Excited to see a new Panera Bread in north Phoenix! And with a drive thru! Although I tend to hang out and do my work with a mocha and one of their awesome pastries or cookies in front of me.
I enjoy Panera in Iowa when I visit. I have been to the Central Ave location many times. My first visit to this new location only deserves 2 stars but I am going to forget about the slow wifi and my to go order missing a salad and focus on the positive.
Both employees behind the counter were excellent at their jobs and well trained. I had a large to go order with several special requests and the young gentleman handle my order perfectly and seemed so happy to be there and taking my large order. Pretty rare these days.
The best food to order at Panera is Mac and cheese, soup with a roll and a sandwich on your favorite bread. So many types of bread! I like Pinini or Chibatta (neither of which I know how to spell). And be sure to get a cherry danish or cookie for dessert!