Panera Bread - Simpsonville

As someone who also works in food industry management, I recognize that we all have our off days. I intend to order from this location weekly from now on and wi... read more As someone who also works in food industry management, I recognize that we all have our off days. I intend to order from this location weekly from now on and will make a point to seek it out. Overall, my meal was wonderful—the salad was fresh, and I always enjoy the ten-vegetable soup!

Great food and fair prices. Took off one star because the lighting felt like an in your face interrogation lamp. Tables are a bit small so sitting in front of a... read more Great food and fair prices. Took off one star because the lighting felt like an in your face interrogation lamp. Tables are a bit small so sitting in front of a person can feel a bit close.

Decided to stop in to purchase dinner for tonight and lunch tomorrow. I ordered the Baja chicken bowl.. Pick 2 with Fuji Apple Salad and Broccoli Mac and Cheese... read more Decided to stop in to purchase dinner for tonight and lunch tomorrow. I ordered the Baja chicken bowl.. Pick 2 with Fuji Apple Salad and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.. Mango Smoothie and tulip iced cookie. Went through drive thru and service was wonderful..

Food was better than most fast food places. The service is fully self serve. The atmosphere was laid back. Most people were just sitting there eating or drinkin... read more Food was better than most fast food places. The service is fully self serve. The atmosphere was laid back. Most people were just sitting there eating or drinking. No one was really bothering anyone. I had not been to Panara bread in ages. I am glad to seethat absolutely nothing has changed except the bathroom was pretty nasty.

If I have one complaint, it would be about the manager, a larger man behind the counter who seemed quite unhappy. He even rolled his eyes when I walked in, desp... read more If I have one complaint, it would be about the manager, a larger man behind the counter who seemed quite unhappy. He even rolled his eyes when I walked in, despite the restaurant not being busy. I had just come back from hiking, so I may not have looked my best, which makes me wonder if he judges people based on their appearance. That's not a good impression for any company, and I’d like to see the positive employees supported by a positive manager. As someone who works in food service management, I understand that we can all have off days. Regardless, I will definitely be ordering from this location at least once a week from now on, as my meal was delicious. The fresh salad and my all-time favorite ten-vegetable soup were fantastic!