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    Panera Bread

    2.4 (158 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Yummy snacks!
    Lisa R.

    I got turned around on the freeways of Los Angeles and decided to get off and try to calm down before trying to fight my way back home. I ended up at Panera . I was greeted by George at the counter. I was frazzled but he was friendly and patient. After I ordered he reminded me to give him my phone number for rewards and came up with 2 ! After giving me my discount he helped me pick out a desert! Nothing like a brownie to ease traffic anxiety! For a fast food place he never rushed me and made me feel welcome. My food came quickly and was delicious. My hesitation for not doing a 5 star review was the bathroom was nasty. Dirty floors, overflowing trash and nasty toilet stalls. But 5 stars for the employees and the service!

    First time coming here
    La Tanya R.

    This is my first time coming here I rate the drinks, the guava drink give it a three maybe I came at the wrong time. It was a little bit watery, but I will be back to try to food and see how it is so stay tuned for that one just letting you know I wasn't a fan of the drinks little bit watery, but I will be back to taste of food so I will get my whole review on that one

    Chicken & pepperoni mozzarella melt...I added pesto
    Shay A.

    Went this morning and I gotta say I had another awesome experience! They really go above and beyond at this location. I had 2 orders but I put the second in kind of late. I got my first order and went to my car. I headed in to get the second order and the young lady was headed to the door with my bag. She was going to bring it out to me...that was really nice of her and appreciated...it shows the employees actually care....as far as the food goes...I had the garden avocado toast with extra tomato...it was SO GOOD....id never pay 5 bucks for some toast but babyyyyy I will now lmao....im honestly scared to go to any other Panera Bread now because they just cant compete with this location!

    Gary N.

    This Panera location came thru at South Gate as I was on my way to Paramount, amazingly still populated with a lot of people dining in, has a drive thru also busy, everything inside was well organized, all the setup were fully stocked, their self serving kiosks were functional, the employees were very attentive and helpful overall, another Panera discover will be on my bookmark for all my trips to LA

    Soggy Sandwich with minimal filling and a BUG
    Denise C.

    Ordered via Postmates Half portion chicken salad sandwich Was taking pictures to show how little of a portion the chicken salad was and all the liquid that made th bread soapy when I came across a bug Thank fully I was taking pictures or would have eaten it. I understand things happen but it's still extremely gross and he didn't even blend in. Obviously no one was paying attention when they assembled the sandwich. Can't remember last time I had Panera but defiantly won't be having it anytime soon. Sandwich is in the trash.

    Tell me , what is this : one side of sandwich has everything other half of sandwich has just bacon bites
    Rubi A.

    This is a third time I've ordered here. I'll never order again from this location . my first and second order they forgot the chips with my order . Now to have this.

    $8.89 for a large mac and cheese & it ain't even filled up (5/10/20)
    Jenni M.

    Panera Bread seems to keep getting stingier than all get out with their servings. A few years ago, the one in Pico Rivera used to pack the mac and cheese in a large container to the brim with the lid nearly about to pop off. Later they started leaving like an inch below the brim unfilled. Next location! So then... Downey Panera Bread did the same damn thing. Now it's South Gate. A large mac and cheese is $8.89. It comes with a side and our daughter almost always wants an apple. Even the apple is on the tiny side. The strawberry poppyseed salad with chicken ($11.19 for a whole size) was good and fresh, but that fat-free poppyseed dressing was not my cup of tea at all. I had some Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing to make it more interesting. During COVID-19 quarantine, the app is very useful for curbside takeout. It will prompt you to specify the color and make/model of your vehicle. Then when you arrive you just use the app to let them know you're there and they come and find you.

    Jordan G.

    Panera in South Gate, you could definitely do a better job in protecting your workers for unsafe work practices. Shift manager instructed worker to climb up an a ladder and clean the elevated areas in the "kitchen" area. Worker had one foot on the ladder, and his second foot on the counter where food was being prepared. Before any one thinks that I'm being petty about safety, how about food safety? Is going above and beyond to ensure that your food is clean and safe to eat considered pettiness? Safe work practices include food safety, workers at this Panera cut corners performing unsafe work, the cutting of corners also includes the food hygiene, food cleanliness, and the safe handling of your foods. Foot on counter where food is actively being prepared? Guacala. This was done all while food was being handled on the same counter where the worker had his dirty foot. Cutting corners much? Where's Maria when I need her? Maria, come look at this !!!!!

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    I order the chicken wild rice soup with the fresh bread, delicious I highly recommend with this weather

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    I came in today the driveway was empty the girl who was working was polite and my coffee tasted great

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    Soup Shop - Pho Combo

    Soup Shop

    4.0(594 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Kitchen open late
    Casual dining

    This place has quickly become our favorite place for Pho in the area. We've tried several of their…read morepho bowls: chicken, shrimp, rib bones, and oxtail. They don't miss! My favorite has been the oxtail, though I wish the oxtail was meatier. The broth is delicious to use and their portions are great. They also have some great appetizers and their shaky beef plate is also really good. We also like their horchata drink. Unique and delicious! Also, make sure to request their chili paste! They have great service, super attentive and friendly. You pay up at the front after you're done. It's a simple place, not much decor. But they got all the flavors so it's fine. Plenty of parking in the area as well. You gotta try it!

    We come to soup shop pretty often & we usually love it! The environment is nice, the food is always…read moreso yummy! However our last 2 times going there was a girl there, didn't get her name, but she has copper orangeish hair, she wasn't nice at all. I raised my hand to ask for something and she looked right at me and walked away, I then got up to go ask someone for something and she happened to be the person who came out of the kitchen first so I was going to ask her and she looked at me and walked back into the kitchen. A different girl came out and she helped me, I was just looking to get utensils, something so simple but it's been 2 times that we go and that same girl is there and she's not helpful, not approachable, not nice. Otherwise we do like the place alot! The owner is sometimes sitting there doing work and if she sees it gets busy she gets up to help her team. Food is really good! Always spot on!

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    La Pasta

    La Pasta

    4.5(515 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    I'll be honest -- the first time I saw La Pasta in Lynwood, I wasn't super intrigued. But then I…read morekept noticing police cars and fire trucks parked there during lunch. And if there's one thing I know, first responders always know where the good food is. That was enough for me to give it a shot. We decided to grab takeout, and wow... this place is legit. The lasagna was amazing. Not one of those basic ricotta-only lasagnas either -- this had a great cheese blend and an incredible sauce that really brought everything together. You can tell care goes into the food. The bread they serve tastes fresh like it's baked there, which makes a big difference. We also had the chicken fettuccine, and my daughter absolutely loved it, which is always a win as a parent. We've only done takeout so far, but this spot has officially upgraded our movie nights at home. One of these days we'll probably dine in, but even to-go, the quality holds up -- and that says a lot. Definitely a spot worth trying if you want solid Italian food in the area.

    The pizza was fresh and delicious. It's not your cheapest option around, but the quality was there…read more So the cost didn't bother me. We also go a beet salad that stated there would be goat cheese on it- we didn't get much if any in ours, unfortunately. Staff were great and kind. Dining room was clean and neatly decorated. Plenty of parking too. I look forward to my next stop for food from La Pasta.

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    Eggplant Permesan. Good!

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    Penne Pink Sauce. Good!

    Class 302 Cafe - Downey - Popcorn chicken, pork chop and spice basil fried rice

    Class 302 Cafe - Downey

    3.7(467 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Located in what I think is called Downey Landing, and there's plenty of parking which is always a…read moreplus. Walking in, the vibe felt a little off. The girl at the cashier was helpful, but seemed like she might've been having an off night. Either way, I do appreciate her help. They have a ton of self serve, ready to pour flavors and smoothies, which is honestly really cool. They also offer sample cups so you can try before you commit, big win. On top of that, the toppings and add ins are self serve too, which makes the whole experience fun and customizable. The flavors were actually really good. I noticed they also serve food, so I might try that next time. But I'll definitely be back for the self-serve options alone.

    Class 302 Cafe is located in the Promenade at Downey. This looks like a pretty busy area, but on an…read moreearly weekday afternoon, there still was plenty of parking. I had this spot on my bookmarks for years, so I am glad to finally be able to stop by here. The process was a bit confusing when I first walked in, as there were no employees at the front counter - 2 of them were busy in the back cooking, eating, and talking and the other one was focused on making more boba and the trash, I guess. I did a walkthrough to look at everything, then I came back to the front counter and noticed the signages on the side wall about purchasing a cup first, then adding toppings and filling up your drink, then coming back to the front counter to get your drink sealed by an employee. I waited in line patiently, as the employees were all in the back doing various things, and the guy who was bringing out the boba and changing the trash finally came out. I noted that he was wearing the same gloves he did while taking out the trash and started to ring customers in front of me up and help seal finished boba cups wearing those same dirty gloves. I was disgusted, but since I drove a long way for this spot, I decided to stay, as he is only touching the outside of the cup anyway, and I will just wipe it down later. Anyway, I bought a cup and filled it with some ice, my favorite milk tea - jasmine milk tea, and boba. I do wished that they had a couple other toppings I liked though. I was ready to have my drink sealed and waited patiently for the employee to seal it. Overall, it was a good concept they have going on and it is one of those one time experiences at least for me, but they have to work on their cleanliness because there were 2 employees in the back cooking food for customers while eating themselves while cooking in front of it and the other employee wearing the same gloves doing everything, even when changing / touching the trash.

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