Panera is one of those places that rarely comes on my radar - despite that fact that I've been there half a dozen times (or more) over the years, and generally find it a reasonable experience when I do. They are in a good location - though it can be a bit of a challenge to get to if you're headed the wrong way - and the staff is typically friendly as well, if a touch on the slow side.
When it comes to menu options, they sound good on the board, and like most places, they look interesting as well when you see the pictures, but they don't quite look as good when they actually come out, but they are decent. I just don't know that an $8 bagel sandwich with chips is really worth it in the end. At least the decor is nice.