“Horrible Service”   by ellievee at Citysearch

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As a lover of carbs, I have frequently visited this (Murray Ave) and other (Center Ave, Forbes Ave, Blvd of the Allies) Panera locations for a quick meal. It's true, once you get your bagels,... More >

As a lover of carbs, I have frequently visited this (Murray Ave) and other (Center Ave, Forbes Ave, Blvd of the Allies) Panera locations for a quick meal. It's true, once you get your bagels, they're great (although somtimes horribly sliced), and Panera should be applauded for its recent vegetarian soup additions, BUT my recent experiences have left much to be desired. For example, sometimes on the way home from picking my boyfriend up from work in the morning, we would stop at the Centre Avenue Panera. We'd order 2 bagels, usually 2 different kinds of cream cheese, and sometimes a sweet snack. Clearly, the items purchased were for 2 people ...And they would put it all on ONE of those little plate-trays. Also, sometimes, they'd give us only one knife, or sometimes totally forget one alltogether! In addition, if you don't get cream cheese on your bagel and you want butter or margarine, you now have to ask for it, it is not set out for you to take, and usually, when you ask for the non-dairy spread, they give you butter. The service is not friendly, and they make you do everything (prepare your bagel, etc) and get everything (coffee, tea, drinks) yourself, which is a little annoying and SHOULD cost less, since the workers are doing VERY little. Like I said, I do love Panera's breads and foods, but the service (especially recently) is terrible. Bruegger's (there's a good one on Murray Ave, and one on S. Aiken) is much better for breakfast. They prepare it for you, are MUCH friendlier, and the prices are better. Pros: Locations, Good Breads, Vegetarian Soups + Salads Cons: Bad Service, No Great Deal in Terms of Price
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“Panera”   Robert T.

This place is just like Au Bon Pain but a little cheaper. Also I think Panera has the best bakery around. I love to go there for breakfast and get a Danish with coffee (cheap coffee too). They do... More >

This place is just like Au Bon Pain but a little cheaper. Also I think Panera has the best bakery around. I love to go there for breakfast and get a Danish with coffee (cheap coffee too). They do make salads right there for you however you want which is a big plus because I am weird when it comes to salads. Also the soup they sell is great; from broccoli and cheddar to French onion it’s all good soup
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“This place has good coffee ”   Christine T.

Panera has good coffee with a selection of different flavors. But it is less expensive than some of the other coffee shops in the area and Panera has a stamp card ... More >

Panera has good coffee with a selection of different flavors. But it is less expensive than some of the other coffee shops in the area and Panera has a stamp card that will give you a free coffee after so many cups of coffee are bought.This is a good place to go if you want good robust coffee but want to take advantage of saving some money.If you want to sit and read in the store for awhile, refills here are free.
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“Very enticing”   by meandj at Citysearch

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Visited freinds in Florida and got to exprience a trip to Paneras. We were impressed by the variety and size of the bagels and pastries. Did not get to go back for lunch but the menu looked very... More >

Visited freinds in Florida and got to exprience a trip to Paneras. We were impressed by the variety and size of the bagels and pastries. Did not get to go back for lunch but the menu looked very appettising and resonable. Did sample some breads which were excellent as well. The coffee was great and so nice to have a variety to choose from. We are from Alaska and found Paneras a place we would cater to often if we had one. Pros: Inexpensive, great selections, great coffee
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