Panera always has the best sandwiches and soups. Getting rid of many extra ingredients makes me happy as I love organic food. I feel safe eating what was meant for human consumption!! I once ordered a pasta dish at Panera and decided I just didn't like the taste so I ordered something else. They wouldn't let me pay for the second order!! How cool was that?! Panera is wonderful!!
(5)
Shal W.
Muncie, IN: Lackadaisical order taker My order was taken mechanically. When he couldn't answer my question, he did have the decency to at least ask whether I wanted a more definitive answer. Buuut, if I asked it to begin with, I would like to receive a detailed response. I'm glad he did read back my order to me. My simple choice of Lentil Quinoa Soup and a side of a fresh, small apple was a perfect light lunch. There was a decent amount of tender, tasty, white meat chicken slices as well as a fair amount of quinoa. There also appeared to be plenty of some freshly cooked leafy vegetable. It also had a little kick to it. And yes, I did pass up something from the bakery case.
(3)
Jeff F.
They just DO NOT CARE about online orders. Whether it be a management issue or not - they don't have a system to get online orders prepared properly. No apology. No discount. No coupon. Nothing. I won't ever go to any Panera ever again.
(1)
Jim S.
This is always an OK place to eat. My grand likes it, for their VEGGIE sandwiches, so we come often. The food is warned up, as are the chain eateries, and predictably good. The servers are somewhat helpful, but not as cordial as other places.
(3)
Sondra S.
Everything about my experience was great, food, service, environment. The only down side is that Panera is a chain, thus it is not a treat necessarily to get Panera because there are multiples. I really appreciate and value a mom and pop shop that is fueled by someone's dream or the pride of a familial entrepreneurship. Back to Panera - On this visit I opted for a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. My sandwich was great. Fetta cheese, a hint of hummus I believe and a mixture of soft and crunchy vegetables. The only thing that I think I would have like to have had different was to have the option of fat free feta, for this sandwich had more calories than other sandwiches with meat and cheese. I splurged (splurge in this case is relative to my college budget) on this visit for a Peanut Butter cookie. Mmmmm. This puppy perfectly satisfied my craving for something sweet and butter. It wasn't soggy with butter, I just knew butter was in it, and that is what I wanted. It had a lovely, crisp crust and soft center. The cookie was pretty big so I justified the treat by splitting the delight into two different sittings. They are big enough that they could be shared.
(4)
Richard B.
Great soups and sandwiches. Love the sourdough bread. Better than fast food in quality. Prices are a little higher but worth it.
(4)
Cat M.
Panera is one of my favorite "chain" bakery/restaurants. They consistently provide fresh, healthy and flavorful options (and admittedly a lot of not-so-healthy items). I also like that calories are listed next to the menu item. This particular location is no different from any other Panera I've visited across the US. I haven't tried any of their coffees or teas yet since I usually come here for lunch. That is something that I will look into at my next visit. Overall a winner.
(4)
Lorri M.
I really enjoy Panera! There aren't many local places you can feel good about the quality of food and what's in it, but Panera makes it easy. Free range, natural fed chicken and turkey ... fresh greens that actually taste natural! The salads are incredible and service has always been friendly and helpful. I enjoy the breakfast sandwiches they have as well, and the fact I can get an egg white & spinach on whole grain to start the day off right when I'm in a rush, vs. the option of high grease, high fat fast food options I will always pass up. I'm glad Panera thrives in this community. They do it right, and the food speaks for itself.
(4)
Trevor H.
I remember when Panera opened years ago. I think that I stopped in a couple of times to pick up some bagels, but I didn't make much of the place. I saw it as nothing more than a place for bagels and big loaves of bread like you'd find in a corner bakery in France. That just wasn't fair! Panera is so much more! Aside from serving a variety of coffees (I LOVE coffee!), they also have soups, salads and sandwiches that rock! If only I lived near one of these places, I think that I would be there daily! The ingredients are very fresh and flavorful. I don't get the impression that their meats are sitting in a bucket on the serving line waiting to be microwaved like they are at Subway. If they are, then they could have fooled me! They use good, dark lettuce and other plants, not the shredded brown iceberg that Subway uses. Speaking of Subway, there is one right next door... HOW can they survive!? People. Seriously. If you are in the parking lot reading reviews on Panera and Subway trying to decide where to go for lunch... Forget Subway ever existed! You won't be sorry! Man... I wonder if I can open a Panera franchise here in Hawaii...
(5)
Bryce R.
Food: 4/5 I like the Broccoli Cheese soup, yup that's all this review is going to consist of
(4)
Doris M.
Just love Panera! You can always count on them for a good meal & fast, friendly service. This one is no exception! The staff here was extra helpful & courteous. Kudos to them all. :)
(5)
Angelus K.
When Panera first came to Muncie, it was a big deal. Upscale sandwiches! They have pretty good bread and decent pastries. This store is particularly well-run. It is clean and the staff is friendly and quick. They have some decent options for when you want to watch calories, too.
(3)
Dan R.
My family visited this Pamela bread on 11-1-14 at 2pm. Upon entering the door I was unsure if I stepped into a dorm room or a restaurant. College students were packed everywhere along with tables clustered together making it impossible to get to "clean" tables. I do understand there is a college blocks away and the students I'm sure love to visit and study. That doesn't explain why the floors were covered with food and trash, nor does that explain the dirty tables! My wife and I both ordered the "Big kids grilled cheese" with a BOWL of broccoli and cheese soup. Soon our names were called to pick up our orders! After grabbing our orders off the counter I noticed one order had a bowl of soup and the other had a paper cup of soup. The bowl was clearly larger than the paper cup! After requesting a bowl filled with soup rather than a small paper cup of soup, the cooks informed me that they were both the same amounts and they were out of bowls. I'm clearly not an idiot and could tell the paper cup was smaller. It's also hard for me to believe they didn't have enough glass bowls on hand for all the customers they might have in one day at one time!After spending $30 on soup and a sandwiches I just thought I would of got what I paid for! After speaking with the manager and she also informing me that the amounts were exactly the same she graciously gave me another small paper cup of soup. I have an idea when a paying customer requests to get what they've paid for rather than acting like they are bothering you just make them happy and give them what they asked for. It's good CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! On another note the sandwiches were great and so were the soups!!!!!!!!!!
(3)
Amber G.
Panera is on my rotation of places to eat for lunch. They have a nice line up on the menu. Salads, sandwiches, soup and of course, a bakery! Thinking a healthy lunch? They got it. Vegetarian? They have plenty of options. They don't dabble in boring flavors here, they really make food flavorful. On the other hand, are you into pb&j and chicken noodle soup like my husband? They cater to both the flavor explorers and the "same ol' same ol'" crowd, like myself. My cons on Panera is the price. I know, I know, you're paying for the experience and the quality. I appreciate that. I've only been to this Muncie location and it's always busy. I generally take my lunch to go. Parking is insane. It's by the mall, but it's not mall traffics that makes it crazy. If you like playing musical chairs so to speak, to get a parking space and don't mind spending $10 dollars for one person, this is a great place to open up your laptop and ignore the other 50 people inside ignoring you.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Becky G.
Panera always has the best sandwiches and soups. Getting rid of many extra ingredients makes me happy as I love organic food. I feel safe eating what was meant for human consumption!! I once ordered a pasta dish at Panera and decided I just didn't like the taste so I ordered something else. They wouldn't let me pay for the second order!! How cool was that?! Panera is wonderful!!
(5)Shal W.
Muncie, IN: Lackadaisical order taker My order was taken mechanically. When he couldn't answer my question, he did have the decency to at least ask whether I wanted a more definitive answer. Buuut, if I asked it to begin with, I would like to receive a detailed response. I'm glad he did read back my order to me. My simple choice of Lentil Quinoa Soup and a side of a fresh, small apple was a perfect light lunch. There was a decent amount of tender, tasty, white meat chicken slices as well as a fair amount of quinoa. There also appeared to be plenty of some freshly cooked leafy vegetable. It also had a little kick to it. And yes, I did pass up something from the bakery case.
(3)Jeff F.
They just DO NOT CARE about online orders. Whether it be a management issue or not - they don't have a system to get online orders prepared properly. No apology. No discount. No coupon. Nothing. I won't ever go to any Panera ever again.
(1)Jim S.
This is always an OK place to eat. My grand likes it, for their VEGGIE sandwiches, so we come often. The food is warned up, as are the chain eateries, and predictably good. The servers are somewhat helpful, but not as cordial as other places.
(3)Sondra S.
Everything about my experience was great, food, service, environment. The only down side is that Panera is a chain, thus it is not a treat necessarily to get Panera because there are multiples. I really appreciate and value a mom and pop shop that is fueled by someone's dream or the pride of a familial entrepreneurship. Back to Panera - On this visit I opted for a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. My sandwich was great. Fetta cheese, a hint of hummus I believe and a mixture of soft and crunchy vegetables. The only thing that I think I would have like to have had different was to have the option of fat free feta, for this sandwich had more calories than other sandwiches with meat and cheese. I splurged (splurge in this case is relative to my college budget) on this visit for a Peanut Butter cookie. Mmmmm. This puppy perfectly satisfied my craving for something sweet and butter. It wasn't soggy with butter, I just knew butter was in it, and that is what I wanted. It had a lovely, crisp crust and soft center. The cookie was pretty big so I justified the treat by splitting the delight into two different sittings. They are big enough that they could be shared.
(4)Richard B.
Great soups and sandwiches. Love the sourdough bread. Better than fast food in quality. Prices are a little higher but worth it.
(4)Cat M.
Panera is one of my favorite "chain" bakery/restaurants. They consistently provide fresh, healthy and flavorful options (and admittedly a lot of not-so-healthy items). I also like that calories are listed next to the menu item. This particular location is no different from any other Panera I've visited across the US. I haven't tried any of their coffees or teas yet since I usually come here for lunch. That is something that I will look into at my next visit. Overall a winner.
(4)Lorri M.
I really enjoy Panera! There aren't many local places you can feel good about the quality of food and what's in it, but Panera makes it easy. Free range, natural fed chicken and turkey ... fresh greens that actually taste natural! The salads are incredible and service has always been friendly and helpful. I enjoy the breakfast sandwiches they have as well, and the fact I can get an egg white & spinach on whole grain to start the day off right when I'm in a rush, vs. the option of high grease, high fat fast food options I will always pass up. I'm glad Panera thrives in this community. They do it right, and the food speaks for itself.
(4)Trevor H.
I remember when Panera opened years ago. I think that I stopped in a couple of times to pick up some bagels, but I didn't make much of the place. I saw it as nothing more than a place for bagels and big loaves of bread like you'd find in a corner bakery in France. That just wasn't fair! Panera is so much more! Aside from serving a variety of coffees (I LOVE coffee!), they also have soups, salads and sandwiches that rock! If only I lived near one of these places, I think that I would be there daily! The ingredients are very fresh and flavorful. I don't get the impression that their meats are sitting in a bucket on the serving line waiting to be microwaved like they are at Subway. If they are, then they could have fooled me! They use good, dark lettuce and other plants, not the shredded brown iceberg that Subway uses. Speaking of Subway, there is one right next door... HOW can they survive!? People. Seriously. If you are in the parking lot reading reviews on Panera and Subway trying to decide where to go for lunch... Forget Subway ever existed! You won't be sorry! Man... I wonder if I can open a Panera franchise here in Hawaii...
(5)Bryce R.
Food: 4/5 I like the Broccoli Cheese soup, yup that's all this review is going to consist of
(4)Doris M.
Just love Panera! You can always count on them for a good meal & fast, friendly service. This one is no exception! The staff here was extra helpful & courteous. Kudos to them all. :)
(5)Angelus K.
When Panera first came to Muncie, it was a big deal. Upscale sandwiches! They have pretty good bread and decent pastries. This store is particularly well-run. It is clean and the staff is friendly and quick. They have some decent options for when you want to watch calories, too.
(3)Dan R.
My family visited this Pamela bread on 11-1-14 at 2pm. Upon entering the door I was unsure if I stepped into a dorm room or a restaurant. College students were packed everywhere along with tables clustered together making it impossible to get to "clean" tables. I do understand there is a college blocks away and the students I'm sure love to visit and study. That doesn't explain why the floors were covered with food and trash, nor does that explain the dirty tables! My wife and I both ordered the "Big kids grilled cheese" with a BOWL of broccoli and cheese soup. Soon our names were called to pick up our orders! After grabbing our orders off the counter I noticed one order had a bowl of soup and the other had a paper cup of soup. The bowl was clearly larger than the paper cup! After requesting a bowl filled with soup rather than a small paper cup of soup, the cooks informed me that they were both the same amounts and they were out of bowls. I'm clearly not an idiot and could tell the paper cup was smaller. It's also hard for me to believe they didn't have enough glass bowls on hand for all the customers they might have in one day at one time!After spending $30 on soup and a sandwiches I just thought I would of got what I paid for! After speaking with the manager and she also informing me that the amounts were exactly the same she graciously gave me another small paper cup of soup. I have an idea when a paying customer requests to get what they've paid for rather than acting like they are bothering you just make them happy and give them what they asked for. It's good CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! On another note the sandwiches were great and so were the soups!!!!!!!!!!
(3)Amber G.
Panera is on my rotation of places to eat for lunch. They have a nice line up on the menu. Salads, sandwiches, soup and of course, a bakery! Thinking a healthy lunch? They got it. Vegetarian? They have plenty of options. They don't dabble in boring flavors here, they really make food flavorful. On the other hand, are you into pb&j and chicken noodle soup like my husband? They cater to both the flavor explorers and the "same ol' same ol'" crowd, like myself. My cons on Panera is the price. I know, I know, you're paying for the experience and the quality. I appreciate that. I've only been to this Muncie location and it's always busy. I generally take my lunch to go. Parking is insane. It's by the mall, but it's not mall traffics that makes it crazy. If you like playing musical chairs so to speak, to get a parking space and don't mind spending $10 dollars for one person, this is a great place to open up your laptop and ignore the other 50 people inside ignoring you.
(3)