Panera Bread - Bloomingdale

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This review reflects my experiences at multiple Panera locations over the past year, not just this one. While the food is decent and the service is generally go... read more This review reflects my experiences at multiple Panera locations over the past year, not just this one. While the food is decent and the service is generally good, I've encountered a significant issue: by 4 PM, they often run out of nearly every type of bread. Each time we've gone for dinner, they've been out of most of their specialty breads. Just last night, my wife wanted soup in a bread bowl, but they were completely out. I tried to order a Bacon Turkey Bravo, but there was no tomato bread available. I even asked for a Toasted Steak Cheddar, only to find they were out of ciabatta as well. In short, it might be best to avoid Panera for dinner, as you'll likely find them lacking many menu items. It seems that either they can't afford the staff to bake enough bread throughout the day or they're cutting costs by not making enough to meet demand. Either way, if they can't provide a full menu in the evening, what's the point of staying open? Panera's corporate team really needs to prioritize quality over profits before they drive this business into the ground.

Came in for a quick breakfast with the family had the best experience at this Panera location! I originally wanted broccoli cheddar soup but was told that it wo... read more Came in for a quick breakfast with the family had the best experience at this Panera location! I originally wanted broccoli cheddar soup but was told that it would not be ready for 20 minutes so I settled on a bagel. After I finished eating my food, Rick the manager came out and gave me a free complimentary soup with a side of bread. This was the most amazing gesture costumer service my family and I have ever experienced! Rick was extremely kind showed how much care he gives his customers. We will 100% be coming back to this location because of Rick his kindness. He is the definition of an amazing manager.

Not enjoyable. read more Not enjoyable.

My husband and daughter believe this place is excellent for soup when they're feeling under the weather. We visited yesterday, and despite not feeling great our... read more My husband and daughter believe this place is excellent for soup when they're feeling under the weather. We visited yesterday, and despite not feeling great ourselves, we tried the sandwich that received a five-star rating. We definitely plan to come back!