Panera Bread

Panera Bread is pretty solid overall. The food is good and usually tastes fresh, but the service can be a bit slow depending on the time of day. If you go during busy hours, expect a longer wait for your order. The portion sizes can feel a little small, so how filling it is really depends on what you choose. Some items are more satisfying than others, but the quality is consistent. Overall, it’s a good spot for a quick meal or a light lunch, just keep in mind the portion sizes and possible wait time. If you go during off-peak hours, you’ll probably have a smoother experience.

So sad…. this is going to be my last time eating at the location (valley stream). While everyone is the back, I noticed a FLY dancing on the sweets that’s displayed in the front as you walk in. 🤢🤮

Leyda, Zaida and Gloria. The names I remembered because their service was excellent and fast. Great personality and greets everyone, when they see you.

This location is very clean and even though it is in a mall making it more frequented with customers the staff does an excellent job keeping it clean and the wait is very short to get your food vs other Paneras I have been to. It also has many small intimate seating nooks for a pleasant dining experience foe a Panera. I did not take more images of the seating since it was full of customers dining and did not want to impose on them.

Passed by to grab some breakfast while waiting for maintenance service in South Shore Hyundai and it was actually pretty good - I ordered one half ciabatta bacon turkey bravo with chips and my husband ordered one cheesesteak ciabatta with chips - totally loved his order! I usually choose the turkey sandwiches but after having tried this warm cheesesteak one, ill definitely be changing my orders in the future! The place opens early - compared to the rest of the shops in the mall - if doing something at the dealer you can definitely kill some time there The place was very clean in general - except for the bathrooms 😅 Service was pretty efficient and quick Will definitely return 👍🏻