Panera Bread - Stuart

To go one of my favorite places. Just don't get the grilled cheese sandwich, it doesn't have a crack and its just really sad. but everything else I had is very good. update: given the current times the prices here are just not worth it for soups and sandwiches you can get home for cheaper

My last straw with this Resturant?..I just stopped by Panera in Stuart and I have had several issues in the past with this place, but after tonight I will never go back! The drive-through is closed so I go inside to order. I wait in line for a while, get up to the cashier and order, then she tells me ?We are not accepting cash.?! No explanation, nothing??just no cash!!! WHO DOESN'T TAKE CASH? IT?S CASH!!! All I had was cash, so I left without dinner for my sick daughter. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I can understand not taking cards, machines go down, I get it! But no cash? The register was working fine, I saw her take 3 other orders, before it was my turn! We?ll long story short, I will not ever go back to that place or any other Panera. It?s always something with this location and I?ve had it!!!

I can?t speak for the inside but the drive thru was quick and efficient! I ordered the bbq chicken sandwich with chips and a drink. The sandwich was delicious. Love the huge outdoor seating, it was relaxing and breezy.

Going inside- 1 star. Drive thru- 5 stars. App and online ordering-1 star. Talking to a manager-5 stars. I placed an order on my app to be picked up at 1:50. It 's almost 2pm. After waiting in my car for 10 min I went inside and nicely asked the cashier about my order that was supposed to be ready 10 minutes ago, she flatly responded its not ready . No explanation. No indication of when it will be ready. I guess it 's drive thru or not at all here since going inside just upsets me. Customer service training is badly needed. When an order is screwed up- just apologize and say it will be ready in x minutes. ???? Not super busy and no line.

Having fresh air and patio dining are a plus and this Panera is perfect! A great location with a huge patio, umbrellas and trees. Early evening breezes and cooler temps make it my recent go to dinner spot . Food and service is spot on. Very nice Panera bread ?.