Im so not a bread or sandwich person, so how I ended up here it's a secret! Literally!! I read about the secret aka the "Hidden Menu" for some healthier choices of low carb/high protein options like the Chicken Hummus Bowl and Steak Lettuce Wraps. Sounds good to me!
Since it's not on the menu board or mentioned in any advertising you have to let the cashier know you want to order from the "Hidden Menu"
menu deets here: http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/
The Steak Lettuce Wraps I tried were surprisingly very good. The steak was very lean, prior grilled served chilled, sliced thin strips, not processed didnt have that taste like it was treated with sodium nitrates. The fresh veggies that came with it were sliced cucumbers and onions and diced tomatoes. All the ingredients were topped with a basil pesto and tossed with lemon juice. The pesto was a really refreshing touch to this dish. I would so order this for lunch again!
Restaurant was fairly clean although some of the tables needed to be bussed more thoroughly. I passed up the booths that had bits of food debris (ie lettuce and crumbs) on the seats. Service was pretty good. The cashier at the counter was knowledgeable, it's a good sign they knew what is offered on the Hidden Menu. Good thing it's available at all Panera's now. So based on only what I tried this visit it's a 3.7 ....Like I said I don't come here for the breads or sandwiches but I really like that they now offer low carb selections. Next time I want to try the egg white bowl with roasted turkey that's on the breakfast hidden menu.