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    Panera Bread

    2.8 (98 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bacon Avocado Melt + Creamy Tomato Soup
    Yasmim C.

    I love this place. Despite being crowded, the staff is nice, and the food is great. The avocado sandwich paired perfectly with the creamy tomato soup, is one of my favorites!

    Mango Citrus Charged Lemonade
    Theos R.

    I decided to join the Unlimited Sip Club since Panera Bread has this promotion going on for the next 7 days with free drinks through July 4th. The Unlimited Sip Club lets you get a free drink every two hours with unlimited refills during the visit that you're there. I believe the price of the subscription is normally about $11 a month, which is honestly a great deal if someone is in the area of a Panera bread and looking to frequently visit. Considering their drinks tend to cost in the $3 - $4 range per cup, this monthly subscription price is a great deal. Today I decided to try the Mango Citrus Charged Lemonade. This is a highly caffeinated lemonade drink with coffee extract and guarana. After taking a few sticks, I could immediately tell this is an incredibly caffeinated beverage. I looked up the stats online, and the large cup has over 350 mg of caffeine in a cup. This is about 2-3x as strong as the average cup of coffee, or potentially 5-10x as strong as a cup of tea. For someone looking to pull an all nighter, or needing a bolt of caffeine in the morning, I'd definitely recommend this drink. I've tried it a couple of times now, and it is a great drink that really amps you up. I think I'm going to be switching back to my normal cup of coffee on most days since I love the flavor of coffee. Overall, very solid option!

    Mediterranean Bowl

    Update: Panera has recently updated its menu, so this item was in fact sold as it was advertised. I'm still disappointed that corporate has changed this recipe, but it is not this location's fault. I have ordered the Mediterranean Bowl at every Panera I have gone to, and every time it comes with emerald greens (basically baby arugula) and grape tomatoes, as it is advertised. I ordered the bowl for pickup and received many substitutions that I neither asked for nor was informed of. There is iceberg lettuce and spring mix instead of the emerald greens, and large slices of tomato. I dislike iceberg lettuce, and would not have ordered this if I had known they would do this. It is their responsibility to inform the customer of any substitutions at the time of pickup and give them the opportunity to order something else before they made it. I don't know if one of their chefs is lazy or they ran out of those ingredients, but neither ur is an excuse. The appropriate thing to do is mark the item as unavailable on the app. Also, this Panera has never been very clean. Lots of residue on the floors and tables. This warm bowl, which is now essentially a salad with wilted lettuce, is mediocre at best and I'm very disappointed. Not worth the price I paid for it.

    An underfilled, overpriced to go order.
    Megan O.

    They charge $5 for a half-filled container of soggy Mac and cheese. The price is okay for a full container of well-prepared food. A half-full container of overcooked noodles - for $5!! - is extremely irritating.

    Maget
    Tatyana T.

    Found a maget in my broccoli cheddar soup today! Will never eat here again! Please beware food is not fresh

    Brandon F.

    The thing I enjoy most about this company is the consistency it keeps with its franchisees. The company as a whole does very well to reward its members through their membership program. Free food items is becoming a norm for places like these, what is not the norm is that they have the occasional week to two weeks of free items (bagels, coffee) for members. This appreciation for customers is a great retention tactic, but also creates the incentive to want to enroll in their membership program. As someone who has been a member for a year, Panera has made me want to return because of its visitation perks. Food quality is quite good, their soups are unbeatable compared to other competitors. Broccoli and Cheddar soup is to die for with the complementary french bread. The pastries are quite nice as well. Nothing too spectacular, but a bit too much on the sweet side for my taste. A major recommendation is to order using the electronic kiosks. All the sandwiches give you the option to add extra toppings for no additional cost and allows for customization. My only downside to this review is Panera's pricing. It is catered toward a nicer cafe setting, but it disappoints sometimes when it comes to a singular sandwich for $11 with a side of chips. Overall, Panera is well established and worth a visit. This location is packed especially during dinner time due to students studying here. So avoid long wait times by going after lunch and before dinner times.

    Greek salad and French onion soup
    Michelle T.

    I am forever looking for new places to study in Gainesville. Panera bread turned out to be a not so great option. The noise level inside is average and can get too loud sometimes from the music and kitchen sounds. There is usually a good amount of people and chatter which also contributes to the noise. There are very few outlets in the dining area. The few available are usually taken by another customer. My main complaint is the wifi. It is very spotty. I could not manage to connect to it during my visit no matter what I did. Not a great study spot. However, Panera is a restaurant before a study. This specific store is very clean and its employees are really friendly. The food comes out super fast. It's a great place to grab lunch and catch up with friends.

    So disappointing. Would be worth price as ingredients are fresh. I tried new green goddess melt. Mostly just bread. Lots of space between tomatoes and seems as if completely forgot the fresh mozzarella. It was a pathetic sandwich. Shameful honestly

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    9 years ago

    Clean food.. I was shocked by the taste of their soups.. wow.. flip flop cookies taste like lemonade.

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    10 years ago

    Whole Steak & White Cheddar Panini is absolutely brilliant , rapid pickup is so convinient

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    11 years ago

    Great soup and flat breads, i enjoyed all of the food. it was ready quick. The cashiers were quite rude however, so only 3 stars

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    10 years ago

    Good food but always seems busy. They have very good bagels. Their other bakery items are yummy as well but kind of expensive.

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    Just Salad - Tokyo Supergreens: Supergreens Blend, Grilled Chicken, Carrot Edamame Slaw, Avocado, Broccoli, Roasted Almonds, Furikake Shake

    Just Salad

    3.6(107 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Stopped in while helping my daughter move back in for her sophomore year at UF. I wasn't super…read morefamiliar with how the ordering process worked, so I ended up with a Build Your Own bowl--lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes--and added chicken, even though I didn't really want to. It wasn't exactly what I was going for, but that's more on me than the place. We also got a Pick Two combo: a strawberry banana smoothie (with oat milk, banana, strawberries, flax seeds, and agave) and the Thai Chicken Crunch salad (romaine, red cabbage, roasted chicken, carrots, celery, and wontons). Everything was decent and fresh, just nothing that really stood out flavor-wise. We took everything to go since we were busy getting her room set up, and it worked for what we needed--a quick, fairly healthy option. One thing I wish they offered was a smaller portion size; everything felt a bit too much for a light lunch.

    I ordered the salad for delivery, but it came highly rated. I ordered the buffalo chicken salad and…read morea smoothie. All of the ingredients were fresh and very crisp. I did add I. The egg as well. The dressing was amazing and you can tell it was made in house. Delivery was easy and they made everything to order. I was only missing my straw so I had to open the cup, but appreciate that I the cup was sealed for transport. I would recommend and can't wait to try again while I'm int the area.

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    CAVA

    3.5(41 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Great lunch walking distance from UF's campus. I created my own bowl & really enjoyed it. The staff…read morewas nice & helpful, as it was my first time. As other reviews mentioned, it's similar to a chipotle in ordering/style - but with a fresh, Mediterranean twist! There is no parking though, so you'll have to find a paid spot nearby or walk. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and it may be busy depending on the time. Additionally a bowl starts at $11 and prices go up from there. It can be a pricier lunch spot depending on what you order and especially if you add a side of pita or a drink. In my bowl I added tzatziki, hummus, and crazy feta spread & their yogurt dill dressing. My favorite topping they had was the fiery broccoli. I loved it!

    I've been to this location a couple times and have been satisfied with my experience for the most…read morepart. Located right across from campus, this Cava is usually always busy. The location is prime and I love grabbing lunch here during the week. It is kept fairly clean and they usually don't run out of things. The service is friendly as well. There have been a couple of instances where I haven't had to pay an up-charge for steak or avocado. One time I wasn't even charged for my bowl at the checkout. This is a pretty standard Cava location, with similar (if not the same) menus as all their other locations. Some of my favorites are the customized greens and grains bowls as well as the pita chips as of late! I do enjoy coming here and look forward to more visits.

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