Panera Bread

Soup sandwich combo was so delicious! The service was great. She was so sweet. I'm from out of…read morestate and found them by accident. So lucky I did. The soup was fresh and delicious along with the rye club sandwich. Enjoyed it very much!

Always a great meal and great service. We love the cozy cafe with the jungle theme. Our favorite…read morebreakfast and lunch stop.

Clam Chowder and Limb Gyro

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Stuffed pepper soup and 1/2 BLT

Sam's Subs & Soup

4.5(70 reviews)

2.4 mi

A Hidden gem! This place smells delish when you walk in. Staff are all super friendly…read more Several tables to sit inside, and a few outside too. Food was amazing! The Ruben was great and well cooked. The Philly cheesesteak was very cheesy and good, could use a little more seasoning but the bread was very soft and overall great. The crinkle cut fries are seasoned, my favorite! And I asked for them well done and they were perfect! It's hard to actually get well done fries at other places sometimes. Their cookie was also very good! Enough for 2 to share.

Sam's Subs in Port Charlotte -- A True Mom-and-Pop Gem!…read more Sam's Subs is one of those quaint, locally owned food spots that you're so happy to discover! They serve high-quality sandwiches, homemade soups, delicious baked cookies, brownies, and cheesecake. We stopped in for cold sandwiches and were pleasantly surprised to find that French fries or fried mushrooms were available as side options. And let me tell you... everything was delicious! The fries were crispy, hot, made fresh, and the meat was a hearty portion. What made our visit even more special was getting to meet the owner and enjoy a personal visit while we dined. You can truly feel the pride and care that goes into this little shop. And one detail that really stood out to me: the walls are dedicated to the true heroes who wear dog tags. It adds such a meaningful and heartfelt touch to the atmosphere. I highly recommend stopping by Sam's Subs if you're in Port Charlotte! I'll definitely be back to try some of their other subs and club sandwiches. And yes... a special order for extra-crispy bacon on my club sandwich? Absolutely! Great food, great people, and a place with heart.

Front of the store

Philly steak and cheese with added Italian dressing and banana peppers. Delicious!!

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McAlister's Deli

3.5(51 reviews)

0.4 mi

the food was delicious. It was a lot of food for the price, perfect. The place was immaculately…read moreclean kitchen. Dining room area. The attendance was great service was outstanding.

Was looking forward to eating here and enjoying our first time as a family trying McAlisters ,…read moreunfortunately Angel who i believe is some sort of assistant or manager had a very unwelcoming face and tone when we were ordering / trying to decide what we would like to order not sure if she was helping someone new and was just getting frustrated but it was very off putting. Food was really good but just the first experience walking in was the reason I have such a low rating.

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Healthy Pho Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Cuisine Port Charlotte

4.3(186 reviews)

0.2 mi

Delicious! Our second time at this restaurant and it's definitely one of my favs! I love the…read morevermicelli bowls, they are so fresh and full of flavor. My husband got the curry but has also had the banh mi. Can't go wrong with either! The staff is also so nice!

Stopped in with a friend for dinner. They have an extensive menu. The place was a little hot- the…read moreAC was struggling at that time, but I'm sure it has since been fixed. Service was prompt. We both ordered the special beef pho, I ordered with double meat. It came with a plate of veggies/toppings. We shared the dumplings which were really good. We also had the flan for dessert and the 5 layer dessert (was it 7 layers? I can't remember) which has jellies, cream, shaved ice, sweet beans of two types and gelatin. It was not too sweet, difficult and messy to eat, and nothing I've ever had before. I would say it's a locals kinda thing. It's good but I would not order it again. The flan was as expected- smooth and delicious. I didn't finish my soup. They packed it up perfect with the veggies/toppings on the side and the broth separate from the meat. The container was spill proof. Lots of parking. Bathrooms were clean. Restaurant is busy and could be a little cleaner but it has an open, casual atmosphere.

Healthy Pho Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Cuisine Port Charlotte

24. Vegetarian Noodle Soup

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Thai iced tea and Lychee green tea

Little Good Times Diner

4.0(81 reviews)

4.9 mi

I had went here to eat a couple times and my experience was great the server was really nice and…read moresuper friendly she also had great servic would check up on us every 5 mins to see if we need a refill and how are food was not only that she was patient p.s her name was janice real nice young lady

I will be adding this to all my food groups. You do not single people out this way....I'm very…read moredisappointed with the customer service at this restaurant. My husband visited today 4/23/2026 and said the food was good, but his experience with 1 particular staff was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. On her way I'm going inside, a woman approached him rudely in a way that made him feel like he didn't belong there. She didn't greet him or anything. After he had already ordered his food and paid for it, he was sitting outside waiting , she approached him with an attitude and said "Do you need a menu or something, or are you just hanging out?" As if he wasn't supposed to be there. This was completely unnecessary and made him feel disrespected. I later called to speak with a manager about the situation. The woman who answered was unhelpful and unprofessional. She questioned who I was, refused to clearly identify herself at first, and would not let me speak to a manager. She even told me to come so she could meet me and I didn't understand that at all. She then hung up on me. When I called back, she ignored my call, but answered when I used a different phone. At that point, she said she would put me on hold so she could tell her side of the story to the manager first before letting me speak, which is not how customer concerns should be handled. Overall, while the food may be decent, the customer service was extremely poor and needs serious improvement. No customer should be made to feel uncomfortable or dismissed like this.

Chili with complimentary cheese and onions

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Hometown Grill

4.3(87 reviews)

0.2 mi

Excellent food, and our waitress was fabulous. Great place for breakfast!! Will definitely be going…read moreback there again!

You know they are a good breakfast spot when people are waiting at 6:15 for doors to open. We had…read morebreakfast here a few years ago and enjoyed it; wanted to go back but we don't eat breakfast often. Prices were higher this time, understandably. They are still better priced on a basic breakfast than other places nearby. I wanted to try their eggs Benedict even though I've only ever had it maybe 2-3 times in my life! I'm not a good person to judge since I'm not really sure what hollandaise should taste like! It was more tangy tart than I expected. The eggs were cooked the way they should be and the ham was thick. In my memory, it should've had a stronger ham flavor, as I think Canadian bacon is the traditional meat and I was hoping for that. But even eating a piece of the thick ham by itself, I couldn't taste a salty smoked ham flavor. While I found that disappointing, I couldn't take a star away because visually it looked great, and I imagine a lot of people would love to see that thick slice of ham even if it is too mild! Don't judge it by my photo because I broke my yolks and stirred them up before I remembered to take a photo. The grits (my choice of side) were just like I like them. My husband got a 2 eggs breakfast with home fries (?) sausage and toast. It was a full plate of food and he enjoyed it. They have home made strawberry jam (yum!) and I will for sure get breakfast with toast or biscuits next time just so I can have some of that jam. I did put a little bit of jam on a couple bites of my English muffin from under my Benedict. The coffee mug was tall so my husband appreciated that; and the friendly & attentive server, Melissa, filled it before empty, as needed. We will be back "sooner than later" hopefully, because there's more I want to try on their menu. I do recommend going here for breakfast especially if you are an early bird or find yourself out and about very early for some reason like we were, and need a breakfast. I think they might get crowded quickly, so early is better. Note that their hours were not accurate on the iPhone maps app - I submitted correct hours and it's pending approval. However I used the website hours and one of their days I think it was Sunday - was showing closed at 1 but it's actually 1:30.

Front inside of Home town grill

Two biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and hash browns. Two potato pancakes with applesauce.

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Super size me please (No need to ask)

Metro Diner

4.0(241 reviews)

0.2 mi

My husband loves the chicken and waffles and i love the eggs Benedict. We go every time we visit my…read moreparents!

Metro Diner is always great for breakfast. I ordered delivery, and everything was well-prepared. I…read morelove the biscuits and gravy; the gravy was in a separate container, which I appreciated so the biscuits don't get mushy. It's a typical diner breakfast but honestly better than most diners I've been to. I always look forward to this when visiting. Comfort food at its finest.

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Thai Noodle

3.9(138 reviews)

0.1 mi

We love Nan's. Their food is consistently very good. We normally do take out but the few times we…read moreate in, we were impressed with the staff and service.

Been too long since we have been back, but Nan and Pat remembered us and even my wife's favorite,…read morePad Thai w chicken, no spice. I always have the Tom Yum soup and went with the crispy duck salad instead of my usual beef salad. Everything was as good as we remembered

Inside Back

Papaya Salad

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Ninos Bakery & Cafe

3.7(107 reviews)

8.8 mi

Excellent Italian pastries, very fresh, most and delicious. As a nyc raised Italian, this is ad…read moregood as it gets

This place use to be the best place. To get pastries. It went way downhill. The only place I would…read morego. Now forget it. I went on Friday. The pastries were stale, dry, & tasted horrible. Good bye Nino's.

Donuts

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Cookies and Other Baked Goods

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.1(121 reviews)

0.9 mi

Kyle Busch passed away on Thursday, 5/21. My husband and I decided to have lunch at Cheddars in…read morehonor of him on 5/24. Sadly, there was nothing in the restaurant or bar area to acknowledge Kyle's death. A black sash or bow on the hood hanging on the bar? Flags with his race car number? Photos? NOTHING. Sorry but this is piss poor management and marketing whether it's corporate or local.

First time trying this establishment. It's very clean and everyone,including our server was very…read morefriendly and welcoming. The food was fresh and hot and very good with generous portions. Overall a very nice experience. One thing that is always asked when trying something new, would I come back and the answer is definitely a yes!

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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Donna B.

14 years ago

Panera is excellent and just getting better. They are going through a remodeling project and can't wait to see what it looks like upon completition. The manager is always friendly, and I love going on a working lunch. Free Wi-Fi, excellent salads, sandwiches and soups. A must for lunch! read more

Greg K.

4 years ago

Horrible horrible horrible. This is the worst run Panera ever. Just an awful experience!!!!!

Kayden N.

2 years ago

Amber was so nice to me and she was understanding and helpful she definitely deserves a raise

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