Print friendly
E-mail story
Tip Us Off
Comments
Share Article
Facebook
Twitter
Google+1
del.icio.us.
Digg!
Yahoo! Buzz
Diigo
google
newsvine
reddit
technorati
Yahoo!
MyspaceWhere: 3851 State Street, (805) 687-7600, panerabread.com.
What: Bakery/sandwich/salad chain does right.
How Much: $6-$8 for sandwiches, depending on add-ons.
The Dish: The national chain with more than 1,500 locations opened in Santa Barbara on March 3, bringing its commitment to “antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and all-natural ingredients, and a menu with zero grams added trans-fat” plus an ownership group headed by ex-NFLer Keyshawn Johnson, who evidently now says shut up and just give me the damn sandwich. Panera does, on nine artisan breads and six specialty breads (ah, the Asiago), serving up everything from a Napa almond chicken salad to a Mediterranean veggie. You can salad, too (the Thai chopped chicken is zesty), or, damn the calories, go for the baked sweets, including toffee nut cookies and cobblestones: cinnamon raisin bread dough mixed with chunks of apples and spices, topped with streusel and white icing.
Panera Bread
3851 State Street, Santa Barbara
805-687-7600. More Info
Previous Month
Comments
A perfect fit for Santa Barbara. The portions are a little small for the premuim price, but the variety of items and unique sandwich menu are very appealing.
armygentleman (anonymous profile)
April 1, 2012 at 12:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)