Panera Bread in Arvada

“Food is usually quite good, service from staff has always been good in my experience, but their automated ordering kiosks are immensely frustrating. Most places self-check out is a bit faster, and I'm the kind of introvert who is usually happier not having to chat with strangers, but here the kiosks are a downgrade in basically every way. I'm usually there with a friend, who starts ordering with the kiosk while I wait for a person to order with, and even with waiting for a staff member, EVERY TIME, my order's submitted and finished sooner, and I don't have to go to the counter and ask about getting a drink cup.

Service is a bit worse than it used to be because you now have to wait for a person to order with, but that's not the staff's fault. Hope corporate improves the kiosks, as-is they're just not good.“

“I am a regular at this site- ( 3-4 times per week, over the past 3 years). The staff have always been friendly and quick with my order. The food has been to my liking - and I have tried just about everything on the menu. Recently the dining experience has changed in one aspect - the music being piped into the dining area , while eclectic, is loud. Unless you are with a group of people chatting, you probably wouldn't notice the difference, but listening to any podcast/news feed is now a challenge. Suggestions to current staff have not affected change.“