Panera Bread in Maine

"I have not been to Panera Bread for a long time and found the menu very different from what I remember. On advice of my wife I tried for the first time a "choose two" combo of Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Dip 1/2 sandwich. I found these both delicious and portions ample for a lunch meal. I added the always good coffee (strong as death, black as hell, and sweet as love) bringing my total to about 15 dollars. The dining room was full and store was clearly understaffed as the dirty dishes area was visibly overfilled and tables were not being wiped between customers. Staff were working hard and food was coming out quickly and without loss of quality. Overall give this a 4 stars for good tasting food and decent service by an obviously overworked employee. I would be happy to dine here again."

"The shift supervisor Brendan was exemplary. Made sure we were taken care of. Very rad awesome guy. Would come back again just for Brendan himself."

"Came off a very hard shift (I am an RN) and got a sandwich and soup to go. Food came super quick and was fresh. Got home and found a pickle wrapped up with my sandwich. I love pickles (they didn’t know this) and found it very nice that they take the time to add that. Not sure if this is how they do it now, but I worked there many years ago and we never added pickles. Anyway thanks for the pickle!"

"Had the turkey avocado blt sandwich a little expensive but was excellent. The sour dough bread very soft and veggies very fresh. Also had the flavored green tea very good not too sweet. Very fast service. Atmosphere was great very clean. Definitely going back."

"Great place to eat there’s,great atmosphere and great service .just good wholesome food"

"Had a $3.00 gift card from T-Mobile Tuesdays. Had a breakfast sandwich with avac6, tomato, egg whites. It was very good and a good deal with the gift card."

"The service and the food is always good! Fabulous hot chocolate this morning! And so was the breakfast sandwich. When we are too early to get Panera's soups we actually buy them from our grocery store! Thank you for always offering the extras and thank you for a truly wonderful staff and restaurant atmosphere! Sincerely Dennis and Sally"

"Stopped for lunch for the first time in almost a year. We had a very large vegetable sandwich, that was excellent. Also had a chicken & Avocado Bagel that was surprisingly big and very tasty. Avocado was fresh. Nice fireplace in the dining area. A very good option for lunch, 1/2 the price of a burger and everything was very fresh. Also took home a chocolate croissant, as good as a pastry shop !"

"I've been coming pretty regularly and have noticed a tremendous change from when I first visited to now. I usually get the same thing and sometimes I'll add in something else like a salad or other side. All I can say to the current manager and team is keep up the good work. Having a consistent choice for breakfast on the way into work has made my life much easier (and more delicious!)"

"I been going here for years and love it every time. Food always freash and quickly received. Staff is always friendly. The fire is always nice. I do miss rice bowl. The one in Westbrook is horrible. My hub and I wont go back there. We will go to Biddeford or Portland."