Panera's is a strategically located restaurant at the Coral Ridge Mall. I would know this because for the past 5 years I have been a customer there at least 3 days a week, after walking 3 miles in the mall for exercise. The bottomless iced tea, coffee or soft drinks are always a good way to wind down after walking and catch up on the latest with friends who frequent Panera's. It is something of a gathering place for the oldsters in the area. You will see the same faces day after day and if one is missing you ask if anything is wrong. Sometimes there is a bagel purchase to go with the tea. Cinnamon crunch is my favorite and evedently a crowd pleaser since frequently by mid afternoon they are just about out of them. I like the iced tea and coffee both as they are always freshly brewed. If you have a earning for more to eat try the Pick Two, a half sandwich and half salad of your choice or a bowl of soup and sandwich or salad really hit the spot and you get more than enough to fill you.
Sometimes it seem that there are a lot of workers behind the counters and no one at the registers but when they do wait on you they are always friendly. I've been such a regular customer that they usually whip up the iced tea glass before I give my order. Once in awhile I fool them. ;-)
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