Panera Bread

I have been to this Panera location several times over the past few years, and I still don’t understand what the hype is all about. I love the concept of Panera, and how their food is healthy/​fresh, but it isn’t the best place to eat.
Most recently, I had the steak and Cheddar Panini and it was not good. I could’ve made a better sandwich at home myself. At 1060 calories, it definitely was not worth it. The bread was tough and the sandwich was flavorless. The white cheddar was cut way too thick, and did not go well with the steak. The steak was the only good part about it, but I have had more flavorful steak elsewhere. The steak tasted fine, but was cold. The cheese was also not melted and cold, so it all seemed off because usually, I like both my cheese and steak nice and toasty. I was lucky I had the chips on the side because to be honest, those tasted better than the sandwich itself. My entire meal altogether was dry and nothing about it impressed me. I will stick to making my own lunches instead of coming to Panera for this kind of a sandwich.
I am giving Panera three stars because awhile back, I had soup paired with a panini and those both tasted great. Also, whenever I’ve gone to meetings or events where Panera is catered, their bagels are always a generous size, freshly baked, and come in a variety.

The broccoli cheese soup is one of my favorites. Also recently had a sandwich as well and that was good too! — love using the self ordering kiosk inside to customize my order.

Many meals have been had here for lunch. I love that they care about what goes into their foods. They are who all fast food restaurants should follow. Delicious, full of flavor, yet many healthy choices available.

Pretty good food, better than most comparable places, but it is a chain, so if you’ve been to one, you’ve been to them all.

It’s Panera, what more can I say.

I really enjoyed my visit to Panera! I have gone to many Paneras, but I was very impressed by the cleanliness and great customer service! The employee who helped us place our order was awesome!!! I will be back!!!

Amy I one of the only people in the world who doesn’t that much care for Panera? It’s a bread and sandwich/​soup/​salad shop that really seems to cater to females and to an older crowd in general.
I’ve tried of variety of their products, but usually come away dissatisfied. A lot of the food doesn’t taste real fresh. It tastes like it’s mass produced. The desserts, which do look good, always seem to me to be dry.
Don’t get me wrong. There are items I do like at Panera — like their cinnamon crunch bagels with hazelnut cream cheese (yum!) or their breakfast souffles (when they haven’t run out of them). It’s just not in my top 10 of places to go, unless I’m looking for a quiet corner where I can work (I appreciate the free wi-​fi) and grab a bite to eat.
This location also tends to be pretty busy. Sometimes it can be difficult finding a quiet place to sit.

Brought my girls here for a girl day. I ordered the steak and cheese, my daughter had the tortellini Alfredo and my youngest daughter had the pb and j… We also ordered two pepsis and a dr pepper. I got a turkey and cheese instead of steak and cheese and we got two dr peppers and one Pepsi instead of vise versa. The sandwich was eh, the tortellini was good and the pb and j was ridiculously over stuffed and messy for a child. The only reason they are getting three stars was because the tortellini was good. Not impressed for lunch. Stick with their bagels.

I really enjoy this location and come here often for breakfast. Exceptional supply of bagels and other great baked goods. The staff is also always polite and friendly.

Great coffee and really friendly staff. Food is excellent… bread is fresh every morning. On a cold day the tables near the fireplace are a Godsend.

Hit or miss, first time I came it was great but slow, no people in line and ordered a Cold salad, came back with a friend both ordered cold salads, forgot ingredients in the salad, forgot our drinks, just little things.

Always great food. I love the breakfast soufflés. The newest one is a tomato feta soufflé. So good. The saltiness of the feta is a great complement to the creamy eggs and tomato. My one problem is that many times when I go the soufflés are out and I’m told there is a wait of 15 – 20 minutes. It isn’t too much of a problem when I’m not in a rush, but in the drive thru it is a problem.

Went here for lunch and ordered the Grilled Cheese with Chicken Noodle Soup and a Hibiscus Tea… Delicious and just what I needed on that windy day.
Staff was great. Only downfall, it was packed but I know exactly why!
I will definitely be a repeat customer of Panera Bread :-)

I love this place for lunch however it is often packed. There needs to be a second location in town to help with that. The other reviewers suggest the My Panera card, however unless you go there on a very regular basis (once a week or more) you won’t see anything on that card. Another thing this place badly needs is a bike rack. If you are one of the many cyclists in town you wont have any place to put your bike. Other then that, if you have ever been to a panera you have been to this one. Lots of good bread, and soups.

Typical Panera location… I go here to conduct my interviews. The complimentary WiFi is great, along with the sweets — — and it’s a big plus for me to not end up smelling like roasted coffee (that’s what happens when I interview at coffee shops.)
Since I’ve been here several times now, the thing to note… that’s kinda funny. is in the mornings this place is absolutely PACKED with Senior Citizens. For real… they all must congregate here.
Like Rachel W said, there is a drive-​thru here. I’ve seen that at a few other locations.
But make sure you sign up for their Panera card. I’ve gotten a ridiculous amount of free goodies or discounted meals due to this. Good stuff!

I went to this location with my mom and as all other Panera’s the crowds were nonstop over the lunch hour. The big draw here though is their drive-​thru lane and service window. I happened to have a good view of it from the table we were seated at and every time I took a glance another car was pulling up to order.
This was the first time I’d ever seen a drive-​thru at a Panera but what a great idea. The only problem I see is that it could get a little addicting. It makes it a lot more convenient to pick up some homemade breads, sandwiches or desserts from their yummy bakery-​café.