Panera Bread

Disappointing. Buffalo chicken sandwich was average at best. Typically Panera has quite good offerings - not sure if it was a function of this location or an off day. In general, sandwich choices have gone downhill. No baked bread (shelves were empty) and very few bagels - maybe only 4 choices and not much available at 2:00p.m.

Great spot for lunch and great coffee too! Nice outdoor sitting area too!

I recently visited this Solana Beach, CA Panera store after not having visited for a long time. I placed my order with a woman at the counter and was presented with a terminal that asked what size tip I wanted to leave. Since my order was for a take-out order, I declined to leave a tip. The woman taking my order must have seen that because she was not very friendly and did not say anything. My order included a coffee but she did not say to wait, or that she'd prepare my coffee, so I went to the other end of the store to pick up my order. Eventually the bagel came, but no coffee. I asked someone behind the pickup counter where my coffee was, and she came back a bit later with my coffee. The coffee cup had a lid loosely placed on top. I tried to push the lid on tighly but it would not stay on. The rim of the paper cup was kind of crushed all around. This should never be the case with a new cup. I took a new cup from the pick up area and went over to the sugar area and poured my coffee in