I go here about 5 days a week since it is right next door to my store. Sometimes I eat there, other times I take out. The bakery items are always fresh baked and the usually have warm chocolate chip cookies available. They will usually...customize the smoothies if you ask, I've had banana added in several times and it makes any of the fruit smoothies more enjoyable. They have different soup specials depending on the day, my favorite from last season was the lemon chicken orzo, for the fall the turkey chili is a good choice. All the salads and sandwiches are made to order, most you can add items to if you request it. Be mindful of any allergies you may have, some of the dressings are fresh made which a highly used ingredient is raw eggs.
Clay is one of the best employees there, he always makes me feel welcome and like a close friend compared to just a customer. Kaylee is super friendly as well and very energetic. I can honestly say I have issues with how the manager behaved towards customers, she does her job, but she always seems cold and and calculating. I've very rarely seen her smile or engage customers by name, which makes me feel unwelcome and slightly like a burden rather than the idea panera tries to send of a "local" bake shop.More