Panera Bread – Polaris Location
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Panera Bread is a unique chain of bakeries that has few competitors. Originally located inside larger malls, their success required newer locations to be larger and free standing. Just the aroma is worth the visit. Panera Bread bakery-cafes display the art and craft of making bread, making customers appreciate and love a great loaf of bread.
Their only goal is to make great bread for everybody across America. They bake more each fresh bread each day day than any other bakery in the US. Using the best ingredients, and always aware of nutritional options, they continue to serve the highest quality breads, bagels, pastries, and sandwiches. Try a frozen lemonade, low-fat strawberry smoothie or a frozen mocha with your menu selection.
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Panera Bread scored the highest level of customer loyalty among quick-casual restaurants. With free Wi-Fi and a patio, the Polaris Mall location is a choice for morning coffee, lunch and evenings. Their Bakery Menu offers breads, bagels, granola parfait’s and pastries. All displayed with tempting color and aromas. Their Cafe Menu lists sandwiches, soups, hand-tossed salads and a special kids menu.
The 2007 Sandleman & Associates Quick-Track “Awards of Excellence”, voted by consumers, elected Panera Bread the number one favorite. Zagat rates Panera Bread Number One in the following categories in its 2007 fast-food chains survey: Overall, Food, Facilities and Popularity Rankings.
Their newest offering is “Meet At Panera”. An online invitation wherein you may invite others for a specific time and purpose. Business, family, and/or friends receive the invitation via e-mail. Go to www.panerabread.com and plan a great breakfast meeting or invite family and friends for any occasion.
What is the secret to success with bread? Panera Bread knows what to look for in every loaf:
Crust: Crust refers to the thickness and color of the bread’s exterior. The crust of handcrafted bread is crisp, richly colored and deeply hued. It gives a distinctive crackle when broken open for serving.
Crumb: Crumb is a term that bakers use to define the inside of the bread. Essentially, it describes the texture of the bread. Just one slice of bread tells a trained baker what types of flour and yeast were used and how much water was added.
Craft: Handcrafted breads require time and expertise. Panera Bread bakers understand how the basic ingredients of water, flour, salt and yeast can be measured, mixed and carefully timed to create a variety of tastes and textures.
