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| - I've been a fan of Panera for years. It started when I lived in St. Louis (they are called St Louis Bread Co there, except for their PaneraCares location). It was a favorite place to get a reasonably priced lunch that was also reasonably healthy. And in the winter I really liked getting a grilled cheese and some soup.
That still carries over to here in the Phoenix area. This new location is very close to where I live and I think I've tried every way of ordering they have. At the counter, the drive-thru, the kiosks, on the app, and on my computer from home, and it all worked really well. Initially I had some hiccups with my rewards membership, but their online customer service was top notch and got that back in order. Now I earn rewards fairly regularly.
The employees at this location have always been friendly and helpful and when the guy working the drive thru one morning suggested an over easy egg for the steak & egg bagel sandwich...well...that was a revelation. Messy for sure, but damn delicious to have that yolky goodness all over the bagel.
I've also tried the steak and arugula sandwich which looks simple, but is outstanding, some of their other breakfast sandwiches, and cookies. All have been delicious. And since forever I've been addicted to the cinnamon crunch bagel with honey walnut cream cheese. Even if I'm trying to eat low carb, I'll sneak one of those in. Fantastic. Overall, one of my favorite places. No complaints.
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