Panera Bread - Bayside

On Saturday mornings, the restaurant tends to be quite busy around 10 AM. They receive a large number of mobile orders, resulting in a constant influx of custom... read more On Saturday mornings, the restaurant tends to be quite busy around 10 AM. They receive a large number of mobile orders, resulting in a constant influx of customers. Unfortunately, they only have one cashier, and the staff responsible for food preparation often seem overwhelmed. After a while, the coffee stations and the dish return area can get a bit chaotic and aren't as well maintained. Some weeks are better than others in terms of service. We're currently on the lookout for another spot to gather as a group for breakfast on weekends.

My order was not only 20 minutes late, but the staff was also quite unfriendly. My name disappeared from the "ready" board, and when I asked about it since I st... read more My order was not only 20 minutes late, but the staff was also quite unfriendly. My name disappeared from the "ready" board, and when I asked about it since I still hadn’t received my order, they told me to just wait until they called me. Once I finally reached my destination and looked inside the bag, I was extremely disappointed with what I received. This franchise is awful and has completely changed my perception of Panera.

Wikipedia calls Panera Bread: bakery-café fast casual restaurants. In simple words this is a self service cafe-restaurant. They offer an experience that aims to... read more Wikipedia calls Panera Bread: bakery-café fast casual restaurants. In simple words this is a self service cafe-restaurant. They offer an experience that aims to be more than Starbucks but less than a full pledged restaurant. The menu includes baked goods,hot and cold drinks and a variety of simple food menu items. There is plenty of room to sit inside and restrooms. This shoppingcenter offers free parking. The bottom line: If you are looking for a very casual place to get something to eat and a goodcoffee, Panera Bread is a great place to try.

This location really needs some improvement. It seems like they are always short-staffed whenever I visit. The team preparing the food behind the pick-up counte... read more This location really needs some improvement. It seems like they are always short-staffed whenever I visit. The team preparing the food behind the pick-up counter appears to be overwhelmed, as they often seem irritated when asked for assistance. If there's an issue with your order, it can be quite difficult to find someone to help you resolve it. While the food is generally good, the prices they charge for a decent lunch definitely justify having enough staff to provide things like coffee cups and napkins. I apologize if I sound too critical, but I've felt this way during at least my last six visits. I felt it was important to share my experience in hopes that management can make some improvements. I'm more than willing to update my review if things get better.

This is the only Panera I've been to with a conference room! The room was closed to the public today while someone was working inside. They have kiosks, but if... read more This is the only Panera I've been to with a conference room! The room was closed to the public today while someone was working inside. They have kiosks, but if you have a drink membership you still need to go to the register since there are no cups by thekiosk. It was very busy, probably the busiest one I've been to.