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    Panera Bread

    2.9 (58 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    I've seen a few other reviews on this place, and they're pretty much exactly as they seem. Granted, I've had this ciabatta cheesesteak a handful of times and it usually isn't this rough. The workers who prepared the food were super disorganized, the one young lady, "Carmel" was so chaotic and she had knocked into the other employees a multitude of times. It took 36 minutes for the cheesesteak to be made. Overall the line was annoyingly long, and the expression from other customers were accurately similar to mine. I'm completely discontent, and would not recommend to be served by this same woman again.

    Chris C.

    Panera Bread has always been a reliable place for decent food, nice selection and friendly staff. Tonight, the United Methodist Church of Waterloo Village held a fundraiser at this location, so of course I happily supported their cause. Also, it was a great excuse to purchase cinnamon scones and some cookies! Their salads are my personal favorite, tonight tried the southwest Chile lime with chicken, nice! Plenty to take home for tomorrow and I love Panera bread.

    One of my favs from panera. Chicken soup in a sourdough bread bowl! Mmm
    Anthony N.

    Any chain like panera everything will be the same food wise. The decor and restaurant layout will be very similar. But the thing that will set them apart is the staff. I love most things that comes out of paneras kitchen from the smoothies to paninis to soups. There is a wider variety to chose from. My favs include the tomato mozzarella panini and the chicken soup in a sourdough bread bowl. They service at this particular location is fast and friendly Recent I had used their new mobile app ordering system to order and 1/2 and 1/2. Half soup and half sandwich. When I got it home I opened my dinner to see there was now turkey on the half of a turkey sandwich I order. So o called the store talked to the manager and what they did for me was beyond satisfying. The made me a whole sandwich fresh refunded the full amount of my purchase have me a few bags of chips and offered me a free bakery item. Overall I walked out of there a happy customer and will continue to be for many more dinners to come

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