Panera Bread

Before I start, I feel the need to mention that this has nothing to do with the actual service workers that were working in that particular Panera. This has everything to do with the corporate Panera. It was very difficult to find a way to share my disappointment. There was no contact link in the normal website like any other company would have and I had to spend more time than I should have trying to find a way to email someone, and to no avail. This review will have to do and I hope it reaches someone higher up. I am extremely disappointed in the new Panera menus that released on April 4th. Only 2 of the new releases had dietary friendly options. I know too many people, myself included that are vegetarian or pescetarian that cannot enjoy most of the releases. Additionally, flatbread pizzas were taken off, along with many salads. These, again were some of the only things on the menu that I could enjoy. There were signs leading up to April 4th around the Panera and through emails that advertised "new" and "enhanced" menu items, not an entirely new menu. The pick 2 option is useless. You used to be able to get a few dollars off if you wanted a whole sandwich, and a cup of soup or half a salad. That would cost around $15. Now, you can only buy half sandwiches with another small item for the same price. Speaking from experience, half a sandwich and a soup is not filling, and for $15 I am better off going anywhere else. However, this Panera is located in the engineering building of LSU's campus, and any other fast food place--on campus or not--is at least a 10 minute walk. This and the new menu layout is literally targeting college students that are mostly already low on money AND time, forcing them to give in either to walk the distance or spend the money. Personally, I would like to see a different fast food restaurant here in the future and will be avoiding the chain until some change is implemented.
Apr 8th, 2024

Feb 28th, 2024

This Panera it's inside the Louisiana State University. Sunday morning, employees not happy, food not warm enough. I recommend looking for another Panera in Baton Rouge are.
Feb 26th, 2024

I go here for my sip club membership and really dont have any problems. I really recommend ordering in advance especially when school is in session because things are very busy and you may have to wait 30 minutes on an order especially if you get food because its so many people. They should really consider adding either another food spot in PFT or make Panera bigger with it being the only place for food in that building.
Aug 24th, 2023

The food is decent at best and service is horrible. Employees always have a rude attitude and treat customers poorly.
Aug 13th, 2023