I have the Loyalty Card and now have 407 documented visits to Paradise Bakery. It would at be another 50 if I had gotten the loyalty cards sooner. So obviously I have enjoyed the food and service over the years. The workers are awesome and provide great service. However Ive notice a drop in quality of the food over the past year and recently an increase in price. On this visit my granddaughter ordered a bowl of Mac and Cheese. The bowl is not that much bigger than the cup, but including tax it was $8.63. I paid for it because she was hungry. But $8.63? Come On Man! Its MAC N CHEESE!
I was in so disbeleif that I went back to double check if the cashier made a mistake, but no, $8.63 is what a bowl of MAC N CHEESE COST at Paradise Bakrery. I went right next door to Chick Filet and got a Chicken Salad sandwhich, a 6 pc grill chicken nugget, sliced potatoes, Chocolate milk for $10.96. Thats only $2.33 more than just the bowl of mac n chees. Im not sure if the quality decrease has anything to do with Panera, but someone in corporare needs to listen to the customers, especailly one thats been there as much as I have. 407 x an average of $15.00 a visit is $6105.00. I wonder how many other Loyal customers are deciding to spend thier money elsewhere. Lots of competition next door...