Panera Bread — Restaurant in Vista

This was my last time ordering Panera. The portions are so tiny for the prices they charge, and they left out 2 items. We ordered from the Choose Two menu, because it’s supposed to be a better deal. Haha, joke was on us. After doing the math, we actually paid considerably more for this option. The portions were so small that I question whether we actually got half portions of the items selected, which ostensibly, it should’ve been. Either they serve smaller portions when this option is ordered, or they always serve teeny tiny portions. Either way, it was a rip off. I mean I get the shrinkflation thing, I’m used to it by now, but this was taking it to another level. For my choose two, if they had actually halved the portions and the prices, I should’ve paid $15, but they actually charged more, “ I guess because it’s too hard to make a half salad or sandwich?” And I was charged $18.50! The other order should’ve been $15.15, instead we were charged $16.20, not quite as bad, we saved with the bowl of chili, which we were charged.80 less than the normal price…. But I seriously question if that is truly the bowl size container because it was probably 6 oz at best. I won’t be giving them anymore of my money...

This is the best Panera in San Diego County and I have been to most of them. Obvious it's new and has a drive thru but it is the quality of its employees and their management that makes this place shine. As far as I know they are the last Panera that works on a trust system for sip cups, which is a testament to their commitment to their customers.

Food is great, drinks are made well and availability is always there even if the app says it's not.

Their staff is extremely attentive remembering people's orders and special instructions. Walking around checking on everyone and always making sure everyone feels appreciated. I remember one individuals order being wrong, they forgot to remove onions and the staff handled it quickly, with a replacement, a free drink and a dessert after all that.

Facilities here are great with multiple outlets, USB A and USB C and 30W charging which is decent in 2023.

They also have free EV chargers throughout the commercial area which are amazing, and please note the tenants do pay for this in their NNN costs so everyone please support all of these businesses here as this will create further incentives for these projects at the city and...

Panera has some nice sandwiches and excellent soups but they're a little on the higher end of average. This isn't our Panera (this is reviewing LaMesa) and I'm glad. This one is showing its age. There are a couple ceiling tiles out of place, the floor was dirty, there are areas of torn or missing carpet under tables. We were there between the lunch and dinner rush; the unkept dining area was more than just being busy. As per the food, I got 1/2 a sandwich and cup of soup. My vegetable soup was excellent and the serving was adequate.

I was less than impressed with the sandwich. In my opinion, about a 1/5 - 1/4 cup of tuna fish is negligible for a sandwich that is served on a hearty roll. The ratio of protein to carb is way off and there wasn't enough to balance out the density of the roll. I won't purchase the tuna sandwich again.

Hubby got the chipotle chicken sandwich. He said there was no chipotle flavor. When he inquired about the lack of flavor, he was told that its only a chipotle mayo and next time ask for extra paprika. Not the kind of answer I...