Panera Bread - Fairfield

I really enjoy this restaurant! The food is fast and fresh, and it's served in a clean, comfortable setting that strictly follows the CDC's COVID guidelines. Th... read more I really enjoy this restaurant! The food is fast and fresh, and it's served in a clean, comfortable setting that strictly follows the CDC's COVID guidelines. They have every other table open, and wearing masks is mandatory. There are also options for outdoor seating and curbside takeout. In summary, the food is great, and the place is very clean!

The food was served in a bowl that felt more like rabbit food, and I was surprised they ran out of ingredients so early in the day. The menu is quite limited. M... read more The food was served in a bowl that felt more like rabbit food, and I was surprised they ran out of ingredients so early in the day. The menu is quite limited. My mom and I had to make do with what was available; she ordered the cheddar soup, while I chose the Baja, which honestly resembled pig feed. However, the location at Trumbull Mall is great, so I suppose that makes up for some of the shortcomings.

This was my first visit to this Panera since moving from New York. The food was consistently good, and the customer service was excellent. The bread was a bit h... read more This was my first visit to this Panera since moving from New York. The food was consistently good, and the customer service was excellent. The bread was a bit hard, but overall, everything was enjoyable. The bathroom was dirty, which I hope was just due to it being the end of the day. I did enjoy my time there with my family.

Edit: (for another order) Thank you for sealing the bags with my food! I really appreciate your dedication to safety protocols. The Vegetarian Autumn Squash Sou... read more Edit: (for another order) Thank you for sealing the bags with my food! I really appreciate your dedication to safety protocols. The Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup is the most delicious soup I've ever had! It's now my favorite item from Panera, and I didn't have one before.

Amazing customer service! As a frequent visitor from New York, I really enjoy the coffee and the atmosphere here! Thank you, Panera! read more Amazing customer service! As a frequent visitor from New York, I really enjoy the coffee and the atmosphere here! Thank you, Panera!