Panera Bread

Being French, I have my high standard habits... I am so happy with this business. Believe me, best restaurant to go to in Tampa Bay for the food quality, service, interior design set-up relative to price! Let me add you're not freezing and the music is not too loud. I have been to other Panera Bread restaurants, this is the 5 star location at just every level, it's so well managed, kudos to those who make this happen for years and every single day! The food is really high quality and yet the prices are surprisingly very competitive, they offer you to customize your orders by removing or adding items ((ex: more tomatoes, add cilantro, etc...) for no charge, the menu is delicious (I've tasted everything) and the service is absolutely consistently impeccable for the hundred of times I have dined there. I couldn't rave enough about the staff, everyone is very welcoming and kind to all customers, it's so nice to see, there's an amazing sense of community created by the staff and the so many regular customers (because, yes, I guess I am not the only fan of this place!). I would start giving out the name of the staff but I would be worried I would miss someone amazing that makes your day there! The only hiccup for me is that it's the only restaurant I know in town still offering the plastic straws. I have emailed and left voice mails to Panera Bread Franchise Head Office many times over the last few months but they never replied. Unfortunately, I guess they don't care about our marine life around here. Don't get your salad to go at the supermarket! Their app is so easy to use with your favorites and pick-it up (the parking is quick and easy)! For a very similar price, you'll get so much more value, it's not even comparable. They also offer a $12.89 including tax monthly membership with unlimited coffee, tea and other drinks. I step-in at Panera Bread SoHo and always smile because I know it's a smooth & pleasant experience all the way, it's all about the customer here! Thank you all.

This Panera location is great overall but I have an issue with the sesame bagels. Lately, I’ve noticed someone is just taking plain cooked bagels and using some binding agent to “glue” on the sesame seeds. They immediately fall off once you touch the bagel. This is extremely annoying and I feel misled and tricked. I’ve had authentic sesame bagels from here before and they’re amazing so why are workers using this shortcut to mislead customers? I feel very passionate about my morning sesame bagel and will start ordering from a different location if this persists. Aside from this, the SoHo location is clean and overall well maintained. The workers always pay attention to my order notes and I feel it’s good value for the price but please address this bagel situation.