently have lunch at Panera. My friends have never even been in a Panera because of the yuppie image. However,...
Pros: excellent combo meals, delicious sandwiches, good baguettes Cons: bagels leave much to be desired
Don't be tricked by the name "Panera Bread" - there's a lot more here than you might think.
Imagine a lunch where for about $5, you get your choice of 2 of the following: 1/2 sandwich, small bowl of soup, or 1/2 salad. Drinks are extra. The...
Pros: Great Food, Good Prices and a Comfortable atmosphere Cons: New so it has long lines
Panera Bread is brand new to my area (South Eastern Massachusetts)but apparently has been around for many years. My husband and I have been there several times since it first opened. The prices are good and you get a lot. We tend to go for the...
Pros: Great fresh tasty food without grease Cons: Always crowded
I've eaten at the Panera Bread in 3 different Places, Jacksonville FL, Orlando FL, and Chattanooga TN. This chain actually has managed to keep the food quality high no matter which store you dine in.
Pros: Close to work, decor has nice colors Cons: Too expensive for what you get
Bread, bread and more bread. Bagels, pastries, salads, soup and sandwiches. That seems to be what Panera Bread is all about. If bread is your passion then you've hit the right spot. If friendly, quick and accurate service is what you're after...
Pros: Great atmosphere, friendly service and delicious coffee. Cons: No Pumpernickel Bagels! Muffins should always be served warm.
I really enjoyed my visit to Panera. There was so much to choose from and everything looked so good. After quite a few minutes of trying to decide what to order, I finally got the best tasting and best looking latte I ever had. I forget what they...
Pros: Caters to carnivores and vegetarians alike for every meal of the day, hot or cold. Cons: Depending on location, there seems to be a trend in the lack of Caesar dressing.
Breakfast: Panera is a place where anyone can go and be excited about breakfast. For the early morning sensitive stomachs like mine, a fresh croissant and a tall hot chocolate hit the spot. However, for those like my mother, a walking sugar addict,...
Pros: The best selection of the finest breads, soups, sandwiches and coffeee Cons: None
I don't think anything could beat the excitement of having Panera's open up a shop within a mile of my house. (Well, maybe a few things but not many.).
Panera's is the creme de la creme of coffee house/ bakery/ lunch cafe I've come across....
Pros: Fresh delicious food, fast friendly service Cons: A little pricey
The Panera Bread restaurant that I usually visit is located in downtown Boulder, CO. Ever since it opened about a year ago right around the corner from where I work, it has become one of the most popular breakfast and lunch spots for almost everyone in...
Pros: Good, chewy bread for eat-in or taking home. Cons: New panini sandwiches are disappointing.
I frequent four different Paneras in my area and have not once had a disappointing meal. The feature presentation is of course the bread, from the display of loaves available to take home to the soft, flavorful bread they use in their sandwiches. It's...
Pros: Incredible sandwiches, only $6 with chips. Cons: No alcoholic beverages, if you like that sort of thing (I do). Noisy.
On my first trip to Panera, I couldn't wait to leave. I unwisely chose a seat behind a man and woman who would not stop snapping at their three young children (who weren't doing anything wrong, by the way). Very unpleasant. And I still highly recommend...
Pros: great soups and sandwiches. Quality food without grease and lots of fat. Cons: none
Panera Bread is a great place that offers a variety of tasty soups, sandwiches and bakery items. It's great for a quick stop meal that isn't fatty or greasy. There are so many greasy fast food joints around and this is definitely a welcome alternative....
I’ve eaten at Panera Bread several times now and each time it was wonderful. It’s an trendy sandwich shop and a lot more. The décor is modern in soft yellows, golds, reds and greens. Classical music plays in the background, providing a serene atmosphere....
One of the best places for a variety of good quality bread. I usually pick something up when I am near a Panera. My daughter and grandaughter like to get the soup. I have not tried the food in this facility but I love good bread. You can depend on the...
There is a Paneras near my job. I have gone on numerous occasions for lunch. The choices are endless. When you enter the building the smell is overwhelming and terrific. The smells of the fresh bread, muffins and homemade soups make you want to eat...
Pros: a nice variety Cons: very crowded at lunch and on weekends
When Panera arrived in a neighboring town, I wanted to try it out but was slightly put off at first. It looked like a place for the hippest of the ultra hip, which scared me away. Finally, with a friend for support, we decided to give it a shot.
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Pros: Coffee, Sandwich, Pastry...choices abound Cons: The lines can be horrendous, although you could do some exercising while you wait
On a recent lunch date with my dear husband, we decided on a new Panera Bread which had opened in...of all places...the local KMart parking lot. To say this is not a match you'd expect is an understatement. But the Blue Light special is back so...
Pros: Quality soups and sandwiches and decent prices. Cons: Have to wait in LONG line at lunch.
If you don't live near a Panera, you should get to one, quickly! If you're looking for a delicious lunch, one that is not greasy fast food, or not your typical sandwich shop, Panera is the place. Here you'll find a variety of delicious soups,...
Pros: Read the review Cons: Not too impressed with the desserts
Whenever a new restaurant rolls in, everyone in town goes nuts. The place is packed for weeks and it’s tough to get in. Panera Bread is no exception. Opening its doors just four short months ago, Panera Bread has been the talk of Knoxville…or at least...
Pros: good prices, great food, nice atmosphere Cons: "You Pick Two" deal is a little misleading, restaurant suffers from poor layout
I must admit, the first time I saw Panera Bread at a nearby shopping center, I was not overly impressed. The closest Panera bread was an independent building, not part of a mall and it seemed to strive for the "tres chic" look on the outside...
Pros: great food, good deals, comfortable atmosphere Cons: go early or the best foods will be gone
My first visit to Panera was planned to meet some old friends that I hadn't seen in a while. My husband and I walk in through the front doors and the first thing that we noticed is the smell of coffee and that there weren't any empty tables. This was...
Pros: Best suited for everyone! Cons: It's about 15 minutes from my house-can I get one closer?
I'm from Florida where we have a Panera Bread, so when one came to North Carolina where I live now I was simply thrilled! I practically stalked the builders!
Panera bread is so much more than a bakery. Sure, they have mouth watering bagels,...
Pros: Excellent food, peaceful atmosphere Cons: Prices are pretty high for a sandwich
Okay, so your IQ will not increase just because you eat at Panera Bread, but hey, why not sit around and just look cool, sipping away at your Grande Mocha Blast, oooh, that's my favorite.
So I'm just kidding about the whole sitting around and...
Pros: Great food, reasonable prices Cons: Long lines at lunchtime
Panera Bread opened a restaurant here in my hometown late in May. I'd walked by one in malls in Columbus and Detroit before but had never stopped in. The lure of fresh baked breads and gourmet coffee drinks was way too much for me to...
I admit, when I first went to Panera Bread---I laughed.
Okay, I laughed alot.
In fact, I couldn't stop laughing at the thought of a whole restaurant devoted to bread. Oh how ignorant we can be at times.
This restaurant, and pardon my...
Pros: restaurant prices for a lot of food, good service, relaxed atmosphere Cons: service can be slow as it is often very busy
A roommate and her mother took me out to eat at a Panera bread and I was impressed. I ordered a regular salad which I found out is a meal in itself at this place. Not knowing that, I also tried the soup of the day. I sampled it first in a little...
Pros: taste and value Cons: a sometimes confused staff
I found Panara Bread last spring when it first opened in my city. I love bread but try not to eat it too often. However, when it is this good, staying away is nearly impossible. Everything is always freshly prepared and looks beautiful. The prices on...
Pros: Delicious bagels, coffee, and baked goods Cons: Sometimes service is a little slow
My day just wouldn't be complete without a visit to Panera Bread. Their delicious cinnamon crunch bagels are heavenly when toasted and spread with light cream cheese. Combining that with a fresh hot cup of their hazelnut coffee, my morning instantly goes...
Pros: Thought soup and sandwich would be a quick meal Cons: Have to wait too long to receive food
I went to Panera Restaurant in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota last week for lunch with a couple of my friends. We usually try to eat after 1:00 PM so we don't interfere with the working people who are out for lunch, but this day we went at 11:30 AM due to...
I am not crazy about sandwiches. Generally, I prefer a nice hot meal. I went to Panera for the first time and I now crave the place. I highly recommend this restaurant. I always get the roast beef sandwich. It comes on assiago cheese bread, with a...
Pros: Charitable, Good food, nice atmosphere Cons: I've never seen a more expensive PB&J :o)
Panera Bread is a completely new name to me, but they have been around for quite awhile, I am told. Just recently, a store opened up near my home and I feel blessed to have found them!! They are wonderful in just about every way!! The food is superb....
Pros: Soups, sandwiches, quality of food. Cons: A little pricey, but not too bad at all.
Epinions.com classifies this restaurant as a "bakery", but it is much more than that. Panera Bread offers a great line of quality soups and sandwiches, as well as an impressive bakery. I have been to this place many times and I...
Pros: Great Bread and Pastries, Wonderful-to die for coffee Cons: none
When I lived in West Chicago, IL, I used to go to Paneria Bread Company everyday for a freshly baked cream cheese danish and my favorite coffe of all time, a Cafe Borgia. This Cafe Borgia is the best coffe I have ever had in my life and it consists of...
Ever enter a bakery and the first thing that hits you is the aroma of fresh baked bread making you instantly hungry? Well, add the scent of cinnamon to the aroma and that will give you a hint of how wonderful it is to walk into Panera’s Cafes!
Pros: Relaxed Atmosphere, Classical Music Background, Delicious Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Coffees, and Bagels Cons: Mall-based Panera's are always crowded!
In the eight and a half years I lived in St. Louis, one thing always puzzled me. How could the home of St. Louis Bread Company (now called Panera Bread) also be the home of the absolute worst pizza in the United States? Thin crust pizza, nicknamed...
Pros: Outstanding range of choices Cons: A bit pricey
Panera Bread is one of my new favorite places. They have wonderful choices for all kinds of breads - great bagels, good coffee and even very good soups. The are usually located in large, open areas with lots of different kinds of seating arrangements for...
Pros: Great Service Quality & Selection Cons: NADA
I go to Panera's any opportunity I get. Since I moved from Canada & to find Bagels like that quality here in Michigan, I was TRULY blown away with their selection, service & quality. I love the fact that their bagels & sandwiches are FRESHLY...
Panera Bread is a wonderful sidewalk cafe which caters to the taste buds. At Panera you can dine on sandwiches, soups, salads which are all of high quality ingredients and fresh crisp veggies. The best part of Panera is the luscious array of baked goods...
Pros: their Bread bowl soups are Fantastic!! Cons: The music gets a little loud sometimes!
It's a quaint little restaurant that makes you feel right at home. They serve every thing from early morning breakfast, to an evening dinner. There're known for their delicious, thus the title. And every time I go there I can't help but have my mouth...
Panera, the former St Louis Bread Co., should be put out of business. I live about a 1/2 mile from one and used to frequent it with my business. While the bread, soup and sandwiches are good, the ambience, service and atmosphere leaves way too much to...
Pros: great food, fresh ingredients, casual atmosphere. Cons: none
We recently got a Panera Bread in town and I am hooked! This isn't your average bakery. Along with various types of bread, they have bagels, croissants, pastries, soup, sandwiches, salads, and delicious beverages.
Pros: freshness, chocolate croissant Cons: handling of food and money at the same time
Its reputation builds and spreads
Several months ago I chatted by e-mail with some friends who live in other states (one in Florida, the other in Michigan). They talked about stopping at Panera near their homes and raved about the food...
Pros: Wide variety of breads, soups in bread bowls, very fresh! Cons: No children's fare, except a boring old p and b sandwich
Yes, that's right. Against my husband's pooh-poohing advice about my stock selection, I'm cashing in savings bonds and sacking money into this restaurant.
You know how Warren Buffet became rich? He bought stock only in companies he was...
Pros: Sourdough bowl soup on the East coast Cons: Somewhat pricey
The last time I had sourdough bowl soup this good, it was in San Francisco nine years ago. Since then, I'd been keeping an eye out for someone else who served this odd dish, but without any luck. Then one day I happened across a new Panera location and...
Pros: Every thing tastes as good as it looks. It is a comfortable place. Even has some big soft cushy chairs, and a patio to dine on. Cons: Ok, so everything is just a little more expensive than I like. Also, with all the bagles, I truly wish they made a breakfast sandwich. That would be an immedaite favorite
I can't get enough of Panera. I have to control myself, but if I was a naturally thin type I'd probably eat myself to death there.
We recently got a Panera right next door to where I work. I just lost a lot of weight. I must be careful, or I...
Pros: Great food, feeling, price, and service! Cons: FOR ONCE, NONE
Panera Bread has some of the most delicious gourmet food you can buy. Their large variety of soups, their wide range of sandwiches, and their array of beverages makes it a place that will please even the most picky eater. The prices are easy to handle,...
Pros: Great food, wonderful desserts, comfortable atmosphere Cons: Can be somewhat expensive for fast food
I must admit - I am addicted to Panera Bread. I love everything about it, from the atmosphere to the incredible selection of bakery goods. I go to Panera Bread at least twice a week - sometimes of my own free will and sometimes I am kidnapped by my...
Pros: great bread and treats, quality meals, good set up and atmosphere Cons: restaurant cold, bread doesn't stay fresh really long (as there are NO PRESERVATIVES!), meals a little costly
Panera is the best bakery around! Everything is fresh and is rather inexpensive (I mean as far as the bread goes, the food is a little expensive, although far worth it)! Variety abounds, and everything is of the same high quality. Another great part...
Pros: Awesome Bagels, and excellent Sandwiches Cons: None...
We have a Panera bread right across the street from the high school I teach at. To get business, Panera gave the staff free bagels on the mornings we had meetings. It was a smart move, because we are all hooked now!
Pros: Great Food, Great Drinks etc Cons: Trendy and Overpriced
From the succulant bagels, to the fresh bread, gourmet brewed coffee, and mouth-watering sandwiches Panera Bread is without competition. It is a far-cry from the traditional sandwich-oriented such as Subway or Blimpies. They use their own fresh...
Pros: Delicious food--sandwiches and bagels Cons: mostly "nouveaux" selection
A little over a year ago, I would have two choices for eating before seeing a movie at my local theater: wait on the long lines at the not-that-good-anyway TGIFriday's or try to squeeze in a bite before leaving my house. Around that time, however, an...
Pros: Delicious and varied selections Cons: Self - Serve
One thing I really hate about being on the Atkins diet is NOT going to Panera Bread. The first one of three opened in my area last year. We have eaten in the comfortably casual cafe a number of times, and ordered our favorite breads to take home...
Pros: Great coffee, bread and bagels.. Cons: Early close, poorly trained help
The Panera in my town is one of our newest restaurants, having opened about a month ago. I think I've been there three times a week since then. Panera fits well between the two coffee shops we have in town. The first is a very casual up-north lodge...
Pros: atmosphere, menu variety Cons: a bit expensive
When meeting an old friend from high school for lunch, we decided to try the new Panera Bread. It was new to both of us, and we agreed, it was an excellent choice.
The menu had a variety of choices-- salads, soups, sandwiches. Several soups are...
Pros: wonderful variety of delicious food and classy decor Cons: a little overpriced
From the moment you walk into a Panera Bread restaurant, you notice two things-it smells and looks incredibly good. Its a restaurant fit with a touch of Olive Garden, with high chair tables, dangling orange lamps, Italian wallpaper and design, and...
Pros: Great food from good price Cons: Sometimes long lines
When ever my Daughter and I go to the Mall, the place to eat is Panera. She just loves the fresh bagels, and I LOVE to French Onion soup in a bread bowl.
It is cafteria style, but the one by us has lots of windows so you can people watch while...
Pros: Fun and relaxing atmosphere Cons: Sandwiches are kind of Blah
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I have not been there very often, although i do have on right down the street from me, here in Jacksonville, Florida on Hendricks Ave. But, the few times that i have been there I have gotten the half sandwich and half salad. The...
Pros: Great food ,Great prices, Great atmosphere,Nice People Cons: none
Did you ever want to go somewhere different for lunch? Somewhere that no matter what you order, you will enjoy it? Panera Bread is the place to go. You will get great food at a great price.
This is a serve yourself restaurant. When you enter...
I go to Panera every one in a while when I have quite a bit of money in my pocket. The reason for this is, the food is good and the atmosphere is good, however the prices are over the top of what I usually like to pay for a good sandwich or a bagel with...
Pros: Unique, extensive menu and delicious food Cons: Usually crowded
When a friend took me to Panera's for lunch recently, it was an instant love affair...with the restaurant, that is! The only problem you have when you go there is that everything looks and sounds so good that you must agonize over your menu selection!...
Pros: good bagels and coffee and atmosphere Cons: wish they had more variety of flavored coffees
Panera Breads recently opened in my town. A friend and I have been looking for a nice place to hang out on Tuesday nights, so we decided to try Panera. I'm very glad we did.
I don't normally buy anything but a bagel and a coffee. The bagels...
Pros: Incredible bread Cons: long line at lunchtime
Panera Bread is one of our favorite stops in the mall. My family insists I choose the particular mall we frequent simply because it's the only one with a Panera. I religiously park at the mall entrance closest to this cafe' as it is ALWAYS my first and...
Pros: great place to get a very good meal Cons: kind of pricey
There is nothing sweeter smelling than the smell of fresh bakery products, especially when you can get them for free! My personal favorite is the apple cinnamon bagel. It's sweet ouy gooieness is the best thing you can do for yourself in the morning or...
Pros: The Bagels are Outstanding Cons: Some of the Cream Cheese Spreads
Panera Bread is a bakery-café with locations across the American Mid-west, South and East Coast. Many of the cafés had the original title of the Saint Louis Bread Co., and mainly in Missouri they still do. Regardless of their name, the few locations that...
Pros: Fresh food, Decent Prices, Quaint Atmosphere Cons: Long Lines
Is this a cafe, a bakery, or a coffee house? Actually, it's all of the above and my idea of "fast food". These franchise stores are located throughout the United States in major cities and I know of two in the central Ohio area.
Pros: Food tastes good. Cons: Overpriced, small portions
When Panera bread first came on the scene a few years ago, they served good food and it was a good value. More recently though, they have raised their prices to the point to where its too expensive for what you get. Their pick 2 (soup and sandwich) with a soda came to $9.50 with tax! And the sandwich is relatively small and contains very little meat. The soups are delicious, but again the portion size is not that good. Like most restaurants, you pay $1.60 for 5 cents worth of soda. I can go to any number of sub shops near me and get a 7" or 8" sub, with WAY MORE meat and fixings on it, for way less than what Panera charges! The other day we got 3 Turkey subs plus drinks for $19. The same meal at Panera would have been close to $30.
over priced & uninspiring sandwiches by db104103 ,Mar 02 '09
Pros: Nice atmosphere Cons: over-priced, slow service, small portions and uninspiring snandwhiches and "paninis"
I took a date to Panera the other night and all I could think about during the meal was how I just paid 16 dollars for a turkey sandwhich, an ice water, and a salad. I had the smokehouse turkey "panini" (the sandwhich with fake grill lines on it thus qualifying it as a panini) which tased like it had been made an hour ago. The bread was soggy and the cheese was cold. My vegitarian date had a chicken salad without chicken and still was able to assist in racking up a grand total of 16 dollars. I think I see a 5 dollar foot long in my furture.
Be careful with 'loyalty cards' by steveandliz ,Dec 07 '08
Pros: Good bread and bagel selection Cons: Did not honor customer loyalty card
I had been a happy customer of the three Panera's in Dayton, Ohio for several years. So much so, I used their card wherein if you buy eight dozen bagels (getting a stamp each time), you get one dozen free. Easy enough. When I went to buy my last dozen, I was told the program had been cancelled, and I missed the deadline by 60 days. So, I spoke to the manager and even wrote to the company... no luck (bla bla "...ebay fraud..."..."...thank you for being a valued customer...") -- I think not any more.
So, it's clear their customer loyalty ends when you hand them the cash.
Pros: Well not a good customer service overall. Cons: I don't think I will go back again!
If you ever walk in or make phone call order at Panera in Southland Drive, Hayward, CA, do...do...count and check your stuff before you left. I went there yesterday to pick up phone order of 3 sandwiches and 10 cookies. I didn't realize they didnt' stuff in the cookies into the bag. I took trip back to get the cookies. And again I didn't check the box. End up I only got 9 cookies and all cookies were in very soft condition. In addition to that, some cookies were broken into pieces!
I ordered a "Four Cheese Egg Souffle" at Panera Bread this morning. While it didn't taste bad, and it was filling, it was quite bland. If it wasn't for the name, I'd never have known there was cheese in it at all.
Pros: there's nothing I can do to get Panera pay that money, neither get apologies Cons: well I just can tell that good food should come with good service
Well, Panera Bread , one of everybody's favorit places, good food and healthy, but this place has a big service issues.The other day I ordered something to pick up and I asked my friend to pick it up for me, when she got there, she had to wait 20 minutes on top of the time they said it will be ready, so when she finally got my order and got back to her car , she got a ticket cause she parked at 15 minutes parking spot....
Paneras reduced size bagels out by atlrocks5 ,Oct 03 '08
Pros: Great taste still, for now. Cons: Much smaller product for same price
Anyone bought a bagel pack lately? It's like they are mini bagels. Sent a note to corp pr and they said "We apologize if they seem smaller to you. Our Quality Assurance > Department said the test is to produce a healthier product > with better nutritional values." IOW ...smaller bagels, less calories, same price.Have they jumped the shark? It's a tough market out there, just be honest and we will still buy your product.
Pros: Broccoli Cheddar Soup Cons: price of desserts
I love this place. My husband and I can go to Panera Bread and pay the same as we would at McDonald's and it's healthy. We're truly full when we leave and we're happier.
Pros: none Cons: who ever heard of charging for a condiment?
My last visit to the Panera in Wilmette, Illinois I ordered the vegetable soup. When they served it I asked for a few sprinkles of Parmesan cheese on top. The store manager named Mike told me I would have to go back in line and pay $.65 for the sprinkles and that it was corporate policy.
I’ve never heard of such a thing. In all my 58 years, I’ve eaten in just about every kind of restaurant all over the world and if they had Parmesan, no one ever asked me to pay for it.
bipolar in the whole store in panera bread the people are rude to.. by erasmus46 ,Nov 26 '07
Pros: nothing . Everything is just terrible. \people there think their jocks with stuck up attitudes. Cons: bipolardisorderThe people have this illness but they dont know that everything has costs.
bipolar disorder people, and bad managers. The people there are rude to the coustomers, and are very bad at what they do. their rude. The people there need to wake up, and smell the coffee.
Pros: "Pick Two" is best deal.Turkey Bravo Sandwich, Greek Salad, Breakfast Souffles, Coffees, & Bagels. Cons: Constantly run out of breakfast souffles Sunday mornings. Flatbread pizzas are very "skimpy".
My wife and I love Panera's...quality food at fair prices...excellent coffee..classical music..free wi-fi..great atmosphere...try the breakfast souffles (they can be very habit-forming). Our Panera's in Glastonbury CT seems to attract ALL ages and is family-friendly. Teens even use it as a date place at night. Has a fireplace going on chilly days.
My wife and I visited the new Panera Bread bakery as part of our Valentine's Day celebration, but it was not a pleasant dining experience.
Although the line was short and there were two employees at the register, the service was very slow. Much slower than I would have expected, given the conditions.
Our orders were not correct; we both ordered soup in the bread bowls, but both were served in regular bowls. The staff quickly fixed this error, though.
We were not impressed by the condition of the seating area, as there was a lot of debris on the floor and few tables were clean. Perhaps it was a busy day, we could forgive this.
Finally, when I was bussing the materials from our table, I discovered that the trays on which our food had been served were filthy. Underneath the paper liner there was slimy goop, and chunks of the previous diner's meal. Needless to say we were both disgusted, we will never eat there again, and we will warn our friends away too.
Way Over Priced (And terrible pizza) by sukhoi27ru ,Jan 10 '07
Pros: Really cannot think of a Pro. Cons: Over priced, under valued, and not very tasty.
Stopped by a nearby Panera Bread store with a "free loaf" coupon in my sweaty hands. I chose the sesame seed and noticed that the regular price was $2.99. Went home, ate 2 slices with my dinner and realized that Central Market has better bread, more variety, and a lot cheaper. In addtition the size of the Panera bread was about 2/3's of a Central Market loaf.
Also had a coupon for a "free Crispino Pizza". Ordered the pepperoni and was totally disappointed. I have eaten frozen pizzas that were a better value and tastier. Several years ago I was in Irkutsk, Russia (Eastern Siberia) and was given a cheese pizza with mayonaise! The Russian pizza was better! Never again will I darken the doors of a Panera Bread Store. They are way, way overpriced for what they serve. My pizza had 2 small pieces of pepperoni on it.
I am somewhat of a frugal person and demand value for my money. No way does this place offer any value for your buck.
Crispanis are soggy and taste like cafeteria pizza by andrewsilk ,Oct 31 '06
Pros: the bread, sandwiches, soups, souffley free internet and a bottomless cup of coffee Cons: the panini sucks, very few coupons, and not always the best customer service.
While every item on the menu at panera rocks, there is one exception. the crispani leaves much to be desired and is not up to par like the rest of the menu which is stellar. i'd love to come and do dinner there more often, but they are going to have to scrap the crispani and start over with something that wows. save ur money and get a soup and sandwich.
It only SOUNDS healthy - watch the SODIUM! by wakeupnfly ,Oct 13 '06
Pros: Tasty food, convenient, good coffee, nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Cons: Not as healthy or clean as at 1st. glance.
See nutritional info on website!
I have been eating at the local Panera for a couple of years now, and like the food and atmosphere. However,I got curious about the real health value of the food at Panera Bread. I watch fat, cholesterol, carbs & SODIUM.
I looked at the Panera website and after searching long and hard, found their nutritional info. The "healthy" soups, including the low fat and veggie ones, still contain lots of SODIUM. The sandwiches are amazingly high in fat and sodium! Some over 2000 - 3000 mg. Except for the cholesterol levels, you would be better off eating a Whopper from B.K. (I wouldn't tho!)
Also, I took a look at the clear chute on the ice machine one day and saw lots of nasty black stuff on the inside. I told the counter person, and they had a girl clean the chute. Just wonder what is on the inside of the ice bin!!
Pros: Free wireless. Many locations. Cons: An odd feeling of sameness in taste regardless what's ordered.
Panera is OK. And some we've been to have fabulous customer service. But as others here have mentioned, things tend to taste the same, regardless of what we were eating - turkey tasted like tuna tasted like ham... maybe it was the bread, maybe it was having the same sides on each visit. Or maybe it's all in our head. Regardless it's a very weird sensation that we can't say we experience anywhere else.
We would not go so far as to say the bread is fabulous. It's not really artisan quality - it's good, but the rustic breads are missing a toothiness quality we like from local bakers and we find the crumb on the baguettes too tight. But the bread we've order for sandwiches has been far better than Subway's "in store baked" and certainly bread from Quiznos.
So bread is good. Coffee not so much... then again no chain gets espresso or cappuccinos right.
All in all, when we're traveling, we prefer to try local places, not chains, so we don't search out Panera. But it's nice to know they're around when we need free wireless and a fresh muffin.
mixed feelings about this chain by raejgar ,Jun 08 '06
Pros: bread samples, variety of sandwiches, cleanliness of restaurant Cons: extremely overpriced kid's meals, declining quality
I think they were better when they were new. Although we are pretty loyal customers, I have to say the quality has been dropping of late. The bread is always pretty good, but
sandwiches are getting skimpier on the meat. The sandwiches seem to be mostly bread. The kid's meals, which are only $1
less than a regular sandwich are ridiculously tiny. Probably
not enough food for anyone over 5. Wouldn't be too bad and they'd be making a profit on these at $2.50, at $4.50 they are definitely a scam. My daughter also claims the pickles
could be a lot better.
Pros: Thank goodness for the coupon. Cons: I thought it was a bit pricey for a small loaf of bread.
I was given a coupon, so I decided to try Panera's. I received a loaf of bread with any purchase. So I picked the semolina with sesame and a cheese bagel. I admit that both were wonderful. Wish I could find more coupons.
Pros: Taste is okay, convenience is okay. People are nice. Cons: Price is too high especially since there is no table service.
Panera is okay. I was not terribly impressed with it. The restaurant I ate in was clean and the food was okay. The bread is good but I can get similar products elsewhere for lower prices. If one only wants a loaf or two of bread or pastries to go it is better than if one wants a sandwich or something in the restaurant itself. Either way it is over priced by about a buck per product. Serving oneself is okay if the price is low but Panera is not low priced and so table service would be better. I give it 2 stars.
Great for a breakfast on the go! by sunriseok ,Jan 13 '06
Pros: Warm atmosphere, quick and friendly service, nice variety, delicious food, free refills Cons: end up spending more than you plan!
Panera bread exceeded our expectations for healthy, great tasting food! The restaurant was really clean and the staff very friendly. We were provided with some samples to taste the different cream cheeses while we were making our breakfast decisions. We ended up leaving with bagels and cream cheese to take back to our family! Nice variety of flavors of breads, fabulous smell in the restaurant! Unique pastries that were quite tasty as well (we sampled many different items!)
Panera Bread Franchise...lets me down by kman33 ,Sep 13 '05
Pros: I do like that get a quick cup of coffee thing. Cons: Give me a small mom and pop coffee shop with homemade pastries anytime.
If you can get by the long line while waiting for your number to be read after you first waited at the order desk, you might enjoy Paneras'. Or once you are waited upon and have your order, finding that illusive place to sit may give you pause. Then you might notice how expensive your meal was and wonder why you didn't go to that small neighborhood restaurant that would have actually sent a waiter or waitress to your table.
On top of everything else, check out the number of calories in that so called healthy meal you just purchased. You might think it was good for you and you would be wrong.
The one bright spot of Paneras' is the freshly baked bread, but you're going to have to eat a lot of it to make up for the wait, bland atmosphere and expense.
Pros: Everything about Panera is excellent! Cons: Nothing about Panera is poor!
Panera Bread is truly the epitome of the perfect restaurant-the food quality is very high, sanitation and cleanliness is maintained thoroughly, staff members are friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, lavatories are easily accessible, seating is comfy and the overall atmosphere is especially charming. The Fuji Apple salad is scrumptious and very rewarding for an exhausting day. Also, the Sierra Turkey is quite exceptional. Compliment it with an I.C. beverage, and an orange scone for dessert for a taste-worthy meal!
First Time Was Awesome! by staciaclark ,May 08 '05
Pros: Great variety in salads, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks. Cons: Need more low card offerings.
This was my first time at Panera and that only by accident. My mom and I were rushed for time and had to pick someplace close and quick. When we walked in and saw the line almost to the door, we almost walked out! But the line moved so quickly, it was my turn to order before I had even made up my mind!
Boy, were we glad we ended up at Panera! I had the Greek salad and Asiago Roast Beef sandwich. It was the best I've had in a long time. The salad was fresh and crisp. They even had low carb bread for me, a LC eater. My mom had the chicken Ceasar salad (of course, I had to have a bite.) I didn't know of half a sandwich and half a salad would be enough but I definitely got my fill.
I can't wait to go again!
New Style, New Face, Great Taste by spidey5991 ,Apr 12 '05
Pros: great soup, salad, sandwiches:calm atmosphere: Wonderful bakery with coffee of all sorts: friendly environment Cons: Panera's are usually filled to the brim with people.
Panera Bread has always been a great place to eat. There salads aren't just your typical salad, they went all out. I love eating their Greek salads. I went to a Greek festival and had a salad. Panera's is much better, and they're American. There sandwiches are also very good. The Turkey Artichoke is my favorite sandwich. One bite and I'm in heaven. It just seems to have all the right flavors that fill your mouth with a vast number of pleasureful tastes. Panera is a great place to work on a college essay or homework. A great place to take the family, or even a great place to cut that business deal. I've never had a bad experience in Panera Bread and that is why I speak so highly of them.
Pros: Comfortable space and quiet atmosphere Cons: Not enough chocolate on the menu!
I am at Panera Bread on Airport Boulevard in Mobile, Alabama every Tuesday night for a ladies get together. They have always been so kind and never rush us out. Not only that, their menu provides a little something for everyone. Thank you Panera!
Good, cheap and sometimes healthy lunch option by dipo ,Feb 01 '05
Pros: Cheap, fast, healthy options available. Cons: Some items pricey (but you can avoid them), pastries nauseatingly sweet, service can be rude.
I tend to prefer independent restaurants, but i must say that at lunchtime Panera hits the spot. While not all the options are super healthy (but you can check their nutritional values online), it is up to you to pick the low-fat salad dressing over the greasy yummy sandwich. A bagel with low fat cream cheese is a lunch I'd pick over McDonald any time. I do not especially like their pastries, tho: they are way too sweet. Also, at the Pittsburgh, Oakland store they have the annoying habit of mixing the cream cheese scoops. The result is that sometimes your honey walnut cream cheese has an unwelcome oniony flavor. Service is sometimes friendly and sometimes downright rude, but that I can live with.
Panera, quality food fast by candyloverz ,Nov 06 '04
Pros: Panera is conveniently located and It has great food that I love. Cons: Sometimes the service can be slow and I have had my order mixed up before.
I was introduced to Panera by my friend who absolutely loves the place. Now we stop into Panara often to pick up the cinnamon crunch bagels, I believe that these are the best bagels I have ever had and I buy many at a time and take them to school. I also love to order the "U pick 2" deal and I order the grilled chicken caesar salad with chicken noodle soup. I really enjoy the bread you get with each meal. Panera has a great selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches along with bagels and many other treats. I can always rely on getting a good meal at Panera bread. Panera is conveniently located close to were I live and it is no trouble stopping in to get a good meal, that I always enjoy.
Pros: Service and food quality Cons: Often crowded
I have visited Panera's 3 times for lunch. The service is consistently good and polite. The food is fresh and a good value for the price. The store is often very crowded and yet I don't seem to have to wait too long for service or delivery.
AKA - St. Louis Bread Company by mstygar ,Nov 18 '03
Pros: Ambiance, selection, and quality all earn an A+. Cons: My boyfriend is a "big eater" and portions are too small for him.
I live in St. Louis and know Panera as the "St. Louis Bread Company". They are identical though, from what I understand. It's the place to do lunch and a carb addict's dream come true. More creative sandwiches and comforting soups then other places I've found. Many reviewers make mention of the "pricey" meals. Those people must consider that a quality meal costs more then what $3.99 and a drive through will get you.
Sorry Mom-Your Chicken Noodle Has nothing on them!! by dd3311 ,Nov 09 '03
Pros: Chicken Soup at it's best-Bread to die for!!!Simply Divine! Cons: May be hard to find a seat-but well worth the wait!
I could just wish this place was closer to work! But it is worth the drive just for the soup and bread. This place is an untapped goldmine for those of you who have not indulged! I thought it was just a bakery, but how wrong I was. The sandwiches are great and made to order-pair it with one of their soups and bliss begins! I listen to people rave, but until you try it you have no idea how wonderful this place is. The prices are a little high, but compared to what you pay for fast food-this is WORTH IT!! The soup and half-sandwich meal is filling, and yes, great tasting!! You just can't go wrong here whether you are alone or with a group,it's all good.Food and atmosphere get the big thumbs up!Try it once and you'll be back!
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