Taste just like any other Panera. The flavor is consistent across them all. One thing that I have noticed, especially recently, the portion sizes have gone way down and their prices have increased quite a bit. Diner beware. You're not getting nearly as much for your money as you once were.
(3)
Carolina B.
I'm going to go ahead and give this location 4 stars because I feel like it got some really unfair reviews. This location is at least 3.5 stars, not 2.5. I think the portion size complaints are mostly unwarranted, at least as far as a You Pick 2 is concerned. I've been eating at Panera for over 10 years now (+ have been to locations in at least 6 states), and I feel the portions have stayed roughly the same size. (Maybe there was a specific employee who was serving up oversized portions before?) My sandwich had a good amount of filling - greens, tomato slices, red onion - and the usual 2 slices of turkey. My soup was standard issue Panera soup, regular size. I stopped here while traveling south to Tampa from Orlando. A solid choice if you are into soups & sammies. My one complaint is that the bread did not really taste fresh.
(4)
Mary B.
Okay meal. Nothing to shout home about. The steak sandwich was good but far from great. Not enough meat for the price. The onion soup in a bread bowl was fantastic.
(3)
Justin S.
I used to live at Panera in my college days, and I can tell you that their portion sizes are going down and their prices are going up. This place is staffed pretty well, and the employees have a mildly courteous but strictly sterile and down-to-business approach. Don't look for service with a smile, but at the same time, don't expect bad service. If you go during the high traffic hours (11:30a-1:30p or 5:30-7:30p), expect a line & a wait. Maybe I'm just getting old, or am getting more miserly in my willingness to spend money, but when I order a salad and a drink and my bill comes to $13, I expect a decent amount of salad. I recently had to go back up to the counter to ask why their "large" salad looked hardly bigger than their half salad on the "you pick two" deal. I was told that the salad I received was indeed their large salad, and I told them that wasn't good enough. To their credit, they made me another half-order to add to my salad, but I shouldn't have had to ask for it. I think these salad places like Crispers, Panera, etc. know that their profit margins on salads are immense, and they continue to skimp on the volume you receive, hoping that you will not notice. This place is really no different in feel or quality than any other Panera Bread; pretty standard. They are priced right at the edge of acceptability.
(2)
K. M.
Disappointed again with this panera. Maybe it's just on Sundays or maybe it's all the time. I got a chai latte that tasted bad both times they made it. My husband ordered coffee and asked for fresh coffee because the coffee that was out was 2 hours old. They brought more out immediately, and from the taste it had been brewed and burning on the stove for over an hour, i mean they brought it out so fast that it wasn't possible for them to have made it fresh. Too bad, in general i really like Panera but this location is a real disappointment. I may try again on a week day and see if it's any better.
(2)
Steve M.
It's like every Panera really. It's what you expect. Nothing more or less. Parking can be a bit annoying during heavy shopping times. If you like Panera you won't be disappointed.
(3)
Amanda J.
This was a busy place for Saturday lunch. As always, good food, fast & friendly service. There weren't any tables left after we ordered, but managed to find a few chairs. We tried some bakery items after lunch. They were reasonably priced and pretty good.
(4)
Zachary H.
Not too bad. More or less over priced sandwiches though. Not really a meal just chips and a sandwich.
(3)
Beth P.
On August 25 2013 at 8:15am: Trying to enjoy breakfast with my hubby when we were accosted by a homeless man INSIDE Panera. The manager says there is nothing she can do, but hey here's a free muffin. What a crock. You can believe I won't be back here-at least not by myself. I was right by the counter and not one employee said anything until we brought it up. Then they said well since he's not in the store anymore we can't call the police. Gah! If you come here be careful and be aware of your surroundings at all times!
(1)
Jeff S.
At apx 8:0
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Address :4159 US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, FL, 33809
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
MyYelp ..
Taste just like any other Panera. The flavor is consistent across them all. One thing that I have noticed, especially recently, the portion sizes have gone way down and their prices have increased quite a bit. Diner beware. You're not getting nearly as much for your money as you once were.
(3)Carolina B.
I'm going to go ahead and give this location 4 stars because I feel like it got some really unfair reviews. This location is at least 3.5 stars, not 2.5. I think the portion size complaints are mostly unwarranted, at least as far as a You Pick 2 is concerned. I've been eating at Panera for over 10 years now (+ have been to locations in at least 6 states), and I feel the portions have stayed roughly the same size. (Maybe there was a specific employee who was serving up oversized portions before?) My sandwich had a good amount of filling - greens, tomato slices, red onion - and the usual 2 slices of turkey. My soup was standard issue Panera soup, regular size. I stopped here while traveling south to Tampa from Orlando. A solid choice if you are into soups & sammies. My one complaint is that the bread did not really taste fresh.
(4)Mary B.
Okay meal. Nothing to shout home about. The steak sandwich was good but far from great. Not enough meat for the price. The onion soup in a bread bowl was fantastic.
(3)Justin S.
I used to live at Panera in my college days, and I can tell you that their portion sizes are going down and their prices are going up. This place is staffed pretty well, and the employees have a mildly courteous but strictly sterile and down-to-business approach. Don't look for service with a smile, but at the same time, don't expect bad service. If you go during the high traffic hours (11:30a-1:30p or 5:30-7:30p), expect a line & a wait. Maybe I'm just getting old, or am getting more miserly in my willingness to spend money, but when I order a salad and a drink and my bill comes to $13, I expect a decent amount of salad. I recently had to go back up to the counter to ask why their "large" salad looked hardly bigger than their half salad on the "you pick two" deal. I was told that the salad I received was indeed their large salad, and I told them that wasn't good enough. To their credit, they made me another half-order to add to my salad, but I shouldn't have had to ask for it. I think these salad places like Crispers, Panera, etc. know that their profit margins on salads are immense, and they continue to skimp on the volume you receive, hoping that you will not notice. This place is really no different in feel or quality than any other Panera Bread; pretty standard. They are priced right at the edge of acceptability.
(2)K. M.
Disappointed again with this panera. Maybe it's just on Sundays or maybe it's all the time. I got a chai latte that tasted bad both times they made it. My husband ordered coffee and asked for fresh coffee because the coffee that was out was 2 hours old. They brought more out immediately, and from the taste it had been brewed and burning on the stove for over an hour, i mean they brought it out so fast that it wasn't possible for them to have made it fresh. Too bad, in general i really like Panera but this location is a real disappointment. I may try again on a week day and see if it's any better.
(2)Steve M.
It's like every Panera really. It's what you expect. Nothing more or less. Parking can be a bit annoying during heavy shopping times. If you like Panera you won't be disappointed.
(3)Amanda J.
This was a busy place for Saturday lunch. As always, good food, fast & friendly service. There weren't any tables left after we ordered, but managed to find a few chairs. We tried some bakery items after lunch. They were reasonably priced and pretty good.
(4)Zachary H.
Not too bad. More or less over priced sandwiches though. Not really a meal just chips and a sandwich.
(3)Beth P.
On August 25 2013 at 8:15am: Trying to enjoy breakfast with my hubby when we were accosted by a homeless man INSIDE Panera. The manager says there is nothing she can do, but hey here's a free muffin. What a crock. You can believe I won't be back here-at least not by myself. I was right by the counter and not one employee said anything until we brought it up. Then they said well since he's not in the store anymore we can't call the police. Gah! If you come here be careful and be aware of your surroundings at all times!
(1)Jeff S.
At apx 8:0
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