Panera Bread

Not a frequent visitor to Paneras. Ordered the Steak sandwich and ice tea which came up $ 9.89. The sandwich was about 3″ long and flat. Very disappointed in the quantity. Leg hungry. It did taste good, but a rip off. At least at Arby’s, you leave full. I’ll stay away for now.

I won’t get into how Panera sandwiches used to be great and are now pre-​made in a factory somewhere, my issue with this location is the apparent lack of a bathroom. Seriously, I walked all around the restaurant and saw only doors to the kitchen. If they have a public restroom, it certainly isn’t apparent or indicated with signs. Was it outside, around back like a Texaco station?

I don’t get it… The last two times I was in this location, the two folks behind the counter ignored me. This wasn’t because they were particularly busy, quite the contrary I was the only one at the counter. Also, its not like I snuck up on them, they briefly looked up when I came in. They literally did not say a word to me until I came up and spoke up first. The first time this happened, there was also a manager a few feet away in the kitchen, and she was tapping away on her phone. So one might surmise that this place is badly managed.
I also freely admit that I think Panera is overrated in general. Their food is ok, but it is seems overpriced for a place that is basically set up like a fast food restaurant.

So solid!!! Just like every other Panera, but service is always great as is the food.
Hot chocolate chip cookie!!!
U pick 2: Chx Ndl, Smokehouse Turke
Total = $ 8.75

It’s not a secret that I like Panera, so after dealing with a spring cold for a week I went ahead and stopped on in at a Panera for some much needed comfort food. This is one of the newer Panera’s in the area, and one of the bigger ones, I think. Maybe it only felt that way because the place wasn’t jam packed when I stopped in, but I thought the place was nice, clean, and spacious overall.
As nice as the place looked I did think the staffing set-​up could be improved. They seemed really understaffed — I mean the place wasn’t packed, but it wasn’t totally empty, either (and about five people got in line behind me not long after I walked in, so there was a steady stream of visitors, too). Before I could even order I waited five minutes as the only poor girl at the register took an order, ran back to restock something, and heated up bakery items. So another helping hand would have definitely gone a long way in getting the line moving and keeping everything stocked.
After placing my order I found a table in the sunshine, sat and waited for my beeper to go off. So I was quite surprised when someone brought food to my table — it seemed odd for Panera but it was a nice touch, although it did leave me wondering why they had people bringing around trays and not, you know, stocking the bakery so the poor girl at the registers could take orders more quickly. I further questioned the need for a server at a Panera when I dropped off my empty dishes — the trash was overflowing and none of the used plates had been taken away in quite a while.
So yeah, there’s definitely room for improvement at this particular Panera. The food is fine — a Panera is a Panera, and I actually really enjoyed trying their new tomato mozzarella flatbread during my visit here — but the place would really benefit from having an extra hand or two around to help behind the registers, in the bakery and in the kitchen. I’m more than happy to pick up my own food if it means that set of hands can help keep things running behind the counters.

Brand new store, very clean. The waiting time is too long as a panera.

They started delivering good to tables from the start of opening business. They are lacking in the field of getting drinks to you as well with your food. It’s understandable as this is all new. I am more than happy to get my own food and drink, but they tell you they bring it all put to you. Otherwise, people are nice and food is great, as always

Nice new Panera. Very crowded Panera. Has an outdoor seating area. The indoor seating area is smaller than some of the others that I have visited. Has a small gas fireplace Good tomato soup and tuna sandwich.