This is one of the worst Panera locations I've ever been in. First off, Panera itself is kind of an over-priced, underwhelming experience, even on a good day. However, this particular location is frequently dirty appearing, and is almost always staffed by sloppy, slack-jawed teenagers, often carrying on about their high school drama while they should be paying attention to customers. It's not quite as insulting to hand over $10 for a weak, tiny sandwich or soggy salad when the restaurant itself appears clean and organized, but I've had one too many bad experiences at this Panera in particular to go back any time soon.
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Robbie G.
This place use to to be really good. If you NOW want an over crowded and poorly staffed location please come here. They will not give you breakfast at 10:35 even if you stand in line out the door for 5 minutes. They run out of coffee due to orders going out and can't make but only so much at a time. They also will mess up your sandwhich about half the time you come here. They are real friendly and love to tell you no with a smile on thier face. Go to chick fila and save the money
(2)
Melissa T.
I stop here about twice monthly on my weekly trips from Huntsville to Atlanta to get good sandwiches, healthy side options, and great coffee. The service is always good, quality is consistent, and the place is very clean. I love the veggie sandwich and the vanilla cappuccinos w/ half the vanilla - YUM!
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Momo A.
Panera is a fun express cafe with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The Pick 2 Menu is one of the more affordable options on a somewhat expensive lunch menu. The food is very good especially their Famous Mac 'n Cheese. Their dinner rolls come with the meal and are also really good. You can't go wrong with most of the menu.
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G L.
Clean and not too crowded for a weekday lunch hour but I got the regular size chicken hummus salad with no onion and it's probably the poorest looking salad I've see from a Panera. I'm on the road a lot and use Panera restaurants to cater but I was disappointed with this one. They messed up my order the first time although they fixed it immediately after telling them (no onions) but the amount spinach leaves was that of a side salad. The tomatoes were overly ripe and soggy and for an $8 salad I expect more quality ingredients.
(2)
Jennifer W.
Normal Panera Bread but in a city that has varying levels of food quality and quickness of service I was happy to be able to go to Panera and get our food relatively quickly! They had a wide variety of food options from soups, to salads to sandwiches. Their pastries are also great to pick up to-go or grab something quickly for breakfast/brunch.
(3)
Nickie G.
I have never been to Panera Bread which I guess is kind of weird since they are everywhere. But for lack of better options I ended up here (after, curiously, having a catered lunch from Panera earlier in the day). The menu is basic - sandwiches, soups, salads, bread, pastries. I ordered a salad - it was chicken with dried cherries, pears, greens, and bleu cheese (?Maybe, I can't remember now) with cherry vinaigrette. It was delicious - for a salad I was really pleased. Earlier in the day I had half of a roast beef sandwich that was also delicious. Not to mention the huge oatmeal raisin cookie I polished off. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on what you eat, they have the calories for each item listed right beside it on the menu. Oooooh better hop back on that diet tomorrow since that cookie was 370 calories! Ooopsie!
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Frank B.
My wife loves the soup and salads here. My son likes the bagels. $2.60 for a bagel and cream cheese seems high to me. I get a bacon (2 whole pieces of crispy) egg and cheese on asiago bagel with coffee at a different restaurant in Marietta for $4.50. $8.69 for a BLT on wheat with avocado!!! AND they were to lazy to cut the avocado in to slices!!!!!!! Oh, and the bacon was limp, cold, and mostly fat. I am NOT impressed.
(1)
Lee D.
I've never had a bad experience but location is pretty terrible. That whole shopping plaza has the WORST traffic in Rome making it a hassle to get to Panera. Once you're there though, the food is good and people are friendly.
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Laura T.
I was starving. Kind of late-ish for breakfast, but too early to really stop for lunch. Although I was hoping to find a little local joint to grab a quick bite of something to eat, nothing was jumping out at me. Then I saw Panera. Glancing at the clock, I figured my favorite three cheese soufflet would be sold out. By 10am, those are long gone. Perhaps in the DC suburbs... but not in Rome! Hot, flakey crossaint surrounding the creamy egg and cheese.. yum! While the cashier was wrapping one to go, I asked her about the history of Barry College, and she was more than enthusiastic to share a few bits of local history. Who knew Rome, GA hosted the nation's largest acrage for a college campus??? (Well, besides the residents, of course)... Did you?
(3)
Timber W.
When this Panera opened, I wasn't very impressed with the staff, and something about this location seemed sub-par to the numerous other ones I've visited. I'm happy to say I think this has changed. Everyone here is really friendly, and I always love the food, especially the orchard harvest chicken salad and the sierra turkey sandwich. I recently tried a black cherry smoothie, too. It was great. Panera is definitely a generic place, but I love it all the same.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes 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
Lauren B.
This is one of the worst Panera locations I've ever been in. First off, Panera itself is kind of an over-priced, underwhelming experience, even on a good day. However, this particular location is frequently dirty appearing, and is almost always staffed by sloppy, slack-jawed teenagers, often carrying on about their high school drama while they should be paying attention to customers. It's not quite as insulting to hand over $10 for a weak, tiny sandwich or soggy salad when the restaurant itself appears clean and organized, but I've had one too many bad experiences at this Panera in particular to go back any time soon.
(2)Robbie G.
This place use to to be really good. If you NOW want an over crowded and poorly staffed location please come here. They will not give you breakfast at 10:35 even if you stand in line out the door for 5 minutes. They run out of coffee due to orders going out and can't make but only so much at a time. They also will mess up your sandwhich about half the time you come here. They are real friendly and love to tell you no with a smile on thier face. Go to chick fila and save the money
(2)Melissa T.
I stop here about twice monthly on my weekly trips from Huntsville to Atlanta to get good sandwiches, healthy side options, and great coffee. The service is always good, quality is consistent, and the place is very clean. I love the veggie sandwich and the vanilla cappuccinos w/ half the vanilla - YUM!
(4)Momo A.
Panera is a fun express cafe with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. The Pick 2 Menu is one of the more affordable options on a somewhat expensive lunch menu. The food is very good especially their Famous Mac 'n Cheese. Their dinner rolls come with the meal and are also really good. You can't go wrong with most of the menu.
(4)G L.
Clean and not too crowded for a weekday lunch hour but I got the regular size chicken hummus salad with no onion and it's probably the poorest looking salad I've see from a Panera. I'm on the road a lot and use Panera restaurants to cater but I was disappointed with this one. They messed up my order the first time although they fixed it immediately after telling them (no onions) but the amount spinach leaves was that of a side salad. The tomatoes were overly ripe and soggy and for an $8 salad I expect more quality ingredients.
(2)Jennifer W.
Normal Panera Bread but in a city that has varying levels of food quality and quickness of service I was happy to be able to go to Panera and get our food relatively quickly! They had a wide variety of food options from soups, to salads to sandwiches. Their pastries are also great to pick up to-go or grab something quickly for breakfast/brunch.
(3)Nickie G.
I have never been to Panera Bread which I guess is kind of weird since they are everywhere. But for lack of better options I ended up here (after, curiously, having a catered lunch from Panera earlier in the day). The menu is basic - sandwiches, soups, salads, bread, pastries. I ordered a salad - it was chicken with dried cherries, pears, greens, and bleu cheese (?Maybe, I can't remember now) with cherry vinaigrette. It was delicious - for a salad I was really pleased. Earlier in the day I had half of a roast beef sandwich that was also delicious. Not to mention the huge oatmeal raisin cookie I polished off. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on what you eat, they have the calories for each item listed right beside it on the menu. Oooooh better hop back on that diet tomorrow since that cookie was 370 calories! Ooopsie!
(4)Frank B.
My wife loves the soup and salads here. My son likes the bagels. $2.60 for a bagel and cream cheese seems high to me. I get a bacon (2 whole pieces of crispy) egg and cheese on asiago bagel with coffee at a different restaurant in Marietta for $4.50. $8.69 for a BLT on wheat with avocado!!! AND they were to lazy to cut the avocado in to slices!!!!!!! Oh, and the bacon was limp, cold, and mostly fat. I am NOT impressed.
(1)Lee D.
I've never had a bad experience but location is pretty terrible. That whole shopping plaza has the WORST traffic in Rome making it a hassle to get to Panera. Once you're there though, the food is good and people are friendly.
(4)Laura T.
I was starving. Kind of late-ish for breakfast, but too early to really stop for lunch. Although I was hoping to find a little local joint to grab a quick bite of something to eat, nothing was jumping out at me. Then I saw Panera. Glancing at the clock, I figured my favorite three cheese soufflet would be sold out. By 10am, those are long gone. Perhaps in the DC suburbs... but not in Rome! Hot, flakey crossaint surrounding the creamy egg and cheese.. yum! While the cashier was wrapping one to go, I asked her about the history of Barry College, and she was more than enthusiastic to share a few bits of local history. Who knew Rome, GA hosted the nation's largest acrage for a college campus??? (Well, besides the residents, of course)... Did you?
(3)Timber W.
When this Panera opened, I wasn't very impressed with the staff, and something about this location seemed sub-par to the numerous other ones I've visited. I'm happy to say I think this has changed. Everyone here is really friendly, and I always love the food, especially the orchard harvest chicken salad and the sierra turkey sandwich. I recently tried a black cherry smoothie, too. It was great. Panera is definitely a generic place, but I love it all the same.
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