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    Panera Bread

    3.1 (647 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mexican Street Corn Chowder - Group Chicken sadly Sammy
    Dorothy D.

    Panera is always a good choice for soup, salad and something sweet. The strawberry poppyseed summer salad is delicious. I always need extra dressing tho.

    You pick 2 - chicken bacon ranch sandwich and Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
    Monica M.

    I had an app reward I wanted to use, so I stopped in here after a visit to the park with the kids. Placed my order before driving, and my food was ready before I got there. The rapid pick up orders at this location are kept behind the counter, so be sure to flag someone down when you get there to claim your order. We got home, and the food portions were alarmingly small. I don't remember them being this small when I used to frequent one of Panera's Market St SF locations, so I was pretty shocked. In any case, Panera's food does lean on the healthier side, so expect healthy (low fat/fat free/low sodium) soups and sandwiches. I would definitely come back here for a lighter lunch, but at $14+ for a you pick two (1/2 sandwich, salad, and soup), I'd consider other options.

    Bacon Mac & Cheese
    Amruta D.

    I like Panera bread in general. However, these days I'm noticing serving portions are reduced and that makes me feel not worth the money. We tried : Asian sesame Chicken salad : Taste is good , for me it was too much dressing. May be next time I should request dressing on the side. This is very basic salad (with no fancy grains ) and for the price I wish to have more portion. Tomato Soup: This always works for me. !! Mac and cheese: This is very comforting and cozy. All goodness. Chicken BLT: Warm and filling. This place is big with plenty of seating. We ordered from Kiosk, and can easily track order from screen. There was no table service as such. Overall, Food is good but bit pricey for this self serve type of food chain restaurant.

    Asian chicken sesame salad and chicken and wild rice soup
    Billy L.

    Unpopular opinion, but Panera is delicious. I know it's overpriced, but something keeps drawing me back. I used to go to the San Jose and Cupertino locations when I lived in the South Bay. Now that I live in San Leandro, Hayward is closest to me. I hadn't been to Panera in over a year until I received an email from them with a $10 off coupon. I always do the "You Pick Two" since I like a little bit of everything. I always order the Asian sesame chicken salad. It's soooo good! Unfortunately, my salad portion at this location was so small. The whole container was not filled. For my second entree, I ordered chicken and wild rice soup. I've ordered this before, and it's usually good, but it was a very thick chowder consistency this time. There are some things to be aware of about this location. All locations I've been to you just pick up the food from the shelf for online orders. At this location, you have to ask someone, and they will get it for you behind the counter. Also they do not provide cups near the fountain drinks for water.

    Orange Scone... mmm...
    Sadig A.

    During our visits to various Panera Bread locations, we have noticed some changes throughout the overall process which is a mixed bag to be quite honest. During our most recent visit to the Hayward location near Southland Mall, staff are always kind, welcoming and very helpful. I've noticed the value is a hit or miss, and the wait time for our order at this location was about 15 minutes from the time we placed our order. Those that are in a hurry may find this inconvenient but again, it was during the lunch hour. Quality of the food was spot on though they no longer take certain modifications on a few entrees, possibly to keep costs down and prevent backup within the kitchen. It's always a nice vibe, the place was clean, and the restaurant was packed on arrival. I'd definitely visit again and would recommend this location.

    Outdoor seating area
    Ernest M.

    I come to this Panera Bread about once a week since I work nearby. They claim to be one of the busiest Paneras in the Bay Area. It does get crowded during lunch or busy mornings, but service is usually quick. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I'm part of the Sip Club. You get free drinks that you can renew every couple of hours, along with regular promotions like $1 off bagels, $2 off breakfast items, or 25 percent off entrees. Great deal! Food here leans healthier. I like the cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwich and the everything bagel. Their broccoli cheddar soup with a baguette is also a favorite. The avocado toast is also tasty. Their bakery is just okay. The bagels are made in-house and are probably the best part. Other recommended bagels are the asiago cheese or cinnamon crunch. The honey walnut cream cheese is a great topping but if I'm feeling cheap one of my go-to hacks is getting a buttered bagel and adding the free honey from the coffee area. Other pastries like the kitchen sink cookie or almond croissant are just average. The pecan bread is fine but nothing special. Overall low to mid tier bakery imo. Their salads and sandwiches are solid. Prices are probably a bit higher than Subway especially when taken into account the portion size, but the food tastes better and feels healthier. They offer a good variety of coffee add-ins like almond milk, 2 percent milk, and half and half. Overall, a solid spot for a quick and healthier meal with friendly staff, lots of parking, and a relaxing outdoor space.

    Pitiful display,
    Dar D.

    Walked in looked around for a Bakery display, looked like a gas station kiosk. Over priced, will not be returning.

    Kitchen Sink Cookie
    Al L.

    Disappointed that the Panera in Alameda has closed making this location the closest location for me. This location is located in the Southland Mall off W. Winton Ave. Since I was in the area, I decided to redeem my rewards program item, a beverage and I decided to pick up my favorite Kitchen Sink cookie. I arrived around 1pm and the lot surrounding Panera was full and I found a space in the area in front of the building next to it. I ordered through the app and in about five minutes it said my order was ready. I went in the restaurant towards the order pickup area and picked up my order. The restaurant was quite busy inside as many patrons were dining and some were eating at the tables outside as well. The order process and pickup process was smooth and easy. I'll be back in the future if I'm in the area for another cookie and hopefully another rewards perk.

    Philly cheesesteak
    Rui L.

    Hadn't been here in years, was in the neighborhood and decided to give it a shot. I guess my first mistake was it was about 40 minutes before closing. Ordered online and got the Philly cheese steak, they claimed to be out of ciabatta bread so I settled for French roll. Order was ready within 15 minutes, walked in picked it up, restaurant did look a little dirty all be it end of day. Took off and got home to find nothing but disappointment in my sandwich. After paying $18 I would expect just a little more. I'm not a complainer but I could not let this one go, called the restaurant spoke to the manager and was immediately refunded, which was the only good thing that came out of the restaurant. I must say I will NOT be going back, unacceptable that you charge these kind of prices for measured out meat and bread.

    Half tomato soup/Half chicken Fiji salad w/ a side of chips.
    Mia S.

    Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 3/5 Customer Service is priority number one and Estrella who took our order was exceptional. She was patient, knew the menu and answered all questions I had. It's been a looonnnng time since I've eaten at Panera Bread. While eating she came to our table to let us know they were giving away one free cookie to guests which I found very thoughtful. I chose some lemon type cookie to give my son. I ordered half/half chicken Fiji apple salad & tomato soup with a side of chips. I ate 90% of the soup, a few bites of salad and no chips. Took the rest to go. The person I was with ordered half/half also. Deli turkey sandwich & the famous Mac n cheese, side of bread. He finished all his food. We both enjoyed our meals. Nothing super special but good.

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    The Tailfeather Kitchen has an extensive bar menu, as well as weekly specials. If you need to tweak…read moreyour dish a little, just ask. Chef Victor and his staff are very accommodating. Our favorites are the grilled cheese with fries. You can add a protein or veggies to it. My son gets a grilled shrimp grilled cheese sandwich while I add mushrooms to mine. We also really like getting burrito bowls (not on the menu - just ask) but it's a de-constructed burrito with any protein on the menu. The nachos are stacked high and delicious! Come by on Taco Tuesday and you won't be disappointed.

    This eatery is located inside the Dirty Bird Lounge, food can be ordered from the kitchen to the…read moreright of the bar. Service was standard, the lady took our order, gave us a number to take to our table, we seated ourselves, and about 15 minutes later, the staff brought our dishes out to us. We got the steak sliders which came with fries on the side, and beef and mushroom empanadas listed on the specials menu on the wall. The sliders were quite delicious, and the fries were even better (thin and lightly salted), especially with the strong drinks served from the dirty bird bar. The empanadas were okay. I liked the mushroom version better, which came with a mix of onions and bell pepper. The beef empanadas came with no other ingredients except ground beef, even though the staff told us that all of the empanadas come with onions and bell pepper. And the ground beef was a bit lacking in flavor, so luckily it came with an oil-based sauce on the side which had good flavor and chunks of veggies/herbs. The venue was a bit noisy, and transformed into a club atmosphere later into the night, with the DJ playing awesome tunes on a Saturday (mainly hip hop, and an old school mix). Seating was easy to find earlier in the evening, but filled up before 10pm. Decent spot for a late dinner this past weekend, pretty good for bar food, a filling meal.

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    3.6 mi

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    One night two months ago, I accidentally stumbled upon a takeout window next door to the Salvadoran…read morepupusa place. I was hungry, pupusa place was closed, and iBird Chef promised me food in 15 minutes, so I gave it a shot. Ever since, I had tried to go back three separate times--each time it was closed! I started to question my reality: did I actually get food from iBird or was it a dream? If it was a dream, it was a great dream! Chicken 65 biryani was one of the best (and spiciest) I've had! It was the first time i had chicken modilee--very strong and deep smokey flavored. I also ordered handi subzi; while it was the most bland among the three dishes, it was a great compliment since others were very spicy but all enjoyable! I also like the fact that they have the weight of each item so you'd know exactly the amount of food you're getting. I hope that this place isn't a unicorn, and I can go back and try the Indo-Chinese items on the menu!

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    Khao Hom

    4.3
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    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    Finally got to try this Thai spot, and I'll definitely be back! We came here to celebrate my…read morefriend's birthday and ordered pretty much all of the house recommendations. I forgot to take a picture of the garlic sriracha wings, but they were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of sweet and spicy. We also ordered the chicken larb, the short rib massaman curry, and the Tamarind Tara cocktail. Everything was delicious, and the cocktail was a great complement to the meal. The standout dish is the short rib massaman curry. The moment we took our first bite, we both looked at each other because it was that good! The short rib was incredibly tender and literally fell off the bone. The curry was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, it easily became the favorite dish of the night. Overall, we had a great experience with delicious food, great service, and a fun atmosphere for celebrating. I loved it so much that I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

    I tried the chicken and waffles here and really liked the texture of the chicken. I was expecting…read moremore of the green curry sauce, though, since the chicken itself was a little underseasoned for my taste. The restaurant was really cute inside, and the service was good. I'd definitely come back and try one of the desserts next time.

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