Panera or ABC? - Page 3

catiebug · #1 03-18-2008, 05:51 PM

I am so bummed. After reading this thread, I got to craving Atlanta Bread, so a friend and I went there for lunch. They closed down!!!

We went across the street to Panera. They said ABC closed on Sunday.

bluefish81 · #2 03-18-2008, 07:09 PM

No ABC's in my town, but there's a Panera just about every where I turn. I like Panera quite a bit and probably grab lunch there at least 2-3x month. I'm a big fan of their soups. And I like those muffies as a nice little snack without being a mammoth of a muffin. Seriously, I don't need a muffin for three people. I've never had a problem with their service. Jason's Deli on the other hand, is another story.

jitterbug13 · #3 03-18-2008, 10:06 PM

I like ABC, but I like Pandra way more. I love their salads, soups and bread.

SthrnZeta · #4 03-19-2008, 12:30 AM

Fawn, FH keeps telling me how awesome Jason's Deli is - do they have soups? Are they good?

BTW, had Panera tomato soup again tonight and it was sooo yummy. Service was a little better tonight too, so I guess it's breakfast and lunch at ABC and dinner at Panera from now on, lol.

Tippiechick · #5 03-19-2008, 12:44 AM

I've been to Panera. Never to ABC. Actually like Quiznos better than Panera.

In-laws LOVE Jason's Deli.

nittanyalum · #6 03-19-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

I've been to Panera. Never to ABC. Actually like Quiznos better than Panera.

Co-sign. Mmm, toasted subs.

Army Wife'79 · #7 03-19-2008, 08:57 AM

Jason's Deli just opened here and it is fabulous. (much better than the other 2). From 10:15am - 2pm there is a huge long line of all the ppl trying to order; it's that good. I had to meet my friend at 10am there for lunch just to get thru quicker.

SthrnZeta · #8 03-19-2008, 10:46 AM

Yes but Quiznos serves subs, whereas Panera and ABC don't. They're different types of food IMO. That would be the Quiznos vs Subway vs Firehouse Subs thread...

SOPi_Jawbreaker · #9 03-19-2008, 10:49 AM

I always get the 2 Sammies meal when I go to Quiznos. I like Quiznos better than Subway. I've never heard of Firehouse...we don't have any around here.

ETA: We don't have Jason's Deli either.

Tippiechick · #10 03-19-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SthrnZeta

Yes but Quiznos serves subs, whereas Panera and ABC don't. They're different types of food IMO. That would be the Quiznos vs Subway vs Firehouse Subs thread...

Ummm, I don't know what your Panera serves. But, ours serves sandwiches and soups and salads. Quiznos serves sandwiches and soups and salads. So, how can you say they serve totally different types of food? The both serve two pieces of bread holding something in the middle. They both serve soup and some sort of salad. Panera offers a few more things like bagels and breads. But, they are the same type of food.

I've already I can't compare it to ABC because I have never been. RIF.

Call them subs or sandwiches on artisan bread, the Paneras here are just haughty-taughty sandwich shops. So, don't tell me it's not a good comparison.

SthrnZeta · #11 03-19-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Ummm, I don't know what your Panera serves. But, ours serves sandwiches and soups and salads. Quiznos serves sandwiches and soups and salads. So, how can you say they serve totally different types of food? The both serve two pieces of bread holding something in the middle. They both serve soup and some sort of salad. Panera offers a few more things like bagels and breads. But, they are the same type of food.

I've already I can't compare it to ABC because I have never been. RIF.

Call them subs or sandwiches on artisan bread, the Paneras here are just haughty-taughty sandwich shops. So, don't tell me it's not a good comparison.

Whoa, sister, slow your roll. First of all, I never said "totally" different, just different. A toasted sub is different than a panini. You're correct that they both serve sandwiches, soups, salads. BUT, I don't go to Quiznos when I feel like a caesar salad, I go to ABC. When I want a toasted turkey sub, I don't go to Panera, I go to Quiznos or Firehouse. They are different restaurants, like it or lump it. Similar, but not the same. AND, the thread wasn't about Quiznos. It was a Panera vs ABC thread since these two are almost idential in menu choices - AND they offer coffees and pastries and the like. Quiznos, Subway, etc do not. Yet another difference you failed to mention. And I will tell you, it's not a good comparison for the reasons I just stated. Agree to disagree...

minDyG · #12 03-19-2008, 02:15 PM

SthrnZeta, have you been to New Moon Cafe downtown? They have AMAZING crab bisque. As for the poll, I'd pick Atlanta Bread every time. French onion soup = love.

SthrnZeta · #13 03-19-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by minDyG

SthrnZeta, have you been to New Moon Cafe downtown? They have AMAZING crab bisque. As for the poll, I'd pick Atlanta Bread every time. French onion soup = love.

I've walked by a dozen times and I've always gone to Blue Sky or Bees Knees (I heart Bees Knees... ::drool:

BUT I have wanted to try New Moon. I'm a big fan of lobster bisque and I like crab but never had crab bisque. Sounds yummy though so thanks for the tip!!!

EEKappa · #14 03-19-2008, 03:06 PM

Crab bisque... mmm!

Also in the "Bakery Cafe" segment of ABC and Panera: Einstein's Bagels had the most wonderful Caribbean crab bisque a few years ago, with sweet potato and cocount milk in it. When I was pregnant I craved it several times a week until it was discontinued.

nittanyalum · #15 03-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Ok, I'll play by the "rules" since it's your thread, Sthrn.

Panera or ABC?

Neither.

I'd keep driving until I got to Quiznos.