I used to love Panera and went at least once or twice a week, but lately I feel like the portion sizes and the cleanliness (of the one nearest me) have gone down and the price has gone up, way up. I know prices have gone up everywhere, but Panera is just ridiculous these days. Plus the one near me has just gotten shabby, and the employees don't seem to be as nice as they used to be. It seems like since Covid it just isn't the experience it used to be and I feel like I can get a better value elsewhere. I do still go occasionally.
They do have very tasty food, though; I think the quality is still there. I get whatever I'm in the mood for, so it varies.