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    Panera Bread

    2.7 (128 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cream of chicken and wild rice soup
    Sho R.

    I took out dinner from here. I went for 2 pick for two. It was a good option to try. Among soup, corn chowder soup was my favorite. Creamy chicken and wild rice soup was good as well. Chipotle chicken avocado melt and smokehouse bbq chicken sandwich were both good. For side, I went with apple for both dinners.

    Vivek B.

    I visit this place often and really like the vibe here, staff does the work well and sometime they are busy or exhausted so you may not see smiling faces always. Good experience overall and internet connectivity is better than the nearby everygreen park location.

    Toasted Steak & White Cheddar
    Amy B.

    I was hungry and in the area shopping. We decided to stop in for lunch. I got the steak sandwich and besides the fact that they didn't have the regular ingredients there was barely any steak at all on my sandwich. The food wasn't very appetizing and the service was definitely lacking. I am very disappointed. I do not recommend this restaurant and I will have to say it is with good probability I will not be back to this location.

    Summer corn chowder and grilled cheese w tomato.
    Nancy B.

    Okay, getting right into this. Ordered their "pick two" option. Corn chowder soup with half a grilled cheese with tomato. More expensive than I remembered. The corn chowder soup was really yummy! Bits of potato, corn and spice surrounded by creaminess! When I ordered the half grilled cheese, I asked for tomato on it. Thought that was a normal ask? When my order was ready, I thought they put bacon on the sandwich not tomato. The cook said no, it is tomato. Tomato con feit. WHAT?? She continued with, you know-cooked with paprika. Okay, so a grilled cheese would be grilled, right? It was a soggy, greasy sandwich that had an odd bit of tomato con feit in it. Perhaps my tastebuds were off today, but I was so disappointed. I'm not writing Panera off for good. I'll just try another selection.

    Bacon turkey bravo
    Maria S.

    Needing refreshment and a break during a long drive, our group stopped at Panera Bread as they are known to have GF options. We took a little bit of a wrong turn, thanks to our screwy GPS, but found a gas station, refueled, asked directions, and found that Panera is very close to the highway, so props for easy off/on access. In fact, as Panera Bread is located within a strip mall, and close to a shopping mall, there are lots of food options at this exit for hungry travelers. We stopped after the traditional lunch hour, and even so, the place was still very busy. One of the staff was occupied with asking people to try the fast-order kiosks, but we passed, as I needed to explain my gluten issues to an actual person. After some back and forth with my cashier, we settled on the Green Goddess Cobb salad for me, and my traveling companions each got sandwiches, which they deemed very good. I ate half my salad -- quite tasty, and heaped with egg, avocado, bacon and chicken -- and the rest held up very well for a snack the next day. My only complaint - the seating area is long and narrow, which can be a little claustrophobic and difficult to navigate, although everyone was friendly and accommodating. Restrooms are clean, and the staff was pleasant, they even helped carry our order out to our table. Nice touch!

    Thai salad
    Kristen C.

    Don't get me started! I've been to this Panera Bread in the past and it's been fine. This time it was abysmal. The wait was very long, and when we were up, the cashier didn't seem to know much of anything. It seemed like they had their B-team running the place. After we ordered, it took forever to get the food. When it came, they messed up my daughter's order. She asked for a salad with no chicken but they put chicken on it (she's a vegetarian). After they fixed it, we sat down to eat. My salad had chicken (as I ordered),but the chicken was mostly frozen. The place was a mess and the bathrooms stunk.

    My half eaten salad and cup of fruit
    Wendy T.

    Very busy Panera! I ordered via the kiosks since the line was long and actually got my salad 10 minutes later. The staff wasn't the friendliest as I had a question and felt like I was annoying by asking.. besides that the food was good. Typical food, the restaurant had several dirty tables and some trash on the floor as well as the restroom. It was busy in there so I'm going assume it's mostly new? I hope..

    Here's the classic grill cheese!!! Please DO NOT ORDER

    I ordered the classic grill cheese... the worst grill cheese sandwich I've ever seen. It was terrble. the seasonal corn chowder was just as bad.

    Flatbread and Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Best Panera I've been in! Staff is super friendly and helpful. I got a flatbread and a broccoli cheddar soup and it was so delicious. Definitely recommend going to this Panera. One of the staff was walking around the dining room taking plates once you finished and was so friendly!!

    A super small breakfast sandwich note the butter packet as a size reference.. Total ripoff

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    The food had hair in it and the taste was awful. It was barely above par with food poisoning. I do not recommend at all!

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    Clean quite and the food was good dining aria is a good size and cozy in some areas. Good place to come hung out with a friend.

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    Ask the Community - Panera Bread

    Charleys Cheesesteaks - Charleys Cheesesteaks

    Charleys Cheesesteaks

    3.7(15 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    My son loves their French fries. They are made to order so it's always fresh here at Charley's…read more When we're in the area we stop in and grab him a regular fries for $3 which if you know is cheaper than a large fry at McDonald's or Burger King.

    Since Charleys is a chain my traditional four-star rule applies I'm going to give this place 4 1/2…read more For 'mall food court food' they do it as well as any other Charleys I've tried and the quality and service is on-point. Places like this give the brand a good name. As is usual for most of the food court places they lure you in with the samples. Most times if I'm undecided that little piece of chicken teriyaki sandwich will make up my mind for me (ok, twist my arm). While I'll usually go for that particular sandwich, my most recent visit was for the 'Old School' Philly Cheesesteak (with the cheese whiz) Having eaten here dozens of times I've never gotten a bad meal here. The chicken teriyaki is particularly good but they do everything they offer well. Ingredients are fresh and prepared to order right in front of you so you know what you're getting. Not saying I've never had someone make a mistake and it's usually when they're very busy they get it right more often than not. I'm not a 'fries' person but the options they offer are very good as well. The old school cheesesteak was not really like a lot of others I've had (including ones in Philly) but it is very good. It's a nice changeup from the regular versions they have which are all very good as well. The menu is limited but there's enough variety on it that I could eat here more than once a week. Good food, good service, 4 1/2 stars!

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    Charleys Cheesesteaks - Storefront in the food court

    Storefront in the food court

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    Charleys Cheesesteaks

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    Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop - Sliced brisket, pulled pork, mac n cheese and corn bread

    Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop

    4.6(154 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Hometown spot, right off a two lane highway, you'll find a small corner restaurant with some tasty…read moresmoke coming off the top.. that's Thomas Smokey pit stop! Service was very friendly, prices a little high, but bbq is crazy these days so you kind of expect it. Tried the three meat plate, with a side of bbq beans and cornbread. Ribs: tender, not fall off the bone but great rub! Brisket: rather dry but I wouldn't throw it away Corn bread: dry and did throw away Baked beans: delicious!! Great little spicy flavor. Hot links: my favorite part of this dish! Wasn't a standard flavor, not too spicy, and had a great snap to it. Overall, decent experience, nothing to write home about. Very limited seating, stools only. Come hungry, good size portions.

    First Timer to Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop BBQ in Manchester, CT yesterday. I did the 2 plate meat w/…read moreone side. Went with the Ribs & Brisket and collards. Place is smallish, but there's a counter with a few stools if you want to eat inside. Service was very friendly & efficient. Brisket was good -- tender and moist. Nice bark too. Ribs had a smokey flavor, I liked the rub they used. But a few were borderline tough. Collards were excellent. Overall, this is decent "northern Q", I would definitely come back again if I'm in the area. Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop BBQ is a solid 4 Star rating, IMO, and that's coming from a guy who consumed a lot of Q in northern Alabama when he lived down there.

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    Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop - Cozy sitting area.

    Cozy sitting area.

    Thomas' Smokey Pit Stop - 2 Meat Platter Jerk chicken, Chopped Brisket, Collard Greens, Cornbread

    2 Meat Platter Jerk chicken, Chopped Brisket, Collard Greens, Cornbread

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    The Main Course - Turkey sandwich, sweet potato waffle fries, salmon burger

    The Main Course

    3.9(46 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    (Last visited June 26, 2023). So, fun fact. We heard of this place opening in place of another…read morerestaurant. We paid this place a visit on November 26, 2022 and absolutely LOVED IT. So we came back. Here's why! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right in downtown Manchester, CT is this gem. It's near the "beginning" if you're coming from the highway. There's no private parking, but there's plenty of free parking on the street and huge parking lots around the back. That's one reason I love Manchester. If we're coming out here to spend money, don't charge us to park our car so that we CAN go spend money! Lol. Inside is like a bit of a tavern and nothing out of the ordinary. It's a little on the small side so just make sure you get here! Service: Alexis behind the bar took care of us both times and she was awesome. She no longer works there and has moved on to owning her own business so we wish her the best! Food: Wings, wings, wings. Every flavor. You need to have them all. Jerk, Parmesan Garlic, Buffalo Rub, Candied Bacon Rub and Everything But The... I'm so serious when I say this. These are probably the best wings in Manchester. Aside from the flavors themselves, the CHICKEN ITSELF has a smokey flavor that also delivers a crispy skin and juicy inside. My goodness they were so incredible, but my favorite was Everything But The... it's basically Everything Bagel seasoning, but you can't go wrong with any of the flavors. Value: Get here for happy hour! 3:00pm to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. I actually hate those happy hour hours, 'cause like... don't most people get off at like 5:00pm?! Lol. Regardless, 8 BIG JUICY wings will run you $12.00 and that's actually a VERY good deal for what you get. In conclusion, I loved it here and will come back over and over. Not only is this place awesome, but there is a mission statement created by MACC Charities when they launched their social enterprise, Bistro on Main, their predecessor. They set out to support, train, and provide opportunities for individuals with barriers to stable employment. By offering a jobs training program that would help them develop employable skills. What does this mean to them? While they are not the same organization, they have set out to continue the mission of doing good within the community while also offering an enjoyable dining experience. The goal is to continue to collaborate with those organizations who provide support for individuals in our community with the most need, such as MACC Community Kitchen or similar educational programs. Both on a permanent basis through specific menu items or on a rolling basis. So, ask us what organization we are supporting during your visit!

    This place is a great one to go to. Food is very delicious, they made it with love and care, the…read morelady who served us was super nice, and the atmosphere was very calming. Plus, the 80s music on the speakers was a nice touch. What would make this review 5 stars is if more people tried it.

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    The Main Course - Menu

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    The Main Course - Menu

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    The Main Course - Blueberry lemonade

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    Blueberry lemonade

    Panera Bread - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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