Anonymous wrote:Be aware that there is a very vocal "Panera is disgusting food" minority on DCUM. Anytime Panera is mentioned, they lose their minds.

I've been to a number of work lunches where they catered from Panera and it's been popular.

Because it's trash.

OP here, thanks for the replies. Interestingly I found a better deal for party catering with Fresh Market. Quality was excellent and price fair. Very satisfied

Something in Panera's bread causes stomach issues for me. I have no idea what it is but it's consistent and limited to Panera.

Anonymous wrote:My personal preference is Panera. I think Potbelly’s is horrible.

I feel the same. The kids who work at the Potbelly's near me are nice and are quick on service but the place always looks dirty even behind the counter. Even when Panera gets slammed, their work area is kept tidy. The Jersey Mikes near me is always disgusting and the manager is disgusting.

Just want to say I’d be happy with any of these options. The only thing I don’t like is when the choices are really plain meat and cheese sandwiches.
The Panera chicken salad is really good. Probably the best chain chicken salad out there.
The potbelly vegetarian options are really good.

My personal preference is Panera. I think Potbelly’s is horrible.

I like corner bakery a lot better.

Corner Bakery is gross!

Panera has many more options than Cornet Bakery as well.

I like Potbelly and Panera better than Corner Bakery.

I,Ike Corner Bakery

I think Corner Bakery is much better.

Be aware that there is a very vocal "Panera is disgusting food" minority on DCUM. Anytime Panera is mentioned, they lose their minds.

I've been to a number of work lunches where they catered from Panera and it's been popular.

Potbelly for the win

I can’t speak to Panera but pre-pandemic we would have a weekly office lunch catered by Corner Bakery. The sandwiches, salads and desserts were pretty good.

Which one is bettee for catering lunch for a small group?
TIA