Panera Bread

3.1 (650 reviews)

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Cold out? Get toasty bread. It’s Panera Season.

It's Panera® Season, and that means one thing: bring on the cozy, comfort food! Toasty, Chicken Bacon Rancher, anyone? How about a Broccoli Cheddar Soup? Plus a free side?! We’ve got all the warm sandwiches and seasonal favorites. How much better can this season get?

Cold Temps means Cozy Faves. It's Panera Season.

When it's chilly outside, it's officially Panera® Season. Warm soups, melty sandwiches (hellooooo Ciabatta Dippers, we’re lookin’ at you!), and toasty bread bowls are calling your name. Plus a free side?! Come cozy on over.

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Soup Season is ON at Panera

Fall starts now with our NEW! Three Cheese Lasagna (like the classic, but wayyy cozier). Our Autumn Squash and Rustic Baked Potato are back, too!

New! Pumkin Spice Latte at Panera

Sweet, spiced, and SO worth the hype—the Pumpkin Spiced Latte is here! With coziness in every sip, it’s a seasonal fave for a reason.

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This month was the First time ordering Panera our first ordered early this month was the breakfast which I love the bacon soufflé version and their Vanilla Late Coffee! Today we decided to try their sandwiches. Although I wanted to try the new sandwich it's not available so I selected another one. At first the one-line is not taking orders then we had to try again. I even called number but it's just a dropped call not encouraging. Finally we got our order in and can't wait to taste. Few minutes wait on the pick up it's okay coZ it's lunch time. When we got home opened my sandwich I was disappointed to see how little amount inside including soggy tomatoes and whatever includes with the chicken. Bread is okay ,chicken got flavor I guess , but overall experience with this chicken is disappointing! I guess even tomatoes are expensive oh well! This was old comment that was not posted

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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.

Jennyfer A.

bought a full salad and i might as well have just bought half ordered extra caesar they usually give four dressings i received three makes sense since they didnt give me a full bowl

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.

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.

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.

Dar D.

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

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.

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.

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I love Panera. This location is buzzing with people, especially at lunch, but because of that it also sometimes has dirty tables. Great outdoor seating though, and the yummy and delicious food you can count of from a Panera. Kids are so happy here. Great kids menus. read more

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Dalena T.

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13 years ago

I use to like coming here but today, when I came in with my bf for a quick lunch, we ran into some complications and it was with the manager. First, she got my order wrong. We came back to ask for her to fix it. Second, she started taking her sweet time to clean and make other people's drink order. Third, she could have been quicker and just change our super simple order. Fourth, she didnt give us a refund until we had to ask for it. And lastly, she gave us so much attitude, we thought she was just a trainee until we found out, she was a manager. Also, the had her employees give us old stale bread and stale croutons in our salad... Word of advice: If youre going to be a manager, you should do a better job at making your store more welcoming. I will not be coming back to this Panera Bread in particular. Worse Panera with the worse customer service. I work in the food industry and even on my worse days I never treat my customers this badly. read more

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Jaina B.

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13 years ago

Panera Bread is my favorite study spot to do homework while having a meal. I love the pick 2 with the tuna sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup and chips! The Asian salad is really good too! The only thing I'm not that crazy about is their iced green tea. It's way to sweet for me. They also need to fix some of their outlets because it's so hard to plug in my laptop charger. I like how it's pretty spacious too. This is like my favorite study spot! Better than studying at Starbucks. So I do recommend you all to eat and study here! I love Panera! read more

Panera Bread - Half Asian Salad with chips and a power b green smoothie! - Sandwiches Near Me - Hayward, California

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Julie S.

11 years ago

Food was good service friendly but I am docking them for 2 reasons. 1. The food was tasty but why is it not as delicious as the fremont location? And 2. We used the self serve kiosk to order our food and in Fremont when you do you get a free cookie for doing so. Here you do not. No big deal except when you promise your kid the free cookie with her meal and it does not come. I asked the server and she was like yeah I've never heard of that we don't do that here. Ok, well I've done it lots of times in fremont and always received one. So needless to say I had to get one for her later. It's a chain restaurant menu choices and incentives should be the same in the same generally areas. So according to another Yelper 2 months ago they did do free cookies so I guess just no cookies for us! read more

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Melina O.

Elite 18

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11 years ago

Good, fresh food. Love coming here on my lunch break and using the oh so convenient kiosks (why do people even stand in line still...its 2015 boo why waste time?) I order the same thing every time, and the quality and yumminess of my food is consistent. Servers are super friendly too! It can get a bit crowded but they have a nice outside seating area if you cant find seats inside. Its always so cool in here too (temperature wise) AC is LIVE ON FULL BLAST AND I LOVE IT! read more

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Lola T.

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13 years ago

Don't believe all the hype about ~glutten free~ or ~carb free~. If you can have some delicious baked goods every now and then, do it. The freshness of their food shows, and you pay a price for it, but it's so worth it to treat yourself. If you sign up for their card program, you may walk in to find you can have a free or reduced price juice or pastery too. I love their "you pick two" options, although I always end up walking out with a soup, a sandwhich and a salad and spending more than I need to anyways. This location gets VERY packed at lunch and you may have to park a bit away. The great thing is, is I am generally in, ordered, and out with my food in under 10 minutes. I always ask for a pickle on the side of my sandwich. read more

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Kristel S.

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13 years ago

Great service and good food!! The workers here are always super nice and helpful. Service is fast even when their lines are literally out the door! Panera over Andersen any day read more

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Amber F.

11 years ago

This is the worst panera I have ever been to. I have literally been waiting 23 minutes (so far) for my to go order, and have seen 5 people return their food because the order was incorrect. Will not be going to this location again. Update: 28 minutes to get my "rapid" order read more

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Megan N.

8 years ago

All the things wrong with this location: 1. I ordered food online and I went to go pick it up and had to wait 50 min. I asked for a discount on my order because I had to wait for so long and they said no and were extremely rude to me. 2. I got back to my work with the lunch orders and realized half of them were wrong or missing. 3. We tried to call and correct the issue and they refused a discount, refund on the items that were missing or help us in any way. 4. This location does not answer their phone at all!!!!! 5. The day I went in there was a lady asking if they could wipe the tables themselves because all the tables were dirty, and the worker said "we don't have rags here to wipe tables, you will have to use a napkin." Stay away from this location!!!!!! read more

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Megan F.

19 years ago

I have been to Panera Bread twice in the past week. The first visit was a random one, just trying to find somewhere to eat for dinner. I was happily surprised with a nice, roomy, very comfy eating place. I tried their Chicken Caesar Sandwich and Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Both were fantastic! I am currently on my second visit, and this time I brought my laptop. They have FREE wireless access. Sweet deal! So I ate my Caesar salad and broccoli cheddar soup while browsing. I don't feel pressured to get out of here even though I finished my meal long ago. There's plenty of comfy seats and tables around for other people. So.... I have only good things to say. Try it out!!! read more

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Minnie L.

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14 years ago

LOOOVEEE this Panera Bread. I've been to other locations and the service has been good.. But I go to this one most often so I can be sure it's consistent. Even if it's super crowded, you never have to wait long. Sometimes the only bad thing is not being able to find a booth or table right away.. but it's always fixed in a couple of minutes. :) The food is decently priced and it is SOOOO GOOOD. Everything is delicious and not too heavy so you don't feel disgusting after you eat it. Everything is fresh and has great flavor, including the yum baked goods they have. The food comes out, at the very most, 15 minutes after you order it usually. I really love it here! I come here all the time. read more

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Angela D.

14 years ago

This is definitely a multipurpose restaurant. People come here to eat, study, work, pretty much anything. Can't say I blame them! I've noticed food prices jump up pretty often which is sort of weird, but the food is totally worth it. Everything always tastes fresh and homemade. My faves include the chicken and wild rice soup, tuna sandwich, and greek salad. Also, they have some pretty awesome desserts in the bakery! I've always wanted to try this place for breakfast, but I'm fine with it being my go-to lunch venue! read more

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Drew P.

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14 years ago

Finally a place which offers almost everything and quick! I love Panera. Everything is very fresh, and if you are on a diet, no worries! I ordered the half salad and half sandwitch, which came with a choice of chips or apple, I chose apple. I sat at a clean table, had great conversation, and felt comfortably full at the end of the meal. I love this place. Coffee and pastries are good too! read more

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Pradeep D.

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9 years ago

Disappointed on my first visit, they were out of breadbowls and i special ordered 2 sandwiches, 1 sandwich was missing cheese and mayo. The other sandwich was not made the way we asked and to top it off they used 2 ditfferent types of bread and did not mark the special sandwich so we're pretty much opening them both up to figure out what was what. What a waste of $35. read more

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Keyla L.

9 years ago

There always burning the dam bread ive gone here many times and all those many times never FAILS to have at least one burnt piece of bread its good they have the fast self service because these lines are beyond ridiculous. read more

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Mitul P.

9 years ago

They mess up my order twice, And rather than being sorry they only show attitude. Manager Carlos is a total jerk. Worst customer service. If there was an option for zero star. read more

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Dessy M.

7 years ago

I love Panera bread. I get the seasonal greens salad and add chicken and pair it with Ken's honey mustard dressing, so good!! I also get their tomato soup and it's to die for!!! I would highly recommend trying Panera if you haven't before!! The staff is nice and they get the job done well and fast. read more

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Wallace M.

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8 years ago

Wow....so disorganized here. Staff arguing (asking for space to work) and over 10 minutes to get a sandwich to go. Manager has no control and no respected. Never coming here again. read more

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Maureen E.

10 years ago

I am soooooo not coming back here... they make you wait for 45 mins just to get your egg sandwich and it's not even a busy day.. i like panera, but it's just sooooooo frustrating.. read more

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Benny C.

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16 years ago

Doesn't get better for a quick sandwich. I get a half italian sandwich for lunch and it keeps me satisfied till I get home. It's a good price and the bread and meat are generous for a half sandwich. Getting a full sandwich means you're pretty hungry, borderline starving. The chips on the side are good too. I have gotten the chipotle chicken sandwich, that is NOT a sandwich you get as a halfer lol. The chipotle ends up being a little pricier as a normal dude needs the entire sandwich but it has a nice flavor and it's a good sandwich with a nice crunch. I don't find the people who work here annoying or rude, but I do wish they'd stop asking me if I wanted to get a panera card lol. I am not rude about it though cause I know some mean person is making them do it! read more

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Janel P.

14 years ago

Excellent choice and variety, tastes good without the guilty feeling!! Turkey avocado sandwich with half soup, tomato basil was OMG good. Could eat here everyday for a month and still not get tired. We can certainly replace fast foods with Panera Bread all over. Love this place !!! read more

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Andrew C.

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12 years ago

Has to be one of the worst paneras I've ever been too. Super slow, and the food tastes and looks gross. Thanks for taking 8$ and being a disappointment read more

Panera Bread - Has to be one of the worst paneras I've ever been too. Super slow, and the food tastes and looks gross. Thanks for taking 8$ - Sandwiches Near Me - Hayward, California

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Raquel M.

12 years ago

I usually don't like to write poor reviews especially when it comes to Panera,because I love Panera. But the service wasn't all that great and my sandwich looked like it just got ran over by a truck. read more

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April P.

11 years ago

Haven't gone to Panera in a while...this one was close to an appointment I had....blueberry muffin...under the top crust..raw batter. Gross! And what's with no sugarfree options for latte? I guess it'll be a while before I come here for coffee again. read more

Panera Bread - Ugg, yes, that's raw muffin batter. Gross! - Sandwiches Near Me - Hayward, California

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Jan G.

11 years ago

I found dead ants on my muffin. I think I ate some. This place is nasty. We don't know what else they do at the back. There not being clean. read more

Panera Bread - Eww... I found two dead ants on my muffin. - Sandwiches Near Me - Hayward, California

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Roger S.

9 years ago

5 weeks in a row and they screw up my simple order every single time. Miss sausage on a sausage sandwich. Miss egg on an egg sandwich. 3 ingredients on a sandwich and they can't seem to get it right . Management & corporate don't care a rats a$$ either. Done with this place. read more

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Daria S.

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9 years ago

If I did not have gift cards to use, I would not be coming here. At least not to this location. Very slow.. both of my orders got messed up, I was not the happiest of customers yesterday morning read more

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Luis G.

8 years ago

Always great food and salads and with the best chicken soup and bread, we really like this place is always been good and the service is also Good. read more

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Jingguo W.

9 years ago

The food and coffee are all above average. The bacon and egg is actually pretty good. However the service is not satisfying because the god damned employer doesn't pay the workers enough. Fuck business owners! read more

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Bill K.

9 years ago

We like going here for weekend breakfasts, and being able to order from the mobile app from our table is a nice "high tech" experience. However, every visit reveals "out of stock" on items we like. Out of the bread used for breakfast sandwiches, out of plain bagels, out of soup, out of small quiches... there's always something! I stress the "ALWAYS". They should be well stocked going into the busy weekend breakfast crowds, so this is a chronic problem that's driving us to other businesses. We are usually there by 10:00AM, so we are usually there before it gets really busy. I can't honestly say we've never heard "we don't have that" from any of their competitors. read more

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Jenny G.

11 years ago

First time I've ever had Panera Bread and honestly, I don't know why I waited so long! I got off work late and ordered a Pesto Sacchettini - with a free side order of French bread - to go. I ordered at 9:06, supposed to be ready at 9:16. Walked in right at 9:16 (was only a few blocks away) and it was already ready on the counter! Nice girls behind the counter, very clean space and all extra goodies - salts, peppers, utensils, etc. - all in their places. Small downside was that the bread was kind of hard, but pasta was still hot! read more

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Erica R.

11 years ago

I go here for breakfast or lunch when I want something a little more healthier than fast food. On February 18, 2016 I ordered from the pick two menu and added a lemonade and cheese Danish. Well to my surprise when I got back to work with my food the lemonade was spoiled. I called to advise that the lemonade was spoiled and was told that it's not spoiled. The person who answered the phone discounted my claim and said "okay so you don't like the taste we make the lemonade from a concentrate and the date on it was May 2016". Just because the date on the package say that it should be okay does mean that it is. The lemonade was spoiled. I told her she should check the machine I highly doubt she did. I won't be going back here because they'll serve you bad food and will not acknowledge that fact. read more

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Staff is friendly & helpful. Food is simple & hearty meals. Love the rapid pickup easy to order. read more

Panera Bread - Half order chicken Caesar salad w/bread. Baked goods daily. - Sandwiches Near Me - Hayward, California

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Marla M.

11 years ago

I would never recommend anyone to go here for a sandwich/panini. Me and my boyfriend were very disappointed with our orders. I ordered a panini and a yogurt parfait. The worst shit ever. The panini was so soggy and thin that all I ate was the inside. And the parfait was so watery fucking McDonald does a way better job. On top of that both items wasn't worth the price I paid. Wish I could give this place a half of a star. Who ever the cook is must not give a fuck about their job. read more

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Missy M.

10 years ago

I officially hate Panera. Small portions for a high price. I was still hungry after I ate here--- I had to go home and eat! Their commercials are irritating as well. AND AND AND AND AND... PLEASE, just stop. The way the girl says "clean" makes my ears bleed. I'll never go to Panera again. read more

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Raquel S.

6 years ago

The nextdoor comments were right after all, food quality and service are down. Me and the car next to me were sitting in our cars for awhile and the workers clearly see us, not advising that we have to go in to get our food. Why offer the service and check in and state they will come to deliver when it's not an option. Why don't they have a sign that you have to go inside, look at all the completed food/drink orders at the table and pick up yourself? Or advise us if you see us in the curbside parking slots to go inside. I thought my one fluke incident in March was just a one off with a missing item and promised credit that I never received. I used to get takeout at least twice a month. This was my last order at that location. Our sandwiches were dry(bread is old, meat dry, egg was rubbery). Cinnamon roll tasted old. My green passion smoothie was still good. Overall, felt like I wasted my calorie breakfast intake. read more

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Ms. M.

6 years ago

I'm updating my review based on my most recent experience, and deducting a star. The service and food were both still good, but whoever put together my baja bowl last time seriously skimped on the ingredients. It was at least 1/3 less full than it usually is. I don't know if it was a fluke or if they're trying to cut costs, but the amount of food I received was not worth what I paid for it. I'm willing to give them another try, but if I get the same result, I won't be ordering that again. read more

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Nubia M.

8 years ago

Please avoid to go to this place. Panera Bread I hope you take into consideration what people are saying here. The worst experience. We went to the worst Panera last Saturday (11/7/2018) for breakfast, when we got there, there was a long line. we waited for about 15 minutes to order, when we get to the cashier, she informed us that she is taking cash only. Fortunately we brought some cash and we ordered 3 ham and egg sandwiches. We were waiting for about 20 minutes, no food. My husband asked the kitchen staff what was happening, they just told him that they were preparing the food. We waited for another 15 minutes and my husband asked them again, the food was ready, food was awful and cold, coffee was like an ice cream. My husband asked to talk to the manager, the manager came to our table, her name is CATHERINE. My husband complaints about: 1. waited for more than 30 minutes for ham and egg sandwiches. 2. food was cold. 2. Why they are not telling customer that they are not accepting credit or debits cards before. The response of the Manager "CATHERINE" was "well, things happen". My husband ask her for her supervisor phone number. she left our table and a few minutes later she brought a piece of paper with her name and a phone number, She gave it to my husband, my husband said, "sorry what's your name". and she replied: "is in there, do you know how to read?!!!! my husband told her, do not try to be smart and sassy with him, that's not a response A MANAGER should give, then she told him, I GONNA CALL SECURITY. Then she came to our table and asked us for our receipt, she said, " I will return your money and I want you to leave".. she did this in front of my 3 years old son and my mother. I asked her " can you please explain why you want us to leave".. she could not explain and just said " ok that's fine"..... TO Mrs. Manager Catherine (not sure f your name is correct because you refused to give us your name). We never disrespect you, you were so wrong in many ways. you didn't know how to solve a customer complaint, on the contrary you made it worse. you call the security on us because you don't know how to take a complaint on BAD Customer service. You disrespect my husband when you told him if he could not read. Why you said sometime like that, because we are "Hispanic"? You need help and training to handle customer complaints. I hope you reflect on what you did to us. The reason you have that job is because people are going to Panera. Don't forget that. read more

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Yashira C.

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7 years ago

order kiosk was out f service and the line was slow. the food didn't arrived as fast but it was good... my mayor complaint is the portions. i ordered a baja bowl and i could fit it contents on a cup!!!! i ate that in a few tiny bites... it was not wasn't hot either, just a little warm... for $10.00 it was very disappointing... very different from the pictures on their menu read more

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Betty M.

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8 years ago

It will almost always stay busy but you get everything in a timely manner. I'll sometimes come in for my lunch hour or half hour and Ill be in and out. Great customer service and friendly people. I absolutely love it. Great tasting food. It's totally worth it. You will get your moneys worth here read more

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24133 Southland Dr
Hayward, CA 94545
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(510) 732-0279
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Hours

What time does Panera Bread open?

Panera Bread opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Panera Bread close?

Panera Bread closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Panera Bread take credit cards?

Yes, Panera Bread takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Panera Bread have catering options?

Yes, Panera Bread does have catering options.

Does Panera Bread have a drive thru?

No, Panera Bread does not have a drive thru.

Does Panera Bread serve alcohol?

No, Panera Bread does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Panera Bread allow dogs?

Yes, Panera Bread allows dogs.

Does Panera Bread have TVs?

Yes, Panera Bread has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Panera Bread have bike parking?

Yes, Panera Bread has bike parking.

Does Panera Bread have outdoor seating?

Yes, Panera Bread has outdoor seating options.

Does Panera Bread have parking?

Yes, Panera Bread has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Panera Bread wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Panera Bread is wheelchair accessible.

Does Panera Bread have free WiFi?

Yes, Panera Bread has free WiFi.

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Food blew me away! The sandwich was nice and toasty and all ingredients tasted freshly made…read more I ordered online and it was ready in less than 10 minutes which was amazingly quick. I was created with a smile from the worker and I was on my way. I do wish they didn't skimp on the lettuce, next time I'll ask for extra

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Great vibe, decent meal, and excellent service. I really enjoyed my experience!…read more Also stop by the Garden of Eden for any dispensary needs. ‍

This review is for Gabriel and his great customer service. I originally ordered a couple of…read moresandwiches through DoorDash and picked it up. When I went home the order was not correct. I called the store and Gabe remembered me and was apologetic and offered to make it right. Everyone makes mistakes and it wasn't intentional, I just thought it was cool that he remembered and was really nice and sincere about it. Definitely left a very good impression.

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La Ca Bakery & Cafe

4.1(314 reviews)

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I love this place! I usually stop by this bakery before heading to play grass volleyball at…read moreCentennial Park. The food is delicious and their drinks are so refreshing! Their baos are hot and ready to go and offer such an easy and quick snack/meal. They have a wide selection of sandwiches, banh mi, matcha, smoothies, and coffee as well as bottled teas and drinks. The staff are very nice and quick with the orders! There is ample space inside to eat or just sit and sip. I highly recommend trying it out!

I was craving Vietnamese coffee and happened to be in Hayward for an appointment, so I decided to…read morestop by LA Bakery. I was surprised to see a line already when they opened! It seemed like everyone was there for the baguettes. I got the salted coffee and a matcha latte for my friend. The salted coffee was SO strong! I had the jitters for about 5 hours afterward! Definitely no complaints about the caffeine being weak. I'd definitely go back to try some of their snacks and pastries next time!

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Front Lobby

Ike's Love & Sandwiches

3.1(476 reviews)

2.8 mi

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Honestly, my teacher got this for me so I don't know if its even the right store. They got me a…read morechicken sandwich I believe, OH MY GOD IT WAS SO GOOD. I think it was delivery, so I can't say much about service BUT IT DID COME WITH CHIPS AND A LOLLIPOP. The sandwich was extremely good and is probably my new sandwich place instead of subway!

I brought my client out for lunch and asked if he felt like having sandwiches on this warm day. He…read morewanted to go to Togo's but i suggested Ike's instead. He wasn't happy with coming here at first but i said I am paying so he doesn't get to whine about it. He ordered the Hollywould's sf cheesesteak & i had the sneaky kitty. 1 bite of the cheesesteak & he said, "this is a damn good sandwich." Another happy customer!

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Erik's DeliCafe of Hayward

3.9(146 reviews)

1.7 mi

I've been coming to Eriks for about 5 years. The quality of the food is good and pretty fresh. I…read morelove their vegan choices, the Natural high is my favorite! All of the managers - staff during these years have always been so customer oriented and friendly with smiles and eye contact ;) parking is available in front limited but garage close by along with street parking, just beware of your surroundings. Also seating inside. Give them a try!

Jorge gets 5 starts for customer service, he was very welcoming and kind. Ordered my favorite,…read morepilgrims progress and a cup of clam chowder for the combo, i have no notes for the sandwich however the clam chower wasnt as good as ive had in the past at other locations. The shop is a decent size, plenty of seating and Jorge did give us water cups as we waited which was appreciated.

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Decor

Order a basic turkey sandwich with extra onions and sprouts...something off with this pic?

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The Sandwich Spot

4.5(30 reviews)

3.8 mi

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Great little spot to get a homemade sandwich. Good quality of deli meat and lots of options to…read morechoose from. Reasonable price. Definitely recommend

Got the manwich. It was tasty and the Dutch crunch was hollowed out so the ratio of bread to stuff…read morewas good. My largest complaint is that the meat is all centered in the middle so it looks like you get a ton of meat but about 1/3 of the sandwich is empty. It's a decent option if you're craving a sandwich but the meat discrepancy makes the sandwich feel cheap.

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Back seating area

#25 "The Reginator" My Husband was hooked like hooked on phonics with this sandwich (Smash Mode)

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Bara's Deli

4.4(1k reviews)

3.5 mi

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I still dream about rav's fire! It has everything I love…read moreand is such a great combination of sweet from the cranberry, savory from the turkey and garlic aioli, spicy from the jalapeños, and creamy from the brie. The sprouts in the sandwich also gave it a nice freshness. My only wish is that the bread was a bit toasted, but honestly everything was still great. I'd get this sandwich over and over again.

Baras is one of my final gluten challenge stops. I think their Reuben is pretty good. Flavorful…read morerye, but it wasn't toasted or anything so it lacked some integrity and got wet very quickly with sauce, becoming chewy rather than having a bite to it. Generous amount of meat and sauce. Moderate amount of sauerkraut. We all agreed that there could have been more Swiss. $15 per sandwich, they got cut in half for us. Service was friendly and quick. Pretty tasty overall.

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Michelangelo

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Luccas Italian Delicatessen

4.2(1.1k reviews)

3.2 mi

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An iconic old style Italian Market & Deli that's makes up some tasty sandwiches. Located on "the…read moreBoulevard" in Castro Valley, this long time deli is our go-to place when visiting my wife's home town. Thr inside is one big market containing whatever Italian food item you might possibly want. Only a couple of small table inside to eat at and none outside makes Luca's an order and take out place, but their sandwiches are definitely worth it!

If you're looking for comforting, generous portions of classic Italian staples right in Castro…read moreValley, Lucas is a solid local go-to. Lasagna: The highlight of the meal. It arrives rich, heavy, and properly layered with plenty of meat, ricotta, and melted cheese. The marinara sauce hits the right balance--savory with just enough acidity to cut through the richness. Total comfort food that easily leaves you with leftovers for the next day. Eggplant Parmesan: A very close second. The eggplant is sliced well and cooked until tender without getting soggy, which is always the real test for an eggplant parm. The breading holds up nicely under a heavy blanket of melted mozzarella and sauce.

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Eon Coffee

4.3(729 reviews)

0.6 mi

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This is a great spot that's conveniently located just a few minutes off the freeway and close to…read morethe mall. It has a lively, welcoming atmosphere with an outdoor patio and plenty of comfortable seating inside, making it a great place to meet friends or get some work done. Has also a large parking lot. The pastry selection isn't huge, but what we tried was fresh and delicious. The coffee was excellent--just the way it should be. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

I got an espresso…read more It had a good layer of crema and medium body. It tasted a dark Italian-style shot. Strong and bitter, but not burnt. I didn't pick up any particularly unique flavor notes. Drinkable overall, but for me, it fell a bit short of being a daily driver. 2.5 / 5. Cool that they roast their own beans. Next time I'm in the area I may pick a bag up to try at home.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Cookie

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Ichigo Milk (Soy Milk)

Pop's Deli & Grill

4.1(160 reviews)

4.0 mi

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Okay I've been coming here for a while now and I'm literally making it my mission to try the whole…read moremenu I've already had like half the sandwiches and they're always so good. My favorites right now are the Caesar salad sandwich and the deli club, but the tri-tip is sooo good too. Everything tastes fresh, they're fast, super friendly, and I've always had a good experience. You can order ahead too which makes it even easier. I love finding good local spots like this because if the food is good AND the customer service is good, I'm gonna keep coming back Definitely support local and give them a try. Now I just need to finish the rest of the menu lol.

I don't recommend this place because they lie to customers; I ordered a Philly, and they put…read morehamburger meat in it instead of steak.

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Variety of chips

Meatloaf Sandwich with cheddar cheese

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Thomas S.

15 years ago

I had such an unpleasant experience ordering to-go at Panera that I stopped halfway through my meal to send them my feedback. I figured I'd just copy/paste what I told them here. My first issue was the amount of pressure involved in ordering. Upon entering Panera, it took me a moment to decipher that there were two different sets of menus. It appeared at first that you need to be in one line or there other (as each menu has a set if cash registers beneath it) so I spent a few moments attempting to asses which menu I wanted to order off of. Unfortunately, every 7 seconds or so a cashier would cheerily interrupt my attempts at reading said menus to let me know they were ready to help when we were. This was already readily apparent. They were standing in front of cash registers, with no customers nearby. Eventually I caved in to the tenth or so call from a cashier requesting "ANY customers that are ready...YET?" and ordered a the chicken salad sandwich. I could not have been more disappointed in what I received. I came to Panera because it is known for THE BREAD. The bread I was served was soggy and tasteless. Sadly, the chicken salad matched. The chicken salad available at my local grocery store is a monumental step up from that which I paid $7 for at Panera. The capper for my unpleasant trip was the bread selection in the bakery. I decided to make a trip to Panera (a few towns over from my home) because I wanted to buy a half dozen sandwich rolls to use tomorrow and an office lunch. There were exactly zero to choose from. In fact, the entire selection was limited to four or five different loaves and a couple of sourdoughs bread bowls. So um...ya, I don't intend on returning. read more

Wally B.

18 years ago

i enjoy having a nice lunch here it can get crowded i hated the fact that in lunh hour they have a 30 min limit on their WIFI "HELLO" lunch hours is the only time i have to study and do my work and i disagree with that fact...i HATE MAYO and sauces they make my stomach hurt. i was having a crave for a panini so i asked for it dry and the guy told me they were premade and dont make it dry made me wonder how fresh their food is i mean i go in wanting a nice fresh panini and they tell me this kinda ruined that aspect on it i could have just made a hot pocket.. i will stick to the broc n cheddr soup, desserts arent that great not much option soo i pass read more

Manuel O.

5 years ago

I've gone to this establishment a few times as a customer ordering to go and have little to no complaints. However today my view has shifted, ordering was tricky as the cashier was quiet and awkward and made it difficult to order. Additionally waiting for our food took longer than expected as majority of the to go order were being prioritized, not only that but we had to ask for our cookies a third time as they neglected to hand them to us. The food as well was mediocre and didn't hit the same as when I get it to go. read more

lisa m.

15 years ago

i had here breakfast a few time and every time was better ... the bagel / bread here are fresh and so tasty .... all the sandwich are delicious and the salads are even better... the service is OK but if you looking for a quite breakfast think again maybe you want to take out your food .... oh and also try to get your coffee in different place because the coffee here is ... not so good..... nice place to get you breakfast and go eat at home with coffee.... read more

Jennie G.

13 years ago

I love panera. I usually go to the one in dublin because it's closer to where I live but on some of my breaks between classes I went to the one in hayward because it's close. There was one lady that works there and she was always friendly but I have to say that's the only thing that was good about my experiences. My food was always cold when they brought it to me. and the people in the kitchen and the people that brought the food were unprofessional. read more

Iris M.

5 years ago

1st time: Missing mac and cheese from our online order. 2nd time: To make up for my daughter's missing mac and cheese, ordered a large bowl only to get a half-full bowl of mac and cheese. 3rd time: Ordered a bacon, egg and cheese in ciabatta sandwich for breakfast. There was no bacon at all in the sandwich. Thought you were supposed to be better than Andersen's. We are never coming back. read more

Betty N.

11 years ago

I found that eating at this place offers me some healthy choices. I usually get the cob salad with field greens. The problem about this panera is that they always run out of avocado. There's a 50/50 chance they will have it. It would be nice to be told this information while I'm paying for my food. When I told the server that there is no avocado, he simply said they ran out, sorry. read more

Alex E.

6 years ago

Mostly All new workers, I ordered a mocha and after nearly 20mins of waiting they told me they don't have it. So I got a vanilla iced coffee instead and it had no flavor. Good thing is the manager gave me a refund for the drink. Don't plan to come back here at this location. The chocolate chip cookie though is better than Starbucks in my opinion, so one star there. read more

KC F.

20 years ago

We were so excited when we discovered a Panera right up the street from our new home.We have been eating here at least once a week and have not yet been disappointed. The service is good but it is obvious that they are still learning. Our favorites include the Fandango Salad, French Onion Soup in a Bread bowl, Black Bean Soup and many of their breads and bagels. read more

Maria A.

12 years ago

Great place to eat! My family loves this place, we go here for lunch and the staff is fast and courteous. Food is also good, plenty of space to sit and good selection of items. Only complains are the long lines, sometimes tables are dirty and during lunch hour almost no parking spots left. Other than that, this Panera Bread is one of my favorites places to eat. read more

Ben S.

8 years ago

I enjoy Panera a lot since it is close to the office building where i work, i have different day cravings, i love the tomato soup, and sometimes i want a little more, but over all my favorite is the pick two. my choices are always the soup and my fav salad of all time the Apple fuji salad! read more

Jason B.

9 years ago

Good spot to eat if you're in a hurry but don't want to eat fast food. the food is good and the service is quick. Not too much room for seating as there is always packs of kids from the local community college occupying all the booths and tables doing their homework. read more

Rebecca J.

10 years ago

I have been to a few other paneras and loved it but this one was not the same. The employees seemed like they didn't want to be there and were very short and rude when I asked simple questions. I think I will stick to the other locations because this one needs work. read more

Cheryl A.

15 years ago

First panera I ever visited was this location in Haywad. Since I have been to a few others. Lines are almost alway's at a minimum, quick service. Kept clean, plenty of wall outlets for laptop. Nice outdoor seating! Food is consistent. I like! read more

Lisa Marie D.

8 years ago

I enjoy Panera very much, but they will always be missing one star until they bring back their old lemonade. I know, it sounds petty, but it was really good. This new one is not bad, just not good enough for that last star. read more

Rio M.

5 years ago

Never ordering here again. Please check your pick up order before leaving the place NOT just the number of items but also the items inside the bag. And, check the items themselves, look if all the ingredients are there. read more

Ngoc N.

14 years ago

excellent bakery, a little pricey but well worth it for a treat. lunch menu is very good, love their salads, selection is plentiful, lots to choose from. very dangerous place if you love sweets, highly recommended read more

Jenny L.

13 years ago

cray busy all the time but i love their cobblestone muffins and their short bread cookies can not be beat! i try and head over after the lunch rush otherwise there is no seating and the line take forever. read more

Miguel R.

12 years ago

This is the restaurant that we frequent during the week, as it is fairly close to my work. Out of all of the fast food options, I would say this one is probably the best and has the freshest food. read more

Eddie G.

12 years ago

Very good place for Healthy food I had soup and sandwich it was very good and I like the spread on the turkey sandwich I really recommend this place for a lunch or quick dinner read more

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Great service. Lamb is fire . I recommend…read more Nick the Greek never misses--fresh, fast, and delicious every time.

Nick the Greek is a solid fast-casual chain for Greek-inspired eats. One of my favorite items is…read morethe Mediterranean Bowl, built on a base of yellow rice and kale dressed with vinaigrette, topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions, fried chickpeas, a scoop of hummus, a scoop of toum (garlic sauce) topped with spicy harissa, and a choice of protein. A classic item was the Chicken Souvlaki Pita, a flatbread sandwich with grilled, marinated chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, fries, and a sweet mustard sauce. And the Tahini Crunch Salad came with lettuce, kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled onions, fried chickpeas, pita crunch, banana peppers, and basil, topped with a scoop of hummus with harissa, and drizzled with tahini dressing. Everything we had here was fresh and flavorful and came at a good value too. Compared to other locations I've been too, this one could had a cleaner atmosphere, but the food was delicious as always!

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(29 reviews)

Bbq brisket was so good I had to double back for dinner! It's tender seasoned well and just good go…read moreget some you won't be disappointed! Watch the servings tho and Make sure you don't get a lot of fatty pieces they had a good selection but their were a couple I didn't have to say anything . I hadn't been in the area for a while just usually passing through so this location was new to me I'll be visiting this one now I know it's here. The people were very nice and conversational and the location very clean and convenient where it is in the plaza.

Everyone is usually nice and I come here often, this time there was a new chicken called "chefs…read morespecial". I asked what it was and if I could try it and she refused. Her reasoning did not make sense and other locations let you have samples. Why would I buy something I have never tried? (She was the Asian lady wearing mostly black) Terrible customer service. Never coming back to this location, which is sad since I work near it.

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