I am leaving another review as this is the first time I have actually sat and had lunch here. My previous review was based on a take out experience where I bought some bagels.
I came here on a Thursday around 1130. It is extremely busy and tough to get a table so if you come at noon, you should plan for take out or standing for a while. The way that it works is you order your food at the counter and then they give you a number to take with you while you find yourself a table. They will bring your food to you. Water and drinks are at the back (serve yourself)
The service is friendly and the food came quickly but I would give the food a 2. I ordered the quinoa, lentil, kale broth bowl but it was very salty. I loved the idea of it and it could have been so great. My dad had the French onion soup and a half chipotle chicken sandwich and both were very salty. Total cost was $22.98 for the 3 items.
I think I have decided that I would only return for the bagels. That being said, I came here a few weeks ago to pick up some bagels and they had completely run out which was very disappointing after driving all the way there.
Sorry Panera. Great people but the food could be better.