Panera Bread

My wife and I ate at this Panera location for brunch. I got 2 items from the hot handhelds menu. The food was very fresh and had lots of flavor. We both chose the “Pick 2” option so we could try more items from the menu. Overall, we are very happy with our Panera experience. We would definitely go back to this location. There was no line when we arrived.

First time at this location and found that same great flavor that only their sandwiches offer. Even though they were busy and had several carry out orders ahead of us, our food was ready in minutes. Would have been 5 stars but when I sat I found the bench was coming apart.

I'm a very loyal Panera Bread patron. Even the lukewarm, oft-empty jugs of coffee, I'm in. In my area, the people are really great, with rare exception. Even the new employees, they 'get it'. But this big menu redo that was done a couple of years ago, maybe around the epidemic recovery, the big cost-savings redo - they've killed the chicken offerings at Panera Bread. My view: Stay away from anything that includes chicken. It's gristly, fatty, chopped. Nothing like the old days. I'm sure it's lower cost, sure. But I can't make this work. I can't make it through any serving including this low quality, gross, cold, gristle-blob of a chicken imposter. I give up. Panera Bread = Bread. Maybe a Coffee. Maybe a wonderful pastry. Peace.

Visited 9/12/24. Will never be back unless this establishment cleans up their act. Restroom is disgusting which is indicative of poor kitchen hygiene. I ordered the seasonal soup (think it was called southwest) which was not impressive due to lacking potatoes, but flavor was good. The ac thermostat is located in an area where the sun hits it, therefore it constantly runs and keeps it at an unbearable temperature.

My boss ordered Panera for us for breakfast. Her bagel arrived burnt. My yogurt arrived completely frozen. And our sodas came with ice filled top to bottom. I got maybe 3 sips from my ginger ale. I will never order from here again.