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    Panera Bread

    2.5 (59 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Baja bowl with 3 pieces of chicken. Not worth the money - A ceramic bowl contains a rice-based dish topped with sliced chicken, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and a poached egg. Green sauce and pickled vegetables are also present, with the dish placed on a wooden table. Napkins and a drink are visible in the background, indicating a casual dining setting.
    Matt M.

    I usually love Panera bread but at this location they don't have it together. I came in to order the pick 2 and the lady at the register was trying to add on other charges. I then switched it to a Baja Bowl "whole" and she tried charging me $18+ and on the menu it's $12.59 without tax. I asked for a manager to come help because the lady at the register was telling me this price is correct and it didn't make since. The manager came and rung up the meal to the correct price which was $14 and change When I got my meal I was disappointed on the portions of this location. I don't know if it was because I asked for a manager or if it comes like this normally but these bowls are not worth the money spent. I ate the food at the location and left hungry. Very disappointed with my experience here.

    A couple noodles, some chicken slivers and broth. Thanks. - The image shows a disposable white cup filled with vegetable soup, containing visible pieces of carrots and other ingredients, with a clear plastic spoon resting inside. Next to the cup, there is a plastic container with a salad that includes sliced vegetables such as cucumbers and possibly tomatoes, with a clear lid. A paper napkin and a QR code sticker are also visible on the surface.
    Jodi W.

    Dear Panera Bread, Have things gotten so Depression Era bad that you can reeeealy justify charging your customers $38 for a tuna sandwich, a small bowl of Mac n Cheese, and a pick two with chicken noodle soup that literally has two noodles, two slices of carrot, and ONE piece of chicken sliver with the rest broth?? I literally feel like I picked this up from a homeless soup kitchen. What makes me feel this way even. more. Is that when I went to make the online order at 5:30pm on Sunday, nearly HALF the options were "sold out." How is that possible? It's possible bc of poor management. Won't be back! Thanks for the broth peeps.

    Panera Bread: gross interior mess
    Grace C.

    We had the smallest portion of baguette. And the soup was very runny. The employees don't clean anything, I had to clean my own table and food is splatted on the wall and the floor looks like it hasn't been vacuumed in 3 weeks. And the soda had no carbonation. My dad makes better soup.

    Steak sandwich.  With nothing on it. I order everything on it. As the old lady used to say where the beef. - Four pieces of steak sandwich with cooked beef slices on toasted bread are arranged on crumpled brown paper. The beef appears tender and is placed directly on the bread without additional toppings. The paper is on a wooden surface, and a patriotic-themed napkin with stars and stripes is partially visible in the corner. The image captures a simple presentation of a steak sandwich, emphasizing the beef and bread components.

    Never go through the drive thru. I have never had this much a problem of a mess with any company. I ordered it online, which will never happen again. The only part they had right was sauce on the side. Thank God because the sauce tasted terrible. I didn't get bread or chip in the bag either. I would definitely not go here. I spent 40 bucks at this dive for two meals and didn't get half of my order. I have a picture of my sandwich below.

    Turkey bacon bravo - A sandwich featuring turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on whole wheat bread is shown, with a bite taken out of one half. The sandwich is placed on crumpled brown paper, and the setting appears to be in a dimly lit environment, possibly near a vehicle or outdoor area.

    My sandwich was spoiled. Turkey bacon bravo sandwich and there is a nasty odor. Smells very fishy. I pretty confident either tuna or salmon spoiled in their walk-in cooler and cross contaminated either their tomatoes, meat, or something. I couldn't stomach it. The smell is extremely bad... this is a hard pass for me!

    This should be French onion soup.... - A paper cup contains French onion soup with a dark, caramelized broth and melted cheese. The cup is placed on a blue tray, and the soup appears thick with visible onion strands. The image shows the soup from a top-down perspective, highlighting the rich color and texture of the broth.

    I want to begin by stating I usually rarely have issues with this specific location, but unfortunately that is not the case this evening. I went through drive thru and the staff were really nice and the service is pretty friendly. No hard time getting my order in, minus the fact they did not have their big signature strawberry mint lemonade available. Getting home with the food was a disappointment to say the least. The soup was cold and they did not add the croutons. The way it was made looks a little unusual? I know I did not make their batch, but this does not look like soup. Instead it appears as gravy, as it should have a broth and shouldn't be creamy. I'm not very happy with this and I will not even hide the fact we threw it out without eating. Hoping this review can help change the way French onion soup appears rather it's the first spoon or the last.

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    Very dirty restaurant. Sticky floors. Gross bathrooms. The food was okish - but one wonders given how filthy the restaurant is kept.

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    Great service ! Friendly staff. Awesome food! I go there at Westlake several times a week.

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    Love this place hot coffee,delicious pastries, great soup, clean and very friendly staff. Can't ask for much more.

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    One World - Chicken & Waffle

    One World

    (790 reviews)

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    There were 12 of us after church went there. We all had something different and we all thought our…read morefood was very delicious! And our server was excellent!

    My first time here. The menu was comprehensive and featured so many visually tempting options that…read moreI finally just asked our waitress Quincy to suggest something. She recommended the Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich. My sandwich was huge and contained a large portion of pulled pork meat. It was delicious and the homemade chipotle bbq mayo made it all the more satisfying with its rich smoky flavor! The Cuban-style black beans were right out of Miami! Very nicely prepared and included green peas, carrots, corn, and bell peppers, as well. My dining companion, for her part, ordered the Falafel platter, with a side order of gyro meat. The falafel (a dozen), were fresh, tasty, and just the right consistency. These were served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pita, and hummus. The side order of gyro meat featured a generous portion of decadently succulent lamb shavings and included two portions of homemade tzatziki sauce. Everything we ate was prepared to perfection and could easily compete with exceptional restaurants in Chicago! Yes, the food at One World is that good. As for the service, our waitress Quincy was friendly and professional. As for the ambiance and decor--we arrived ahead of the lunch crowd, so it was pretty quiet. The decor, however, is nicely done. The premises were clean and well maintained. Ditto the restrooms. The restaurant is actually huge. There are multiple dining areas and in the summer there is an outside patio behind the restaurant, as well. As for pricing and affordability--quality costs, and the food here is definitely a cut above. That being said, the owners have priced the entrees quite reasonably considering the generous portion-size and quality of the food. My overall opinion? If you want a dining experience worthy of comparison to the best Chicagoland has to offer, but don't want to make the long drive--or pay twice as much--then I highly recommend this little gem of a locally-owned restaurant in Peoria!

    The Queen of Squash

    The Queen of Squash

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    We actually ate here twice traveling through town to a wedding, there and back…read more Its a bit expensive but the quality is good and there are a lot of healthy options. They did great with my son's dairy intolerance - they left some meatballs off his meat pizza and left a note on the box explaining they are made with cheese. I appreciate it as I would not have thought of that, and I liked they had vegan cheese as an option for his pizza. The second time we tried the west coast flatbread but he said it tasted weird. I thought it was fine- maybe just not kid approved . My fault for trying to get some veggies into him. I found their soup very tasty and had a watermelon mint salad with a bowl of soup the second time, and a turkey burger the first time. The turkey burger was fine but a little dry and bland. Husband had a squash bowl the first time which was great, we mixed the chickpea salad side into it. It was a good combo def recommend it. He tried the pulled pork sandwich on the second go and felt it was fine but bland. I think maybe it seems like everything else on the menu is a good pick except for the sandwiches. I had a moon time tea the first time. It came with no lid they didnt have any but was very very good tea so I ordered it again the second time. They forgot it in the second order and he had to go back for it. They rushed making it i think, it was not very strong, so I was a little bummed. I did call and ask them where they got the tea from and they told me it was from a local coffee place, so I am going to try to go buy a bag of tea to take home. I appreciate them pointing me to their source.

    My lady can't have gluten, we always struggle finding places that have options for her. We were…read moremeeting an old friend of hers in Peoria, when she saw that The Queen of Squash was 100% gluten free. She was very excited. Now before I go much further, I am a hardcore Carnivore. I eat all the meat and Glutens. So, I was a little skeptical about a restaurant that seemed to cater to gluten free and Vegan. Over the years I've become accustomed to Gluten Free items, but they always seemed to have issues. I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. We started off with the Cheese bites. Which is much like Brazilian cheese bread, we couldn't decide between the zucchini chimichurri or the pineapple salsa as a dipping sauce, so we paid for both. These were fantastic. It had a great taste, and honestly both dipping sauces were good, but it was agreed the zucchini chimichurri is absolutely the best. If you like cheesy bread stuffs, get this. You will regret it if you don't. For the main course I opted for the P-Drizzle on a cauliflower flatbread. As copied from their menu: "a base of ranch and cheddar, topped with chicken, turkey bacon & turkey pepperoni and drizzled with tangy mustard BBQ sauce and our secret burger sauce." Now, I was hesitant because Turkey Bacon, Turkey Pepperoni? To my bacon and pepperoni loving self, this seemed so wrong... The only thing wrong about it was me. This flat bread was beyond delicious. Honestly, the bacon and pepperoni didn't taste exactly the same as traditional style, but that's okay. It was still good and on this flatbread the flavors mixed with everything else to make it a tastebud sensation. Most surprisingly was the crust. If you've ever eaten Gluten Free items, they usually have a weird texture, it's too dense/crumbly, or has a strange flavor. This did not. Over the last five years I've eaten a lot of Gluten Free items and tested them vs the traditional versions. I can say that this flat bread was so good, that I had to double check with the staff to make sure it was gluten free before I let my lady taste it. If you are gluten free, or if you are with someone that is gluten free. Go out of your way to the Queen of Squash. You will not regret it. My only issue is that it's so far away from where we live.

    Fox Pub and Cafe

    Fox Pub and Cafe

    (106 reviews)

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    In the past, we had went out for their English breakfast. It took forever to get food. Went out…read morewithin the last 30 days and to complete turnaround! Waitress was attentive, food was served promptly cooked, wonderfully, and served hot off the grill. Best meal I have ever had there! I don't know why the complete turnaround that really had a wonderful time!

    Review Visit: February 13th, 2018…read more What does the Fox say? Arrroooooooo (in a British Accent)! What does that translate to? It's a bit long-winded, so bear with me. *In a British accent* "Hello, savvy reader. If you love some good British food and are in the central Illinois region, The Fox is right up your alley." "Their entire menu is British-themed and so is the pub. While the pub itself isn't overloaded with British things, you can tell it's got a British vibe while not being too gauche." "The food is delectable. Exquisite." "Mmmm, yes." Wow, the fox had a lot to say! Do I agree with the Fox? Yes. My friends and I came here and loved every bit of it. The service was fantastic and the place felt welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Chipotle Beefeater Brisket and it was phenomenal. We sampled my friends Hummus and while I am not big on hummus, we all agreed it was great. Everyone gushed over how great their food was. Another perfect example that bar/pub food is the best food. I sadly didn't get a ton of photos as I was focused on hanging out with my friends. I will snap a few more the next time I go. Be aware that if you do visit that they have Trivia on Thursdays nights. We tried to come here on one of those nights and it was packed and they suggested we come back another time due to it being too busy. So if you need your Bangers and Mash or Fish and Chips fix and are in the Peoria area, this is the perfect place for you.

    Panera Bread - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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