Panera or ABC?

[texas*princess]

I've never been to an ABC before, but judging from the website, there are some in the DFW area. I may have to try them out sometime.

I'm a HUGE Corner Bakery Cafe fan. Their sandwiches rock my world.

I like the breads at Panera, but overall, I'm not a huge fan.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Panera only arrived here in Seattle a few years ago, and now they're popping up all over. I've never been to one, though.

And I'd never heard of Atlanta Bread Company until this thread.

[Scandia]

I love Panera and go there often. I like the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich and the Black Bean Soup. And of course, a lot of their bagels. And their iced green tea is the best.

Have not really tried Atlanta Bread Company- unless someone has brought their bagels to an event and I tasted them, which I do not specifically recall.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Panera only arrived here in Seattle a few years ago, and now they're popping up all over. I've never been to one, though.

And I'd never heard of Atlanta Bread Company until this thread.

I've never been to either, but Spokane seems to get more chain/franchise eateries than my cowtown.

Yum! i love Panera

[honeychile]

The "mother ship" of Panera (St. Louis Bread Company) is usually very good. There's also an excellent one in the Arlington/Alexandria area of VA. But the two biggest reasons I go there are (as I said earlier) you can eat outside, and also, we have our Alumnae Association meetings at one!

Thetagirl218, I hate the new focacia, too. Something in it turns my stomach completely inside out. blech.

[Xidelt]

I love Panera! When I first graduated from college and was barely squeaking by on $250 a week, their chicken soup/bread bowl and bakery sweets were a huge once-in-a-while treat for me! But I'm with everybody on the new foccacia--kinda reminds me of a hockey puck. Bring back the old recipe.

[DolphinChicaDDD]

At first I thought this was about Panera bread vs. the ABC stores (as in the stores all over Hawai'i and a few in Vegas) and it was ABC, hands down. More variety.

Then I remember about Atlanta Bread Co. I think they are both pretty much the same thing. But I like Paradise Bakery better than both of them. But now I'm mixing my east coast and west coast, I think.

[Fawn Liebowitz]

We have both ABC and Panera, and they're pretty equal in terms of quality and service here. Jason's Deli is currently my #1 pick for soup/salads/sandwiches.

[catiebug]

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]

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.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Panera only arrived here in Seattle a few years ago, and now they're popping up all over. I've never been to one, though.

And I'd never heard of Atlanta Bread Company until this thread.

You should try both so you can make a fair and balanced judgement

[jitterbug13]

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

[SthrnZeta]

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]

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

In-laws LOVE Jason's Deli.