Panera Bread - Bloomington

Great sandwiches, soups, and pastries—especially the broccoli cheddar soup! The new location is significantly better than the old one. It tends to get quite bus... read more Great sandwiches, soups, and pastries—especially the broccoli cheddar soup! The new location is significantly better than the old one. It tends to get quite busy during lunch with IU students, and the COVID seating restrictions can make it a bit tricky. I really appreciate the order kiosks; you can order in person or online if you prefer. It's a fantastic spot for something unique for lunch.

The food is of excellent quality and absolutely delicious. The service is also fantastic. However, I found the coffee subscription to be a bit lacking, as it on... read more The food is of excellent quality and absolutely delicious. The service is also fantastic. However, I found the coffee subscription to be a bit lacking, as it only allows you to purchase regular coffees and not any of their signature blends.

The Hibiscus Passion Fruit Prickly Pear Fresca and pumpkin muffins made for a wonderful afternoon treat with my husband. We love visiting this place for our dat... read more The Hibiscus Passion Fruit Prickly Pear Fresca and pumpkin muffins made for a wonderful afternoon treat with my husband. We love visiting this place for our date nights before heading out on our adventures!

The service was excellent and quick. The kiosk setup enables social distancing while placing orders. I’m giving it 4 stars because they forgot an add-on that I... read more The service was excellent and quick. The kiosk setup enables social distancing while placing orders. I’m giving it 4 stars because they forgot an add-on that I had paid for.

Trent assisted me while I was in the drive-thru, and he was incredibly nice! read more Trent assisted me while I was in the drive-thru, and he was incredibly nice!