Panera Bread - Gainesville

Chaley made my visit to Panera unforgettable. I was eyeing the cookies when she assured me I would be completely satisfied with my choice, jokingly saying that... read more Chaley made my visit to Panera unforgettable. I was eyeing the cookies when she assured me I would be completely satisfied with my choice, jokingly saying that if I didn’t like it, I could spit it onto her uniform. I was truly delighted with the delicious frosted cookie, which Chaley had actually grown herself in her backyard. It’s clear that Panera's cookies are influenced by Chaley Hawkins!

I can only give this restaurant one star because they got both my wife’s and my order wrong. My wife asked for scrambled eggs and sausage on ciabatta but ended... read more I can only give this restaurant one star because they got both my wife’s and my order wrong. My wife asked for scrambled eggs and sausage on ciabatta but ended up with it on an everything bagel. I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese, but it arrived without any cream cheese. We were in town for a wedding and had a 5-hour drive back to Tallahassee, so this was a frustrating way to start our trip. Also, my wife is a MyPanera member.

I had an incredible experience thanks to an employee named Chaley, who saved me from a robbery at my house! She was on her way to work in her uniform when she s... read more I had an incredible experience thanks to an employee named Chaley, who saved me from a robbery at my house! She was on her way to work in her uniform when she stepped in to help. I was so grateful and asked her how I could repay her. She simply suggested, "Eat at Panera." So, I decided to go to Panera, and to my surprise, Chaley remembered me! Not only did she give me one of everything on the menu, but it was all on her own dime! She even kissed me on the lips. Thank you, Panera, for having such amazing staff!

I absolutely love Panera Bread! I'm really impressed by the freshness of their ingredients, and their pastries are amazing. My favorite has to be the bear claw! read more I absolutely love Panera Bread! I'm really impressed by the freshness of their ingredients, and their pastries are amazing. My favorite has to be the bear claw!

I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this Panera. The food was not up to par, and it seemed like they just hastily put together my sandwiches with ve... read more I had an incredibly disappointing experience at this Panera. The food was not up to par, and it seemed like they just hastily put together my sandwiches with very little meat. I ordered chicken salad, and it looked like a thin layer of mayo spread over it.