Panera Bread

When the orders came out 5 plates and was told I could take as many trips to get my plate to our table. Well in Texas they bring it to your table. Ordered large mac and cheese, a small mac and cheese, and 3 you pick two tomato and mozzarellas. 2 were with garden soup and 1 with French onion soup. The 1 with French onion soup was done with flat bread.
The 2 with garden soup were done with the regular bread.
The sandwiches done with regular bread were cold with very little mozzarella.
When I took them back to the cook area they first acted like it how dare I bring my food back. The guy manager Tried to act like they went to flatbread because they couldn’t get the panini makers warm enough to melt. Well we are from Texas and never have I had a problem getting a melted panini.
There was a guy with curly hair in two different shades that had an attitude and commented «have a wonderful day» in a very sarcastic not giving a true care to my day. Then when I got the second round one was burned on the bottom and had to get that one done. My mother in law went back to get that one redone and Mr. Pony tail was rude again. The lady manager was nice enough to redo the panini. Really beginning to feel like the only place to get good service is in Texas!

Chicken Caesar Salad, a good book, rainy day, Panera,…all adds up to a great day. Food and service –excellent as always!

We were in town for a funeral, and decided to make the best of it by checking out local attractions afterward. We decided we were hungry, so we stopped in so I could use a gift card I got for Christmas. The food was good, but the menu board is misleading on their «Pick 2» options. Everything is actually a la carte. The whole staff, from the lady who took our order to the manager who visited our table, were extremely hospitable and gracious. We stayed until just before closing and never felt pressured by the staff. Once we realized the time, we made a quick exit. Thank you for helping to brighten our day. We’ll definitely be back to this location.

I prefer Paradise Bakery in general but this specific PB wasn’t’ too bad. we came here in passing and had a pleasant experience. Nice staff. Decent food that doesn’t make you feel too guilty after eating it.

Overpriced? YES. Delicious? Oh, yes. I’ve enjoyed this place in Houston & now here in LC. Unfortunately the traffic in this area is atrocious at lunchtime.
The Mediterranean veggie sandwich, chipotle chicken panini, SW chicken flatbread, & the tomato with mozzarella panini are my favs. And the clam chowder, tomato soup, and mushroom with truffle soup are excellent. Just wish I could get a whole sandwich, cup of soup, & a regular drink (tea/​soda) for less than $ 10 (less than a restaurant). The pick-​2 option where you can get ½ sandwich, and cup of soup or small salad is only $ 8 but not very filling if you get a veggie sandwich.
They also have an array of breakfast foods that I haven’t tried but look delicious. The one I’ve had & love is the sun-​dried tomato & feta soufflé.

Well if you have been to other Panera Bread restaurants in Texas then you will know that this one in Lake Charles is horrible. It seems like the staff training was omitted from the hiring process. I have given them too many chances and now I will not return. They continously forget and or give us the wrong food every time. Sorry Panera… you couldn’t get it together.