Panera Bread

Another Panera that has been like a home to me—as they say, home is where the heart is! I'm always welcomed with great smiles and quick, friendly service, not to mention the awesome coffee and sweet and savory food! This is a sandwich worthy of adding to your favorites!!

My order was ready when I arrived, but I had to wait in line. Why is there no online order pickup area? Why order ahead if I'm going to have to wait in a line? When I told them I ordered online, they couldn't find my physical order, so I had to wait even longer. The workers didn't seem to be enjoying their work- everyone seemed overworked, I think you need more man-hours available and more staff on hand. I wanted to order broccoli cheddar soup, but it wasn't available when I ordered. Please make your full menu available from open to close. You missed out on $20 in soup sales alone. The entire front lobby floor was sticky and crusty, my shoes were sticking to the floor, and I had to wash the underside of my shoes. Disgusting. When I told the cashier that the floor needed cleaning and was st

I'm embarrassed to say, this is the first time I've ever been to a Panera lol. Wanted to try something different, a bit more healthy and gave them a try. I was very impressed with the green goddess chicken salad I chose a Pomegranate Hibiscus Ice Tea and I signed up for the unlimited sip club. With the exception of it being a bit pricey for what you get, the food was fresh and tasty and a decent size portion. Will definitely be back to try out more inviting menu options in the future. Fortunately there are some good coupons on the app to help offset the price. Staff was very friendly at the drive through.

Panera is pretty consistent across most locations, and I’d say this South Lakeland one is fairly in that parameter for the most part. I’ve done a lot of big group orders from here, for 15-17 people and they usually have everything ready and rarely have anything missing which is impressive. There’s plenty of seating both inside and outside, and having the coffee club membership is worth it if you’d come here even once a month. I do like even just being a rewards member, as they give you a free item here and there and a free pastry on your birthday!

I ordered a soup broccoli and cheddar bowl nine dollars for a bowl. Soup was like water it’s supposed to be a bisque not a broth. The salad I had chicken added. It was almost like they took two bites of chicken and slithered it up the worst salad I’ve ever had $26 plus I had to tip them because they’re obviously not serving you. They’re just standing behind a counter collecting your money unbelievable run away from this place fast food joints are getting ridiculous and they’re treating you as if you’re a tourist give me a tourist portions first quality at a tourist price avoid it all costs.