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ELOrocks17 · 10-13-2021, 02:14 AM

Today was driving home from DR. office and wanted something...anything that was not fast food! Never was much interested in a place like Panera since its a kinda "uppity" place. But I thought i would give it a try.

Man! This place was awesome! A bit pricy, and counter setup confusing...but the food was great!

I got the turkey, avocado, BLT on multigrain bread and a chocolate croissant. I was pleasantly surprised.

My order came out to $15.

Am I the last person on earth to eat there?

leastprime · 10-13-2021, 02:22 AM

nope. I haven't eaten there yet. It's 3 blocks for me.
Love bread but I tend to get a bad stomach with too much wheat/carbs/gluten

5-all · 10-13-2021, 02:38 AM

I've never eaten there. I walked in once but didn't see anything on the menu that interested me at the time so I left without ordering. Never been back.

don6170 · 10-13-2021, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ELOrocks17

A bit pricy, and counter setup confusing...but the food was great!

I really like PB, but they have gotten too expensive for me.

I never understood the concept of giving a piece of bread as a side item to a sandwich.

lubby · 10-13-2021, 07:58 AM

I love their food. I usually get a salad with grilled chicken from there. We have one next door to my job. Their sandwiches are good. I have bought their bread and brought it home too.

lookashiny · 10-13-2021, 08:09 AM

I like their salads quite a bit, though the sandwiches are good, too. They are pricier than most quick options, but I like going every once in a while.

Ohiogirl81 · 10-13-2021, 08:12 AM

Definitely gotten more expensive over the past couple years. But the food is good, from coffee to soup to dessert.

ELOrocks17 · 10-13-2021, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by leastprime

nope. I haven't eaten there yet. It's 3 blocks for me.
Love bread but I tend to get a bad stomach with too much wheat/carbs/gluten

I think they have a 1/2 sandwich and soup combo, I heard someone order it while I was waiting. They have some really tasty looking desserts too

KathrynAragon · 10-13-2021, 08:14 AM

I love their soup options! I like Panera Bread. Don't go often but I'm never disappointed when I do go.

hertfordshire · 10-13-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 5-all

I've never eaten there. I walked in once but didn't see anything on the menu that interested me at the time so I left without ordering. Never been back.

How long ago was that? They've improved their offerings in recent years.