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| - Panera I feel is a place you go when you're looking for a quick homey meal. The items on the menu really aren't anything special, but simple sandwiches, soups & baked goods. However, I think it's the atmosphere that helps this place out. Instead of being at home and trying to make these meals, you can go grab a friend, sit down & enjoy the cozy space.
I'm not exaggerating by how comfy the seating area is. There's a lot of room, it's not too loud, they play calming music & the lighting is great. Also, there's a whole foods near by which is always a plus.
Nonetheless, these items are definitely a little pricey for what they are and the portions they give. Wish they were a little more generous with the serving. I ordered the cheddar broccoli soup & my friend got the standard chicken noodle soup. Their soups are $6.49 & come with your choice of apples, chips or a piece of baguette.
My soup was really good for the first half, but it was really heavy towards the end & the flavour got a little bit too repetitive. With the bread, however, it was definitely better. Only issue is the piece of bread they give is very small. Still a pretty solid dish if you're craving a soup.
The chicken noodle soup was good for a chicken noodle soup, but to pay $7 for it is a little ridiculous. It wasn't as oily or hardy as other chicken noodle soups, but they did give a good amount of chicken. For a soup with less thick consistency the portion was definitely not enough.
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