Panera Bread

Not bad.
I visited Panera Bread for take out over lunch and opted for the pick 2 menu. I ordered the Asian chicken salad and the tomato mozzarella flat bread with an apple as a side. Other sides include chips or a baguette.
It was alright; flavour was decent but I was super confused why there was liquid running down my forearm. The flat bread was so saturated with tomato juice, it was almost soggy. I think it must be some type of pre-​made bruschetta mix in there because it was just so liquid-​y (see picture for reference). Like I said, flavour was great but just totally unexpected. Thankfully it wasn’t at the point of being soggy yet. If I had left it for another 10 minutes, lunch would have been a total disaster.
The cost was about $ 13 for the three items. I think their layout is weird though. You order then you hover around the side bar for your meal to be made. It’s the whole kitchen area though so it’s take out and dine in food together. My friend and I were kept busy while we watched the servers and kitchen staff interact with each other… but then we heard them openly complaining about upset dine in customers. Not cool!
Thankfully my cashier was friendly.

Came in here and ordered catering for 12 people. Called in a day ahead and was told it would take about 15 – 20 minutes. When I got here and ordered, it became 30 – 45 minutes. Over an hour later still sitting and waiting. Staff was friendly, but will not order from here again.

Came here for a quick drink.
Got a caramel latte $ 4.49 and a frozen mocha $ 4.99
Both tasted great. Perfect sweetness for me so didn’t have to add any sugar.
Not sure if its just me but I find that all Panera Bread locations I have went to the design and layout are exactly the same. Not sure why but I also find that when I’m at Panera Bread it feels like a breakfast diner rather than a coffee shop. I guess I’m just too use to Timmies.

$ 9 for two bagels and 2 small coffees, expensive. Cashier was a total miserable ‘bad name’. What’s worse Vaughan or woodbridge?
Horrible block-​box stores and chaotic traffic. Not a good location.

The food itself is great. The staff is friendly and professional and the location is relaxing. The only problem I have, seems to be the same problem everyone else has, which is the price. You have to pay more for their quality. Maybe it is because I have been to too many places that inject their food with crazy amounts of salt and sugar that I find it hard to swallow their prices that rely on good food, instead of good food colouring. Perhaps I will change my mind in the future but for now. It is a really good place for very healthy and good tasting food but you had better fill up your wallet before you go.

I came to Panera bread for lunch after seeing several Instagram pictures of soup in bread bowls. A bowl you can eat. I had to try.
I was surprised at how large the establishment was when I walked in. There’s a bakery display along with the cashiers talking your order with the menu overhead. The menu consisted of soups, salads and sandwiches. I opted for the «pick two» option and had a flat-​bread chicken sandwich and garden vegetable pesto soup. The total came to $ 15 with a canned drink.
The food was quickly delivered to my table and the disappointment didn’t take long to set in. My soup was cold and my flat bread sandwich was burnt, dry and lacked flavour.
I don’t expect to revisit this location. The $ 15 price tag did not reflect the food. I could have had a better meal at Tim Hortons for half the price.
Panera bread earns two stars for the restaurant itself, friendly staff and the complimentary French baguette which was my favourite part of the meal.

The only real issue regarding Panera Bread is that you can get cheaper meals elsewhere.
Dropped in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the 2 for 1 meal…2 choices from either: soup, ½ café sandwich or a café salad. I ordered the Turkey chili (I added 2 packets of hot sauce to it to take it up a few notches but it was excellent) and the turkey sandwich (excellent as well… turkey, red onions, lettuce), and pop. Meal also included a bag of Panera potato chips.
Dining companion ordered the chipotle chicken sandwich (it was excellent) which also included a bag of Panera Potato chips, and a pop
We decided to split a brownie for dessert. It was very dry but had a rich chocolate flavour.
Total cost for both meals came in at just under $ 28.
The cashier was very friendly… didn’t get her name but she was wearing a tag that said she was the Shift Manager.
Place was fairly quiet but décor was nice and the store is bigger than it appear from the outside.
I’d go back again.

Have been there twice since the colossus location open. Customer service is really poor, the guy wear glasses looks like the manager, and he was throwing keys to the ceiling in front of me cuz he was boring, this kind of people can be a manager? Give me a break! And I order a bread to go, he give me a clear plastic bag for it, is that suppose to be a Paper bag? I feel like I am buying left over stuff.

This is a brand new Panera Bread location just open up 2 months ago.
I was here on a snowy Tuesday evening for a quick bite just before catching a movie across the street. It was not busy at all compared to other Panera Bread locations I have been to.
The cashier was quite patience as I tried to decide what I want to order as I always get a little over whelmed with the selection!
Spinach Power Salad with Ham and Cheese Sandwich tasted A-​OK! And I even got a free Birthday Pastry with my reward card!
The interior is clean and spacious. I think I would be back to use their wifi next time I am in the neighbourhood.

Prices are usual for Panera Bread. A little premium on in exchange for the great food and atmosphere. Chill music, free WiFi (had problems with this for my laptop), and in a great & convenient location.
Hours are 6:30−10pm From Sunday-​Thursday.