Panera Bread - Manhattan

The food at this Panera is just like any other Panera I've visited, which is to be expected. However, what stood out this time was the lengthy wait for my order... read more The food at this Panera is just like any other Panera I've visited, which is to be expected. However, what stood out this time was the lengthy wait for my order. I only had an hour for lunch, so I ended up having to take my meal to go because it took so long to be ready.

The cashier was incredibly friendly and helpful with my kids and me since it was our first time here. He answered all of our questions thoroughly. While the pri... read more The cashier was incredibly friendly and helpful with my kids and me since it was our first time here. He answered all of our questions thoroughly. While the prices were a bit on the higher side, overall, we had a great experience.

The person taking our order was unable to answer basic questions, such as the name of the salad, whether the chicken is fried or grilled, and how the sandwich i... read more The person taking our order was unable to answer basic questions, such as the name of the salad, whether the chicken is fried or grilled, and how the sandwich is prepared.

The Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait feels like a total rip-off, much like a lot of items on their menu. It costs $7 for just a few bites of pre-packaged... read more The Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait feels like a total rip-off, much like a lot of items on their menu. It costs $7 for just a few bites of pre-packaged yogurt and only a handful of berries. It's quite amusing, really. I ended up spending $45 on a single meal. If you're wealthy, you might enjoy dining here, but for everyone else, I suggest looking elsewhere.

Soup was good, but had an excessive amount of carrot to all other ingredients ratio. Im assuming it was the bottom of the pot/end of day. read more Soup was good, but had an excessive amount of carrot to all other ingredients ratio. Im assuming it was the bottom of the pot/end of day.