Can you bring me a dozen orange scones? Seriously it doesn't matter what i'm coming in for I always HAVE TO HAVE an orange scone. They are moist tender, and have little bits of orange peel in the scone and in the icing. It it not one of those dried out hard as rock things you get at other places.
I don't get here as much as I like but they always have good food, good service, and if you wanna be lazy read a book, or write a book you just hunker down in a booth or table and relax. I have seen many a person on a laptop or taking in a novel here. Basic coffee refill are self-help and free. Tons of great pastries to choose from, as well as bagels and spreads, great guilt free salad options and some indulgent salad/sandwich combos too.
I would also recommend getting their little reward card thats FREE. I have gotten free sodas, free coffees, free cookie, a free scone. Their rewards are random but a nice little perk when you get to the register and they say "oh your combo was $1 off today or you get a free cookie" I wish there was one closer to me or one in the direction I go to work near Aurora Mall.
Panera Bread always makes great food, and this place is no exception.
What really knocks this place outta the park is the staff. Â The cashiers are super friendly and greet you right when you walk in. The folks on the sandwich/salad line are crazy fast -I'm usually in during the lunch rush and I'm out the door with my order within 3-5 minutes after placing it. They're not only fast, they make it just the way you ordered it -they've never messed up my order.
If you work in the area, this is a great choice for lunch!
Boy, do they do breakfast!
I have never set foot inside this establishment, but they set foot inside mine and I am still reeling in awe! Â
From the uber-pleasant young lady who delivered all of our order to the ingenious way they pack it all for such easy retrieval and display, I was thoroughly thrilled. Â The egg souffle sandwiches were AWESOME, and the fruit & yogurt were so fresh! Â
Definitely using them again for my catering needs!
This is my lunch Panera. Â Also, I will pop in for a coffee and pastry in the morning sometimes. Â Lately I have been avoiding Panera for lunch. Â It seems a bit expensive for the quality you get. Â Nothing seems that great off the menu, pretty average items. Â I often feel hungry a few hours after I eat. Â I do like the Med Veggie sandwich, and the Med salad is pretty good too. The veggies seem fresh and the bread is always very soft. Â The soups are ok, and others salads are as well. Â I do love the Green Tea, but you can't get refills. Â It doesn't taste like green tea, more like apple juice, but it's very refreshing.
Panera is one of those places where you think you are eating healthy, but check out the nutrition menu first. Â My favorite salad used to be the fuji apple until I saw the calories and fat in it. I was appalled. Â Very deceiving.
I love their you pick two. The chicken salad with almonds, and southwest salad are amazing! Â I tried a panini last time was delicious. If you are up early have no fear! Their breakast is good too. They make a great quiche, and coffee is good! Four stars due to mediocre lemonade, very bitter. And don't get the Mac n cheese. The cheese looks and thicker then breakfast gravy ick!
Review Source:I've stopped in here a few times for breakfast on my way in to work. Â Not bad, not bad at all! Â The taste, texture and construction of the the breakfast sandwiches is nicely done. Â However, some of the stuff I think is weak in portion size for the price.
The other day I stopped in and they were giving away free samples of their power sandwich... I think that's the name. Â Whole grain bread, egg, ham & cheese. Â It was tasty! Â It was tasty so I ordered one and a fresh orange juice. Â I got a tiny cup of OJ and half of a sandwich for $6. Â It was a delicious breakfast, but I felt kind of ripped off.
The staff here is super chipper and friendly. Â Very nice people. Â I'm sure I'll be back in... when I feel like being over charged for a tiny scrumptious breakfast.
Crispani, Crispani, Crispani, I love the Pesto Chicken Crispani but they are all good. The bad news is that they only take orders after 4pm and it does take about 15min so be prepared to wait. I also love the Chicken Tomesto sandwich, yummmm. I am not  even a bread fan but I still love the food here. Try the Salmon salad too. Very refreshing. They also have free Wi-Fi.
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