Panera Bread - Dedham

The salad was topped with crispy tortilla strips, and the greens were incredibly fresh. The chicken was tender and lightly seasoned. I also opted for a crispy b... read more The salad was topped with crispy tortilla strips, and the greens were incredibly fresh. The chicken was tender and lightly seasoned. I also opted for a crispy baguette, but the portions were so generous that I could barely finish my meal. At our server's suggestion, I tried the delicious lemonade, which had a mix of tasty flavors. I made sure to finish every drop! Overall, I’d give this experience a solid five stars for outdoor dining!

I'm so thrilled that the strawberry poppy salad is back! That's fantastic! read more I'm so thrilled that the strawberry poppy salad is back! That's fantastic!

The drive-thru was incredibly slow; I waited 30 minutes to reach the front, only to be advised that it would be better to order inside. I ended up backing out,... read more The drive-thru was incredibly slow; I waited 30 minutes to reach the front, only to be advised that it would be better to order inside. I ended up backing out, parking, and placing my order inside. It makes you wonder why they even have a drive-thru in the first place.

The food is decent, but the orange scone is absolutely incredible! read more The food is decent, but the orange scone is absolutely incredible!

As soon as we entered, the cashier welcomed us warmly. We felt a bit indecisive about our orders, but ultimately settled on the soup and sandwich combo, which w... read more As soon as we entered, the cashier welcomed us warmly. We felt a bit indecisive about our orders, but ultimately settled on the soup and sandwich combo, which we always enjoy. I spotted a tempting dessert in the display case, but since it wasn’t available by the slice, we chose cookies instead. They were so delightful that I'm still savoring them two days later! My spouse thoroughly enjoyed her sandwich and soup, while I found my sandwich somewhat lacking. However, the soup—a hot chicken and wild rice variety—was absolutely fantastic on its own. I added a bit of Tabasco sauce to give it a little kick. The restaurant was tidy and well-organized, although some areas were not quite ready for customers yet. The restroom was also fairly clean during my visit. Overall, the staff appeared to be competent and capable throughout our time there.