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    Panera Bread

    3.2 (100 reviews)
    ModerateSoup, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Very surprised and disappointed to see the dining area unclean on a Sunday that's not too busy

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    Mary L.

    Lovely, lovely spot for a quick breakfast. Or lunch. But this morning it's spinach and artichoke soufflé with a chai tea latte! Yummy! Service is great, the guy behind the counter called me by my name and is super polite. I like that. I came in yesterday evening but they were pretty much sold out of everything, so today more than made up for that. At $10 for soufflé and latte, they're a little pricey but well worth it.

    Anissa W.

    7/27/21: I placed an online order & picked it up curbside. I ordered 2 blueberry muffins (MY FAVE!!) & 2 orange cranberry muffins. I got a text alert telling me my order was ready, so I headed there. I parked in spot 1 & let them know I was outside waiting via the app. Alex (I believe his name was) came out with a small bag that clearly didn't have all my items. He told me that they ran out of the orange cranberry & could give me 2 items to replace them at no extra charge. I chose 1 more blueberry muffin & 1 cinnamon roll. He was very apologetic!!! I appreciated all of his help and I'd definitely go back.

    Flatbread cheese pizza half salad.
    Quawnishia M.

    This location is hit or miss for me. Sometimes when I go in person my order isn't always right, and if I go on Grubhub my order gets delivered to the wrong place. But I know that's not Panera's issue but I finally figured it out. I have to use DoorDash anytime I want delivery from Panera to ensure my order is delivered to the correct place. Today I'm so glad it was correct. I was able to get the cheese flatbread pizza with no tomato sauce, because it causes heartburn. With the half salad Apple chicken pecan salad. It was very good everything was fresh made very quickly and delivered on time. If you haven't tried the apple vinaigrette dressing you are missing happiness in your life. I suggest you go out and get it.

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    Christopher M.

    I'd like to begin this review by saying that I am a huge fan of Panera as a whole. The sandwiches, salads, bagels, flatbread pizzas, and Ooh, just the baguette alone - De-lish!! But this particular day, Wednesday December 21st, 2022 around 12:30pm, my partner had ordered two large Charged Lemonades from his Panera App and asked me to pick them up. For those unfamiliar with App Orders, you walk into the store and near the registers, there is a bookcase-style shelving unit, where your order sits waiting for you to claim. There were the two drinks, and as soon as I grabbed the bottom of the drink holder to slide it from the shelf, they both came forward and spilled all over the floor and me. I stood there for a moment, looking stupid, waiting for someone to immediately come to my assistance. I overheard one of the men working there saying to someone else behind the counter that he was going to get the mop bucket. Still noone came to my assistance or offered to replace the drinks that had spilled. What bothered me the most was, as I stood there, a woman who was obviously the manager, walks from behind where the prep area is to out front by the girl at the register and said "Is anyone gonna clean that up?" The girl replied, "Such-and-such is goin to get the mop bucket". The manager never approached me, never apologized for that happening to me, and never offered any help to me personally, as a guest at her store. A crew follows what training and leadership that is given to them. Bad habits begin from the top down. I shared my experience with my partner later, who admitted that the same thing happened to him the first time he got drinks in the carry tray, and as a regular there, a crew member there shared with him, 'Yeah, it (drink spills) happens all the time." Maybe change the cup design or get a carrier with sides and a handle like those used at Chick-fil-A? And how about some better customer service? This was a very bad guest experience which coulda been turned around had the management handled the situation in a proactive manner. Totally disappointed!

    Margherita flatbread
    Wesley W.

    My fiancé and I have been craving Panera bread for last couple weeks. PiWent there and got 2 pick 2s and a margarita flatbread. The food was done half correct. Salads were tasty. Sandwiches were missing or lacking some food items that were suppose to be on the sandwich. The flatbread was over cooked and missing basil. How do you miss the basil.? I had to return the next day to let the manager know what happened so he could possibly fix it. Chris the manager helped me out and asked me if they could fix the food. He pulled up my ticket and receipt from the day before and fixed what was wrong. The chicken avocado melt is killer, and the cherry tomatoes mixed with the basil and crispy flatbread is amazing. Chris really helped us out and turned it around.

    Toasted Frontega Chicken sandwich
    Leslie T.

    Me and my office order from this location regularly- usually 12+ orders. Food is always delicious and bagged nicely for transport back to the office. Their ingredients always taste fresh too- my avocado in my Baja Bowl was perfectly ripe.

    Melted cheese on the bottom...tsk tsk tsk
    Trinity S.

    Oh Panera. I always try to give these folks the benefit of the doubt because broccoli and cheddar soup lol but alas they always find a way to disappoint. This was supposed to be a bacon egg and cheese with extra cheese minus the bun. They somehow ruined this poor bacon's life and thought melting the cheese to the BOTTOM of the container was an excellent idea. I swear I'd never eat here again if they get rid of that darn soup smh. Do better Panera.

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    Great place for a good pastry and coffee. Thanks for the Wi Fi

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    9 years ago

    Wanted the whole grain and arugula salad please hold the chicken. We can do that but the price is the same. Give me a break Panera.

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    11 years ago

    Coffee and muffins are awesome! Great customer service and quick :)

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    10 years ago

    I love there asiago cheese bagels and I get it toasted but they always burn my bagel til it's black but other than that it's ok

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    10 years ago

    Really great food always! I always get soup and bread! Their bread is great! Also you need to try the green tea it is addicting for sure! (:

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    Greater Grinders Submarines - Whole The Super Greater Grinder Sub

    Greater Grinders Submarines

    4.3(46 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $

    Classic sub place! Friendly, good and reliable . I ordered online to pick up and when I went in the…read moreguy showed me how to order online versus grub hub paying a fee! Good dude, good place!

    First visit--and officially obsessed…read more Tried Greater Grinders for the first time after hearing rave reviews from my coworkers, and let me just say... they did not disappoint! I ordered the meatball grinder with provolone, and it might be the best grinder I've had since moving to Virginia--hands down. The bread was absolutely top tier--toasted perfectly with the ideal mix of crunch and softness. The meatballs were flavorful, the provolone was melted just right, and everything held together beautifully. The only note I'd give is the sauce--it was a little heavy for my taste. Next time, I'll ask for light sauce, and I know it'll be perfect. My coworkers all ordered salads, and WOW--they're massive. Fresh, crisp, and definitely worth trying on my next visit. Presentation was on point, and everyone was raving about theirs. Overall, this place is definitely going on my repeat list. Quick service, generous portions, and flavors that hit. Greater Grinders = Greater Lunch. Sidenote, have lots of lots of napkins meatball grinder gets very messy because of the sauce Sorry I didn't get a lot of pictures. I just ordered takeout and my coworker picked it up.

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    Greater Grinders Submarines - After 4 & all day Saturday

    After 4 & all day Saturday

    Greater Grinders Submarines - 1/2 Meatball & Cheese Sub

    1/2 Meatball & Cheese Sub

    Greater Grinders Submarines - Menu with prices (March, 2025)

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    Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies - Billy Burger w/ cheddar and fries

    Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies

    4.4(369 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    While driving through the area I stopped in here for lunch. I came here after reading many…read morepositive reviews and then checking out their menu and I knew they were a fun and interesting place for lunch. I chose the Becca Burger, without mushrooms and their Steak Diablo Fries. They make everything fresh, to order with fresh ingredients. The burger was clearly freshly hand-packed, the jalapeños were freshly sliced, not pickled. Since they make it all fresh, you might wait a few minutes longer than the typical burger joint, but that's fine considering the amazing eats you're about to enjoy. My burger came out looking beautiful and it was definitely sitting tall! The flavor was excellent! Meat was great too!! I definitely liked having their chipotle mayo on it!! Those steak Diablo fries were incredibly tasty, with a nice kick, but sooo much more flavor than heat! The fries themselves were great, perfectly crispy and tasty, but adding all those toppings truly made it special! Service was nice... I had a few questions and she was helpful with the answers. Lastly, they have birch beer here, which I loved! Highly recommend stopping in for a great burger and fries experience!!

    A Norfolk staple for many years that keeps on going! If you're looking for a light snack look…read moresomewhere else. You come to Salmich's you leave full! I've been coming here for a long time and didn't even realize that I never reviewed it. Fish n chips, burgers, fries- -you can't go wrong. Everything is seasoned well, cooked right and served up hot! And the to go bags aren't skimpy either and I love that! The parking lot is small but you can park on the side street if needed and walk up to the corner. Ambience inside is Buffalo to the max! If you're a Buffalo sports fan you'll love it, if you're not you can respect it! Now that you're done reading go get a burger!!

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    Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies - Quiet now, but pretty busy for 2

    Quiet now, but pretty busy for 2

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    Garlic Parm Wings

    Salmich's Burgers & Hoagies

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    Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs and Grill

    Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs and Grill

    4.1(52 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I live on the peninsula where I can't find a decent chicago dog. Many times when I find myself in…read morenorfolk i head to uncle al's to feed my chicago dog yearnings. Went there yesterday after taking someone to the airport. Enjoyed the dog and layed back ambiance. Got to return to norfolk saturday to pick up someone from the airport. I'll probably be leaving home early so I can't get another one before the airport , the airport

    Please take me back to Chicago with that delicious Chicago Dog they have…read more So this "Mom and Pops' joint is everything of the word. Locally and Black-owned in Norfolk, this lunch counter style gem is nothing short of classics you don't see that much anymore. So, on arrival, you can have a seat, and a hostess or cashier will come out and take your order. The chef will take your order if you sit at the lunch counter. Either way, your food will be cooked to order right when you order so that it will be fresh! The main star, hotdogs, is on the menu, but you can also get burgers. Crinkle fries come with the meal or chips. Now, these hotdogs come in all ways, so review the menu carefully of the options. The ingredients are made fresh all day to ensure you get your food that way. Did I mention they serve breakfast? Yes, they have a breakfast menu as well. Seating at the counter is a treat because there is TV to watch, and you can see the Chef prepare your food. The price is excellent, too; two hotdogs, fires, and a drink were about twelve dollars. This place is GREAT for lunch and breakfast; I will be back. Happy Yelping.

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    People networking and eating

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    Philly Dog combo

    Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs and Grill

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    Fat Philly's - Cheesesteak combo with fries and drink

    Fat Philly's

    4.0(169 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    My brother and I were in town for an event and decided to find something to eat after dropping off…read morepeople at the airport. We knew we needed something quick, but good. So we pulled up yelp and found fat Phillies. This is what I would call a classic Bodega/hood joint (They have all the flavors of Rap Snacks) that does a great job of serving up a good variety of sandwiches and sides at an affordable price. Now this establishment is housed inside of a convenient store in a strip mall that also has a Chinese food place and a couple of other establishments. This is a typical convenient store with groceries drinks and a couple of casino machines at the other end of the building. We pulled up to the counter as they were shutting down, so unfortunately, the wings weren't available. So we decided to go with the standard Philly cheesesteak, and fries. Sandwiches were ready in about 10 minutes and they were cooked to order. Both of us were very satisfied with the sandwiches. Mine did have a little bit of grissel and tougher meat, but not necessarily something I didn't expect given the price. Overall, this is definitely a place I would likely stop through every now and then just to grab some sandwiches and other items that I can't find in a Whole Foods.

    Decided to have this for a lunch meeting. Overall, the food is very affordable and tastes good…read more It's more of a hole in the wall place, no glitter and glamor. Although they are a great place for a quick meal that's nice going down. I got the 12" Philly, and my coworker got the Italian sub. Pretty good amount of meat and cheese, the hoagie roll is soft as well. They do give a hearty amount of fries that are seasoned very generously. Same goes for the Italian sub--good amount of meat and toppings. Overall this place is a fair spot to get a nice quick lunch

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    Fat Philly's - Fish and shrimp combo

    Fish and shrimp combo

    Fat Philly's - Great flavor!

    Great flavor!

    Fat Philly's - The bbq sandwich itself, slaw only no hotsauce

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    The bbq sandwich itself, slaw only no hotsauce

    Skrimp Shack - Big Cat Samwich

    Skrimp Shack

    3.9(204 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Visited this location while on a weekend trip to Virginia Beach. This is hands down THE TASTE YOU…read moreARE LOOKING FOR!!! The fried fish and the potato Salad is the best I've had in a long time! I'm near Philadelphia, Pa and it beats out every place around here!! The fish and the sides taste like REAL DOWN HOME SOUTHERN STYLE COOKING!! The potato Salad was a hit! The cashier I believe her name was ANGIE!! They need to give her a raise and a promotion!! She was professional and went above and beyond for us!!! We are very picky!kudos to Her!! She treated every customer as if she truly cared!! I will definitely go back !! Do Not skip this place!! It's a Hit!! You will not regret it!! FISH SANDWICH/FISH PLATTER U CANNOT GO WRONG!!

    I decided to stop by Skrimp Shack since I was craving fried seafood. I called ahead to see if I…read morecould order over the phone but was told that I could only order online or in person. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and the place was pretty clean. The menu included sandwiches, tacos and po'boys and baskets and they offered fried shrimp, fish, chicken, scallops and oysters. I decided on the Shack Pack Basket, which included 4 shrimp and fish, and the Big Cat Basket, which was just catfish. I also ordered a side of cole slaw. The food was ready in about 10 minutes which was very impressive. All the seafood tasted fresh and was seasoned pretty well. It definitely hit the spot! I didn't even know there was a Skrimp Shack in Norfolk but it was definitely worth it and I'll definitely be back.

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    Skrimp Shack - Menu (November 2025)

    Menu (November 2025)

    Skrimp Shack - Shack Pack Basket (Shrimp & Catfish)

    Shack Pack Basket (Shrimp & Catfish)

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    Sloppy Sailors - USS Destroyer on the beach!

    Sloppy Sailors

    4.8(14 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    First time here, found it on yelp searching in the area I was going to…read more Outside it's a small grey and black building, next to the laundry mat. I was craving a Reuben, so ordered a sloppy sailer. It was a Great sandwich, only thing that would have made it better is if it was served on marble Rye and toasted. The owner was cool and polite. The only recommendation I would give at the moment, except the marble Rye for the Reuben, would be to put an open sign in the left window, honestly when I pulled up I wasn't sure if it was open. Some ladies were getting a shake when I was in there, they said the shakes were really good but I didn't get one. I will definitely stop here again for lunch and try a different sandwich as well as maybe bring one of the grandkids to get a shake

    I finally got a chance to try Sloppy Sailors today through DoorDash. To give you the bottom line…read moreright up front,... WAY OVERRATED. I was highly disappointed. I ordered the Torpedo--which is essentially an Italian sub, The Chief--which is a burger, and vanilla milkshake. Not one item is anything I would ever order again. The Chief Burger - the patty was a hefty piece of meat, right on the verge of too thick. I could taste some light seasoning on the patty which I appreciated, but it could have been doubled. The patty was overcooked and dry, and the sandwich overall was very dry. Mine was missing any lubricating condiments. This burger was in desperate need of some mayonnaise or ketchup or more cheese or something to give it juiciness as a person who really loves smashburgers, this patty was really too thick and it was packed to tightly... It made it feel like it was heavy and sitting in your stomach, like a rock versus being a lighter more airy and tender type of patty. The top bun was sesame seeded, but dried out like it had been exposed to a heat lamp for too long (the bottom bun was fine). The Torpedo - this is an essentially an Italian with only two meats... Just ham and salami. It had all the right fixings for an Italian sub, and it matched the menu description; however, it just did not come together very well in my opinion. First of all the bread was thick and hard-ish (especially the top bread), making it hard to chew. I removed the top breads, and put the two bottoms together to make this easier to eat and cut out a few carbs at the same time. Lastly the Vanilla Milkshake - I had such high hopes for this based on reviews I had seen about it being a "real" milkshake, not from a mix, the time it took to make one etc. and alas, this too was a disappointment. Milkshake has hardly any vanilla flavor, and it was 75% foam -the effect you get when you overblend incorporating too much air and the shake had no body to it at all. It essentially dissipates on your tongue immediately without giving you the mouthfeel and satisfaction of the creaminess or even the coldness that one would expect from a milkshake. I took three sips from three different levels/areas of the cup to give this its best chance, but ultimately it was a two thumbs down experience. All in all, I deeply regret that I spent $35 having this meal DoorDashed to me... What a waste. I would still encourage anyone reading this review to try the restaurant for yourself, perhaps I caught them on a bad day. To give context, it was a rainy day, which perhaps means that There were more people using DoorDash than normal, and maybe they didn't get to make their food at the normal level of quality that they typically do, but I definitely caught them on a bad day or overall they are just overrated. Not sure which one and I doubt that I will try anything from them again. I tried my best to give them a decent opportunity to be great, trying something from a few different areas of the menu--nothing too exotic or complex--and every single item was a miss for me.

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    Chips n menus

    Sloppy Sailors - The Chief

    The Chief

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