Panera Bread — Restaurant in Oklahoma City

First and foremost I want to make it known I am not posting about this location but for Panera as a whole. I cannot wrap my head around the craze and excitement with this company. The food is just overpriced for what it is. Yes I get it they bake "fresh" bread. But the majority of the food is just out of a container and heated up. The meat on sandwiches is very dry. Today for example, my wife wanted to eat here so I followed. Ordered the Cuban sandwich($10) and the meat was so tough it was almost like eating double bubble gum, and it wasn't really a traditional Cuban like I'm used to because it was loaded with sweet bread and butter pickles instead of dill pickles. Stuff like this really sets me off. Yes the majority of the food taste good I will say that. We ordered a kid sized bowl of broccoli cheddar soup for our son and my wife ordered a full bowl, the junior bowl was filled to the brim and the full size only halfway, so they were essentially the same amount but paying more for the full size bowl. For $31.00 I could of ate at a local dinner down the road that is crazy fresh food made to order. Panera is just not something I crave or desire nor wish to spend money on. To each their own though,...

AWFUL. INSULTINGLY AWFUL. The bread for the bread bowl was WAY overcooked, resulting in the crust being like shoe leather. The half of a steak and arugula sandwich was REALLY BAD. The steak was under cooked and i just threw it away. Its a supremely idiotic idea to eat undercooked meat and I will not "play Russian roulette" with my health. The CRUST on the bread for the sandwich was like shoe leather and the sandwich fell apart. I ate the entire SLIVER OF A SANDWICH without the meat. FOUR BITES AND THE SANDWICH WAS GONE. The PORTIONS are an INSULT! The sandwich was TINY. The soup bowl was TINY. The PRICE was ridiculous. $12 for a TEENY TINY SLIVER OF A SANDWICH AND A TINY BOWL OF SOUP, with "bread". The tiny baguette was a little under cooked, and was MEDIOCRE. The TASTE of the soup was FANTASTIC. EVERYTHING else was an absolute RIP OFF. I spent $12 ate everything and I AM STILL HUNGRY. The sams choice "tv dinners" i have in my freezer are better than this and cost $4. Except for the TASTE of the soup, its some of the best soup i have ever tasted. IT WAS ALMOST $6 FOR A TINY 8 OUNCES OF SOUP!! This is my second and last time being a customer at panera bread. ONE STAR BECAUSE THE SOUP...

Panera has become one of my favorite spots to write, work, and recharge. As a Sip Club member, I love being able to grab unlimited drinks while I settle in for a few focused hours. The atmosphere is typically relaxed and just the right balance of quiet and energy—it’s easy to stay productive without feeling isolated.

The staff is always warm and welcoming, which makes a big difference when you’re there for a long time. Whether I’m grabbing a drink refill or ordering lunch, they’re friendly and efficient every time.

When I do order food, it’s consistently delicious. The menu has that fresh, wholesome vibe that makes you feel like you’re making a healthy choice—and most of the time, you are. I’ll admit the prices feel a bit high for what you get, but the quality and experience make it worth it for me.

Overall, big fan. Panera has become my go-to workspace away from home, and between the great drinks, good food, and welcoming environment, it’s...