Panera Bread - San Ramon

Call ahead or order online, and a healthy dinner will be ready for your family! You can save money by opting for the "you pick two" option. Make sure to include your phone number to earn points and get freebies like drinks, bagels, cookies, and $1 off coupons. You can also purchase bread bowls to take home and use later for soup. It's a great spot for lunch with friends since everyone can pay for themselves.

My family arrived late for soup, and we hoped our order would be safe despite the surrounding chaos, but unfortunately, we were mistaken. Our order was missing items, and the soups were prepared incorrectly, prompting us to return to the counter, where we encountered the visibly exhausted manager. He hastily tossed a few more soups into our bag and dismissed us. If the dining area had been cleaner and the circumstances were better, I could see this café being a nice place to enjoy a meal.

Yesterday, while discussing inflation and the rising costs of dining out, my friend recommended this restaurant. I tried it today, and I was impressed! The tomato soup and grilled cheese were absolutely delicious. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are quite reasonable. I have to give this place five stars!

Panera is our favorite choice for fast food. Everyone in our family enjoys the bread bowls, and while they’ve introduced a few new menu items, we haven't had much luck with those so far. However, I believe they're still refining them to improve the offerings.

I have visited this restaurant four times in the last three weeks and have consistently experienced excellence. The bagels may not be as large as those from Noah's Bagels, but they are always fresh and flavorful, even in the late afternoon. I've also tried their soups, enjoying the onion soup (which has a great stock base) and the creamy tomato, which is my personal favorite. The soups are served piping hot—hot enough that you’ll need to blow on them to cool down a bit—and come with your choice of chips, an apple, or a piece of fresh baguette; I highly recommend choosing the baguette. The coffee is good, the service is outstanding, the restrooms are generally clean, and the atmosphere is welcoming, making it a nice place to relax for a while. Lastly, the Wi-Fi can be either a helpful addition or a bit of a nuisance.