Panera Bread

I was so happy when they built Pamera bread here in Killeen. My favorite soup is the Autumn squash but it's seasonal 😥. The atmosphere has always been comforting especially with a bread bowl of wild rice and chicken soup. I'm usually excited for the new soups they bring, but this time they missed the mark with the Thai chicken soup, it was okay but not what I expected at all, to much curry and not enough flavor. It could have just been the person cooking it that night, maybe it does taste good? That might be the one to take off the menu and replace it with something more appetizing. I love the green tea drink, it has the perfect amount of sweet to it without being overly sweet. It's good if you mix it with the other drinks as well. Love the pastries as always but each location has something different, I love the chocolate cookie/muffin top. It's pretty big but soft and not to many chocolate chips.The only thing I can say that they need to stop is giving that 30 yr.old salt biscuit,bottom of the heel, crusty, inedible,feels like leather,piece of bread that comes with your meal. Even soaking it in your soup does no good! They could improve the kids menu, it is like most kid menus, lackluster at best in theor choices of edible foods. Word of caution don't get duped by the pick 2 deal, to feed a family of 3 cost over $40 so if you are planning on taking the family, be prepared to spend over $40. Overall, Panera is still a great place to get a good meal, especially on cold days or nights, where a bowl of soup is warranted. Also, check out their kids pastry chef program where they take a group of kids to see how the bread is made and at the end they actually get to make a pastry, it is very interactive and they get a little apron and chef hat.