Panera Bread Bakery Cafe

Normally I really enjoy Panera. However, this particular location was very dirty when we walked in, yet it was not busy and the employees were standing around. After we ordered a chai latte and waited 10 minutes, it was half-full. It was made by a trainee. It wasn't her fault. She couldn't find anyone to help her make it, nor could she find the ingredients to make it, which is why it took 10 minutes. I feel bad for her because she seems to be working hard while the rest of the employees are not doing anything. There was no milk or half and half for the coffee either. It was like they were all taking a mental break. On a positive note, they have tables outside under shelter which is real nice. more

Being out in South Florida, there aren't too many coffeeshops or coffeehouses but we often go to our local Panera Bread for some hot coffee and to sit outside in our beautiful weather. The location is alright, it is the only Panera in this city, so not alot of options there. There are tables outside and they will serve you if you opt to dine on food at tables in/out. The service and food..so-so. I have had better. Salads and sandwiches I have there several times, and most times, the order was delayed or lost, or simply wrong. But once received not too bad. Edible, just frustrated at that point, and just relieved to be able to eat! I wouldn't go back, if not for the coffee and papers..But ok in my book for options around here. So-so. more

Panera Bread in the Mission Bay Plaza is a good place to work through lunch. You can bring your laptop and use their free wireless access to get email and cruise the web. In addition they have large selection of breads and cakes. Also, their soups are usually pretty good. They also have sandwiches and salads. I am not crazy about the sandwiches and salads though. I usually have a pick two combo which is soup with a 1/2 order of salad or 1/2 sandwich. more