When tomato soup is made well, whether at home or in a restaurant, it has a richness that balances freshness with just the right amount of acidity. Whether you like it creamy and smooth or rustic and chunky, it almost always tastes better when you dip it in a grilled cheese sandwich. But Panera's version doesn't quite deliver. It's not awful - you won't spit it out - but you're also not left with that satisfied feeling after finishing your cup.
A good tuna sandwich has to taste bright, fresh, and tangy and have a good balance of ingredients and textures. It should never taste old, mushy, or under-seasoned. Unfortunately, the Panera tuna salad is mostly just plain boring. According to the website, the standard tuna sandwich is made from tuna salad on country rustic sourdough bread with mixed greens, sliced tomatoes, and salt and pepper. We found it to be uninspiring and forgettable.
Our seatbelts are (literally and proverbially) buckled for fairly low-quality food, but an experience that's more about low-cost and high-pleasure. At Panera Bread, however, comparatively higher price tags (think $10-$15 for a salad) suggest closer attention to "the little things." You get what you pay for...or, reason might suggest you should. In reality, a wave of apparent Panera employees is flooding Reddit to voice their dissatisfaction with one ingredient from the chain's kitchen - the chicken.
Quite frankly, few lunches are as satisfying (or as fun to eat) as a favorite sandwich dunked into soup. Consequently, Panera is heeding the call of its loyal fan base by offering a pair of menu items specifically designed to be dipped and dunked. And while the new Ciabatta Dippers may sound a bit familiar, there's a little something new this time around.
Panera Bread requires developers to commit to opening approximately 15 cafés in six years, reflecting an aggressive schedule demanding substantial financial and operational commitment.
The Croque Monsieur Croissant Toast is a decadent combination of flavors, featuring melty cheese and ham, all enveloped in the enticing flaky croissant toast.