Tried Panera for the first time and it was pretty good. I didn't try many things but I had the Grilled Cheese and Ham sandwich with a Strawberry Smoothie. The Grilled Cheese and Ham sandwich was about as good as a grilled cheese and ham sandwich gets. I did enjoy the bread, not sure what type but it was good. I'm not much of a bread person and it's very hard to get me to eat bread but this was quite good. As for the Strawberry Smoothie.... well it was okay. I've had smoothies elsewhere before and I can't say that this was the best but if you're craving for one, it can satisfy the cravings. The building and location is great, not hard to find. The outside seating looked very quaint and cute. The inside looks nice but can be confusing when you've never been to a Panera before. We walked in during lunch time and was just immediately confused on where the line actually began. Once we ordered we were also confused on where we should be going to pick up our food, it took me looking around at the ceiling to figure out where to go. It wasn't bad but it was just confusing for a first time panera'er. The inside seating was very clean and nice looking.
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Chuck S.
First time at this location. Panera is a St. Louis based chain, and living in STL, I go there often. Typical good quality food.
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Joanna T.
It looks like this is a newer location for Panera - we stopped on our trip back from Hayward for a quick lunch. Pretty much, it's about the same as most Paneras. The food is decent, they post calories (appreciate that) and the prices aren't bad. This location does seem cleaner and more well kept than the ones in Milwaukee and the employees are certainly nicer! It's a good stop for a quick bite and if you are really in a hurry there's now an app that allows you to order online, prepay and they'll have it waiting for you on racks just inside the doors. Does this location get THAT busy? I don't know if I'd want my food hanging out for an undetermined amount of time but perhaps others are just that busy that they can't wait 3 minutes in line? If you're really, really lazy they also have a drive thru. As with all Paneras, lunch here often comes with a side of free entertainment. I really enjoyed listening to two older ladies completely trash one of their friends ending with "and she brought cupcakes...can you IMAGINE?" Damn girls, why you hatin' on cupcakes?
(3)
Marie B.
There staff is very unfriendly and the food is ok. They market there food as "healthy" when in reality if you do more research its not. On top of it like i said almost all of the staff I have had has been unpleasent. I have been to this panera bread around 5 times, I do not wanna go back.
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Jan M.
First visit to this location. Smaller than many Paneras; seating areas a bit awkward. I had a bowl of lemon chicken orzo soup; with the baguette, it was delicious. The oatmeal cookie and coffee for dessert was tasty as well.
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Dee H.
I'm an idiot. I decided to give this location another shot at lunch and the drive through screwed it up. I'm seriously thinking they are striving for some type of crappy drive through award. I ordered a bowl of soup. Got back to my desk and there was the correct soup but no spoon! REALLY? I will not be going back and this time I mean it.
(1)
Anikka W.
It's a standard Panera. Soups and sandwiches and baked goods. Coffee and smoothies too. Odd layout compared to others I've been to. Free WIFI (which oddly the Yelp app on my iphone wouldn't let me log in when I was connected to the WIFI. When I turned off the WIFI it worked fine). Brand new (Opened 8/1/13). There is a drive through. I wish Panera had their hours on their website but they do not..
(4)
Jeff K.
There are times when I don't want "fine food" at a fancy restaurant and there are times when I don't have a hankering for junk food. What I miss most sometimes about big cities is a good deli or similar. Something that is a step above Subway or Jimmy John's. So it was once of those days recently and decided to try out the new Panera Bread in Wausau. I was pleased to see that they have Cuban Paninis on the menu. There is one place that I know of in Wausau that has an excellent one so I decided to try Panera's. I'm glad I did because it was very good but not excellent. In all fairness I should mention that Panera's has chicken and the other place has ham and other ingredients. Panera's focaccia is very good. I was intrigued by the idea of a Mango Smoothie. I decided to try one: excellent! I sampled my wife's Greek sandwich and her corn chowder: very good. Our bill was $24.22; true that it is pricey but our meals were pleasing to the palate. They gave away free bagels: I got an asiago cheese: very good.
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Michael B.
I came in for coffee, a bagel, and some wifi. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is very clean. The employed are friendly. I was asked for my rewards card before my purchase, and informed of my rewards status as the cashier swiped my card. I have sat here for several hours enjoying coffee and surfing the net. The coffee urns are changed out regularly so the coffee is fresh. This is one of the better Panera's I have visited.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Julie S.
Tried Panera for the first time and it was pretty good. I didn't try many things but I had the Grilled Cheese and Ham sandwich with a Strawberry Smoothie. The Grilled Cheese and Ham sandwich was about as good as a grilled cheese and ham sandwich gets. I did enjoy the bread, not sure what type but it was good. I'm not much of a bread person and it's very hard to get me to eat bread but this was quite good. As for the Strawberry Smoothie.... well it was okay. I've had smoothies elsewhere before and I can't say that this was the best but if you're craving for one, it can satisfy the cravings. The building and location is great, not hard to find. The outside seating looked very quaint and cute. The inside looks nice but can be confusing when you've never been to a Panera before. We walked in during lunch time and was just immediately confused on where the line actually began. Once we ordered we were also confused on where we should be going to pick up our food, it took me looking around at the ceiling to figure out where to go. It wasn't bad but it was just confusing for a first time panera'er. The inside seating was very clean and nice looking.
(3)Chuck S.
First time at this location. Panera is a St. Louis based chain, and living in STL, I go there often. Typical good quality food.
(4)Joanna T.
It looks like this is a newer location for Panera - we stopped on our trip back from Hayward for a quick lunch. Pretty much, it's about the same as most Paneras. The food is decent, they post calories (appreciate that) and the prices aren't bad. This location does seem cleaner and more well kept than the ones in Milwaukee and the employees are certainly nicer! It's a good stop for a quick bite and if you are really in a hurry there's now an app that allows you to order online, prepay and they'll have it waiting for you on racks just inside the doors. Does this location get THAT busy? I don't know if I'd want my food hanging out for an undetermined amount of time but perhaps others are just that busy that they can't wait 3 minutes in line? If you're really, really lazy they also have a drive thru. As with all Paneras, lunch here often comes with a side of free entertainment. I really enjoyed listening to two older ladies completely trash one of their friends ending with "and she brought cupcakes...can you IMAGINE?" Damn girls, why you hatin' on cupcakes?
(3)Marie B.
There staff is very unfriendly and the food is ok. They market there food as "healthy" when in reality if you do more research its not. On top of it like i said almost all of the staff I have had has been unpleasent. I have been to this panera bread around 5 times, I do not wanna go back.
(2)Jan M.
First visit to this location. Smaller than many Paneras; seating areas a bit awkward. I had a bowl of lemon chicken orzo soup; with the baguette, it was delicious. The oatmeal cookie and coffee for dessert was tasty as well.
(4)Dee H.
I'm an idiot. I decided to give this location another shot at lunch and the drive through screwed it up. I'm seriously thinking they are striving for some type of crappy drive through award. I ordered a bowl of soup. Got back to my desk and there was the correct soup but no spoon! REALLY? I will not be going back and this time I mean it.
(1)Anikka W.
It's a standard Panera. Soups and sandwiches and baked goods. Coffee and smoothies too. Odd layout compared to others I've been to. Free WIFI (which oddly the Yelp app on my iphone wouldn't let me log in when I was connected to the WIFI. When I turned off the WIFI it worked fine). Brand new (Opened 8/1/13). There is a drive through. I wish Panera had their hours on their website but they do not..
(4)Jeff K.
There are times when I don't want "fine food" at a fancy restaurant and there are times when I don't have a hankering for junk food. What I miss most sometimes about big cities is a good deli or similar. Something that is a step above Subway or Jimmy John's. So it was once of those days recently and decided to try out the new Panera Bread in Wausau. I was pleased to see that they have Cuban Paninis on the menu. There is one place that I know of in Wausau that has an excellent one so I decided to try Panera's. I'm glad I did because it was very good but not excellent. In all fairness I should mention that Panera's has chicken and the other place has ham and other ingredients. Panera's focaccia is very good. I was intrigued by the idea of a Mango Smoothie. I decided to try one: excellent! I sampled my wife's Greek sandwich and her corn chowder: very good. Our bill was $24.22; true that it is pricey but our meals were pleasing to the palate. They gave away free bagels: I got an asiago cheese: very good.
(4)Michael B.
I came in for coffee, a bagel, and some wifi. I was not disappointed. The restaurant is very clean. The employed are friendly. I was asked for my rewards card before my purchase, and informed of my rewards status as the cashier swiped my card. I have sat here for several hours enjoying coffee and surfing the net. The coffee urns are changed out regularly so the coffee is fresh. This is one of the better Panera's I have visited.
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