Chicken Caesar Salad, a good book, rainy day, Panera,....all adds up to a great day. Food and service -excellent as always!
(5)
Joshua H.
We were in town for a funeral, and decided to make the best of it by checking out local attractions afterward. We decided we were hungry, so we stopped in so I could use a gift card I got for Christmas. The food was good, but the menu board is misleading on their "Pick 2" options. Everything is actually a la carte. The whole staff, from the lady who took our order to the manager who visited our table, were extremely hospitable and gracious. We stayed until just before closing and never felt pressured by the staff. Once we realized the time, we made a quick exit. Thank you for helping to brighten our day. We'll definitely be back to this location.
(5)
Tasha W.
Well if you have been to other Panera Bread restaurants in Texas then you will know that this one in Lake Charles is horrible. It seems like the staff training was omitted from the hiring process. I have given them too many chances and now I will not return. They continously forget and or give us the wrong food every time. Sorry Panera...you couldn't get it together.
(1)
Holly H.
Great place for lunch, but it is pricey. However, they have fresh bread every single day! And they give the bread that's left over to the homeless
(4)
Kyle Haley M.
I love Panera, and this location doesn't disappoint. The only complaint I have is about their sweet tea, it went from being amazingly good to tasting consistently borderline rotten over the past few months. I'm not sure if they changed the kind of tea they use or if their machines just need a good cleaning. Everything else though is delicious!
(4)
D T.
Busy for lunch, but once we decided what to order, we were waited on. We had the pick 2 for $6.99, which you could pick 1/2 sandwich, a salad or a cup of soup. Great price. I had the French onion soup, which was fab & the Greek salad which also came with French bread. I added a carrot cake cup cake for .99 cents. The proportion size was large. Everyone loved what they ordered. Everything was fresh & wonderful! Nice friendly staff.
(5)
Tim W.
This is a relatively new Panera Bread. If you've eaten at one, you know what to expect. The only complaint on this chain is the value of the food for the price paid.
(4)
David H.
Well. I'll give it a five for atmosphere. The food is average. That's why I give it a 3. If your looking for a average sandwich and salad here's your place. I'll try it for breakfast one morning. Bagels look good.
(3)
Marsh B.
Great people- whether I call it in or dine in, the staff is always helpful. There's so much to choose from- the staff will help you decipher the menu and even give you their favs.
(5)
Tim M.
It just opened recently, so it's kind of busy, but it's running smoothly and there's plenty of seating. Lots of outdoor seating, but it's a bit too sweltering outside to enjoy it. Wifi works well. Standard menu that you see at any Panera.
(5)
Amy B.
Overpriced? YES. Delicious? Oh, yes. I've enjoyed this place in Houston & now here in LC. Unfortunately the traffic in this area is atrocious at lunchtime. The Mediterranean veggie sandwich, chipotle chicken panini, SW chicken flatbread, & the tomato with mozzarella panini are my favs. And the clam chowder, tomato soup, and mushroom with truffle soup are excellent. Just wish I could get a whole sandwich, cup of soup, & a regular drink (tea/soda) for less than $10 (less than a restaurant). The pick-2 option where you can get 1/2 sandwich, and cup of soup or small salad is only $8 but not very filling if you get a veggie sandwich. They also have an array of breakfast foods that I haven't tried but look delicious. The one I've had & love is the sun-dried tomato & feta souffle.
(4)
Carvey P.
When the orders came out 5 plates and was told I could take as many trips to get my plate to our table. Well in Texas they bring it to your table. Ordered large mac and cheese, a small mac and cheese, and 3 you pick two tomato and mozzarellas. 2 were with garden soup and 1 with French onion soup. The 1 with French onion soup was done with flat bread. The 2 with garden soup were done with the regular bread. The sandwiches done with regular bread were cold with very little mozzarella. When I took them back to the cook area they first acted like it how dare I bring my food back. The guy manager Tried to act like they went to flatbread because they couldn't get the panini makers warm enough to melt. Well we are from Texas and never have I had a problem getting a melted panini. There was a guy with curly hair in two different shades that had an attitude and commented "have a wonderful day" in a very sarcastic not giving a true care to my day. Then when I got the second round one was burned on the bottom and had to get that one done. My mother in law went back to get that one redone and Mr. Pony tail was rude again. The lady manager was nice enough to redo the panini. Really beginning to feel like the only place to get good service is in Texas!!
(1)
Luciana L.
I prefer Paradise Bakery in general but this specific PB wasn't' too bad. we came here in passing and had a pleasant experience. Nice staff. Decent food that doesn't make you feel too guilty after eating it.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Kate M.
Chicken Caesar Salad, a good book, rainy day, Panera,....all adds up to a great day. Food and service -excellent as always!
(5)Joshua H.
We were in town for a funeral, and decided to make the best of it by checking out local attractions afterward. We decided we were hungry, so we stopped in so I could use a gift card I got for Christmas. The food was good, but the menu board is misleading on their "Pick 2" options. Everything is actually a la carte. The whole staff, from the lady who took our order to the manager who visited our table, were extremely hospitable and gracious. We stayed until just before closing and never felt pressured by the staff. Once we realized the time, we made a quick exit. Thank you for helping to brighten our day. We'll definitely be back to this location.
(5)Tasha W.
Well if you have been to other Panera Bread restaurants in Texas then you will know that this one in Lake Charles is horrible. It seems like the staff training was omitted from the hiring process. I have given them too many chances and now I will not return. They continously forget and or give us the wrong food every time. Sorry Panera...you couldn't get it together.
(1)Holly H.
Great place for lunch, but it is pricey. However, they have fresh bread every single day! And they give the bread that's left over to the homeless
(4)Kyle Haley M.
I love Panera, and this location doesn't disappoint. The only complaint I have is about their sweet tea, it went from being amazingly good to tasting consistently borderline rotten over the past few months. I'm not sure if they changed the kind of tea they use or if their machines just need a good cleaning. Everything else though is delicious!
(4)D T.
Busy for lunch, but once we decided what to order, we were waited on. We had the pick 2 for $6.99, which you could pick 1/2 sandwich, a salad or a cup of soup. Great price. I had the French onion soup, which was fab & the Greek salad which also came with French bread. I added a carrot cake cup cake for .99 cents. The proportion size was large. Everyone loved what they ordered. Everything was fresh & wonderful! Nice friendly staff.
(5)Tim W.
This is a relatively new Panera Bread. If you've eaten at one, you know what to expect. The only complaint on this chain is the value of the food for the price paid.
(4)David H.
Well. I'll give it a five for atmosphere. The food is average. That's why I give it a 3. If your looking for a average sandwich and salad here's your place. I'll try it for breakfast one morning. Bagels look good.
(3)Marsh B.
Great people- whether I call it in or dine in, the staff is always helpful. There's so much to choose from- the staff will help you decipher the menu and even give you their favs.
(5)Tim M.
It just opened recently, so it's kind of busy, but it's running smoothly and there's plenty of seating. Lots of outdoor seating, but it's a bit too sweltering outside to enjoy it. Wifi works well. Standard menu that you see at any Panera.
(5)Amy B.
Overpriced? YES. Delicious? Oh, yes. I've enjoyed this place in Houston & now here in LC. Unfortunately the traffic in this area is atrocious at lunchtime. The Mediterranean veggie sandwich, chipotle chicken panini, SW chicken flatbread, & the tomato with mozzarella panini are my favs. And the clam chowder, tomato soup, and mushroom with truffle soup are excellent. Just wish I could get a whole sandwich, cup of soup, & a regular drink (tea/soda) for less than $10 (less than a restaurant). The pick-2 option where you can get 1/2 sandwich, and cup of soup or small salad is only $8 but not very filling if you get a veggie sandwich. They also have an array of breakfast foods that I haven't tried but look delicious. The one I've had & love is the sun-dried tomato & feta souffle.
(4)Carvey P.
When the orders came out 5 plates and was told I could take as many trips to get my plate to our table. Well in Texas they bring it to your table. Ordered large mac and cheese, a small mac and cheese, and 3 you pick two tomato and mozzarellas. 2 were with garden soup and 1 with French onion soup. The 1 with French onion soup was done with flat bread. The 2 with garden soup were done with the regular bread. The sandwiches done with regular bread were cold with very little mozzarella. When I took them back to the cook area they first acted like it how dare I bring my food back. The guy manager Tried to act like they went to flatbread because they couldn't get the panini makers warm enough to melt. Well we are from Texas and never have I had a problem getting a melted panini. There was a guy with curly hair in two different shades that had an attitude and commented "have a wonderful day" in a very sarcastic not giving a true care to my day. Then when I got the second round one was burned on the bottom and had to get that one done. My mother in law went back to get that one redone and Mr. Pony tail was rude again. The lady manager was nice enough to redo the panini. Really beginning to feel like the only place to get good service is in Texas!!
(1)Luciana L.
I prefer Paradise Bakery in general but this specific PB wasn't' too bad. we came here in passing and had a pleasant experience. Nice staff. Decent food that doesn't make you feel too guilty after eating it.
(3)