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Panera Bread

2.4 (130 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
Closed • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Bacon turkey bravo was great
Sam B.

I'm a musician and in between gigs I stopped in for a bacon turkey bravo sandwich and Greek salad. The salad was fresh and crisp and dressed just right. The sandwich was also delicious. Workers were helpful in getting me some Tabasco packets. They were friendly and the ambiance was chill and relaxing.

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Cal L.

This is, by a long margin, the best Panera bread in the world. I know that's crazy, because wouldn't every single Panera bread be exactly the same and consistent? No, no. Of the nine or thirty Panera breads I've been to, this is by far my favorite. And here is why. This location is always spotless from a cleanliness standpoint. I also like that service is prompt, and the people at the store are very friendly. Finally, I get the sense that the employees here go above and beyond. Madison, for instance, did not skip a beat when I ordered a decaf coffee 10 minutes before they closed. Yes, I was that customer. But she didn't even flinch as she apologized that it would take them three minutes to brew a new batch. I almost feel bad that the rest of the batch would almost certainly get thrown away because it was so close to closing time. This Panera bread also holds a special place in my heart, because this was the place our families had breakfast the morning I proposed to my wife. Finally, this place is super well-lit and designed. You will see in my photos that most other Panera breads don't look this good. Thank you Madison for being so patient with me today!

Green tea
Katie Y.

For a quick hardy and or healthy meal this place hits the spot. The inside is clean, well organized, bright, and spacious. The staff is friendly and efficient. I had the chicken and rice soup which was very hardy. The soup was full of large chunks of chicken and veggies. It was satisfying and tasty. A great way to warm up on a cold day. I should also note that as filling and tasty as it is it's also healthy. Only 260 calories for a bowl. I had a refreshing green tea to go with it and enjoyed it. The contrast of the cold with the hot was really enjoyable and satisfying. For a quick and solid meal I recommend it.

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8 years ago

The food arrived SO FAST couldn't believe it. The cashier was super nice as well LOVE THIS PANERA

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19 years ago

Good sandwiches and cookies, and free wifi. On the downside aggressive soothing jazz and their chips SUCK.

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15 years ago

Hey whats not good @ Paneras. Nothing yet for me. Perfect for breakfast, lunch & dinner! I wish I could own one myself! ;)

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11 years ago

Panera is always good! This location is clean. You have a drive thru and can eat outside. Mmmmm bread bowl...

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8 years ago

Overpriced for the quality and quantity of the food. Service is mediocre at best. Only come here for the bagels

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The service here is terrible, no matter what coffee you order at the drive through they give you light roast.

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Avocado Theory - Naperville - Salads

Avocado Theory - Naperville

4.4(52 reviews)
8.5 mi

Food is amazing I have tried many dishes…read more(Vegan) There is a seasonal eggplant rice thing. YUM! I love: their mushroom panini sandwhich. I had Buddha bowl last week, healthy (only 2 falafel in it tho, but it's still good) Veg Chorizo tacos (or the wrap) 10/10 I also had the deserts which was like a cake or brownie. 10/10 I can continue the list but overall this place AMAZING. Also they have a rewards system so you come back, you get deals and $ off. Sadly, if you don't like avocados, might not be for you. (I have a friend... oof) also free fruit water, and they have I think avocado flavor coffee? And smoothies/lemonades. There is Naperville, and tinley locations and I like both, tinley has more seating (big family 4+) while Naperville is more casual 4 people chill. Service is friendly and chill. Even when it's late at night, like 9pm they treat you like a customer and not a "omg why you coming in late I'm mopping the floor..." kinda way. They really do treat guest well. my bad for coming in late sorry... I was hungry! Love this place!

I enjoyed my time here. I'm a person who loves avocados. Therefore, going to this restaurant was…read morevery enjoyable. Everyone was very polite. I was able to try avocado cheesecake and avocado brownie both was very delicious. They put them in bowls that look like they were made of avocado leaves. Neat. I had one of their sampler which included avocado deviled eggs, avocado egg rolls, avocado fries, and avocado tomato bruschetta. All I can say is it was very yummy. Along with their avocado colada I ended up being very full. I also ordered a avocado Buddha bowl and avocado strawberry banana smoothie. Which I ended up bringing home because I was just too full. I tried a few sips of their watermelon cucumber juice drink. It was delicious but not my favorite. Yet I've come to understand I'm just not a fan of watermelon juice yet I like watermelon. This place is located in downtown Naperville. I'll update once I try the other things that I brought home. Avocado banana strawberry smoothies. Yummmy The Buddha bowl was good. I loved the avocado dressing just needed more of it. Some pieces were A bit spicy to me. Yet, my daughter stated it was not even a bit spicy. I have a lower than low spice tolerance. Overall I enjoyed this avocado concept restaurant and I will return. Also I enjoyed how the place was decorated. It had abocado facts. And lovely avocado king mural on the wall. Having the free infused water tanks available while you wait (even for pick ups ). added to the warmth of the place.

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The Foxtail

4.5(278 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$

Had a Mother's Day brunch here today. Menu peaked my desire for seafood. Had the octopus appetizer…read more Delicious. They know how to prepare it! Just enough for two. I had the tuna poke bowl. Im a big fan of tuna tar tare. The tuna was plentiful. The flavor had a hint of spicyness in the cream sauce. Cucumbers gave it a nice texture change. The servers were very timely considering it was a Saturday. Oh, loved pairing the tuna with a peach bellini. Busy location but there is a parking garage nearby.

This was my third visit to Foxtail and on each occasion I've been less impressed. It is a…read morebeautiful space with a wonderful menu, diversity in drink choices, but it did not hit it out of the park this go around. The shrimp saganaki appetizer was plain and needed salt. Burger was nothing special. Most notably, our entrees took nearly 50 minutes after we ordered and we waited for 5 minutes for one of our guests' entrees even tho the others had been delivered, with no apologies. One guest added chicken to their salad and it was served awkwardly on a side plate, and not well plated. Service was a little clumsy. Runners didn't know where to put food and needed better training. Silverware was missing. Steak and salmon dishes were great. Bu please fix your kitchen timing and service issues!

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The Foxtail - The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.

The extensive bar area of the restaurant and the vibe of the indoor seating space.

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

2.8(86 reviews)
3.3 mi

Sweetgreen is my Go-To for when I'm In the office and want to fuel my body with "better for me…read morefood" that also tastes good. I love that the Oakbrook location is conveniently located. It's also always clean when I come & the staff is super friendly. I wish I would have gotten the young lady's name who made my bowls today because she was amazing. I'm a creature of habit and the Harvest Bowl is what I'm getting 90% of the time. Today's bowl was super fresh (as always) and very tasty! I like to swap out the roasted chicken for the blackened chicken. That's another thing I love about SweetGreen is how seamless it is to customize your meal! The ONLY reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because ya girl HATES an onion. And my sweet potatoes today are giving a pinch of onion flavor. I'm assuming someone prepped the onion then prepped the sweet potatoes. Nevertheless, the bowl is still great and I'll def be back.

Sweetgreen's food is actually quite good! I was surprised. My wife got the mushroom/shroom salad…read moreand it was one of the best salads she has got in a restaurant! I got the steak mezze, and the flavoring was good, but i think the steak was old? I did order an hour after opening ors o, but the steak was a bit tough and chewy, just seemed old. Otherwise, I thought the flavors were quite good. the rosemary foccacia was delicious, and i recommend getting that with your meal. The price is a little higher than I'd like, but at the same time, they do seem to have better quality ingredients and also make everything they provide compostable, which I'm sure has some added cost as well, so that may justify the slightly elevated price. In terms of service, they should clean the tables more often throughout the day to keep the area inviting.

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls
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Blackberry Market

4.3(80 reviews)
3.4 mi

I really enjoy this spot for lunch. It's casual, has easy parking, and the food is made fresh…read morein-house with plenty of relatively healthy options. Some of my favorites are the chorizo breakfast wrap, the roast beef panini, and their signature Italian wedding soup. My wife and I usually add a side trio to get some greens in as well, which is always a great complement to our meal. Service is straightforward. You order up at the counter, grab your number, and find a seat. Just a note that it can get busy on weekends and during peak lunch hours, so plan accordingly. In addition, they also have a full coffee bar if you're in the mood for an espresso or specialty drink. Solid lunch spot that we keep coming back to. I'm a fan. 'Til next time, cheers!

I have another favorite coffee shop in the area, so although blackberry has been on my radar, I…read morehaven't made the trip. After finally visiting, I'm not sure I would return. My latte was mediocre at best. It wasn't very flavorful, and it wasn't very coffee forward, so I wonder if they use less shots of espresso than is standard or less strong espresso. The thing that bothered me most though was that the barista swirled my drink in front of me, it splashed all over out of the top and sides of the lid, and instead of fixing it or apologizing (or even just acknowledging it!!!!), he proceeded to hand it to me and said "have a great day!" I walked over with my baby in tow and cleaned it up myself. It was SO odd to me. The space is bright, there are plenty of seats, and parking is easy. Such a shame that I didn't like the actual latte more! :/

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The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. - Strawberry Fields Waffle

The Baked Apple Breakfast Co.

4.4(1k reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$

Number one is service and pride of ownership. The owner was kind, accessible and hardworking. She…read moregraciously seated us and later stopped by to make sure we were satisfied (WE WERE GREATLY). She even spoke Polish to my husband! We had simple eggs with well done sausage for me and delicious corned beef hash for my husband. Two nicely toasted, large pieces of toast and a generous size orange juice completed our meal. We live quite a bit aways and this was our second, happy visit- we definitely will be back!

Bottom Line: Family run, good food, pleasant experience, overall decent value…read more First time here. This Greek family-run diner/restaurant is not much to look at from the outside. You could drive right by thinking it was a vacant building except for all the cars in the lot. The notion of vacant building is dispelled immediately upon entry. The place is busy, loud, vibrant with customers clearly enjoying the food and experience. The interior is decorated simply, with muted colors, is well lit, and clean. There are a lot of hard surfaces which makes the ambient noise level fairly high; however, it did not detract from the experience (but just be advised in case you feel this is bothersome). We were greeted warmly and though the place was packed, we were seated quickly. Despite the diner-like vibe, there is no counter, just tables and booths. Our server was prompt, very pleasant, and efficient. The coffee was hot and flavorful. The food: Large portions, well prepared, warm, savory, satisfying. The loaded Cheers omelette, with hash browns and pancakes, was more food than I could enjoy in one sitting so I have leftovers for tomorrow. Prices are in line with more reasonably priced independent eateries. A two-egg, hash browns, pancake combo is $14. This place will be an option in the future.

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Inside The Baked Apple Breakfast Co.Downers Grove, IL Breakfast Brunch Lunch Place . Nice & Clean. Interesting Menu. Cool!

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Beatrix - Chimichurri Steak & Eggs*

Beatrix

4.0(597 reviews)
3.4 mi
•$$

Fancy, trendy place to take your special someone or meet up with friends. I had a really good…read moresalmon dish. Our server was friendly and didn't hover too much. Even though it was busy on a Friday night, our table felt secluded and no one rushed us. It's hidden away in one of the enormous malls in the western suburbs of Chicago. Parking can be stressful on a weekend.

Is it a bakery? Is it a restaurant? Is it a coffee bar? Yes. Beatrix is all of them at once, and…read moresomehow none of them feel like an afterthought. We went last Saturday morning and it was standing room only with a line to the coffee bar, then we loved it enough to come back for breakfast the next day. That should tell you most of what you need to know. The lemon burst cookie is the reason to walk in the door and a reason to come back. Delectable, plenty of lemon, plenty of tart, and it goes down dangerously fast. We ordered it twice across two visits and would have gone for a third. The lavender honey latte was very good, just the right amount of lavender, not too sweet. The regular coffee was solid, and they let me do a half-and-half decaf without blinking. Sunday breakfast was straightforward, bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, a Virgin Bloody Mary, and all of it was well executed. The menu is ample enough that you could come back several times and not repeat yourself. The decor is modern chic, the seating has a relaxed couch-and-lounge feel, and the music including Rolling Stones, Duran Duran, Van Halen, etc, was the kind of 80s pop-rock playlist that makes a Saturday morning feel like it has a soundtrack. Not too loud, just right. The restrooms were really nice and accessible. The crowd was a genuine mix, families with kids, older couples, and young "elite", the kind of clientele that parks Maseratis and Ferraris out front but doesn't need the prices to match, because they don't. The menu is moderate for Oak Brook, which is a pleasant surprise. Wait staff were excellent, friendly, accommodating, attentive. This works for a casual coffee run, a family breakfast, or a special occasion with reservations. If Beatrix were a TV character, it would be Lorelai Gilmore, fast, charming, effortlessly good at three things at once, we get it Lorelai, you're over caffeinated. 4.4 Stars The honest gripe: we felt a little rushed. Breakfast came and went in forty minutes, the waitress was ready to move us on in 30 minutes, but we pumped the brakes and asked for our second lemon burst cookie of the weekend, and it would've been nice to get the signal that we could linger. My sense is they're popular enough that turning tables is the priority, and I get it, Lorelai has a business to run, but it's the one thing that kept a great morning from being a perfect one. What would push it to five stars: let us sit with our coffee a little longer. We came back two days in a row, we clearly want to be here. Just let us stay.

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Beatrix - Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning

Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning

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