Slowly, one by one, all my favourite US chains are inching into Toronto. We often eat at Panera when we're over the border, if only because it seems like the healthier of all the options.
Decided to try Panera by Square One for lunch over Xmas break. The place was rammed...line up out the door and every table full. Luckily, we eyed a family on their way out and was able to move in on their seats.
Went with their Pick Two combo ($8.99) that includes a choice of half a sandwich with salad and chips as the side. Their Interact/CC system was down so it was cash only and they couldn't swipe my rewards card.
The order was delivered to our table which was a change from the US ones where you have to pick up your own tray once your number was up.
Food tasted exactly the same as US versions. The only thing missing was a mass shopping session at Tar-jay afterwards.