Panera Bread

Stopped in for a quick breakfast before heading to Monticello. Ordered on the kiosk, staff was just opening for the day. They were friendly and appeared busy with tasks but greeted us and politely interacted with us. Our order was correct and delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Overpriced not worth it, used to work here. Nothing is luxury or worth the money you spend for their food. All their meat comes pre packed in plastic bags, as well as all the soups and other produce.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sausage and egg croissant was just okay, kind of bland, I couldn't finish the whole thing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Love the new croissant buns

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We usually go to the window accommodations and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ROACH IN MY FOOD DO NOT EAT HERE.

Food: 1

Not all Paneras are managed to the same high standard. The one in Wegmans shopping center in Charlottesville VA needs more attention!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

Broccoli cheddar with a grilled cheese makes me happy every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We frequently visit Panera. First time at this one, for breakfast. Good food, very friendly staff person.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll

Quick service.

Food can take a bit to be ready, often out of things. Sometimes very busy or basically empty, honestly a toss up

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Literally in drive thru for 30 minutes just for a sandwich . ONE sandwich . Must do better and learn how to park orders

Service: 1

Nice place, but when we went to find a table, every single one was dirty

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Excellent, I like it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

My Chicken Roma Asiago Bagel Stack sandwich was good, but it didn't look as great as it did on TV. I was expecting more flavor, but the Green Goddess dressing was good. I probably would have asked for some extra, though. I'm thinking I should have put some Himalayan pink salt and pepper on the sandwich when I got home. They say they put salt and pepper on the sandwich, but it didn'tlook like it or taste like it to me. Also, I think a better cheese choice on the sandwich would be a slice of Asiago cheese (instead of fresh mozzarella, which doesn't have much flavor). I'm thinking they should match the sliced cheese with what is used for the bagel! I didn't taste any garlic aioli drizzle (I LOVE garlic aioli at Wawa - can surely taste it on my food; and I'm definitely not being paid to endorse Wawa, lol!!)

I give this new sandwich a 3 out of 5 - just my opinion.

As for my son, he ordered the Asian Sesame salad with chicken. Not only did he say it wasn't filling, he gave it a 2 out of 5. He said there wasn't enough dressing, and he was definitely disappointed with the ingredients. If you're expecting the more traditional elements of an Asian Sesame salad, then you'll likely be disappointed, too. There's no green or purple cabbage. They use almonds instead of cashews or peanuts, and there's no ginger in the dressing; no celery, green onion, or carrots in the salad either. So we're surprised that Panera is calling this salad an Asian Sesame salad - see the photos.

Sufficed to say that for paying more than $31.23 (see the receipt photo), we were disappointed. Could have spent less elsewhere and got fresh ingredients but more flavor. :-(

On the positive side, the potato chips were good - 4 out of 5. But as for the 'chunk' of french baguette that they include with the salad...if you enjoy cold, slightly hard and tough bread, then this is the bread for you. But if you prefer warm, soft, buttered bread that you can eat right away with your meal, then like us, this isn't the place for you.

Kid-friendliness: Panera is kid friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4