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    Panera Bread

    2.8 (56 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kevin C.

    I just wanted to say after horrible experience with "Tim" the general manager of the Waldorf location. I decided to come order at the LaPlata location after expressing my experience in Waldorf with "Tim". Brittany one of the managers there offers to remake in the house, and the District Manager also happened to be in, apologized for "Tim's" behavior and gave me a certificate for my next meal. Thank you both for your hospitality and professionalism. Not only was the service A1 the oatmeal was great as well.

    Chick Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt

    amazing food, really great staff, the tables were a bit dirty but it was busy so that's probably why.

    Burnt crust and my incorrect for the umpteenth time sandwich.
    Melissa W.

    I wanted to hold off giving this review. I really want to give them 5 stars, but I can't. This is my go-to Panera because it's about 5 minutes from my house. The employees are mostly really friendly, especially the cashiers, and it's generally a welcoming environment. However, there's one thing they have a huge problem with: accuracy. Most of the time, I have no complaints; but there are periods of time, I'm guessing during high turnover, where they can't get my order right at save their lives and it can go on for months. I counted once. My order was incorrect TEN TIMES IN A ROW. I once ordered the edamame soba noodle bowl and was given a chicken one. I alerted the girl working at the food prep/delivery station and she told me it's because I ordered chicken. I explained that I wouldn't because I'm a vegetarian and showed her my receipt. How would she know anyway? She didn't take my order! No apology or anything, she just got an attitude with her co-workers and "fixed it." I don't think she works there anymore, but they're still messing up my orders to the extent that I contacted corporate a month or so ago. The representative that I spoke to sent me a gift card, but I had to email him again the next day because guess what? My order was wrong again! I usually order a Mediterranean Veggie without feta and cucumbers because I don't like either one and they are hard to pick off because they get stuck in the hummus and I have to pull my whole sandwich apart to take them off and the bread still freakin tastes like it. Ugh. Which brings me to yesterday. I ordered the same thing, through the app, as a curbside pickup. I get down the road to discover that not only did they not customize my sandwich at all (which is usually how they mess it up, except one time they just left off the greens and gave me everything else), but one side of the bread crust was burnt. BURNT. And someone thought this was acceptable to serve to their customers. Unreal. This is the last straw for me. I can't continue to order from a place that doesn't seem to have any kind of quality control. It's ridiculous. I'm going to have to start going to other ones nearby instead. Sometimes I feel like it's just me. Extrapolating the number of times they've gotten my order wrong - I mean, how many others are there? And I once had to wait for my food so long that the people I was with were halfway done with their food before I said something- they had forgotten to make it. The manager refunded my meal, which was much appreciated. Please tell me it's not just me. Or that it is. I don't know which is worse.

    Matthew E.

    Very dissatisfied! I ordered a you pick 2 along with my girlfriend. I ordered the bowl of chicken noodle soup and she ordered the cup of chili. After measuring it out it was 2 cups (the bow of chicken noodle) and hers measured the same. I talked to the manager and he said that's the way it comes good ole Jeff. Panera y'all just lost a loyal customer!

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    I tried the pumpkin muffins, comparing it to the Dunkin Donuts up the street and Panera Bread was the best hands down!

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    Rapid pick up is only a thing if they have time, otherwise you wait in line just like everyone else

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    Galazio Restaurant - Captain OBO

    Galazio Restaurant

    3.8(285 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Wifey had the day off so we opted for Galazio Tuesday pizza special. All pizzas $5 off. Let me…read morestart by saying everything on the menu is really good, however, as mentioned we did the pizza. Their pizza crust is so airy and light with excellent toppings. One thing to note, if you want to deviate or add anything to the pizzas, make sure you inquire about the price for the add-on! Highly recommended if you are in the La Plata area and craving pizza!

    I've been to Galazio before and have generally had good experiences, which is why this visit was so…read moredisappointing. I came in specifically because I wanted fresh, brick oven-style pizza and did not want chain-style pizza. I ordered the Pandora pizza from the menu because it was advertised with pepperoni, tomato, and fresh mozzarella. That detail mattered to me. I intentionally chose that specialty pizza instead of building my own because fresh mozzarella has a very different taste and quality than the standard low-moisture shredded cheese used on many pizzas. When the pizza came out, it did not taste or look like fresh mozzarella was used. It tasted more like a frozen or chain pizza, which was exactly what I was trying to avoid. When I asked the waiter about it, I was told they did not have fresh mozzarella, even though the menu clearly advertised it. After going back and forth, the server brought out different cheeses, including what appeared to be fresh mozzarella, which only made the situation more confusing. They then remade the pizza with burrata, but it was not properly prepared. The burrata was just placed on top in cold/lukewarm globs and was not melted into the pizza. It was not appetizing and did not resolve the issue. The service got worse from there. After I raised the issue, the waiter stopped coming back to the table. The owner ended up bringing out the additional items I ordered, including dessert. When the bill came, they tried to charge me for both pizzas even though the first pizza was the result of their menu/service issue and was still sitting on the table. I had to push back to have it removed, and the response felt dismissive and unpleasant, as if I was wrong for speaking up. My issue is not that mistakes happen. My issue is that the menu advertised fresh mozzarella, the pizza did not reflect that, the replacement was poorly executed, and the service response made me feel like a problem instead of a returning customer with a valid concern. For pizza specifically, I would not recommend it. If the quality is going to taste like chain pizza, I may as well go to Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Ledo's, or Little Caesars and pay accordingly.

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    Galazio Restaurant - Traditional Greek coffee made from a small pot

    Traditional Greek coffee made from a small pot

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    The Charles Restaurant & Bar - Kale salad

    The Charles Restaurant & Bar

    4.0(411 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This is a review for the Charles Restaurant in LaPlata, Md. The Chopticon High School Class of 1969…read morewas greeted with kindness, respect and professionalism. The restaurant was pleasantly appointed and the staff, excellent!!! The food and presentation, outstanding!!! We will be back!!!!

    Huge thanks to The Charles for hosting opening night for Legally Blonde The Musical. Darrin the…read moreowner, and his staff, went above and beyond! Shout out to Drew, Cheeto, Charles, and the whole crew. They stayed open late for us, created a special menu and drinks, and offered free appetizers with proof of purchase to our show. I should note, the show was sold out so we had a HUGE crowd for them to serve. Now for the food. Everything I had was delicious! The short ribs were literally melt in your mouth!!! Highly recommend. The Kung Pao Sprouts are amazing. I also love their football wings with half buffalo and half mumbo sauce. My family had the Asian wings and crab dip and enjoyed them. As for drinks, I haven't had one there I haven't liked. Smoked old fashioned, signature old fashioned, espresso martini, sangria with Hennessy, and awesome whiskey sours. As for when to go, They have Taco Tuesdays with great tacos, Wednesday nights they have an awesome live band, and the weekends are always a good vibe. There's three dining areas and that doesn't include the outdoor seating so even when they get crowded there is always room. I will be back!

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    The Charles Restaurant & Bar - Carrot cake

    Carrot cake

    The Charles Restaurant & Bar - Carrot cake

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    Il Gusto Ristorante - It was amazing I wanted more.

    Il Gusto Ristorante

    4.6(109 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    07/31/2026 We came in tonight for my birthday. My mom came…read moreover from Delaware, and I wanted to bring her here to try the food. My wife and I are always talking about the different locations where we dine, and she kept saying, "I can't wait to try it." It was a little busy tonight. There were only a few tables left when we arrived, and shortly afterward they were all filled. We ordered drinks, and I also ordered the Baby Kale Salad. It had fresh apples that were sweet, crisp, and cut perfectly. The vinaigrette complemented all of the ingredients without overpowering them. It was a great way to start dinner. If I had one small suggestion, it would be just a little more dressing, but it was still wonderful. The three of us shared it. For dinner, my wife had the evening special--chicken with pappardelle pasta, asparagus, and a delicious sauce. My mom and I both ordered the Lasagne with house-made pasta, beef, fresh mozzarella, and tomato sauce. The meals came out looking fantastic, as they always do, and everything was excellent. My wife's chicken was incredibly tender and full of flavor, and it paired perfectly with the pappardelle pasta. I already knew the lasagna was going to be outstanding, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The service here continues to be exceptional. Our water glasses were always kept full, empty plates were cleared promptly, and everyone worked together to make it a great dining experience. For dessert, my wife and I ordered our favorite, the Lemon Cheesecake, and my mom chose the Apple Bread Pudding. The cheesecake was excellent, as always, and the bread pudding was also very good--my mom absolutely loved it. Overall, another outstanding meal with excellent service. We will definitely be back.

    Il Gusto Ristorante, located in La Plata, MD, offers plenty of parking and a wide variety of…read moreItalian dishes. I had been hearing good things about it, so I decided to give it a try. We visited around 1 PM on a Saturday and were seated immediately, which was a great start. For appetizers, we ordered the Caesar salad and calamari. The Caesar salad was surprisingly small and came with only two croutons. The calamari was a decent portion size, but the flavor was just okay, I've definitely had better elsewhere. For our entrée, we ordered the fettuccine Alfredo. The flavor itself was very good, but the noodles were extremely watery, almost giving the dish a soup-like consistency. The portion size was also extremely small, especially considering the price point. Overall, I found the restaurant to be quite expensive for both the portion sizes and the overall dining experience. While the service and seating were fine, the food was ultimately underwhelming for me. Unfortunately, it's not a place I would return to.

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    Il Gusto Ristorante - Panned Cotta ( w/ strawberry purée)

    Panned Cotta ( w/ strawberry purée)

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    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille - Kids Cheese Pizza

    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille

    4.2(334 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Our server (Angelica) was friendly and generally attentive to us. The restaurant has a pleasant…read moreupscale Italian restaurant vibe. NOTE: It would be even nicer if they had a classier clientele instead of the types of people who were there during our lunch today. They had their phones on speaker and were talking loudly, with no regard for others around them. Another group had two young children who were running around for awhile. Really, Rucci's ought to have AND ENFORCE a no-loud-conversations policy so that people can enjoy their dining experience more. This could be a really nice place with that type of commitment to proper decorum. Our food was very good and portion sizes were big. I got the Tony Soprano sub and my partner ordered the Reuben sandwich. We both thoroughly enjoyed them.

    Service was amazing. This place is like a little second family, even if you aren't family. You can…read moretell the folks that eat here and work here love being in the restaurant. Our service was fast and easy. The server was very kind and helpful. As for food, I got the meatball and chef salad which were both exactly what I'd been hoping for, but with a little let down. (Causing the star drop) The meatball was a great flavor. It came with a beautiful red sauce and bread on the side (would've liked for it to have been warm and toasted, with garlic butter). I think it may have been slightly colder than it was hot, but the flavor was still wonderful. Salad was fresh, crunchy and a hefty dinner portion. Perfectly layered, very well done salad. Filling and satisfying

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    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille - A view of the dining room from our table.

    A view of the dining room from our table.

    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille - Short rib and creamy risotto with Brussel sprouts

    Short rib and creamy risotto with Brussel sprouts

    Rucci’s Italian Kitchen & Grille - Storefront

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