Comments on: Panera Bakery & Cafe

By: Pauline

Pauline — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:15:40 +0000

I really haven’t been impressed with their sweet stuff, such as cookies. Even though Panera sells cookies, pastries, and brownies, I pretty much stick to them for soups, salads, sandwiches, and breads/bagels. I think those are the best bets.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:44:05 +0000

I wish their chocolate chip cookies were better. I usually go for the The Low-Fat Vegetarian Black Bean and Smokehouse Turkey.

By: Raych

Raych — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 04:52:51 +0000

If anybody is interested, Panera recently opened an outpost on Rosecrans in LaMirada as well. Also great to try are their Asiago Cheese Bagels and the Frontega Chicken Panini. Yum!

By: amy

amy — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:27:33 +0000

where are you in ohio?

By: marcia

marcia — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:38:14 +0000

I have just found out about Panera through looking at careerbuilders.com; and I must say, it sounds like a place I would be interested in managing, as that is what I am looking for. Or should I say, “leading” others who work for Panera as they produce their specialty, and celebrate how much this bread is loved! It sounds wonderful.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 17:24:41 +0000

Ok, so I read up on Panera, and there are some issues with the Wi-Fi. I think the only one I really have issues with is the Comment Spam. Since it has been shut down, I don’t think it’s too big of a deal.

As for the censorship issue… Well… While I’m against censorship in general, I think I understand why Panera’s doing it. Coming from someone who used to work in an office where tons of sites (including super duper innocent ones about food) were blocked, here’s the way I see it:

If you choose to surf the net while dining at Panera, you are in a public environment. This means other diners may intentionally or unintentionally see sites you are looking at. Since it is a public place, I am guessing that Panera does not want to deal with complaints from patrons about seeing certain sites and images at a neighboring table. Repercussions from this fall-out could lead to a lot of bad press. I believe Panera is taking the initiative to block access to certain sites - which may be offensive or may be just Panera overreacting - to avoid any potential conflict. If someone complains about not having access to particular sites, then Panera can just say, “It’s free Wi-Fi. Take it or leave it.”

And quite honestly, I really go to Panera for the salads and honey walnut cream cheese. I haven’t even tried using the Wi-Fi yet. :)

By: ChefJoAnna

ChefJoAnna — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:18:06 +0000

they’re slimy. google “panerafan” and find out why.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 02:33:31 +0000

Cool! I love that there are so many Panera fans.

Since Jonah mentioned it, the French Onion soup is good, and it is the only soup (according to my menu anyway) that is served every day. All other soups vary by the day. Guess it goes to show Jonah and I aren’t the only ones who like it if it’s on the menu daily.

And I just found the Studio City info. Thanks for mentioning it, Max!

Panera Studio City
12131 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA 91604

Tel: (818) 762-2226
Fax: (818) 762-5566

By: bellafey

bellafey — Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:37:16 +0000

I was happy to see that Panera moved out West. I’ve been going to the one in the Twin Cities for a few years now. Their brown sugar bagels rock (not sure if they’re called that…look for the one covered in brown sugar..mmmm). I’m totally trying the cream cheese next time I visit!

By: SoCalorie

SoCalorie — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 21:57:06 +0000

I could certainly use a little more WiFi in my life.