Panera Bread

Ok everyone loves Panera! The bread is fresh n so tempting, but for me that's the problem. I'm trying to go gluten free n sugar free. The menu seriously needs some spicy choices, and some gluten free choices. Sides like apples n chips n bread need some creative changes. Oh and the music while dining can be ultra annoying. Sorry I like the Panera concept though.--Great place to meet for many people.

The express order kiosk is a botch. Too extensive a menu to find things on the screen. I suggest you just wait in line for a kid at the cash register to take your order. I had the pick 2 combo with Thai chicken on a salad + turkey chili soup (+ potato chips and a cold drink). Many flavored teas on tap at the drink station and a reasonable range of sodas (Pepsi, not Coke). Lunch was tasty. I especially like how crunchy their kettle fried potato chips are. For dessert I had a chocolate croissant. The chocolate inside it was more like a gooey icing than the embedded piece of chocolate I'd have preferred. I probably should have opted for a cookie.

This Panera is everything you need, right here in East Meadow. Has a cozy feel, although, I feel like they could add some indoor plants for a cozier vibe...

Let's talk food; they have some nice Italian options, I can tell the ingredients are fresh from Italy.. The BLT is savory. . They have great brocolli cheddar soup, it flows every well.. They need to add more ice to their ice coffee.

The parking lot is not cozy enough. I wrote a message to the owner and told him that him that he needs to plant more trees in the rear parking lot. I want shade here at Panera.

The Bacon they serve is fresh, I'm assuming from a nearby farm.

Overall, great experience. Bring your family.