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    Panera Bread

    2.6 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Bobbi H.

    This is for the brand new location at Staples Mill and Hungary Springs (relocated from Staples Mill/Parham) So first off, it is brand new, so it is bright and clean. I was greeted when I walked in, and my order was taken right away and fulfilled quickly as well. Cashier and employees behind the counters were friendly. Bagels and breads were fresh and tasty With the new spot, there are both low and high top tables. High tops are community type tables You can order accounted or from several kiosks. There are 2 drive thru lanes for ordering and rapid pick up. Parking lot is easy to navigate My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

    David W.

    Typical Panera. Bread, coffee and sandwiches. I like Panera. I eat there often. They have vegan and peanut free options. The lady working the counter must have had her cranky pants on when I was there.

    Summer corn chowder bread bowl....at work style. Lol
    LeAn H.

    I'm giving this Panera Bread location a 4 star because of my experience with their "Rapid Order" option & because they have my favorite soup on their menu. I was a little hesitant to eat here again, but when I was checking out their menu and nutrition, I found out that they were serving my favorite: Summer Corn Chowder! It's only available during the summers. So I decided to give this rapid-pick up order a shot. I use the handy dandy Yelp app to order online and get that Summer Corn Chowder to go. Of course, the order isn't complete if you don't get it in a bread bowl! To my surprise, they freaking delivered (figuratively). I live pretty close there and they got it all done in about 5-10 mins and I easily parked in the "Rapid-pick up" parking spots (aka 5 min parking) to go in, grab, and go. Super easy and made it back to work within a reasonable time. As you see in the pic, I totally place that bread bowl in my actual soup bowl at work (with the little piggy on the side). Unfortunately, there really is no purpose to the pig, but just that it's sitting peacefully on the bowl - haha. Anyways, back to the food review. Just like the first time i tried to soup, it was delicious. I love their Summer Corn Chowder in their sourbread bowl - it's just so tasteful and filling. Overall, the rapid online order is a must try (it really does work) and the summer corn chowder breadbowl. I will be coming back at least one more time before the summer corn chowder is gone!

    Bob S.

    It's Panera. It's a nice, big Panera with friendly staff that has an efficiently moving line. Sufficient parking. Their coffee stays fresh. Their outdoor area is a touch smaller than other locations. If you haven't done so, try their bacon spinach soufflé for breakfast. ~$5 for 550 kcal, 20g protein, and several bites of glory. There's spinach in there, so you feel a touch better about life.

    "4 cheese" grilled cheese
    Jessica R.

    Came to this Panera for the first time for lunch with a coworker. It was not crowded when we came although it was for lunch. We must've been the first of the lunch rush. I ordered the pick two tomato soup and 4 cheese grilled cheese. The soup was okay but the grilled cheese was over cooked with burnt cheese along 3 of the 4 sides of the sandwich. I peeled the cheese off and tried to eat it but half of the sandwich was rock hard and I could not take a bite. I returned the sandwich to the manger on duty at the time. She was not pleasant and barely smiled. I almost felt bad about ordering an meal that was over cooked and asking to remake it.... When it was returned, by the same manager, she still did not smile nor make me feel welcomed. Although she did ask if it was cooked okay, at first glance it looked fine, so this is where I failed. But I can't decide if the sandwich was better or worse than the first. For a "four cheese" grilled cheese it appeared to have maybe a dash of shredded cheese on it. I will say, it was toasted to perfection. But after an encounter with the manager that made me feel as if she did not care about her customers, I was not going to complain again so So basically I ate bread with a hint of cheese and tomatoes soup. Updated 6/11/2020 Gave this location a second shot and ordered delivery to my office only to be let down once again......literally the most inconvenient and sloppy cut job of the breakfast sandwich!! I ended up eating it with a fork bc there basically was no "half"....... Poorly prepared food for the 2nd time.

    Blueberry Scone and Decaf Coffee
    Winifred W.

    Before dinner yesterday, I met my sister here for coffee. The manager Michael took our order. He made sure that a fresh canister of decaf was made, even stepped around the counter to warm my scone in the microwave for customer use. The scone was moist and delicious, and the coffee is always fresh full of flavor. He came over to the table chatting and to make sure everything was ok. Thanks Michael for excellent customer service snack.

    Paid almost $6 for this crap! Pathetic. Go across the street to bojangles if you want breakfast.

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    I really don't understand why they even have breakfast. It's never up to standards. 7 bucks for cold egg bars bread and half cooked bacon

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    The preparation area was dirty. I asked for a refund when I saw the food being prepped. Lots of dirty tables.

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    Ask the Community - Panera Bread

    Farm And Oak - Red velvet Oreo cheesecake

    Farm And Oak

    4.0(181 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Back again, fantastic as always. Our server Brandon was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive…read more Started with fried green tomatoes, one of our favorite appetizers. They're so good! I had the braised beef short ribs, which were melt-in-your -mouth. Paired with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted root veg, and some of the best collard greens I've ever had. He had the fried chicken with hot honey, garlic mashed potatoes, and more collard greens. That fried chicken was so crispy and delicious. Had the peach cobbler bread pudding for dessert, and it was an EXPERIENCE. The only thing that would have made the meal better was some of the slab bacon, but we'll know to come for breakfast or lunch for that next time!

    We came here on Saturday evening, around seven o'clock. The parking lot had plenty of spaces near…read morethe restaurant. Upon entering, the hostess greeted us and, at our request, seated us outside because it was a beautiful day. The restaurant venue and ambiance were modern and well kept. The bathroom was clean and nice. The outside seating area was also fairly clean with comfortable seating. Our server (neither my partner nor I caught her name as she said it: she had beautiful braids with blonde streaks woven in) started on the right foot, took our orders promptly, and brought out our waters. I ordered the Smothered Pork Chop, and my partner chose the Fried Chicken, subbed pimento mac and cheese for the collard greens (who can blame her?). The food did not come out promptly. My best guess is that our server was seated with a large table and prioritized a better tip over the two top (us) outside. Eventually, the food came out (~25 minutes, so not terrible), but for the number of patrons in the restaurant, it was too long. My partner's mashed potatoes were cold, but she said the fried chicken and mac and cheese were fantastic. The potatoes tasted delicious, but they were simply not warm. My pork chop was very thick, like a filet, which is okay, but it wasn't what I expected. I prefer a thin pork chop, so that it cooks all the way through (more solid, not soft). It was passable. The beans and rice (Hoppin' John) were also not what I was expecting; I was thinking more New Orleans-style, but they were bland, like cream of mushroom soup on unseasoned beans and rice. We ordered the banana pudding for dessert. We ended up waiting for that for ~20 minutes as well, a half-pint glass of banana pudding with underripe bananas mixed in. Note to the chef: heat ripens bananas, so you could toss a few in a skillet with a little oil in a pinch (egg yolks also work). We waited for another 10 minutes, and I finally went inside and asked the hostess for the check. I realize it is difficult to serve, but you must also consider asking your colleagues for help if you have too much going on. All in all, the food was satisfactory, but the service was lacking. We ended up waiting an hour longer than we should have had to. I semi-recommend Farm and Oak, but look to be seated with the better server, John. He and the hostess saved our experience.

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    Farm And Oak - Friday evening

    Friday evening

    Farm And Oak - Red velvet Oreo cake

    Red velvet Oreo cake

    Farm And Oak - Chef Lindsey talking to patrons, he is right by the window.

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    Chef Lindsey talking to patrons, he is right by the window.

    SBs Lakeside Love Shack - Breakfast burrito with pulled pork and sweet potato hash

    SBs Lakeside Love Shack

    4.6(526 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    What an incredible place! Admittedly, the line was really long...but it was Mother's Day, so that…read moreis to be expected. Sitting at the bar, we were served immediately and were able to order food. If you are lucky enough, you will get to meet local legend, musicIan Jimmy Catlett, where you can even enjoy a drink from the menu "What Jimmy Drinks". Luke was a very attentive bartender, server and greeter. With good insight into what is what on the menu and behind the bar. We even got to meet Sara Beth herself (sorry Sarah if I used the wrong one) the SB behind the name! If you don't lead with "Glitter on the Mattress" you are missing out! The atmosphere was welcoming, inviting and full of nostalgic decor.

    This spot was exactly my vibe - vibey, colorful, dive bar like with friendly staff and great food…read more Came in at 9:45AM on a Saturday and got one of the last spots in the place, at the bar. The bartender Luke was on his game and got me water and coffee quickly there after. The place was busy but everything seemed to work like a well oiled machine. The house coffee is solid and they did have a cold coffee option. The spicy bloody mary with the bacon was one of my favorites - definitely a more homemade vibe which was what I prefer. I also got their current jello shot (lemon and lavender) which was refreshing and big for $3. The menu had a bunch of items that caught my eye - breakfast burrito, pancake stacks, eggs benedict, etc. I went with the breakfast burrito with a side of sweet potato has. The burrito was great - filling but not super large, though I would have loved a tiny bit more jalapenos personally. Even without a meat, it was tasty and well balanced, especially with the side sriracha sour cream. I definitely need to come back to try the chicken salad or grilled cheese or some pancakes because everything looked fantastic. Service was quick, food was great, prices were solid. They have outdoor seating, bar seating, and friendly folks working. I'll definitely be back.

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    SBs Lakeside Love Shack - Just an awesome vibe to the place

    Just an awesome vibe to the place

    SBs Lakeside Love Shack - Weekly special with meatballs and eggs

    Weekly special with meatballs and eggs

    SBs Lakeside Love Shack - Honey bun

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    Honey bun

    Apple Spice Junction - Herb Roasted Chicken

    Apple Spice Junction

    4.4(42 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    This establishment has been here for years, but it was my first time in. Immediately, I was greeted…read morevery politely. The cashier was patient and knowledgeable about the menu. The staff were focused and friendly. Management is obviously Good !!! I had the Tuna Salad. The size of the sandwich was huge. The bread was soft and good tasting, now the Star (Tuna Salad) was very BLAND. It was an excellent brand or even fresh, but flavor was missing. My taste buds were disappointed. I added salt and pepper that helped some. The box was so cute. Included with the tuna salad sandwich, was a bag of chips, wrapped dill pickle slice , that was crunchy and good and OMG a delicious chocolate chip cookie. I will go again, but not be having tuna salad. This establishment delivers box lunches and are very popular in local corporate offices. The inside was clean and really cute.

    I had Apple Spice Junction catering for a work lunch. I got the Southwest Salad ($14) which has…read more"grilled chicken, corn, black beans, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, and avocado on top of fresh salad greens" and BBQ Ranch dressing. It was not good. The salad came in a large clamshell container, but only half of it was salad; the other half was a dressing container and some extras like bread, butter, a peppermint patty, and some sort of weird sweet spread. It also came with a cookie. I got a salad because I wanted something healthy, but this didn't fit the bill. I wanted it to have more greens, but it was mostly toppings, especially chicken, such that the salad was out of balance. I liked the crunchy tortilla strips. I skipped the dressing; it was a huge portion and would have completely overwhelmed the salad. I tasted a bit of it and I'm glad I skipped it -- gross. I don't know what the deal was with the sides. The bread was two basic slices of white bread; unappealing, I skipped it. I have no idea what the sweet spread was for. The peppermint patty was a peppermint patty, idk what it was doing there. The cookie looked pretty good; I thought it was chocolate chip. But, it turned out to be some sort of apple spice chocolate chip which is a terrible combination I've never seen before. I would not get this again.

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    Apple Spice Junction
    Apple Spice Junction
    Apple Spice Junction

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    Panera Bread - sandwiches - Updated June 2026

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