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| - I have been frequenting this Panera location pretty much since it opened. It helps a lot that it is close to home. It is definitely a convenient place to go for a quick lunch or dinner. I like the homey feel of the cafe/restaurant, with plenty of booths and tables.
Some of my go-to menu items include the Napa almond chicken salad sandwich (a refreshing crunchy chicken salad on soft white bread that has almond slivers and grape pieces in it - trust me, it works!), the Fuji apple chicken salad (with crispy apple chips, blue cheese, and a sweet vinaigrette - delicious!), and the barbecue chicken salad (vaguely reminiscent of the Cheesecake Factory barbecue chicken salad).
The staff are pretty friendly, especially the smiley Filipino evening manager, Jun. My hubby and I have lucked out sometimes when they have given out free pastries while we were dining in.
One important tip: if you plan to eat at Panera more than once in your lifetime, make sure you sign up for their Panera card, a free membership that comes with tremendous benefits including a free pastry of your choice for signing up, an annual free pastry for your birthday (that unlike many other places does not need to be redeemed only on your birthday), and various other offers the more times you visit and make purchases at Panera locations. It seems over the last six months, I have received 3 emails from Panera informing me that I was entitled to a free daily coffee (any size) for the months of August, November, and January. For these reasons as well as the consistent service, clean comfortable dining atmosphere, and healthy food choices, I am happy to continue to keep going back to this location.
(5/100)
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