Panera does a nice job on some items. Stopped to have lunch with a friend who wanted to use the WiFi and get a bite to eat. Kind of a soup type day, rainy and cool...so had a bowl of low fat veggie...very nice and a greek salad that is pretty good. The best part was the fresh baked bread.
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Rachael M.
I've been here several times during lunch (I work just around the corner), and am always impressed. The rewards card is outstanding- nothing makes my day more than when they tell me I have a free drink or free pastry waiting for me! I've tried multiple bagels, sandwiches, and salads and always been impressed. Having the calories posted right on the items is also fantastic for those of us who want to know what we're putting into our bodies. My only complaint is that their menu is exceedingly high in salt content, but it's hard to find a restaurant that isn't these days. Definitely 5 stars!
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Sarah D.
Panera is the best option for "fast food" in my opinion. I love Panera for lunch and dinner. It's hard to go wrong with Panera. You can eat pretty healthy here if you try. Not everything is healthy, but there definitely are options. I also like that they use fresh ingredients and antibiotic free chicken. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with their soups, they are my favorite. Some are better for you than others like the vegetable pesto and black bean soups however, if you get a "you pick two meal", you can splurge on the less healthy ones like creamy wild rice and chicken. What is a you pick two you ask? It is a meal you create by picking two items from soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and pastas. You get a half of each selection that you pick, which is nice to try some of their different menu items. I feel like their breakfast treats leave more to be desired and their coffee is so so. I generally wouldn't come here for breakfast. Their pastries do not have enough flavor to me, they taste rather doughy. For this reason alone is why I am giving them four stars! Other than that, they are great!
(4)
Harry B.
Very nice options, pastries and savories both. Soups are great. The chicken soba bowl is delicious.
(4)
Rana I.
These days I've kind went to Panera everyday for breakfast or launch and I tried some of their sandwiches and salads and I love it all. Healthy, tasty and yummy.
(4)
Young L.
This place isn't clean. Check booth seats. I was there at 7am 9/7. The tables were dirty (sticky stuff all over the tables). Dirty under the tables - so much foods (bread crumbs, I guess), used sugar packs. It is quite obvious they didn't clean the place at the closing of previous night. And they opened the next day for customers? Or the manager didn't do the job. I went this morning, but still same - maybe a little clean, but you can still find bread crumbs and used napkins under the table, and the gaps between chair and the walls. Just not a clean place. Also, their tax is not consistent. I buy bagels, and sometimes they charge tax, and other times, they don't. Same story for other items (danishes and muffins). I am not sure who is getting benefit? Is it me getting paying less? or them not paying taxes.. or me being overpaying? So, everyone please check your receipts. The food is ok- as with any other panera
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Larissa G.
I know a lot of people tend to either love or hate Panera; I happen to love it - the You-Pick-2 combo is one of my favorite lunch options. And as luck (good or bad depending on how my diet's going!) would have it, this location provides a daily opportunity to get one of those combos! This location is incredibly convenient for me - both for being relatively close to where I live and for being next to an old bookstore, clothes store, and a few other businesses - and has earned all 5 stars for being a bit better than the average Panera. One, I've never walked in here and found a shortage in sweet treats, which is a common problem if I want an afternoon bagel in a lot of other Panera locations. Two, the sandwiches here just taste fresher than a lot of other places I've been to. Three, as others have mentioned, the staff are just nicer here - I have no idea why, but I'm not complaining! Bonus star for this Panera because it's actually made its entire interior comfortable and encourages people to relax and use its wi-fi, which is something I can't say a lot of other locations have nailed just yet.
(5)
Tim H.
I've come here for German Language meetups and their soups are always delicious. Last Saturday I had Chicken and Wild Rice in a bread bowl, which was very good and filling, which was perfect since I missed breakfast. I also recall sometime ago I had one of their chocolate chip cookies that was excellent. The establishment is clean and well laid-out. They always seem to have a nice selection of soups salads and desserts. I've never seen it get too crowded which allows for good conversation without any need to shout. I am a satisfied repeat customer.
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Joe D.
With Pittsburgh's lack of Bagel places, Panera fits the bill perfectly. Asiago Cheese bagels are some of the best i've ever eaten. Try toasting them under the broiler then rubbing them with a little raw garlic and dip into a good extra virgin olive oil. Great soups and sandwiches. Good people at the counter!
(5)
Kola H.
I wish more chains had great quality foods and ambience rich environments. I thoroughly enjoyed my roasted turkey, avo blt!
(4)
Inobat T.
The moment you come in you feel its time to eat :), usually i have hard time at eating places because the music is too loud and it's too dark inside but I keep loving Panera Bread!!! Never get tired of it :) light breakfast, friendly staff, great food a wonderful way to start the day!!! :)
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Amber S.
I used to love Panera but as the years have gone by their standards of both food and service has declined greatly. It's a gamble if you are going to get good food and service or if the D team is working that day and they serve cold soup and sandwiches that look like Stevie Wonder made them. I have to be deserate now to go there, like travelling on the Ohio turnpike and my other rest stop options are burger king and popeyes. Coprorate needs to improve and manage their quality control,training, and processes. It's like they came out with a bang and now are just coasting.
(2)
Darren W.
The lady and I played the You-Pick-2 game as well yesterday whilst burning a spare couple of hours during Kay's car inspection at the neighboring Jiffy Lube. Faithful (archivists?) readers will know that I swore off Panera after a visit to the Monaca franchise 2.5 years back, but with no other sit-down dining options within safe walking distance (no sidewalks, lots of cars, busy highway), we were cornered. I still resent Panera's ordering system and how employees resent those who've not gotten the hang of it. Or maybe its that I just hate having my name called out with no amplification after placing an order and from there having to figure out which meal is mine by looking at it -- sandwiches can all look the same sometimes. Also unappreciated was the impatient, glowering manager who seemed to have come straight from a reform school cafeteria. Third, I can't understand why savory breakfast items are to be ordered at one station while lunch and dinner items are to be ordered at another. Making this more confusing is that some of the breakfast items are only available during certain hours. Furthermore, specials aren't listed on the menu board. Instead, they flash on a screen for a few seconds at a time. Shucks, I might have tried that Country Mushroom Truffle soup with half a Grilled Fontina Cheese Sandwich had I known they were on tap as they both looked pretty tasty. Alas, I didn't notice them until after we put our order through and sat down. My Turkey Avocado wasn't a bum deal, however, as I wasn't expecting such thick, succulent cuts of gobbler. I just wish that Chicken Noodle Soup didn't taste like bouillon-enhanced dishwater. Bimbo Desserts: Panera has a harem of 'em. Only the warm, rich chocolate chip cookie stood out, though. I'm sure she's in night school. The rest of them are just partying after hours while living with grandma and chasing after guys in bands. The Red Velvet cookie was beautiful to look at but was hard to strike up a conversation with. A errr..."chocolate pastry" was merely a cold, croissant-like thingamajig with a candy bar stuck inside. She was aloof but only because she has little to say of importance or intelligence. A boring but pretty or pretty boring cinnamon roll or bun or whatever came home with Kay and I once the party was over. She was crying because her boyfriend was being a cad and ditched her, taking the car with him. So she spent the night on our futon. We're too nice, eh? And she's still here. Eating Cheerios and watching VH-1 and Cartoon Network and MTV. When she's not doing that, she's texting said boyfriend about his new girlfriend, what she looks like, wondering whether or not she knows her, etc. Someone take Cinndy (yes, with 2 n's). Please. If her grandma won't take her back, she has an aunt in McKees Rocks. Don't ask her about her "rents" as she refers to them as. They don't understand her and won't let her live her life, ok? Gawd, she can go back to community college, like anytime? P.S. At least the joint is spotless, and I suppose it's a decent place in which to relax and read the paper.
(2)
Kay E.
Oh, I like Panera. I love their you pick two combos. Awesome grilled cheese and tomato soup and desserts. It's a nice place to hang out while you're waiting for your car to get inspected.
(4)
Ricardo T.
Standard Panera fair. The difference maker (4 isntead of 3 stars) is that the staff at this one is nice.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
DJ J.
Panera does a nice job on some items. Stopped to have lunch with a friend who wanted to use the WiFi and get a bite to eat. Kind of a soup type day, rainy and cool...so had a bowl of low fat veggie...very nice and a greek salad that is pretty good. The best part was the fresh baked bread.
(3)Rachael M.
I've been here several times during lunch (I work just around the corner), and am always impressed. The rewards card is outstanding- nothing makes my day more than when they tell me I have a free drink or free pastry waiting for me! I've tried multiple bagels, sandwiches, and salads and always been impressed. Having the calories posted right on the items is also fantastic for those of us who want to know what we're putting into our bodies. My only complaint is that their menu is exceedingly high in salt content, but it's hard to find a restaurant that isn't these days. Definitely 5 stars!
(5)Sarah D.
Panera is the best option for "fast food" in my opinion. I love Panera for lunch and dinner. It's hard to go wrong with Panera. You can eat pretty healthy here if you try. Not everything is healthy, but there definitely are options. I also like that they use fresh ingredients and antibiotic free chicken. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with their soups, they are my favorite. Some are better for you than others like the vegetable pesto and black bean soups however, if you get a "you pick two meal", you can splurge on the less healthy ones like creamy wild rice and chicken. What is a you pick two you ask? It is a meal you create by picking two items from soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and pastas. You get a half of each selection that you pick, which is nice to try some of their different menu items. I feel like their breakfast treats leave more to be desired and their coffee is so so. I generally wouldn't come here for breakfast. Their pastries do not have enough flavor to me, they taste rather doughy. For this reason alone is why I am giving them four stars! Other than that, they are great!
(4)Harry B.
Very nice options, pastries and savories both. Soups are great. The chicken soba bowl is delicious.
(4)Rana I.
These days I've kind went to Panera everyday for breakfast or launch and I tried some of their sandwiches and salads and I love it all. Healthy, tasty and yummy.
(4)Young L.
This place isn't clean. Check booth seats. I was there at 7am 9/7. The tables were dirty (sticky stuff all over the tables). Dirty under the tables - so much foods (bread crumbs, I guess), used sugar packs. It is quite obvious they didn't clean the place at the closing of previous night. And they opened the next day for customers? Or the manager didn't do the job. I went this morning, but still same - maybe a little clean, but you can still find bread crumbs and used napkins under the table, and the gaps between chair and the walls. Just not a clean place. Also, their tax is not consistent. I buy bagels, and sometimes they charge tax, and other times, they don't. Same story for other items (danishes and muffins). I am not sure who is getting benefit? Is it me getting paying less? or them not paying taxes.. or me being overpaying? So, everyone please check your receipts. The food is ok- as with any other panera
(1)Larissa G.
I know a lot of people tend to either love or hate Panera; I happen to love it - the You-Pick-2 combo is one of my favorite lunch options. And as luck (good or bad depending on how my diet's going!) would have it, this location provides a daily opportunity to get one of those combos! This location is incredibly convenient for me - both for being relatively close to where I live and for being next to an old bookstore, clothes store, and a few other businesses - and has earned all 5 stars for being a bit better than the average Panera. One, I've never walked in here and found a shortage in sweet treats, which is a common problem if I want an afternoon bagel in a lot of other Panera locations. Two, the sandwiches here just taste fresher than a lot of other places I've been to. Three, as others have mentioned, the staff are just nicer here - I have no idea why, but I'm not complaining! Bonus star for this Panera because it's actually made its entire interior comfortable and encourages people to relax and use its wi-fi, which is something I can't say a lot of other locations have nailed just yet.
(5)Tim H.
I've come here for German Language meetups and their soups are always delicious. Last Saturday I had Chicken and Wild Rice in a bread bowl, which was very good and filling, which was perfect since I missed breakfast. I also recall sometime ago I had one of their chocolate chip cookies that was excellent. The establishment is clean and well laid-out. They always seem to have a nice selection of soups salads and desserts. I've never seen it get too crowded which allows for good conversation without any need to shout. I am a satisfied repeat customer.
(5)Joe D.
With Pittsburgh's lack of Bagel places, Panera fits the bill perfectly. Asiago Cheese bagels are some of the best i've ever eaten. Try toasting them under the broiler then rubbing them with a little raw garlic and dip into a good extra virgin olive oil. Great soups and sandwiches. Good people at the counter!
(5)Kola H.
I wish more chains had great quality foods and ambience rich environments. I thoroughly enjoyed my roasted turkey, avo blt!
(4)Inobat T.
The moment you come in you feel its time to eat :), usually i have hard time at eating places because the music is too loud and it's too dark inside but I keep loving Panera Bread!!! Never get tired of it :) light breakfast, friendly staff, great food a wonderful way to start the day!!! :)
(5)Amber S.
I used to love Panera but as the years have gone by their standards of both food and service has declined greatly. It's a gamble if you are going to get good food and service or if the D team is working that day and they serve cold soup and sandwiches that look like Stevie Wonder made them. I have to be deserate now to go there, like travelling on the Ohio turnpike and my other rest stop options are burger king and popeyes. Coprorate needs to improve and manage their quality control,training, and processes. It's like they came out with a bang and now are just coasting.
(2)Darren W.
The lady and I played the You-Pick-2 game as well yesterday whilst burning a spare couple of hours during Kay's car inspection at the neighboring Jiffy Lube. Faithful (archivists?) readers will know that I swore off Panera after a visit to the Monaca franchise 2.5 years back, but with no other sit-down dining options within safe walking distance (no sidewalks, lots of cars, busy highway), we were cornered. I still resent Panera's ordering system and how employees resent those who've not gotten the hang of it. Or maybe its that I just hate having my name called out with no amplification after placing an order and from there having to figure out which meal is mine by looking at it -- sandwiches can all look the same sometimes. Also unappreciated was the impatient, glowering manager who seemed to have come straight from a reform school cafeteria. Third, I can't understand why savory breakfast items are to be ordered at one station while lunch and dinner items are to be ordered at another. Making this more confusing is that some of the breakfast items are only available during certain hours. Furthermore, specials aren't listed on the menu board. Instead, they flash on a screen for a few seconds at a time. Shucks, I might have tried that Country Mushroom Truffle soup with half a Grilled Fontina Cheese Sandwich had I known they were on tap as they both looked pretty tasty. Alas, I didn't notice them until after we put our order through and sat down. My Turkey Avocado wasn't a bum deal, however, as I wasn't expecting such thick, succulent cuts of gobbler. I just wish that Chicken Noodle Soup didn't taste like bouillon-enhanced dishwater. Bimbo Desserts: Panera has a harem of 'em. Only the warm, rich chocolate chip cookie stood out, though. I'm sure she's in night school. The rest of them are just partying after hours while living with grandma and chasing after guys in bands. The Red Velvet cookie was beautiful to look at but was hard to strike up a conversation with. A errr..."chocolate pastry" was merely a cold, croissant-like thingamajig with a candy bar stuck inside. She was aloof but only because she has little to say of importance or intelligence. A boring but pretty or pretty boring cinnamon roll or bun or whatever came home with Kay and I once the party was over. She was crying because her boyfriend was being a cad and ditched her, taking the car with him. So she spent the night on our futon. We're too nice, eh? And she's still here. Eating Cheerios and watching VH-1 and Cartoon Network and MTV. When she's not doing that, she's texting said boyfriend about his new girlfriend, what she looks like, wondering whether or not she knows her, etc. Someone take Cinndy (yes, with 2 n's). Please. If her grandma won't take her back, she has an aunt in McKees Rocks. Don't ask her about her "rents" as she refers to them as. They don't understand her and won't let her live her life, ok? Gawd, she can go back to community college, like anytime? P.S. At least the joint is spotless, and I suppose it's a decent place in which to relax and read the paper.
(2)Kay E.
Oh, I like Panera. I love their you pick two combos. Awesome grilled cheese and tomato soup and desserts. It's a nice place to hang out while you're waiting for your car to get inspected.
(4)Ricardo T.
Standard Panera fair. The difference maker (4 isntead of 3 stars) is that the staff at this one is nice.
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