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    Panera Bread

    2.6 (73 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
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    Another horrible salad

    Food, horribly prepared salads, had hardly any salad dressing. The whole restaurant needs to be renovated, is dirty, badly kept and the chairs, have no cushion left on them. We will not be coming back and neither should you

    I ordered a pick two: Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich and Tomato soup. This is what I ordered: French Baguette, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet cherry peppers, sliced red onions, sliced tomatoes. Below is what I got: (The soup wasn't bad! Cold, but not bad)

    Broccoli cheddar soup sourdough bowl
    Andrea D.

    The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is so good. I got the cheddar and broccoli sourdough bowl and my friend got the broccoli man and cheese. The kids loved the broccoli mac and cheese. My bowl was almost gone, it is so filling. My daughter loved her cookie that was in the shape of a mitten with icing on it. My only thing that I can say that needs to be worked on was the cleanliness of the place. The tables, floors, and chairs were dirty, especially the high chairs.

    OVERpriced hospital food. Ordered a chicken sandwich & basically got a few pieces of chicken & 2 pieces of bread. Literally the saddest thing ive ever seen(see pic) soup there is ok but that just entails opening a can. Over 70 dollars for a few sandwiches & a couple cups of soup. If you eat here you either hate food or hate yourself or both. Zero stars not an option.

    Baja bowl
    Allie T.

    I love the baja bowl from Panera... however, time and time again, this specific location gives me a pathetically small amount of food. This photo shows how much food I got (I had mixed it up but had not taken a bite). For almost $11, this is ridiculous. I finished it in about 10 small bites. I was still very hungry when I finished.

    Panini was a little too toasty this time
    Natalie P.

    7-10+ years ago, Panera Bread was one of my favorite fast food restaurants. However, I feel like the chain as a whole has decreased quality and increased prices in the time since. Fortunately, I've never had an issue with the service--I'd say overall, the staff in Middletown is always friendly and accommodating. This location is very hit or miss when it comes to food quality and accuracy, though. I order pickup often and I'd say about two thirds of the time it's good, and the rest...eh. My most recent visit: the sandwich was burned and the soup was cold. Luckily the order was correct, but sometimes we'll be missing an item or it's not accurately to order (very reminiscent of McDonald's and the like). And of course, none of this justifies the outrageous pricing. Ten bucks for a burnt sandwich and cold soup kinda makes me a little jaded. Other example: why on earth is a soda $2.29? Do they have a magical Coca-Cola fairy who sprinkles gold pixie dust all over the dispensers? If Panera is great at anything, it's identifying the kinds of meals the masses are after--and nickel and diming them in the process.

    Vegan Lentil Quinoa Broth bowl with Mediterranean veggie sandwich minus cheese
    Stacy R.

    Plant base review - I was visiting home in Louisville for a few days and I'll admit, had a hard time finding options to eat. Where I currently live Vegan options are everywhere but the many restaraunts I visited in Louisville, my options were tough. Even if I removed the meat, there would still be dairy in almost everything being hard to eliminate. The family went to Panera for a quick lunch and I was THRILLED when I saw a vegan menu item. It was the Vegan Lentil Quinoa in a vegetable broth. When I placed my ordered, the sweet cashier suggested adding half the Mediterranean veggie sandwich (minus the cheese) and it was so good. The broth bowl and sandwhich was so delicious. It was one of my top meals while visiting as it allowed me an option besides a salad. They both had great flavor so thank you Panera for offering this dish!

    Richard F.

    We were in the area at lunchtime and decided that everyone wanted soup so we chose to eat here. I could not believe how busy they were in the middle of the week. We all ordered the soup in a bread bowl. It was fresh, hot and delicious. We got our meals really quick and enjoyed the endless drink bar. For an extra $.99 they let you add a desert, Good location, good variety of choices and good food. Plus they accept Apple Pay. We will return here for sure.

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    Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

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    I'm so glad we found this place yesterday. We arrived early in Louisville for a networking event…read moreand wanted to hang out somewhere with a nice outside area. We definitely found the right place. The patio area with the Koi pond and waterfall was perfect. My wife and I had the Fried Green Tomatoes and Selena's Crab Caps. Their menu looks amazing as did the specials of the day. We didn't have time to eat a full meal, but did enjoy our time outside. Our server was great and one of the owners did come by to check on us also. I would definitely come back to try more of their food.

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    Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern
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    5+ Absolutely superb experience…read more Walked in and owner was working the front counter, I love that. Told him we were new and to fix us up so we can sample everything. Here's what we got. Wifey got the Swarma which is a generous portion of grilled chicken, spiced to perfection, on a bed of basmati rice. Came with a cucumber salad side and tazini sauce. Serving was large and came piping hot to the table. I received the half chicken grilled perfectly on charcoal with crispy skin which was delicious. French fries and humus were my sides. Fries were super hot and crispy. Humus was dressed with olive oil and a few chick peas. We got a side of pita bread drizzled with flavored olive oil. We also enjoyed a flavorful hot sauce that came with the meals. The place has in door and outdoor seating. About 6 tables in each space. Service was fast, friendly and attentive. Highly recommend without reservations. Would return in an instant. Owner checked on us several times as we ate.

    Can I just say, AMAZING food ALL the time!!! I cannot get…read moreenough of this amazing place, the food is delicious specially the Loaded Fries! The staff is friendly and you get served as soon as the food is cooked which means you get food that is warm and delicious! The ambience is comfortable, the place is a bit small but what do I know, people are kinda too finish their food quickly when they see others waiting. I recommend CHARCOAL to anyone who wants to meet with me for lunch or dinner!! I also have out of towners go with me when they come to visit! Let's go!!!!

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    Chicken Shawerma Sandwich
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    3.5
    (259 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I am ashamed to admit that I have only recently tried Double Dogs, despite it being located in my…read moreback door. However, I have already returned once after my initial visit and am sure that my husband and I will be frequent flyers. The ambiance is sports bar with (unless I miscounted) 33 large TVs, the bar, garage doors that open to the outside patio where 4-legged friends are welcome, friendly and efficient service, and best of all, they support the Kentucky Humane Society. Oh, and that tagline though- "Sit. Stay. Eat." Despite the sports bar ambiance, it is definitely child/family friendly. On both my visits (lunch time) there were many families enjoying their lunch. The menu is expansive with the burgers and hot dogs being the main call, but also includes, wings, sandwiches, pizza, and so much more. I opted for the 'breakfast burger' which included the burger, cheese, onions, bacon, and a fried egg. Honestly, one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. I substituted green beans for the included fries, which I often do when eating out. Typically, I end up with a small bowl of what is akin to baby-food vegetables! Not the case here. The green beans were whole and perfectly cooked with a mild crunch and had a delicious seasoning. Talk about being pleasantly surprised. Folks, this is not your 'typical' bar food! This stray dog will definitely return, and I may get a microchip that reads "return to Double Dogs if found."

    5/23/26 We had a nice dinner at Double Dogs in Middletown…read morearound 8:30. Our server was Sebastian Y and he greeted us immediately. He brought us our drinks and we were ready to order. The last time I was there I had the Breakfast Burrito and loved it, but I prefer it without the Pico de gallo. It comes with Chopped bacon, three eggs scrambled, cheddar and jack cheeses, pico de gallo and fries all wrapped in a flour tortilla. It's really great! My husband had the Bacon Cheeseburger. Single hamburger patty topped with one slice of American cheese, two slices of hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and Duke's® Mayonnaise. He also likes The Bo' Burger. It's hard for him to choose. The Bo' Burger has grilled onions, American Cheese, lettuce, tomato & pickles and a Special Sauce! For $4.00 more you could have a double Bo' Burger. In fact they have 9 different hamburgers to choose from, 5 different sandwiches, 9 Starters, and more. You can even buy your dog some handmade dog treats. Our granddog, HashBrown really liked them. This night Baseball, Softball and Harness racing was on and there was quite a few families gathered inside the restaurant and a lot of friends eating outside with their fur friends. It was a nice volume in the restaurant. Our food came very quickly, Sebastian was a great server. Every time he passed by our table, he smiled and checked on us. I also kept thinking that he really looked like someone I had met before. When he brought us our ticket, I saw that his name was Sebastian and I remembered that he had waited on us a year or two ago, twice! He even remembered us! He was such a great server then and now that I had done 3 reviews on him. Good job Sebastian! Robyn

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    Breakfast Burrito
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    3.8
    (234 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Our family visited for a Friday night dinner and started out on the small front patio. Sun was…read moreshining and light breeze, but we had to retreat indoors for dining when a sudden pop up storm arrived. Extensive bar menu and I tried a peach daiquiri with no alcohol version. Other diners chose the Pina colada and also a Friday cocktail special of Holy Water, which included blue curaçao. Feedback was mixed. We started with 1/2 pound of hot and spicy peel and eat shrimp and a dozen oysters. Great preparation and taste. It was apparently all so good and we had such a great time that we forgot to take photos of the food. We shared steamer bowls and a captain's platter. This allowed for a variety of crab legs, steamed oysters, sausages, corn, red potatoes, garlic Parmesan bread, shrimp, grouper, onion rings, clam strips, along with butter, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. We had arrived famished and we all left satiated and carrying out To Go boxes. Our server was fantastic, helping us relocate inside when the storm popped up, and very attentive through our entire visit. Looking forward to future visits and more great seafood.

    This is a frequent spot for us to meet family as a half way point. Nothing fancy but good for fried…read moreseafood fare. I often have the clam strip basket. Other family favorites are the grouper sandwich and shrimp and grits. Beer is cold, service is great. Restaurant is large enough to accommodate a large group. We've never had to wait for a table even when the parking lot is full.

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    Seated by the window looking into main dining area with bar in background. Lunchtime on a weekday.
    Seated by the window looking into main dining area with bar in background. Lunchtime on a weekday.
    Tiny wings. SMALL sauce cup for reference.
    Tiny wings. SMALL sauce cup for reference.
    Menu side 2 -- April 2026

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    Menu side 2 -- April 2026

    Panera Bread - salad - Updated July 2026

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