Panera Bread

Enjoyed a light dinner tonight of a Greek salad with chicken except they forgot the chicken. I didn’t persue the issue and probably should have but we were pressed for time. Will if it happens again. The reason that I didn’t give 5 stars the restaurant itself I found could be cleaner. We tried to sit at a few different tables and they were all dirty. I ended up having to wipe one myself.

I am wondering if my earlier, disappointed review was removed. The situation was certainly not redressed in anyway, and after the first customer service person «hung up on me» the second and third call were not returned. The food is NOT fast, nor correct, nor packaged in a way that makes sense. I went to this location in late January, ordered 5 items, and was handed, unwrapped a can of lemonade, a bun, and a cookie, so between holding those items, two small children and their art projects from nearby art classes, it was challenging to carry out my order. I actually said, when our name was called, could the server confirm that there were 5 items in the bag as I was not easily able to do it (put the unwrapped items on the crowded bench?) and she assured me there was. I arrived home to less than half of our order and a hungry spouse returning from the ajax airport. totally disappointing and their only suggestion (before hanging up) was I return (25 minutes in the car) to get a refund.

Excellent ! Great healthy options
Staff are helpful and friendly
Nice atmosphere to eat

The experience of Panera Bread is interesting. Walking in, it’s very much like a bakery. You approach the counter and place your order, and then take a seat in the dining area. A tracker is placed on your table and they bring you your food.
We sat for about 5 minutes and our food arrived, very quick. I ordered a chicken soba broth bowl and a tomato mozzarella flat bread. The broth was hot, and filled with soba noodles. Very umami taste and very filling. Wonderful. The flatbread was very good, but very oily, and I’m not really sure where the oil came from. An apple came on the side, but I didn’t eat it.

Defiantly a lunch, soup, salad, deli kind of place.
My favourite dish is the broccoli cheddar soup.
Staff is nice but I feel like they need to advertise more of what the employees do. What I mean by that is, it’s not fast food but it’s not a sit down restaurant either. The servers bring you your food and are suppose to clean up after you are done/​or leave but they have stations «garbage», «utensils», «dishes» etc so the first couple times I went it seemed like you’re suppose to clean up after yourself but you’re not, they do it but there not really around and there’s these clean up stations. I know it’s just easier for them that way but it’s just something that is as costumer a should know.
I would go back.

Turkey Bacon Bravo, three words I enjoy saying now, since my first visit to Panera. I am a sandwich guy, I love sandwiches, and first impressions are lasting impressions. Panera you have a new fan.
What about the prices you ask? Well for a treat once in awhile, they are just fine. But if you eat there a couple times a week, be prepared to spend a bit. The food quality to cost radio is pretty good.
A few bucks more than say a fast food burger joint, but we’ll worth it.
I’ll be back, and in greater numbers.

I’ve been waiting 3 years for one to open in the east end. After working in Markham, I was hooked. I began dragging my friends and mother as soon as I found out they were open.
The breads are my favourite; fresh, fresh, fresh. The portions are perfect and the pricing seems high until you experience the quality of the food.
The service is always great. The cashiers are cheerful and informative. I love that the buzzer has GPS, so they can find you when your food is ready. Even on a busy day, the wait for food is shorter than your wait in line.
The reward program is great. You get something free every few visits and if you login to their website you can earn more rewards!

Try the Cheddar Broccoli soup, it is to die for! I come here just for the soup alone, the rest of the menu is good, and they have a rewards so every so often you get a surprise for your next visit! I still have a free pastry just for signing up! Love Panera!