"I hardly visit Panera anymore because it just seems too expensive for sandwiches and soup or maybe I'm cheap.... haha. Anyway, I happened to be in the Olentangy Plaza on Bethel road after a hair appointment at Aveda and I was hungry. I stopped by Panera on a Friday evening to grab dinner. INSIDE The fireplace creates an inviting atmosphere. I love the cozy feeling inside and I heard plenty of students come here to study. GRAIN BOWLS I ordered the Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chicken $9.49). It comes with a side of fruit or chips. I got a packet of chips as my side. The bowl comes with brown rice, quinoa, grape tomatoes, arugula, cucumbers, and lemon tahini dressing. I loved that I could modify my order so I got it without olives and feta cheese. I got the hummus on the side too. The grain bowl was so rich and delicious. I hadn't eaten all day so having a protein packed meal for dinner definitely did the trick. The Baja grain bowl is another option which comes with the same items as the mediterranean bowl but is a Mexican inspired bowl with additions such as bean corn salsa and avocado. I definitely recommend the grain bowls for lunch or dinner. You can make it vegetarian by not adding chicken. It is very satisfying, tasty, and worth the price. 142 total reviews in 2019 351 total overall Yelp reviews Reviewed on 30 November 2019"
