Panera Bread - Tampa

I appreciate when you purchase a drink you receive a pastry for $1.00, I?ve ordered from Panera Bread all over Tampa. I?ve never seen a cinnamon bun that looks like this. I wish I kept the piece of bread they tried to give me. Please take your time baking your pastry?s. I look forward to eating a nice warm freshly baked pastry.

We ordered to-go via the Panera Bread app. It was so simple to complete and the order was ready within 10-minutes. I got the Baja Bowl with Chicken and it was very delicious; it also felt very healthy to eat. My partner got the Greek Goddess Salad and Turkey Chili as part of a Pick 2 deal.

The service was quick and hassle-free, as I was able to place my order using a tablet, which worked perfectly! I visited right after class to catch up on my schoolwork, and it turned out to be the ideal spot for that. I will definitely return!

I experienced friendly service through the drive-thru, and the flatbread was delightful. The autumn squash soup was the best I’ve ever had—I will definitely be returning for more! My only disappointment was the iced tea, which tasted slightly stale. I find that iced tea can be hit or miss at any place, so I’ve come to expect this.

I was let down by the portion size of my meal. I have to confess, it had been a while since my last visit to Panera, and I was really excited to try the warm Mediterranean bowl I ordered. However, when I got home and opened it, I discovered that the portion was barely enough to satisfy an 8-year-old. Considering the high prices, I expected a lot more. I felt like I had been shortchanged and that I had overpaid for such a small serving.