Panera Bread

[TB4000]

This is my new spot for lunch. It's a little on the trendy side, with the clientele and all having that "we're hip" aura going on, but the sandwiches do not dissappoint.

http://www.panera.com/images/img_main_sandwiches.jpg

[nola]

Is it better than Atlanta Bread Company? It does look trendier (more Italian or whatever).

[Filiprish]

I call that place Carb City. Never ate there. I have eaten a place like it, though. Very hip but bad for carb and wallet watchers.

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[amietron]

that looks tasty.

[applehead]

we have something like that in the east coast.
they're called cosi's.
they're famous for their sandwhiches.

i'm really offended by grilled sandwhiches
masquerading as paninis.
a good panini is hard to find.

[ellsworth81]

panera is a big midwest thing. i think they used to be called st. louis bread company?

cosi's used to be x and o right?

[applehead]

panera is a big midwest thing. i think they used to be called st. louis bread company?

cosi's used to be x and o right?

oh i don't know.
i've always known it as cosi's.
they have really goood bread.

[YuheiCarreau]

panera is a big midwest thing. i think they used to be called st. louis bread company?

cosi's used to be x and o right?

In the St. Louis area, it's still called St. Louis Bread Co.

Cosi's is a bit trendier and more 'fusion' than Bread Co.; kinda like the difference between the two pizza chains of Uno's and California Pizza Kitchen. They do have great bread.

[nola]

Atlanta Bread Company does good panini and soups.

[rice cracker]

I go to Panera a couple times a week, but the line is always out the door. I wouldn't call it trendy, just yuppy.

[SunWuKong]

we have something like that in the east coast.
they're called cosi's.
they're famous for their sandwhiches.

i'm really offended by grilled sandwhiches
masquerading as paninis.
a good panini is hard to find.

both Cosi's and Panera Bread exist on the east coast.

i've been to both. they're both overpriced for mediocre sandwiches and maybe a cup of soup. really makes you realise that decor and location is about 90% to 95% of the restaurant business.

[tommyhtown]

We don't have Cosi's here in TX, only Panera Bread. I haven't given 'em a try yet. All I know is that they free internet access.

[applehead]

both Cosi's and Panera Bread exist on the east coast.

i've been to both. they're both overpriced for mediocre sandwiches and maybe a cup of soup. really makes you realise that decor and location is about 90% to 95% of the restaurant business.

i haven't seen a panera bread in nyc.
how are their paninis?
:biggrin:
i'd like to try it!

i think cosi uses artwork from local artists
to help them gain exposure. it's a great idea. i think.
or maybe it's only for those couple of cosi's
i've been to.

[SunWuKong]

i haven't seen a panera bread in nyc.
how are their paninis?
:biggrin:
i'd like to try it!

i think cosi uses artwork from local artists
to help them gain exposure. it's a great idea. i think.
or maybe it's only for those couple of cosi's
i've been to.

their paninis are good but overpriced. i think Cosi has better decor than Panera Bread, but Kim's right, it's for yuppies, both of them.

[Filiprish]

their paninis are good but overpriced. i think Cosi has better decor than Panera Bread, but Kim's right, it's for yuppies, both of them.
Word. I prefer anything non-franchise. Support locally-owned small businesses.

[FunK5KeeNJ]

Panera Bread is the best, i wouldnt eat anything but Panera LoL

[FrankieY18]

I just go there to use their wireless internet...