2005 Best-Of Awards
Our fresh breads, bakery products, soups and sandwiches are often voted the "best of" in the markets where our bakery-cafes are located. We think these awards are the most inspiring demonstrations of the Panera Bread concept.
Bakery
Best Bakery
- The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL)
- Antelope Valley Press (Palmdale, CA)
- Harrisburg Magazine (Harrisburg, PA)
- The Reader (Omaha, NE)
- Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
- Best of Springfield (Springfield, IL)
- Best of the Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, WI)
Best Bakery Chain
- Long Island Press
- 417 Magazine (Springfield, MO)
Best Bakery for Bread
- 5280 Magazine (Denver, CO)
- Urban Tulsa Weekly
Best Bakery & Bread Store
- 5280 Magazine (Denver, CO)
Bread
Best Bread
- Cleveland Magazine
- Connecticut Magazine
- Metroland Newsweekly (Albany, NY)
Bagel
Best Bagel
- South Bend Tribune (Mishawaka, IN)
- News Sentinel (Knoxville, TN)
- Harrisburg Magazine (Harrisburg, PA)
- The Morning Call (Allentown, PA)
- Omaha Magazine
- The City Weekly (Omaha, NE)
- Oakland Press (Oakland County, MI)
- Athens Banner-Herald (Athens, GA)
- The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL)
- Greater Tulsa Reporter
- Quad-City Times (Davenport, IA)
- Go Triad (Greensboro, NC)
Lunch
Best Lunch
- Journal & Courier (Lafayette, IN)
- Medina Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
Best Quick Lunch
- Patriot News (Harrisburg, PA)
Sandwich
Best Sandwich
- Grand Rapids Magazine
- The Pantagraph (Bloomington, IL)
- Hartford Magazine
- Hartford Advocate
- Macomb Township Chronicle (Macomb Township, MI)
- Livingston County Daily Press (Livingston County, MI)
Best Sandwiches/Chain
- 417 Magazine (Springfield, MO)
Salad
Best Salads
- Grand Rapids Magazine
- Medina Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
Best Salads/Chain
- 417 Magazine (Springfield, MO)
Best Caesar Salad
- Greater Tulsa Reporter
Soup
Best Soup
- Cleveland Magazine
- Grand Rapids Magazine
- Hartford Advocate
- Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
- Capital Region Living Magazine (Albany, NY)
Best Bowl of Soup
- Omaha Magazine
- The City Weekly (Omaha, NE)
Best Soup & Salad
- Benton County Daily Record (Bentonville, AR)
Coffee
Best Coffee
- Oakland Press (Oakland County, MI)
Best Coffee/Tea/Latte
- South Coast Favorites (Rhode Island)
Best Coffee Shop
- Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Waterloo, IA)
Best Cafe
- Rhode Island Monthly
Miscellaneous
Best New Restaurant
- Best of the Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, WI)
Best Place for a Healthy Meal
- Medina Gazette (Cleveland, OH)
Best Place to Eat Alone
- Metro Pulse (Knoxville, TN)
Best Decorated Restaurant
- Alvin/Pearland Go Texan Committee (Houston, TX)
Clean Restaurant Award
- Missouri City Council (Missouri City, TX)
People's Choice
- Business Expo (Knoxville, TN)