Panera Bread - Westlake Village

If your meal is served cold, they actually provide a microwave for you to warm it up yourself. Seriously? Haha!

I had never ordered a grilled cheese sandwich from this place before, and I was extremely disappointed. The exterior of the bread wasn't grilled at all—barely even toasted. While the inside had some toasted areas, the cheese was just slightly melted. Overall, this was the worst grilled cheese sandwich I've ever had!

I paid $5.34 for this bagel, and it definitely wasn’t worth it. I was on my way to work and decided to grab a bagel quickly. When the cashier rang me up, she very creatively but quite obviously asked for a tip. She mentioned that “everyone participates” in tipping. I generally consider myself a generous tipper, but I found it outrageous to pay over $8 for a bagel, especially since I had to assemble it myself. I understand the dynamics of working in restaurants and fast food, but I was taken aback by her approach in asking for a tip.

I visit this restaurant three times a month for their amazing fresh turkey sandwich. It's a great value, and the staff are always friendly.

Panera in Spain is located in a convenient area with ample parking. As always, you can expect the standard Panera menu featuring fresh ingredients, a calm atmosphere, quick service, and reasonable prices. They also offer church specialties and a rewards program.