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Panera Bread

2.7 (67 reviews)
InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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My husband ordered a Mediterranean bowl. It was so small that he was still hungry afterwards. As you can tell on the right, the amount of lettuce is paltry and the rice didn't even fill the bottom of the bowl.

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Stephen V.

Typically I've found this place (this location specifically) to be lacking. The wife loves it so she occasionally sends me out to grab soup from here, and each previous visit was irritating mostly because of the self important customers and their insistence that the phone call they are making the entire time of the visit is of dire consequence. I'm sure each involves extremely timely commodity and war ending themes, one and all. For this I am grateful to stand in the shadow of such grandeur. Myself, my wife is likely to call to remind me to not forget the cookies. If the food was great I would invite future opportunities to visit this Panera. But it's not. Tonight I was tempted online when I saw an item on the menu that was interesting and a good option to suggest I'd be surprised. Upon arrival and as I presented my list I was informed that the ONE item I wanted to try was no longer offered. So I asked for the French Onion Soup, because it's one thing I really have enjoyed. But it too has been discontinued. Two for two. Not good As it stands I've now been waiting for my order for the same time it's taken me to write to this point, and I'm the only person here. Not good. Order UP Drive home to eat. Cuban is pretty good, but needs some salt and spice imo. So I add some habanero sauce and finishing salt. Much tastier. But The 'but' is my afterthought. After finishing this sandwich as I realized I was looking forward to being done. It was nothing special. I saw the pickle, a couple in fact. But never tasted it. The meat wasn't great. In fact it wasn't even flavorful, it was dry and flat. At least the bread was crisp. Add similar seasoning to the baked potato soup and it's as I like it. Alone, it's a tad bland. That's the problem for me being that I require spice and then some. After a few more tastes I concluded that this isn't a recipe I need to decipher and create at home. My wife's squash soup is pretty good, a bit sweet to my taste, but a nice taste. Its important however that she seems to enjoy it. And her SW chicken salad looks really good, in fact it's better than my meal period. Overall, tonight I'm giving 4 stars up from my initial estimate of three. Because of the salad. Only the salad was worth the effort

Small dead bug
Kelsey S.

I used to love this location! I accepted that rapid pick up was the best way to get lunch during the rush hour. Today I did just that. Got back to work. Ate my BBQ chicken flat bread, was half way through my salad and found a dead bug in my food. I called and asked for a full refund. They asked me to bring the salad back in. I'm at work! I shouldn't be spending more of my time and gas money to prove I have a dead bug. Thankfully they were willing to accept photos. Sorry, but i'll be crossing this place off my list for lunch and dinner going forward since I just can't do dead things. In the interest of making this a full review, I will state some pros of this location. It's conveniently located on the West side of Madison My Rapid Pick Up has never been late The staff have always been very friendly.

This was my half Steak and Asiago sandwich as I opened my takeout. Very sad, very disappointed.  Next time, I'll open it up before I leave.

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Went for take-out. The cooks/food preparers were wearing their masks BELOW their noses. Gee whiz!

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Nothing negative about Panera. Great food and service. Just no free cookie....like the ones in the southwest!

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I really enjoy all their food. I just wish they had the strawberry salad all year long not just in the summer!!!

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Milio's Sandwiches

Milio's Sandwiches

3.6
(13 reviews)
0.4 mi
$

I just checked in immediately following receiving my #16 sandwich. I completely jumped the gun on…read moremy statement that my sandwich was great. It's not great. It's not terrible. It's something else. I deliberately requested additional lettuce b/c Milio's seems to be notoriously stingy when it comes to lettuce. Upon receiving my order the words 'with extra lettuce' were stated. I assumed naturally that upon unwrapping it, it be seeing something that resembled something different than wha these pictures depicted. In the first image it looks pretty deflated. The next one shows the entirety of the contents. Not impressive in any way. The third is about seeking out the invisible bacon. It's there, an extremely anemic and thinnest cut ever, slice of bacon. So small I literally had to dig beneath the also very small amount of Turkey. I see there are more than average low ratings for this location. I imagine if I looked into it, I'd probably see my own ratings from previous visits. I know I rarely visit this location. Moving forward, rarely is likely to become even less, probably never. Too many far more worthy options within the immediate vicinity. For with its worth at least the sandwich is flavorful, though I do need to add seasonings and jalapeños.

Okay, relax. Take "five stars" in context... For my visit, I just wanted a couple subs to go -…read morepretty simple. The experience was 5-stars for a Milio's. There were a couple guys ahead of me in line. The kid working there took their orders, then mine. Then he went to work (he was alone there). I wish I got his name - he was extremely friendly (like "I love my job" attitude) and very efficient. He knocked out the orders in good time, and with a smile and good tidings. I love that. I know when I go to Milio's, the subs will be consistent and reliable. The service and attitude on my visit were above and beyond. Kudos, young man - keep it up!

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The closed 11/5 12:25pm closed locked storefront. Today it's open and my sandwich is well worth the delay.
The closed 11/5 12:25pm closed locked storefront. Today it's open and my sandwich is well worth the delay.
Now seeking the bacon.
Now seeking the bacon.
Where's the 'extra lettuce' ?

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Pikkito

Pikkito

4.6
(99 reviews)
2.7 mi

The owner is soooo kind and told me he was impressed I was ordering this much just for myself, so…read morehe decided to gift me an Inca Kola, which is a sweet soft drink with a lemony flavor - similar to sprite but more concentrated. It was admittedly a little warm inside, maybe because the AC wasn't working. I got the lomo saltado, which reminded me of college days when my dining hall would serve this!! The beef was SO tender, and the fries help soak up the soy based sauce. I also loved the aji verde that comes with the fries - so fresh made with jalapeños, cilantro, and mayo! The portion was honestly huge!! I also got the ceviche, which came with hugeee chunks of fresh fish! There was also big pieces of Incan corn and fried corn!

PIKKITO--which means "little kiss" in Peruvian--was my first time seeking to eat at a restaurant…read moreattached to a gas station, which added a "wait, what?" moment. Upon entering, the first thing that hits: chickens on the rotisserie, and honestly, I haven't seen that since Boston Market a decade ago. I ordered at the counter, and a few minutes later the worker came by offering my dining partner and me chicken soup as a little extra gesture--hot, delicious, and very welcome. I had cilantro rice and black beans alongside my chicken, all perfectly done. The flavors here are solid and a great introduction for me to Peruvian cuisine. Why not five stars? The vibe is minimal and casual--gas station setting and all--so it's more functional than cozy or lively. Still, the food is excellent, and I'll absolutely be back for more.

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Alimentari

Alimentari

4.8
(94 reviews)
5.0 mi

While popping between nearby Colectivo and the adjacent park, we popped into Alimentari out of…read morecuriosity, and somehow left with a pre-made frozen dinner for the evening and a Spicy Soppressata sammy to enjoy alongside the lake mere feet away! While they seem to be known for their sandwiches, and for good reason, they have a lot of great artisanal items rooted in Italian cooking. This includes oils, wines, sauces, spices, treats and more. The "more" also includes fresh-made pasta, hand cut meats and cheeses, gelato and a few other absolutely delish items! Back to that sandwich...we were not hungry, but could not pass up a good sandwich, especially one freshly made on locally sourced and baked bread! The bread was the absolutely star of each bite, I mean...sheesh! The sandwich in full was great, and definitely worth the stop in on its own. The store itself is small, but mighty, and well laid out, stocked with all the goods, flows well, clean and in great condition. Service was stellar as well. We were greeted upon entry, checked on while browsing and chatted up while being rang out. Overall, solid spot for a ready-made meal, a special ingredient, a tasty sandwich, fresh pasta, charcuterie or just to wander around in!

Holy smokes... I am going to have dreams about this sandwich. It is definitely top 3 sandwiches of…read moremy life and maybe the best ever. I had the prosciutto sandwich and my SO had the pastrami and both had nothing but good things to say as we ate. The prosciutto sandwich had balsamic that had just started to soak into the otherwise crunchy bread, with these big chunks of mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes and greens. Alimentari itself is this awesome little deli/grocer with both bagged pastas AND FRESH PASTA/antipasti available to buy, as well as all sorts of goods, breads, coffees, chocolates, beverages and a whole wine selection. Beware that there is no seating inside but definitely do not let this dissuade you from visiting.

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What's a boat day without turkey sando
What's a boat day without turkey sando
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Panera Bread - sandwiches - Updated July 2026

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