Panera Bread recently opened a new location near Free State on Bauer Farm Dr. and 6th Street. Panera offers more food options to students. Here’s a review of a few must-try items on the menu.
Panera Review
This meal is perfectly savory and has the same qualities of a home-cooked meal, being both hearty and comforting. With this dish, Panera has created a rich soup with generous amounts of broth, chicken and vegetables. This soup is great for someone who wants a quick and easy meal.
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Fuji Apple Chicken Salad 4/5
Panera’s Fuji Apple Chicken Salad is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The combination of the grilled chicken, crisp apple chips and the white balsamic vinaigrette dressing pairs well to create a flavorful salad. However, the dressing that the salad is tossed in is tart and makes the meal too strong. Other than the dressing, this salad is good for someone who wants a fresh meal with a good balance of flavors.
Pairing well with any type of sandwich, Panera’s tomato soup has a great tangy flavor. However, I feel the soup was too watery for a “creamy” tomato soup. Other than the texture, the tomato soup is a great combination of flavors and even better when paired with some croutons or a grilled cheese.
The grilled cheese served at Panera is a favorite among many. The cheese is melted into a gooey consistency then put between toasted, thick-sliced bread. This pairs perfectly with the tomato soup that comes with the grilled cheese with Panera’s “You Pick Two” deal. This grilled cheese is one of my favorites and never fails to hit the spot.
Chocolate Chip Cookie 5/5
Panera’s Chocolate Chip Cookie is flawlessly baked to be nice and crisp on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. Resembling a homemade taste, the cookie’s combination of sweet and salty makes it mouth watering. For chocolate chip cookie lovers, Panera’s version is excellent and I would easily recommend it to anyone.
Overall Panera Bread is a great place to go eat for a quick and somewhat healthier meal option. The menu variety is great and I would definitely recommend!