Tonight was my first and last PB visit. Have heard about it for a while from family and friends of family. Talked up a lot by young moms in the area. So why the hate? First and foremost I was underimpressed by the food. Not sure what those who rave about it eat normally but for my normal diet, this was nothing special, including the chocolate chip cookies. The blue cheese crumble salad had a barely perceptible blue cheese flavor. The pulled chicken in the pasta was sparse and looked like it came from a can. The ordering process is confusing for first timers and honestly I felt like I was at the deli counter at AJs, Sprouts or Publix.
I went at dinner time and was disappointed that it is mostly lunch-like fare (sandwhich, salad, light pasta, soup). Was also disappointed that the first three items I tried to order were all 'sold out' for the night. With such a disappointing selection it didn't leave many options. It was the opening night of the 2nd Hunger Games movie and the staff blamed it on that. Considering this PB has been next to the theater for a while you'd think the manager would properly plan for the demand on opening night of big movies that draw in the PB demographic.
This place just doesn't resonate with me and I fail to see the attraction. Might be just ok for a quick lunch sandwhich.