Menu - Panera Bread

Ordered a half chicken sandwich and a bowl of soup to go. The container they gave me was 4 inches by 2.5 inches. In what country is that considered a bowl worth... read more Ordered a half chicken sandwich and a bowl of soup to go. The container they gave me was 4 inches by 2.5 inches. In what country is that considered a bowl worth of soup!?!?!? It was over $18! With a half sandwich, now a whole! At lease I know not to go backthere again which is sad because I work close by and would go all the time if it was reasonable.

This review focuses on my recent breakfast experience at this Panera Bread location. While I generally think Panera is good, I rarely leave a restaurant feeling... read more This review focuses on my recent breakfast experience at this Panera Bread location. While I generally think Panera is good, I rarely leave a restaurant feeling unsatisfied and still hungry—but that’s exactly how I felt after breakfast here. I’m not a regular at Panera and have been there fewer than five times, but I’m confident their lunch and dinner are tasty, though a bit pricey. However, their breakfast menu needs reconsideration. When I arrived, I was pleased to see breakfast options, but the selection was limited—mainly a few sandwiches and lots of oatmeal. That’s fine if they do a few things well. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese on brioche, which looked appetizing, along with a cookie and iced coffee. I struggled to find a good side to go with the sandwich, and the staff taking my order didn’t offer any suggestions. After wandering around trying to locate the iced coffee, another employee kindly helped me find it. The layout of this Panera felt oddly arranged and not very user-friendly, making me question my own observation skills. When I finally got my food, it looked decent at first, but the taste disappointed. The sandwich had one bland slice of bacon in the center, bland cheese, and an undercooked over-easy egg with raw whites. I enjoy over-easy eggs, but this one was clearly not properly cooked. The bread ended up being the best part of the sandwich. Maybe the restaurant was having an off morning, but I probably won’t be having breakfast here again anytime soon. On a positive note, the chocolate chip cookie was delicious, though the iced coffee was lacking. Overall, I’d rate this experience a 3 out of 5 because Panera is generally reliable.