Have you ever eaten at Panera Bread?

I had only been to one Panera and was not impressed. Recently, however, in the search for something different and quick for dinner while out shopping, I went to one in an affluent area. I got a great salad (Asian chicken salad) and I’ve been there about ten times since, each time getting the same thing or variation on it (large salad, or small salad and half a grill cheese combo).

What I like, other than the quick service, is the serene atmosphere and the fact that the salad is not huge but also not expensive. It’s about $8. I really dislike going to a regular restaurant and having to pay $13 for a salad which consists of 90% lettuce.

Have you been to Panera?