Panera Bread — Restaurant in San Diego

I recently visited Panera Bread, and I must say, it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The ambiance of the bakery-cafe was warm and inviting, with a bustling yet cozy atmosphere.

To start, I opted for one of their signature salads, the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad. The combination of crisp greens, tender grilled chicken, sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and tangy Gorgonzola cheese was simply divine. The accompanying Fuji apple vinaigrette tied everything together beautifully, creating a symphony of flavors that left me craving more.

For my main course, I couldn't resist trying one of their famous sandwiches, the Turkey Avocado BLT. Each bite was a harmonious blend of freshly sliced turkey, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, and lettuce, all nestled between two slices of hearty bread. The flavors were balanced to perfection, making it a truly satisfying choice.

To accompany my meal, I ordered a cup of their Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and it exceeded my expectations. The rich, creamy soup was loaded with chunks of broccoli and melted cheddar cheese, creating a comforting and indulgent experience with every spoonful.

To top it all off, I indulged in one of their freshly baked pastries, the Chocolate Chipper Cookie. It was the epitome of decadence, with a perfect balance of chewiness and chocolatey goodness that left me craving more.

Overall, my experience at Panera Bread was nothing short of fantastic. From the quality of the food to the friendly service and inviting atmosphere, it's clear why this bakery-cafe chain has earned its stellar reputation. I'll definitely be returning soon for another...

I like the ambient and the vibe. Good place to sit down and get some work done. But why is it only young minorities working in the kitchen and out front, while the only white people working here are the managers/supervisors? Scratch that, there is a white lady working out front, and she looks like she is homeless and battling drug addiction. When I first saw her, I thought she was some homeless lady who walked in, the way she walked around waving her arms and talking to herself. It's a little off-putting. I'm sure she is a nice lady, but I'm also guessing the managers just completely dropped all standards and will actually hire just anyone off the street. Also, for some reason, the coffee tastes especially watered down in this location. I was going to give it 2 stars for the vibe, and everything else needs improvement, but as I'm getting ready to leave now, I'm listening to some workers yelling to each other in Spanish using foul language. 1 star it is. This location needs a change in management. Where is Taylor? He actually ran the place like an actual business. So sad that he was let go. They better have had a...

My good friend and I decided to try this place for lunch on yesterday 8-9-2020. When we walked in there were signs pointing to the kiosk to make our orders. The inside looked clean but because of the Corona fiasco no one is allowed to dine inside so the chairs were turned over. Placing the order was easy, didn't like that I couldn't choose which bread to have with my veggie soup. There was a pager to let us know the order was ready and we took to dining outside instead of to go. The outside patio could have used a clean. After we found a decent looking table and sat down to enjoy our soup's, I noticed mine was cold. Cold soup? How could this be? I looked across the table and could see the steam coming from my friends broccoli soup. So I decided not to take it back because I don't eat microwave food and I'm sure that's what they would have done. It did not taste fresh. My veggies looked a couple of days old. Very bad first experience and I am not returning. I can get can soup from my local grocery store that...