Panera Bread - Independence

I keep returning for their broccoli cheese soup, which is fantastic. The ordering process is simple and allows for easy customization. Like many restaurants, th... read more I keep returning for their broccoli cheese soup, which is fantastic. The ordering process is simple and allows for easy customization. Like many restaurants, they are facing some supply chain challenges. If you're a frequent visitor, the Sip Club offers a great deal.

Ordered a bagel pack today, which isn’t always easy for Panera to get right. They need to choose the bagels, slice them if requested, pack everything neatly, an... read more Ordered a bagel pack today, which isn’t always easy for Panera to get right. They need to choose the bagels, slice them if requested, pack everything neatly, and include two cream cheese containers along with utensils. Some Panera locations struggle with this, but not this one! I was in and out fairly quickly, and the staff were very friendly. My only downside is that the location is somewhat hidden and not very visible.

My experience at Panera Bread has generally been good, except for the wait times. I was ready to give a five-star review before today, but unfortunately, things... read more My experience at Panera Bread has generally been good, except for the wait times. I was ready to give a five-star review before today, but unfortunately, things didn’t go as expected. I ordered two cinnamon crunch bagels, sliced and toasted, with one plain cream cheese from their menu. However, what I received was disappointing. The bagels were simply tossed into the bag instead of being properly assembled, and only one was toasted. Since they weren’t put together, the toasted bagel had already gone cold by the time I parked to eat.

I ordered a pick two combo that included a Caesar salad and chicken noodle soup, and I ended up paying $12.50 for a small salad. The best part of the soup was t... read more I ordered a pick two combo that included a Caesar salad and chicken noodle soup, and I ended up paying $12.50 for a small salad. The best part of the soup was the bread in the broth, since that's all I really got. When I ordered chicken noodle soup, I expected actual noodles, but instead, I got chicken broth with only some chicken bits in it. There wasn't a single noodle in sight! How can you serve a dish that's missing such a key component? It's truly disappointing. I won’t be returning.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! It was my first time at Panera, so I was a bit confused by the "You Pick 2" menu option. It mentioned pick... read more The food was delicious and the service was excellent! It was my first time at Panera, so I was a bit confused by the "You Pick 2" menu option. It mentioned picking two entrées with a discount on another item, but it seemed like you were actually purchasing two entrées. Either way, I chose the signature chicken sandwich and a bowl of chicken noodle soup. The meal was fantastic, and I would definitely order it again.