Panera Bread

I absolutely love Panera Bread and come here at least once a week to enjoy a hot meal to take advantage of their free Wi-Fi. While their sandwiches may be a little on the pricey side, nothing beats the quality of the breads they use. Everything is baked in-house and you really can taste the enormous difference in quality.

I decided to go with the Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Bread Bowl today. In fact, I think I order that just about every time I come. Their sourdough bread bowls are always warm and delicious, and filled to the brim with the piping hot soup. Perhaps the only sourdough bread bowls that can beat Panera Bread's are Boudin Bakery's, but only in San Francisco.

Even during their busy lunch hours, when Wi-Fi is limited to only 30 minutes, their customer service fails to falter. You can always count on the friendly staff to find your number and deliver a hot and delicious soup, salad, or sandwich in only a few minutes. If you can, I recommend going during hours when the scent and sounds of "hot bread" resonate through the kitchen and eating area, signaling the birth of fresh-baked bread from their ovens. If you've never experienced Panera Bread, grab your laptop and make a beeline for the nearest one! If you've got a dog, they can join you at the outdoor tables but unfortunately there's no power outlets out there. If they did, it would be the perfect place to get stuff done and hang out with your dog!

Food: 8/10

Service: 9/10

Price: $$

Atmosphere: 8/10