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Panera Bread

West Orange, NJ 07052
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Ranked #10 of 33 restaurants in West Orange
Most recent review
- 18 May 2013
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Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Not one of the worst locations but at least there is plenty of parking. Normally they don't mess up on your order so I guess that's all you can expect.

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Columbia, Maryland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

If you like Panera elsewhere, you will like this one. It is conveniently located, the staff are fast & friendly & the food is hot & good. We have stopped for soup and sandwiches several times over the past month and have yet to have a less than satisfactory experience.

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mtn. lakes, nj
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Same old food, not worth the calories which are very high for salads. Sandwiches have gotten smaller - more bread, less meat.

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Antonito, Colorado
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56 reviews 56 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Fast, efficient service, friendly and excellent soups, sandwiches and salads. Muffins display now includes calories. Excellent coffees, bagels & varieties of cream cheese.

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Chillicothe, Ohio
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30 reviews 30 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Even though it was hectic because of the storm it was not very clean, no one wiping tables, trash cans filled, Food was good just not the best it could be.

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07081
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

Panera is strong for its bread and it is their bread that I come here for. The souffles are not good though, so stick to their old reliables like croissants.

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New Jersey
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

If you have been to one Panera Bread, then you know what to expect: great soups, good variety of sandwiches and yummy pastries with a seasonally changing choice of beverages plus a cup of satisfying coffee. They have WiFi, which can be a drawback, since when it is busy, one person can take up a booth using the location as... More

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livingston, new jersey
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53 reviews 53 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Soups and sandwiches for vegetarians are plentiful. Tomato basil bread outstanding, as are the pumpkin muffin tops and cobblestone pastries. It's a nice place for lunch with a friend.

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West Orange, New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012

Not gourmet for sure, but you can grab a healthy salad or a decent sandwich. Coffee is fresh - always get a small cup as it's refillable. Pastries not bad at all. Wifi works well.

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NEWARK, NJ
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52 reviews 52 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

Don't get me wrong the food is really good. But the amount you pay and the portion size does not add up. I love the broccoli cheddar soup and the half sandwich. After you are done your still starving. lol!!! I always have to get a slice of crumb cake to finish it off. So about $14 for this meal... More

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