I’ve been to many fast food restaurants throughout my years, but Panera exceeds my expectations in every aspect. The atmosphere is kept clean and appealing, the service is systemized, environment is welcoming, and every option of food is tremendous.

The first things you see when you walk into any Panera restaurant are the tables and seating. I’ve been going to Panera approximately three times a month for the past couple of years, and not a single time have I walked in and seen garbage on the floor, or a table not wiped off. All of the seats are pushed in to give the environment of the restaurant a neat and comforting feel. This says a lot about the service and how dedicated the employees are to keep their customers satisfied, which they do.

The customers, whether they’re waiting in line to order or enjoying their meal at a table, are always creating an aroma of contentment that comforts other customers. In every direction you look, you’ll see customers smiling, laughing, and stuffing their face with a plate of food. When the surrounding customers witness this pure joy of one customer, a chain reaction is set off and everyone around in the restaurant begin inhaling their food as fast as possible. There’s nothing that gets you more excited for your meal than seeing others enjoy theirs!

The most important element of any restaurant is the food, and looking at the selection on Panera’s menu, it is by far their selling point. They have over 100 menu items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and bakery items, with the option to customize any dish. Their food is bursting with flavor as is, and the recipes are created to balance perfectly. However, you will always be given the option at Panera to modify your dish. Whether you want your bagel toasted instead of fresh, have red bell peppers on you salad, or extra carrots in your soup, the choice is yours to make it personal to you. At Panera, their goal is to make their food your comfort food, and they do just that! My personal go-to pick at Panera is the Roasted Turkey, Apple & Cheddar Sandwich, costing $9.99. The presentation of this sandwich makes you want to stare at it and not look away, with all of the vivid colors of the carrots and lettuce popping out between the cranberry walnut bread. But, when you are coming hungry, the looks of your food won’t hold you back from devouring it in seconds. It will be gone before you know it and you’ll be wanting more, more, more!

The cost of this sandwich is around the price range for other sandwiches and salads, ranging from $8 to $12. The soups and pastas cost between $6 and $10. If you’re looking at these prices and thinking that they are too expensive for a single meal compared to other fast food restaurants, Panera is definitely worth the extra bit of money because not only are you getting a more healthy and fresh meal, but you’re also getting outstanding service in a soothing environment that beats competing restaurants. You are truly paying for the quality of the restaurant, and it’s worth every penny. Not to mention the food is off the charts, amazing!

In general, Panera is a great place to visit if you want to grab a healthy bite to eat, and enjoy it in a content environment. I’m very happy that there is such a great place where I can have a meal in a clean, peaceful place, full of satisfied customers. I will carry on visiting this restaurant because I like the comfortable atmosphere, efficient waiters, and excellent dishes. If I need to recommend someone a place where to eat at any given time, it will be the restaurant Panera.