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8 years ago

I really like how well this Panera location is set up to handle the business/to-go crowd. There's a series of shelves near the kitchen where people can walk in and grab their already-prepared to-go orders. Also there's a series of walk-up stations for guests to place their own orders. The menu gives a chance to more healthy food options in a setting where you can sit down for lunch without a 30-45 minute wait to get your food. read more

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Mia D.

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5 years ago

Since there's a Panera near our house I don't frequent this spot all that much. It's located in the same parking lot as Panda Express and Old Navy and Ulta (near Target). This one is a little smaller than the one off of East Commerce and Del Paso Road near Safeway. They have the little kiosks near the line for ordering at the counter if that's the way you want to order your food. The last few times that I came here, the workers weren't all that friendly or inviting/welcoming. I was basically just another customer to them. No small talk, no hi or by, or enjoy your meal or have a nice day. I've had no interaction with the workers. I ordered my items through the kiosks and then when I get my text that my order is ready at the pick up counter, then I go and pick it up. Luckily I'm nice and I check that the order belongs to me and not someone else. The workers not once paid attention to who was picking up what order. No once was I asked to see my receipt or order. I picked up my items and walked to my table. I even ordered something else through my phone because my husband wanted something to snack on and drink and so I ordered it. The same thing happened. I waited for my text to let me know that my order was ready and I picked it up at the counter, making sure that my order was actually mine. Not once did the workers look up at me or ask me about my order or make sure that my order belonged to me. I think they need to work on this lack of interaction or simple security to ensuring that orders are properly distributed to the people that it belongs to and not someone else. I get it though. We are in a pandemic and trying to find good workers is hard/difficult but seriously, why not re-train the current workers you have to be a little bit friendlier and a little bit more aware of their surroundings/customers to ensure better security for their orders. I don't know if it's a problem with the food getting swiped but it's always a nice thing to make sure that the customer gets their order and doesn't have to wait longer because their order went missing. Just a few things to think about. Otherwise, parking is simple and easy and the food is always good and hot, ready to go and so are the drinks. read more

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Ashley R.

4 years ago

I would like to give this 5 star review to Jonathan. When me and my spouse were ordering he was able to tell me which of the meals I inquired about had nuts, as I have an allergy. He then said he would flag my order so the team members know I have an allergy, thus they would change gloves after making my spouses meal who did order something that contained nuts. The staff gets a shout out too because they went even further and bagged our meals separate. Greatly appreciated! read more

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Sandra B.

4 years ago

Taking waaaay too long. There's a basket full of papers. Why aren't they using them??? Would be nice to wait outside with my friends instead of inside with all these people. How long does it take to make a half sandwich?? My first time at Panera. Very disappointed. read more

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Kelly W.

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9 years ago

I hadn't been to a Panera in a long time and my friend suggested to come here so we could have lunch and he could do some reading. You can tell that they have revamped their menu. This location is really big with lots of seating. My friend tried the Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich and I got the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt. Mine was mostly bread with very little chicken on it. His sandwich was much better but the only problem is that the bread was falling apart as he ate it, so it gets pretty messy. Their baked goods counter looked delicious. We ended up getting a Cinnamon Crunch Scone to share and it was by far the best scone I've ever had. But mostly, I liked the relaxed atmosphere here. It's a place where you can meet up for a quick lunch/dinner or you can stay for awhile and read/study, etc. It's a nice break from Starbucks and they have a huge variety of food items to choose from. read more

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Monique O.

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5 years ago

Again thank you for being so kind and happy especially In these times when everyone is so grumpy with everyone else- I really appreciate this staff and management who are so sweet!!!! Thank you read more

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Sherrine K.

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7 years ago

Very disappointed and gave me food poisoning. I don't eat out much but when I do it's still a healthy place. My friend wanted to come here yesterday and man... I'm paying for it today. First: facility is dirty especially the restroom. Floors in the main dining area are gross and barely tables were wiped Second: workers didn't seem to care for customer service and watch as you're on the tip screen to see if you tipped. Last: overpriced cafeteria food that gives you the runs and vomiting. I wish I wasn't going through this today cuz it's painful and I can't bend over without the fear of everything coming out. Wish I could get my money back but alas. read more

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Prince D.

4 years ago

When I came to pick up my order they gave me the smallest piece of bread and no butter at all horrible service I will be going to the one on Howe exclusively and everyone should as well read more

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Priscilla C.

4 years ago

I visited Panera quiet a lot , but this location, take very long time to prepare orders , they were out of coffee and the restrooms were very dirty , the only person that was very pleasant was the lady that was on the lobby cleaning tables she was very attentive. read more

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Louise P.

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4 years ago

WTF! I placed my order on the Panera app for pick up at 2:47pm. I arrived at 2:50pm and when I went to grab my food the staff said it would be another 15 mins. It ended up being an HOUR!!! In addition to the absurd wait time, my bowl came only half full of what I ordered. I ordered a Baja bowl which was tasty but it was only 1/2 portion when I ordered a full portion. VERY DISAPPOINTED! read more

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Karen K.

4 years ago

I have been ordering Panera for years and will never order from them again. Last Wednesday I ordered a Napa chicken salad sandwich as I usually do. Only this time things went horribly wrong. I took a bite and it just didn't taste the same. I took about 4 more bites from different sides of the sandwich but it just wasn't right. Within about an hour I was hugging the toilet and sick as can be. So here it is 5 days later and I am still suffering with stomach cramping and other issues. Think twice before you order anything with chicken in it. I should have gone to the doctor but hard to do when you're sick and couch bound due to food poisoning. I will never order anything from Panera again. read more

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Devo S.

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13 years ago

Bakery options are few and far between in my 'hood, much as less a place with a lot of soup options. So, our go-to place in Natomas when we feel like a a bread bowl of soup or half sandwich/half salad combo is Panera; and usually the one near the Target as opposed to the one near Safeway, since we're usually running errands at nearby Natomas Marketplace when we want some Panera grub. Anyway, what we almost always look for is their creamy chicken and wild rice soup. Hubby gets the soup bread bowl, and I get half a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of said soup and my side baguette. Yum! Oh, and of course, if you buy a meal item, you can add a pastry for only 99-cents. Hubby always get the Cobblestone muffin and i"m partial to cherry danishes (unless it's pumpkin season). Panera is a consistent go-to place. I'm part of their "my Panera" club deal thing, so every once in a while they swipe my card and we get a free something or other, so that's cool. It's just a good place to go in Natomas if it's cold outside and you're craving something warming...their soups are pretty good, and taste great in a bread bowl. Good stuff!! read more

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Stephanie F.

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Panera is my go to study place as of late. They have free wifi, coffee with refills (or Idk if there are refills actually :X), and plenty of space with available outlets. They're located across from a Barnes and Noble (my second favorite study location), and right next to the Panda Express. Lots of parking available. What I really love about Panera is that their pastries are oh so tasty and not too expensive. I love their cinnamon scone, their bear claws, their bagels are great, and I hear that the cheese danishes are definitely worth a try. The walnut pecan rolls are slightly dry on the inside, unfortunately. :[.... Their soups are pretty tasty but the half and half (half soup, and half a sandwich) deal is noooot enough food for a well sized dude with a good appetite. Anyways, what keeps me coming back is the study ambience and the pastries! Yummss read more

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Haywad H.

7 years ago

We went this morning to grab some coffee and cookies. The line was so long only 2 registers were open. After 10 minutes wait we are finally at the register, we paid for coffee and cookies. When I come to get coffee No Light Roast coffee, the pot is empty. Then I asked the lady at register for light roast coffee, she disappeared without saying anything. I poured dark roast coffee in my cup when I approached CREAMER, there is no creamer. Then I asked for creamer. After 3 minutes wait the lady who disappeared without saying anything, she came back with a cup of coffee and slammed it on the table "light Roast Coffee'. I do not blame the lady, she was frustrated. It is the management job to schedule enough employees for breakfast to cover the front back and coffee. Such a disappointment experience. read more

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Connie K.

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6 years ago

This location is totally OK. This message/review is for corporate's eyes and viewing. They got rid of their sausage breakfast sandwich. Honestly, the ONLY reason I go to Panera. My co-worker and I went today, tried to order it, ordered something different (it sucked) and I asked the manager "Why did Panera choose to stop carrying the sausage breakfast sandwich" His reply (which I understand when management is not transparent) was "I don't know, they just make the changes and don't tell us why" Panera corporate - what an embarrassing and unprofessional position you put your Managers in. Shame on you. Adios! Our business will go to a locally owned business. read more

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Gae N.

3 years ago

The worst tasting sandwich ever..the chicken cheese baguette. Tasted like American nacho cheese, chicken was left off of half is banquette. Nothing tasty about it at all. A waste of money. read more

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Jamie K.

8 years ago

No stars for the nasty breakfast sandwich I was given this morning. So gross. Unfortunately I can't post the review without at least one star. read more

Panera Bread - A repulsive breakfast sandwich I got from this Panera location this morning. I cant believe someone would think this is okay. - Sandwiches Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Valerie K.

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Two stars for prompt service and edible food. I ordered a 1/2 strawberry chicken salad and 1/2 Turkey avocado club with an iced tea. My husband also ordered a Turkey club and our order came to $20+. For one, I think the pricing was a bit steep for what we ordered and the taste. Two, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Salad tasted as if it came straight from sitting in the fridge in a box, as it was ice cold. Maybe a teaspoon of salad dressing. The sandwich was medicore, not really much flavor. Only thing interesting about this place was their variety of freshly brewed iced teas like acai and passion mango. I've always felt "meh" about Panera in general, but I had a gift card to use up and the one in Rancho Cordova I went to with some colleagues a few months back was pretty decent. This place not so great. Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

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Channy P.

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11 years ago

Always a pleasant experience. I used to visit more when I lived closer, but have been craving those cinnamon bagels for 6 months (the last time I had one). As I walked towards the entrance, a young man who was cleaning the door and windows, noticed me and opened the door for me before I had even stepped onto the sidewalk!! - 3 stars As I walk through the lobby to the front counter it's warm and inviting, smells great (as always). By the time I had gotten to the counter and looked at the menu, 8:30p, a young lady walks out and apologizes for making me wait (no worries I was there for maybe a minute). I order a 1/2 dozen for $6.95, which isn't a bad deal, getting 6 cinnamon bagels. She was wonderful & helpful. Asking if I was a member, I tell her yes and that I forgot I was. She takes down my information and notices I have a day pastry waiting until October!!! Awesome deal, I had forgotten about that too. I pass on that but ask her what my options were. She goes into great detail about my options and well long story short she gave great customer service. - 2 stars This has always been a great Panera & they haven't let me down. Everything was under $10.00 (Cheaper and better than Starbux). Good job you guys. read more

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CandJ B.

5 years ago

Friday after Thanksgiving and we put in a giant order for 13 for a picnic lunch. Pick-up time was a bit pushed out and when the order wasn't ready at the scheduled time I felt pressured and started checking in a few times with the staff at the pickup counter. They were swamped and I guess had received a few giant orders (Friday after Thanksgiving!) but everyone was super cool and working so hard. The shift supervisor was working on our order and when she brought it around she was so nice and saying sorry and explaining. They were all there working and doing so well with all the crazy extra orders on a holiday, such great staff pulling it off. Order was 100% and food was delish, as always. Thanks!!!! read more

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Leonard S.

7 years ago

Started a job near this location a few months ago. Everytime I go, Regina and the rest of the staff is extremely friendly and awesome. Thank you to this Panera location. read more

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James Q.

3 years ago

Generally pretty good. Unfortunately, my girlfriend ordered the Baja Grain Bowl and it came without the advertised avocado.

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O M G.

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I like Panera Bread. It's a slight upgrade from La Bou since your sandwich isn't pre-made behind the sneeze guard and you don't slide your tray down to the cashier like it's a cafeteria. I came in and the menu is above the cashier or there's paper menus laying around. They have: sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, coffees, teas, smoothies, and bakery items like bagels, specialty breads, cookies, muffins, mini bundt cakes.. You name it. And, free wi-fi. No password necessary. They have a "You Pick 2" menu item of which you can choose between a cup of soup, 1/2 cafe salad, or 1/2 cafe sandwich for $6.69+. You can also substitute for a 'signature' item for an extra charge. And, along with the 2 you choose, you also get a choice of chips or bread (piece of a baguette). This is what I get. So when you order and pay, they take your name and they'll call your name to pick up your order when it's ready. There's a drink station with condiments, etc. This is where they have water cups available and what I really like in this area is that they even have lids available out for their water cups. Anyway, I do enjoy Panera Bread and this location is over in the same shopping plaza with Target, Barnes and Nobles, and next to the Jelly Belly store. It seemed cozy for the most part. They have plenty of tables and booths, a "fireplace".. and they get a good amount of traffic through.. You can tell by all the wear on the upholstery. I don't recommend their french onion soup. And, sometimes there have been kids hanging at the door panhandling for money to buy a sandwich. Dumbest shit EVER! If you don't have money and you're trying to get food at Panera.. WTF, it's not a dollar menu up in there. If you give them money, you're fucking dumb. read more

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Paula-Mertha C.

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This is my favorite Panera location in Sacramento! It has a warm, clean, welcoming environment, very friendly staff, great food, and free wi-fi! On my last visit I ended up talking to one of the staff members for quite some time, he was hella cool. When you food is complete, they call out your name loud enough for you to hear it instead of giving you those annoying buzzer things. So far all my orders from this spot have always came out perfect, so definitely no complaints on the food. The pastries here are yummy also! I would highly recommend coming here =) read more

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Malikah H.

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15 years ago

LOVE this place! Rather pricy for a regular sandwhich but on occasion I slip into this place for a pick two for my coworkers and I. You do get a great deal of food to leave you full but not stuffed. Dont be intimidated by the long line you will be in and out in no time. Friendly staff and my food is always fresh and out in a snap. ***Minus the star for $8 for a half sandwhich/half soup IDK just seems expensive for sliced turkey on regular bread with lettuce but I could just be cheap...-_- read more

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Jenny L.

3 years ago

I loved this location! One of the workers, her name is Rosa she was very sweet and gave me everything I asked for. She took time in getting my order, overall pleasant experience. I will be going here once again! read more

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Britney L.

6 years ago

Great customer service I had a guy bring my food to my vehicle when I noticed it wasn't curb side thank you food was delicious

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Danielle M.

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8 years ago

The service counter here, led by Manager Crystal is absolutely awful. Disorganized, no communication, and completely rude. We placed an order online to be ready at 12:05. We got here at 12:15 and our order was not ready or in the "prep" queue. We asked where our food was and they asked our last names, turned around and never told us the status. When I asked again, they asked me my last name like 3 more times. When we finally got our food at 12:25 it was wrong. When I let the manager know she gave me a dirty look, took the sandwich and turned around. Mind you there's a lovely sign that says "we want your order to be right, if it's not we'll fix it right away and give you a treat for your troubles." This place sucks. Won't be back. read more

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Samantha C.

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Ordered in advance for a group of 9. Somehow the order was not ready at pick-up, and one person (ME!) did not get any food. Thanks, Panera.

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Charles A.

12 years ago

Good place to eat. Pros: Nice atmosphere Broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl Apples is a choice for a side Near a Barnes and Noble, target, old Navy etc. They have a nice tea selection Cons: None really read more

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Bhanie C.

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I am a fan of this place! It can get pretty busy, but after coming here for a few years i know when to come and when to stay away. I usually come here to study, i order my little meal and i'm good for about 6 hours of cramming my head into the books. Usually i order the pick two. i like the combination of soup, salad, or side dish with a bag of chips, fruit or bread. Most of the time i order, mac n cheese, broccoli cheese soup, tuna sandwich and Asian chicken salad; any of the two combination would be perfect together. But they do have plenty of other choices. Best part is they have free wifi!!! Whoo hooo! read more

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Safiya N.

5 years ago

Johnathan the lead at this location went above and beyond. He made sure we was happy with our order even thought he was on break. We ordered the chicken noodle soup.. it was great and the Fuji apple salad yummy. This location is a home away from home so relaxing. read more

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Lyss Q.

3 years ago

When I walked in it it smelled very bad the bathrooms were dirty bad costumer service the bread was stale .

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M A R I A N N A L.

7 years ago

So good, Natalya helped us to pick the order, she is new but she did a great job. Everything is really good read more

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Mark L.

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I tried the strawberry fields salad today and other than the gnarled chicken the combination of flavors was really good. The Chicken looks nothing like it should. Its slimy and looks like went through a meat grinder. Other salads like the Fuji Apple are really good, but the portion is really small. It comes in this huge bowl, but there is hardly anything in there. I ordered two once and it was about the size it should have been, but it cost over $20.00 for my lunch. When its time to eat, its often almost impossible to find a table that has been wiped down. Most have crumbs and greasy dressing stains on them. When your through with your meal you go to the garbage area with your dirty plate. Its up to you to sort out your dirty dishes. This is disgusting because the garbage cans are usually overflowing and unattended. Dirty plates, utensils, and bowls are everywhere. So even though I like the flavors of the food, I often skip eating here for lunch. There are so many other places to eat in Natomas. read more

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Darina H.

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Good place to grab an all-American lunch or dinner. I remember coming to this Panera a lot when I needed to study and would bring my laptop for free wifi. The food is always good and healthy (I love that they have the calorie count right on top so you can read). I always get the Pick-Two Signature combinations! I usually get the Italian sandwich with the fuji apple salad or the tamato bisque soup. Can't go wrong with a lot of the food items. I enjoy their bakery although I try to stay away from it because it can be dangerously good! Bathrooms are clean. The seating and tables can get filled quickly on busy days with study groups and people reading or working on their school assignments. Make sure you come early if you want to study so that you can get your table near an outlet. Nice and friendly staff too. read more

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I came here to talk about business with my colleagues. Here I always seem to order the Onion soup and their turkey sandwiches. Its very tasty and now that I think about it.....it feels like comfort food. It's also a great place to study and the people are extremely helpful and friendly. read more

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Tien D.

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I like coming here for lunch because it is quick and easy. Order at the counter and pick up your food when the buzzer goes off. This location is in a busy strip mall and can get really crowded at lunch. There have been times when the line goes out to the door and it was hard to find a table. It usually moves fast though. The salads here are always good. Its hit or miss on the amount though because sometimes I will get a bowl that is half full and sometimes it is brimming to the top when I order the same size. The sandwiches have always been good no matter what I order. Of course they are known for their breads so you can go wrong with a sandwich. My favorite thing on the menu is the turkey cranberry flatbread. Sliced turkey that is moist and the sauce is very flavorful. read more

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3571 N Freeway Blvd
Ste 101
Sacramento, CA 95834
Natomas
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(916) 515-2012
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http://www.panerabread.com

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Hours

What time does Panera Bread open?

Panera Bread opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Panera Bread opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Panera Bread close?

Panera Bread closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Panera Bread take credit cards?

Yes, Panera Bread takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Panera Bread have catering options?

Yes, Panera Bread does have catering options.

Does Panera Bread have a drive thru?

No, Panera Bread does not have a drive thru.

Does Panera Bread serve alcohol?

No, Panera Bread does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Panera Bread allow dogs?

No, Panera Bread does not allow dogs.

Does Panera Bread have TVs?

Yes, Panera Bread has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Panera Bread have bike parking?

Yes, Panera Bread has bike parking.

Does Panera Bread have outdoor seating?

Yes, Panera Bread has outdoor seating options.

Does Panera Bread have parking?

Yes, Panera Bread has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Panera Bread have free WiFi?

Yes, Panera Bread has free WiFi.

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Hiso

4.5(579 reviews)

3.9 mi•Downtown

Overall this is a great restaurant to eat at. Varied menu and some really great dishes. The star is…read morethe drunken noodles, the noodles cooked to perfection and stir-fried to perfection with a delightful mix of flavors. The drunken noodles, the beef is so tender it just melts in your mouth with every bite. Must try is the pad thai, cooked to a savory sweet and tangy balance and enhanced by fresh ingredients. But the papaya salad is an interesting choice. With a unique flavor profile. But with some bland cabbage that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the dish.

Looking for a delicious Laos and Thai restaurant in the Sacramento area? If so, Hiso in downtown…read moreSac is for you! The interior of this restaurant is beautiful. The service is excellent and the menu is perfect. I love how you are greeted and seated immediately when you walk in. If you have questions about the menu, the servers are helpful in answering. The appetizers are tasty. I loved how we had the option of steaming or frying the potstickers we ordered. The main dishes were great too. I learned about mama drunken noodle being thinner than just the drunken noodle. I was curious about what the love drink was so I will have to order that next time I dine here. Overall, I had a great experience. I want to come back with my husband and friends. I wish I had room for dessert this trip. I will definitely be getting some next time! This place is really good and I highly suggest you dine here!

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Saigon Oi

4.4(804 reviews)

10.2 mi

Saigon Oi is located in the heart of South Sac's Little Saigon district…read more Parking can be tight so what hubby did was drop us off while he circled the complex. It's a pretty popular restaurant so joining the waitlist on Yelp helps to get in the queue. When we got there, we were already on the Yelp waitlist so our wait wasn't really long. For this visit, we had the following: Dishes - Ribeye steak and Vietnamese shaking beef, Crispy Fish Sauce chicken wings both served with red rice. Drinks - Kumquat lemongrass tea and coconut coffee Their food is really good, reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly, definitely provided great service. Atmosphere was lively but not loud. Simply decorated. There's a small space for waiting customers. Definitely highly recommended when you're in this area but be prepared for the wait especially on a high peak day like the weekends. August 2026

If you are looking for Pho or garlic noodles with five spice grill chicken, Saigon Oi isn't the…read moreright place. On the other hand, if you want to try some unique and tasty Vietnamese dishes, I recommend giving Saigon Oi a try. The menu isn't extremely extensive, offering about nine different entrees to choose from along with another half a dozen or so appetizers. Yet all the dishes are interesting and unique. For example, we ordered - Banh Khot which are Vietnamese min pancakes with a crunchy shell and shrimp - Banh Canh Cua - crab meat udon - Banh Mi Chao - deconstructed Banh mi - Crispy Fish Sauce chicken wings All the dishes came out hot and flavorful. Service was efficient. Would definitely come back to try the other dishes!

Beautiful interior Saigon ƠI! exposed-brick wall

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4.6(165 reviews)

10.0 mi

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Late lunch and wanted to try a new hot pot place. We chose Let's Pot. We pulled in the parking…read morelot it's around the back, and the location isn't great but we decided to check it out anyhow. Good decision! There are signs to direct you to the entrance of the restaurant. We were seated immediately and the server was very attentive. We hadn't been before so she made several suggestions for the broth options. We chose the pork bone and satay peanut - both were excellent. The satay peanut is not thick or peanutty. The flavors were rich and balanced. We ordered a few meats and appetizers which came out quickly. There is a cold bar area for veggies, seafood, noodles, fishballs, etc. It's well stocked and fresh. There's also a sauce area with many choices. There looks to be a hot food area but that wasn't in operation when we were there. Drinks are included and self serve. Appetizers were good especially the stuffed tofu roll and popcorn chicken. Meat was thin, fresh and flavorful. We tried the american waygu, beef belly and ribeye. The shrimp paste meatball is delicious but a little large. We were going to go with 4 stars for the location but the food and service more than makes up for it. We'll for sure be back.

Anyone mention hotpot?!?!?!? Count me in!!! This hotpot place is super delicious. Plus, it is…read moreAYCE!!!! That's the best. They have tasty options for broth. Of course, I had to get the Korean kimchi, which is spicy but not too spicy. My boyfriend got the coconut broth, and wow, it was so good--sweet but flavorful. The meat was very thin, which is delicious but sometimes sticks together. Even though there are many broths, you can't switch to try a different one. The service was good, and you get your broth quickly. This spot is definitely worth it. I know I want to try the pho broth next time I come back.

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Pho Viet Anh

4.4(372 reviews)

9.8 mi

This place has the best pho broth in the area! It is rich, flavorful and savory. I personally think…read moreit's better than Pho Mama and the other pho restaurants in the area. I usually come for lunch and it looks like they've made some changes. Lunch is takeout style but you are able to eat in their restaurant, if desired. Menu is smaller, prices slightly cheaper but also reflected in smaller portions. If looking for full service and larger portions, I would recommend coming for dinner. They also have this ?secret sauce. It looks and tastes like roasted garlic in a red chili oil. It pairs so good with their chili sauce and beef pho. I recommend asking to try this special sauce.

Restaurant has curb appeal with ample parking. We were seated immediately the moment we walked into…read morethe restaurant. The food arrived flavorful, hot, and ready. The restaurant had sweet, cool, modern music playing in the background for a happy atmosphere. Will recommend and re-visit.

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Jang Su Korean

4.5(252 reviews)

10.7 mi

Parking was easy to find, and the restaurant is located in a spacious plaza with plenty of room…read more The restaurant itself was spacious and cozy. It was fairly empty when we went so it felt especially roomy. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered Kimchi Fried Rice, Mulnaengmyeon (cold noodles), Maeun Galbi Jjim (spicy braised beef short ribs), LA Galbi, and Joji Gui (pan-fried yellow croaker). My favorite was the cold noodles! so refreshing and perfect for a lighter dish. The galbi jjim was extremely flavorful. We skipped the cheese since it's an additional $3 and honestly, I don't think we missed it. The LA galbi was a little dry and for $33, I expected the meat quality to be a little better. The kimchi fried rice was tasty but had a little too much butter and cheese for my liking. The pan-fried yellow croaker was good. The banchan were actually a highlight. Everything was really good and the seasoning was on point. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would come back. Next time, I definitely want to try the raw crabs!

There was no other customers in the restaurant when we went around 2pm on a Sunday…read more It was a hot day, so I was craving some cold noodles while my boyfriend got the galbi tang cold noodles: The cold noodles were good, the slices of meat were a bit thicker than usual. The flavor was fine, wasn't extraordinary galbi tang: didn't taste like your typical galbi tang, was very beefy, almost a gamey flavor banchan: ok, the one we really enjoyed was the fish cake service was good, our leftover food was packaged for us

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The ambiance was cozy, clean, modern. I appreciated the exceptional service provided. He was…read moreattentive throughout the meal, patient, and competent in navigating the gluten free options with me. The food was excellent! Tasty and generous portions!

My friends have been raving about hidden dumpling house, and since they opened up a location in…read moreMidtown, Sacramento, it was the perfect opportunity to finally try it! They definitely have a very full menu, so choosing something may take time because everything does sound tasty. We ordered three different dishes to try, and this is one of those moments that I wish we had the ability to give half stars for ratings. This isn't a solid three stars, and it really waivers between 2- 2 1/2 stars We ordered the garlic green beans, and I specifically asked for them to be made very mild. What we ended up getting was a generous serving of the green beans, and they were filled with jalapeños, something that looked to be chili crunch, and very little garlic. The green beans were barely blanched and closer to not being cooked versus being cooked and garlicky which is what we anticipated. Braised pork mushroom buns. The filling was tasty, but not wow. The bun itself was very glutenous, and it just overall was underwhelming. Xiao Long Bao- ( soup dumplings) - these were incredibly disappointing. If you've not tried these, they're the "little purses" filled with soup broth, and a yummy meat filling. The dumpling itself was tough to bite into, and for a dumpling house, this absolutely should be one of their premier items. It's not There was literally no soup/broth in the dumplings. It was essentially a dumpling with a wet meat filling. The meat was underwhelming, and disappointing. Service was mediocre at best and the waitress seemed very disinterested in the entire process from taking our order,drinks, food, General service, etc. The total including two drinks and keep in mind this was for lunch, was close to $70. Will I go back? No. There are much better dumpling houses in and around Sacramento that make much more of an effort with their service all the way around, the food is consistently good first time through repeat visits. Those are the places to support.

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Hidden Dumpling House Midtown - Garlic Green Beans Plate Mongolian Beef Plate Sweet and Sour Chicken Plate Honey Walnut Shrimp Plate Garlic Noodle with bbq pork

Garlic Green Beans Plate Mongolian Beef Plate Sweet and Sour Chicken Plate Honey Walnut Shrimp Plate Garlic Noodle with bbq pork

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Taste of Original

4.1(238 reviews)

7.6 mi•South Land Park

Absolutely delicious Chinese food! One of the best in the US. I'm also biased because I order off…read moremenu items. We usually call in 1 week in advance and order the coral shrimp and salt and pepper lobster. Their gourd melon clam soup is sooooo good. So is the double golden fried rice. These are our absolute must orders. We have enjoyed everything so far but the must order items are just delightful. They're very good about swapping out fresh plates. The servers are all very very very nice and attentive. The outside is unassuming but the inside is very nice and clean. Even the bathrooms are very clean. They play Chinese pop so I get to listen to good music too. They only have beer but you can byob and they'll provide the glassware too. I can't wait to be back again!

This is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm craving rice rolls. I've only ever ordered…read moretakeout and each time I visit I try to get new items along with my regular orders. On my latest visit it was a very busy Sunday, but I was able to place an order for take-out and then wait in my car for the order to be ready. I ended up ordering the pork steamed rice noodle roll, the beef and cilantro steamed rice noodle roll, the garlic long beans, and the beef and mixed mushrooms. I saw a couple of other Elites dining in when I was ordering, but it was so busy I couldn't properly say hi, so "HI DAVID AND EVA!" I'll have to keep an eye out for their next review, because whatever they had looked delish! I waited in the car for a bit and then when the order still needed a few more minutes I popped into the dollar store next door to kill a bit more time. Before I knew it my order was ready to go. They packed everything really nicely and we served it up as soon as we got home. Their rice noodle rolls are so flavorful and I love the sweet, salty and savory sauce that comes with it. The noodles are really filling, and the dishes we got would be enough food for 2-4 people depending on how hungry you are. We ate the rice rolls right away and then had leftover green beans and beef and mushrooms for lunch today. The green beans were fresh and had a great garlic flavor, without it being too much. The Beef and Mushrooms was great, the beef was tender and flavorful and the mushrooms soaked up all the sauce. There were also green beans in this dish, which was a perfect addition. I really need to dine in soon for the full experience, but take-out has always been a win for me.

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Dry-style beef chow fun $14.95

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4.3(368 reviews)

6.4 mi

I absolutely love this place! The food is so delicious. I've been going many years since I found…read moreit. It hits the spot every time! Always great serve and if someone says otherwise I'm really just there for the food and could care less. You don't get this kinda flavors and seasoning at Thai restaurants. I like Laos style and they will make dipping sauce if you request.

Honestly, I was disappointed. From the moment we walked in, the service was bad. The guy with the…read moreglasses who was serving us seemed uninterested and not very welcoming. The food wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't worth a 30-minute drive. I'd give the food 2 stars at most. The restaurant also felt dirty and run-down, which made the experience even worse. Overall, I regret making the trip and won't be coming back.

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Papaya salad

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Thai Time

4.7(338 reviews)

4.9 mi•Downtown

Thai time Owner and…read moreRecipe Wizard Thammasorn Lau has created something that feels less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed into someone's home -- assuming that someone's home happens to have amazing Thai chefs, incredible spices, and food that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you're even done eating. We did our best "research project" and ordered everything our table could justify: Thai iced coffee, coconut canopy salad, pad see ew and pad Thai with pork belly, sunset curry with tilapia, and mango sticky rice with ice cream. For science, obviously. Thai Time should put a warning label on their Thai iced coffee. One sip through each layer and the conversation stopped. We woke up. The taste buds clocked in for work. The brain sent out the announcement: "Cancel all distractions -- apparently dinner has plans for us." Good thing we listened. Thammasorn then proceeded to take us on a full Thai flavor adventure. This wasn't just dinner. This was a carefully organized attack on our ability to say, "No thanks, I'm full." The coconut canopy salad started fresh and bright, the noodles brought the comfort, the pork belly brought the celebration, the sunset curry with tilapia brought the "wait, everyone try this" moment. And the mango sticky rice with ice cream showed up at the end like a victory parade. I always read the bad reviews because I'm fascinated by the rare human ability to find sadness while surrounded by curry, noodles, and people being nice to you. They are to be safely ignored. Our experience? Five stars out of 10. Beautiful flavors, warm service, and that special energy you only get when the people behind a place actually care. Thank you, Thammasorn and Thai Time. Sacramento is lucky to have you.

Not a welcoming setting from the owner, as she states. We had to dine outside because we had a dog…read more(which is fine) but she insisted that in Sacramento people who dine outside have to carry out our own plates to the table AND bring the plates/cups/utensils back in. That it is customary in Sacramento. Ok then, what about to those that are elders or disabled who can't bring the plates? I was lucky I had few of my fam to help but there's no warmth to this owner. No one even checked on us at all! We would have left but we had to pay upfront before we found out we had to be the waitress. Food wasn't even worth it (papaya was bland, pad Thai was average). Update: owner replied to this post. Everything that she stated wasn't true at all. I asked why we have to bring all the stuff in and she insisted that it's customary in Sacramento-- she did NOT asked us at all or did we asked, the owner said it immediately when we got seated that we HAD to bring it in. Yes I was upset AFTER we were told to bring the plates and everything in; we just came back from a vacation so we were in a good mood). Please don't make it seem that you were innocent as you also keep mentioning that is how things are in Sacramento and asked where I was even from. Also, we would've been more understanding if we didn't give us an attitude from the start and told us to get our own plate and bring it back in. A word of advice: please hire more staff since that would give some politeness to ALL customers. If you were so busy, how would you even have the time to explain why you wanted us to do waitress work. Please, you straight up and said we have to pick up our our plate of foods WITHOUT any of the understaff part. Again, owner keep trying to make a costumer experience in the wrong since honest review will hurt her business. Never in my Yelp reviews owner is so against a bad review --this just verifies how the owner is very defensive and keeps justifying without taking accountability of what actually happened (like how we even know she was working alone since we're outside). Also, please don't make any assumptions, they're not my husband or daughter (we never mentioned this and how inaccurate the owner perspective is). Further customers, please be aware when you leave bad reviews, expect the owner to persist that you're in the wrong (like she did with other previous bad reviews).

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Pipo Ramen & Rice

4.6(356 reviews)

10.3 mi

I searched on Google and found this place…read more It's a cute little restaurant with lights of windows giving lots of nature light which I love so much. I went on a weekday around lunch time so I was empty and quiet... Love it. Since I was meeting my friend, it's nice to have the place to ourselves. Food/drinks: Thai Tea: love it! I like that they didn't put it in a regular cup. Crispy Pork Belly: it was okay. I was craving for crispy Pork Belly. I am use to the traditional crispy pork belly. This one is drenched in a sweet sauce which I know most people will like; however, I am just not a big fan of sweet pork. My friend love it though. Basil Ground/minced chicken: We enjoyed this dish. However, the same thing for me, it was a bit sweet for my taste. Gyoza: it was pretty good Service: the male server, was welcoming making our visit a better one. I definitely need to come back to try other food since there are so many good food options.

Pipo Ramen and Rice…read more I've been wanting to try Pipo Ramen and Rice since 2023, when it was ranked #11 on Yelp's list of places to eat in the Sacramento area. I've driven past this spot countless times but somehow never made it in, until now! I stopped by on a Saturday before noon, and the restaurant was pretty quiet, with only a few tables occupied. The interior is modern, clean, and well kept, making it a nice spot for a casual meal. After looking over the menu, we decided on the Pad Thai with Shrimp (medium heat) and Panang Curry with Chicken (medium heat). While ordering, our server also recommended the Pipo Salad, essentially their take on papaya salad. They offer it Lao or Thai style, and we went with the Thai style with mild heat. Once the food came out, the first thing I noticed was the portion sizes, everything was much bigger than I expected, especially considering the reasonable prices. These are definitely portions that are easy to share family-style. The Pipo Salad had tons of flavor, and I really enjoyed being able to taste the vinegar and fish sauce. One thing to note, though: I ordered it mild, but this ended up being the spiciest dish on the table! I'd say the heat was closer to a medium, while the Pad Thai and curry were much milder. The Pad Thai was solid. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the flavor was there. The Panang Curry was good, although I personally wished both the Pad Thai and curry had a little more heat. Luckily, our server brought out some condiments, including Thai pepper fish sauce, which was excellent with the curry and gave it the extra kick I was looking for. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Pipo Ramen and Rice a try. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and there's a good variety of dishes I'm looking forward to exploring on my next visit. My only real complaint is that the spice levels seem a little inconsistent. I wanted my Pad Thai and curry to be spicier, but at the same time, I didn't want my mouth completely on fire. Hopefully I can find that perfect balance next time! Would I come back? Absolutely. I've still got plenty of the menu to work my way through!

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Gianna F.

12 years ago

Erin is extremely patient and knowledgeable of what is in each food item! (She doesn't even need to look at the screen to make sure). You walk into Panera and you're instantly greeted by Erin who has a smile on her face. I was unsure about how the "You-Pick-Two" works and she explained that I could pick from their never ending menu combinations. I ordered the broccoli cheddar soup and the frontega chicken panini. Erin suggested both and after I sampled the soup, I was in love! The panini, with the smoked chicken and delicious grilled bread went perfect with it! I do, however, notice that when people come up to the counters, they expect everything to be their way. Erin just politely takes their order and wishes them a good evening! I love everyone who works the line as well! They take pride in creating delicious meals! Definitely will be coming back to try more of Panera's delicious food! :)) read more

Joshua D.

8 years ago

Panera bread consistently delivers high quality service. This morning there was an unexpected road closure that blocked off nearly half of the parking lot and naturally I was upset because I had already placed my online order with Panera bread. After driving in a complete circle in the parking lot I finally found a route that gave me access to Panera. The manager Marie greeted me personally which made me feel valuable and she even double checked the contents of my order for good measure. The staff is always friendly I have been to this location numerous times, and the food quality is astounding. I'll definitely return here again soon! read more

Jazmine R.

11 years ago

Okay Panera Bread you are delicious. This location is a little bit busy but still if you can get a seat it's such a good place to work on school or work stuff or just read a book while you eat your soup. I always get the same damn thing when I go here, the U pick 2 with chicken noodle soup and the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich half. I guess with a drink my total is usually about $12 but for the price it's delicious and healthy!! I like their iced green tea to drink. Great now I'm hungry. I will be at this Panera Bread later tonight no doubt haha read more

Adrian B.

103

16 years ago

I love Panera! I'm glad they are building more all over town! A new one with a drive through just opened on sunrise! Great food, Great service, always very quick and the prices are not bad either. I go here almost every weekend. If you have not had Panera you have to try it you will be hooked! read more

Linda A.

8 years ago

By far the filthiest experience I have EVER encountered in a restaurant setting! Homeless people and their animals are allowed to live in the dining room area where customers eat. No thanks! I'll spend my money elsewhere,, somewhere clean. I'm truly disgusted. read more

Will S.

131

7 years ago

The food here is pretty decent but its pretty expensive. It does taste a bit healthier compared to other places but wished that they can have more variety of food selections. The ambiance of this location is pretty relaxed and comfortable. read more

George C.

9 years ago

Everything is delicious and clean, whole food. Panera is my favorite place to grab a quick bite when I'm out and about. This Panera is on my top ten list because the service is fast friendly, and the atmosphere is just wonderful read more

Robert W.

Elite 24

402

287

10 years ago

great lunch place...pretty quick - not much waiting. bread bowl soups are great...finish the soup and eat the bowl...don't need bread as the side though... good staff...friendly - menu varied and it won't break the bank. read more

Jessie M.

5 years ago

Delivery for covid has been a great addition but w all goimg on the food is packaged great an prepared well an they are great with timing for delivery which we can all appreciate that during such a hard time. read more

Kelly S.

10 years ago

I had the turkey, spinach and cranberry on flat bread. Great combination in taste, but the spinach was not too spread out. They were bunched to one end. Other than that, service was fast for lunch hour. read more

Sharon L.

7 years ago

I love Panera and they're food is usually great. Not a fan of the regular chicken meat - there's no seasoning. They could pay a little more attention to detail on mobile orders. read more

Bryan M.

13 years ago

Really?! Almost $9 for a sandwich and your forget the bacon?! Second time I've been here and second time I've been disappointed! No more chances for you! read more

Raquel V.

151

266

11 years ago

Good selection of baked goods, lunch items and their sandwiches as well as salads are really good. We will definitely go again.

Jennifer G.

10 years ago

Delicious sandwiches! Have to come here at least once a week. It's clean and always has me coming back for more

Ashley R.

16 years ago

Amazing breakfast sandwiches! Love the new french toast bagel sandwich...YUM!

Charles S.

14 years ago

the creamy tomato soup is delicious- dip your chips in it

A A.

13 years ago

They know my name and what I want. Need I say more.

Bell P.

9 years ago

Love the sandwiches here! My new favorite place.

Jennifer S.

15 years ago

Over-priced. Low quality food. Rude employees.

CC T.

10 years ago

Best alternative to fast food while traveling

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This location is close to my office so it's usually where I stop in midweek for lunch. Generally,…read moreif you order online, they do alright, but you'll never get your moneys worth. When you order in person, they aren't very nice when you ask for more veggies, which is a company staple. It shouldn't be uncomfortable to get what you think your $10 worth. These are not your five dollar footings. And their new protein wraps are a complete waste of money. They say no substitutions which is fine but they do not build it in a way that makes it taste like anything. Very mid. Use a coupon or find a different location that will treat you better. Inside is always clean. Loud and cold.

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My coworker and I came here for lunch the other day because we were craving a good sandwich. Since…read moreit was my first time trying The Sandwich Spot, I was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, the pastrami sandwich was a disappointment. For a sandwich that costs around $16, I expected much better. The portion of pastrami was very skimpy, and there were barely any vegetables. It just didn't feel like we got our money's worth. The sandwich itself wasn't bad, but the value simply wasn't there. At that price point, I'd expect a generously filled sandwich that leaves you satisfied. Sadly, this one fell short. Overall, it was a disappointing first experience for both of us.

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When that little voice inside your head says, don't do it, and you do it anyway, you have no one to…read moreblame about yourself. Your girl was hungry and was running on fumes, and since I was flying solo, I decided to give Olive Garden a try. I haven't died in an Olive Garden for well over a decade because it's definitely not my vibe, but I recognize that things can get better than I thought it was worth a try. I had been to this location to pick up food for an event, but hadn't tried the food I figured this was my chance and I took it. Things I appreciate: You can order online, and they provide curbside service. This is perfect, especially for someone who is busy. They were very prompt in bringing the food out, and the gentleman that brought the food to the car was so super polite, that I had great hopes for the food. The lunch special comes with an entrée, a side salad or soup if you don't want the salad and breadsticks. From that standpoint, it's a pretty hearty meal and not about price point for the serving. The packaging of the food is pretty stellar. The salad lid has a groove in it so that the croutons and dressing are placed on the exterior of the lid, and the salad is kept as fresh as possible. Great idea! Things that went wrong: While I did check the box for napkins and utensils, utensils were provided, but no napkins were. Salad - a basic salad really should not be that challenging. Remember Olive Garden has built the reputation on salad and breadsticks. I'm about to dispel that. It thankfully was fresh, but the croutons are so salty that they're inedible. The dressing has lost its flavor profile and it's just mediocre at best. I ordered the lasagna and ended up adding on the three meatballs for an extra $4.95 with the intent of this being at least two meals. At first glance, the meatballs look un appetizing. When I picked one up, the size was actually larger than what it appeared to be and felt fairly tender. Looks were not deceiving. The meatball was absolutely horrible. It tasted like one would imagine compressed sawdust would taste like. Dry, flavorless, with an aftertaste that was just as bad. At this point, I can feel the frustration setting in, and decided to take a bite of the breadstick. The breadstick was hard, not warm, not anything other than sad want to be bread. My recollection of the breadsticks were that they were garlicky warm breadsticks, and it was a bonus that when dining in, there was an endless supply of them. These like the meatballs were completely inedible. They were too hard to bite into, which is not what a breadstick is supposed to be unless it's posing as a pretzel. Then came the moment of truth. The lasagna. I knew before I took a bite that I needed to completely lower my expectations based on what I had just tried, and managing expectations when one is hungry can be challenging. The lasagna was pretty much a goopy mess. I don't dislike it just yet because in my mind, this means melted cheese. It wasn't. It's just unstable lasagna. The lasagna is supposed to have a meat sauce, but I can tell you if there is any meat in that sauce at ran through it so that it would not be embarrassed by the end result. The lasagna is a poor excuse for what it is. It lacked flavor/seasoning, and frankly, this too was inedible. Would I recommend going to Olive Garden? Absolutely not. Because this is a chain restaurant, it's pretty much given that other locations are going to be this abysmal as well. The highlight of the entire experience was how polite the gentleman was that brought the food to the car, and the packaging of the food. This was a complete waste of $20 I absolutely loathe sad meals, and this meal was beyond sad.

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3.4

(17 reviews)

Did an online order though yelp which then did the order through grub hub. When to pick up the…read morepizza, girl said she didn't have my order, called someone and again said they didn't have it. No sorry or trying to fix the issue or anything. I politely said okay, left and called grub hub and got my money back.

Found this place by accident, as I was heading to Chase Bank in Natomas. I was drawn over the…read morevarieties of pizzas when I visited the website. As I entered, I realized there were other dishes of Indian food. I can't take my eyes off the combo meals. They are not stingy with their naan bread, which was absolutely delicious. I wish they gave more meat. I had the Butter chicken & Tikka masala as my combo choices. I will be back for the pizzas next time. However, I found it off that, if you ordered online the small pizza starts at $13.99. I went in, the menu prices for the pizzas were crossed off and 16.99 was written in place on the menu instead?

Jack's Urban Eats

3.3

(838 reviews)