Panera Bread

I am staying at the Hilton Home2 Suites in the same plaza as this Panera Bread. Wasn’t sure if I would be able to eat here because I have my pup with me but took the chance and called the manger was able to help and sent out a customer service enthusiast named July who was GREAT help. He brought me and my pup at water and took my order, he was very knowledgeable on the menu! It was a quick, hassle free experience!! Highly recommended!!

I tried one of their new spicy steak sandwich and salad pick 2. Now I don't know what made me order the spicy steak... because I don't care too much for spicy food, but the steak was calling me 😂 The sandwich was soooo good and just enough kick to say mmmm mmmm. I love hot Panera comes up with different sandwiches...although I'm missing my Sierra Turkey 😔

Overall, the visit was decent. The food was good, as is expected from Panera. The service was adequate, and there were no complaints there. I could not give a 5-star review because of the little things. The glass doors were dirty, and small trash was all over the lobby area floor. The trash receptacles were top heavy with dirty dishes bused by customers. It was like the lobby had been forgotten. Free WiFi was apparently working well as there were individuals and small groups of customers using it. The customer service person knew nothing that was gluten-free and suggested I place the order on kiosk.

I have visited a nmber of Panera Bread restaurants in Florida and Louisiana. I may be partial but feel this is the best one I have visited. The pastries are fresh, the coffee is hot, all of the "fixins" for the coffee are out and plentiful. The restaurant is VERY clean and always neat and orderly. Chairs are in the right place, tables are always clean and the staff is always right there to help with menu suggestions and to assist with any issue you may have. I highly recommend this place for sandwiches, soup, coffee, teas, iced coffee and fountain drinks. Don't forget the Sip Club for unlimited coffee, tea and fountain drinks!!

Pesto chicken dipper with tomato soup was delicious. Chicken bacon ranch sandwich was also very good. Ordering was easy and convenient. Restaurant didn't look very clean and there were shady people hanging around but it was still a pleasant experience.