I love Panera. It's good coffee, decent food and reasonable prices. It's a large chain, which means it's consistent. We prefer independent outlets or local chains at the most but sometimes there's just a need for a product that's recognizable. I meet my girls here once a month for coffee and gossip and it's always dependable. The breakfast bagel sandwiches are yum. I always switch to an everything bagel since ciabatta isn't my favorite thing.