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For three star dining in Chicago, try Panes Bread Cafe. Located in the Lakeview neighborhood, this restaurant has been around for the last 5 years and is one of the popular spots in the area.
4.0 of 5 stars.
After the wife decided to hack off most of her beautiful hair, we celebrated with a first-time lunch at Panes. The cream of tomato soup they were serving up today was the best I've ever tasted....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you fellow Yelpers for helping me find this unassuming sandwich spot. I must say that when everyone said it was so affordable, I was concerned. We were looking for hearty, but healthy sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read reviews about this place when I was looking for a cheap, healthy place to eat. Finding such a place that is unique and "unfranchised" is hard! I have to admit, though the reviews were all pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, homemade breads and baked goods. This place is a great lunch spot! I've taken many friends here and it's always a hit. Be prepared to wait a bit if you go around the lunch time hour. Normally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fresh ingredients, delicious bread, inexpensivemy group had: the todo italiano (warmed pesto, chicken, roasted red pepper and cheese sandwich), the spinach chicken pizza and the quesadilla special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I choose this restaurant at random after reading a few positive reviews. I met a friend for dinner and it wasn't too busy, although I am guessing it is more of a lunchtime spot. Lots of people were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, what makes a sandwich great depends a lot on the bread and my multigrain bread definitely completed my sandwich. Ingredients are fresh and I thought one sandwich was pretty filling....
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches are worth it for the bread alone, though I'm happy to say the bacon is pretty darn great too--crispy and tasty. I had the BLT, so I can't really give an opinion on any of the other...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm done with Panes.Today I ordered the Tuna Blanca sandwich for carryout from the less than enthused woman behind the counter, and waited approximately 20/25 minutes for the sandwich. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite turkey club in the city. I enjoy the delicious deserts and good service. The atmosphere is very cozy and the prices are reasonable. I go quite often. I have not tried the soups, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, I cannot wait to go back! You can't really go wrong with a sandwich place that makes their own bread, and wonderful, delicious bread at that. There were scrumptious looking baked goods in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live right near Panes and it is a blessing. Love the courtyard where you can sit with your dog and read a book. Love their monster cookies. Love their selection of sandwiches. Love their oaxacan...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I abosolutely love this restaurant! They have amazing baked goods and food!I've gotten a few of their sandwhiches and omlettes and i've never been disappionted! It's a great cozy hole in the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now these are some truly tasty sandwiches...far removed from those of the chain store variety...clearly crafted by folks who worship at the feet of the sandwich gods. You cannot and will not go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for a while now and I always order the same thing - Cheese and Tomato Sandwich. It's not on the menu, but it's tomato, mozz cheese, roasted red peppers with a vinaigrette. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are very reasonable, the sandwiches are adequate. Could be much more imaginative with the menu. Fluffy french bread is reccomended.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love panes (even if i haven't tried nearly everything on the menu.) i usually stick the sandwiches (homemade bread! ham & cheese is my current favorite,) soups (daily selections,) and salads...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy CRAP! Where have you been all my life? My friend took me here for lunch the other day and it was the best decision he ever made for me.The crabcake sandwich was the special and it was....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sandwich spots in Chicago! My good friend had just moved to the neighborhood and raved about it! A few weeks ago we decided to stop in for a nice nosh. We sat outside on a gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok. panes. we know, your sandwiches are the best in chicago, we got it.but seriously, why why why does it take 15 minutes to make a sandwich no matter how many people are there? i would eat you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and cheap sandwiches, what more could you want?
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place that I have ever, and may ever, buy a vegetarian sandwich. I agree with an earlier poster that usually they are dead boring but Panes changes that-- my personal favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The sweet French bread is amazing! When you order their sandwiches - you can request the sweet french bread!! I recommend the chicken pesto sandwiches - yes both of them are great!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One would think that a place with ~150 positive reviews wouldn't need another, but I'm compelled to review Panes due to my love for it, and due to the fact that I feel offended, outraged, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty obvious that my review is not needed here since everyone has covered all that is great about Panes. What I would like to say is that the monster cookies are amazing and the Pompazo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I am still trying to figure out how to pronounce the name, I am certain that Panes serves up delicious sandwiches. I don't normally like toasted sandwiches, but these ones are A-OK by me. YUMMY!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it.... everything is homemade and it's inexpensive. Cute, great service, and they have Fresca! Every soup, salad, sandwich, and dessert I have ever had here has been finger-licking delicious, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! it's absolutely adorable! i had a pasta dish, which, although i asked for it without cheese (i'm vegan), i'm not positive did not have cheese in it (maybe they took off major cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwich shop. Very inexpensive, and everything is very high quality. Flavor combinations impressive. The Potbelly down the street would be out of business if more people knew of Panes. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love me some Panes bread... Good Sunday brunch too
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Loaves of Bread" is the translation from Spanish, for the word "Panes." I have no idea if that is the orgin of the name; but if so, the owners are not doing their cafe justice. The homemade,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Panes. To start, it's super cheap (like $5/sandwich), they have a big menu and always good specials. Their main items are their sandwiches, which are amazing. They make everything on freshly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Panes (pronounced Pah-nays) is great, but heed my warning, it is CASH ONLY and you WILL wait!With that being said, it is worth the wait. I have now tried a few things, ranging from the Turkey Turkey,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Panes about 3-4 times over the past 8 months. I've gotten salads and sandwiches and have bought a loaf of bread there.Their sandwiches are very strong. The bread is excellent, some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I live within walking distance today was the first time I've ever sat down to eat here. My mistake! Well made sandwiches, diverse menu and of course fresh bread. The ingredients were great and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot recommend Panes enough. The Pompazo chicken sandwich and the BLT are to die for. I have heard that the other sandwiches are good too, but I would not know...I also get the Pampazo or the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course this place has been reviewed a ton! Because it is absolutely, lick your fingers, go home and take a nap afterwards, good. Everything is homemade here - from the soups to the sandwiches and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Panes has pretty good sandwiches and bread at reasonable prices. I don't care too much for their salads, though - it seems like something is missing, although I can't really put my finger on what. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
panes has amazing sandwiches! my favorite is the turkey, turkey, mainly due to the tomato bread. the bread is slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. the turkey is standard deli...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place called Panes needs to have good bread. And it does! Love the neighborhood atmosphere in there. Even when it's busy I get my sandwiches in a good amount of time.Very clean and the kids love it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You simply cannot get better quality for this price. My favorite is the portabello sandwich. It is twice the size of what you would expect, and even that much more flavor. The homemade breads are a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am STILL addicted to this place and now that I'm going to the Bar Method - which is right down the street - I have been frequenting WAY too much!Who can resist fresh baked bread, soups and have you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE Panes and I'm not a big sandwich eater.Everything I've had here has been completely delicious! Tends to be pretty busy right at noon so call ahead and place an order for pick up if you're in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this place by the bf a few years ago and it is one of my favorites ever since. I kick myself for not knowing about this place as I used to literally live 2 blocks away (I guess I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend lives in the neighborhood and it seems we are constantly having the "where are we going to eat" debate. This place has recently become the answer to this debate. It is a casual...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a windy, rainy night in The Briar, and we were all wearing sweatpants.Everyone wanted dinner, but no one wanted to go out. If Chili's delivered chips and salsa, we'd be golden, but they didn't....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is really 4.5 stars. I really love this place, but I sometimes I feel like to sandwiches could have a touch more flavor, or at least I expected a little more...but that is a ver very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pane's is amazing! You can get a great sandwich with chips for only about $5. There are a bunch of different sandwiches to choose from, as well as soups, salads, spaghetti, etc. There are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wish it had more seating but love its prices. Where else can you get a big salad for $5 these days? Ha. Wonderful bread (of course) and a great atmosphere for a quick, healthy lunch (if you skip their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the first places I tried when I moved to lakeview and I have lived here almost two years and can't even count the amount of times I have been here:) I love love love their sandwiches....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Warning: Panes only takes cashDon't worry though, it is well worth leaving the debit card in the wallet for.My suggestion is the Turkey Turkey sandwich on tomato bread. You will not regret it! The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best food in Lakeview. I've never had anything here that I was less than totally satisfied by!This cozy neighborhood stop cooks up some of the best sandwiches, pastas, and desserts in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is a unique place. It's the essence of an anti-chain sandwich shop, which is a good thing (for the most part). Pretty good selection of sandwiches, although many if not most of them are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I AM cookie monster. Anyone that knows me, knows I am a chocolate chip cookie fiend, And if there is one thing that will make me detour out of my way for, it is the Monster cookies (with M&M bits) at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, their sandwiches are simply AMAZING. I always get the rosemary bread w/ turkey and I seriously don't think I've had a better turkey sandwich in my life, and I have eaten A LOT of turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
seriously what beats a bread cafe with cheap prices and a cozy ambiance? i can't think of much...well, much that is G-rated anyways...honestly you can't beat these delicious sandwiches. they are 1)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live right near this place, and I agree that the sandwiches are really good. The side dishes are tasty too!Had to take away a few stars because the flan was the nastiest I have ever tasted,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, fabulous sandwiches. That's all you need to know, really, but I'll tell you more, of course. I adore the pollo diablo sandwich and have a hard time ordering anything else, but I've forced...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sandwiches ever!!! The bread is just unbelievable. It's so soft and fresh and amazing! They have a lot of creative sandwiches to choose from - my personal favorite is the Sloppy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No lengthy explanation needed here. Panes is the best sandwich shop on the north-side. This was a must-have when I lived a few blocks away from Panes...I now live on the west-coast and it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, this place is second to none. The best there ever was and ever will be. If you like sandwiches (who doesn't?) then you'll want to move in here after your first trip. I love it. I crave...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I walked out in the snow, all bundled up, I was rewarded with a delicious plate of chilaquiles at Panes Bread Cafe. This time I just got cold and I realized how nice a plate of savory...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not crazy about vegetarian sandwiches. They are basically regular sandwiches minus the meat. Boring. However, the sandwiches at Panes Bread Cafe are rock solid. Even fungus haters like me will...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've totally dropped the ball on this place. I went to DePaul, lived in Lincoln Park (most unfortunately) for two years. Two yuppy encrusted, frat-boy, buttsweat guzzling, expensive-ass years. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Panes! I think it's the best sandwhich shop in town. My friends and I frequent the place and i've yet to have anything I don't like. Definatly skip all the chain places and give Panes a try!
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Skip Subway, Potbelly's and all the generic sandwich shops and discover the tasty wonders that come from this bread cafe. Their sandwich creations are offered at prices that must not have changed in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I told my friend who lives in the burbs that I'd bring over lunch. I found Panes through Yelp and decided it was a good option.I tried The Popular sandwich and my friend had the Turkey, Turkey. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. I love the turkey with avocado sandwich, tomato soup and gigantic cookies.Skip it between 11:30 and 1ish...all the working bees in the area swarm the place. But, if you must have it between those...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really really love the Turkey Turkey. It's spicy mayo with turkey and avocado on a tomato bread roll. It's freakin' awesome.Everything they make is from scratch. They often have some sort of dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The people are right about this place, and I'm going to pile it on..My suggestions: -bring cash (no cc's accepted)-add the pesto to The Popular. -go with tomato bread. On anything.-get a choc/peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only problem is that they don't take cash, otherwise perfect. Fantastic food and prices. Check out the Todo Italiano: roasted red peppers, pesto, provolone, beautiful sandwich.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh! This place is amazing. The bread is so fresh and the menu is great. I don't think you could go wrong. I ordered portobello pesto sandwich served on sun-dried tomato bread. Mmm......
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Great place to pop into if you live in the nieghborhood for good salads, interesting sandwiches on excelellent bread, and great desserts (bakery style). Prepare to wait awhile as they prepare your order (I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had one of the single best sandwiches that I have ever eaten. It was their Blackened Tilapia sandwich. All I can say is that it was the best fish sandwich - ever. The blackening that they did...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My roomates joke that I keep Panes in business because I literally eat there 4-5 times a week. I am a firm believer that the bread is the most important part of any sandwich, and Panes delivers! The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Panes....again. The Popular sandwich is super good. Oh and my friend had their famous "Monster Cookie" which is apparently madd good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start right off with what is wrong with this place ... they only take cash. I've been to places that don't which is fine but when I'm in need of a Panes fix, I don't have cash on me. What...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes the service can be iffy - at times I feel like they really don't want customers to be there. However, their carrot cake more than makes up for it. Oh sweet heaven I love their carrot cake....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me so incredibly happy every time I go there. I cannot say more about the sandwiches than what has been said already - I just plain fiend for them!!! I've lived in Chicago all of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for about a year now. Kinda sucks that they don't accept credit cards; but who cares, because the monster cookies themselves are worth it! They bake bread fresh on site, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM!!! Quite possible the best sandwiches ever. I have lived around the corner for 2 years and have not seemed to get sick of this place in the million times that I have eaten here. And as a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty sandwiches. Great bread! Very affordable. The cookies and peanutbutter balls are awesome! Seriously, I would push my own mother down a flight of stairs for a fresh Monster Cookie.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this is my favorite place to go for hot sandwiches. I always get the turkey club. The bread is always extremely fresh and with the warm cheese the sandwich seems to melt in your mouth as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a rule I don't like sandwiches. Something about too much bread, dried insides and gooey sauces makes me want to run. However, Panes has converted me. They have reinvested the sandwich for me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first meal as a resident of chicago! delicious!i'm going to be a regular, its decided. the food as well as the personaility is fresh fresh fresh! and tasty. i want some now.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A family business similar to a Corner Bakery or a Panera Bread...but with better food. I actually didn't like my sandwich that much - I had the Veggie Cabra sandwich - mediterranean dressing,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, amazing. Best sandwich in chicago no question. The bread is just like something you've never tasted before, you could get a bologna sandwich here and it would be amazing (don't quote me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks and is always busy but you can call in your order to be ready ahead of time. Dont forget... cash only though!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This adorable little cafe/restaurant is one of the best deals in Chicago. Everything they offer is baked fresh and homemade. They are the sweetest people and are very dog friendly. The patio out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I frequent Panes regularly, as my office is 2 blocks away. This place is a gem like you cannot believe! It really never gets old, either. The menu has many options and the daily specials never let me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I managed sandwich shops for 7 years, so I try to avoid sandwich places, but this one is really pretty good. Huge portions, amazing prices (especially for the neighborhood), good service.Lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UNLIKE VEGETARIANS THAT REVIEW STEAKHOUSES...and slam them when they aren't fans of meat, I will write my review of Panes as if my very existence revolved around my love for bread and sandwiches....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say "Monster Cookie?"Panes always has the freshest ingredients and they make everything from scratch so the food does take a little bit longer then fast food. The prices here are phenomenal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work across the street from Panes, so I was there for lunch almost three times a week. And I was glad.Karen is a super great baker, the food is delicious. She came to anticpate my love of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been here for a few years, but I found myself on that corner the other night, vaguely sniffing for Pompeii when I saw Panes and ducked in there.I had a chichen sandwich with proscuitto and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwich place. It's a bit claustrophic so the next time I go I might consider getting my order to go but the sandwiches are worth the tight squeeze either way. My husbands BLT was about the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I have been here many, many times and everything is so good for a great price. How can you go wrong with amazing food: Sunday breakfast french toast, any sandwiches, the o so yummy monster cookie to fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT sandwich shop. They have amazing bread. The ingredients that they offer are top shelf. The pastries are good as well. The chocolate balls are fantastic. I like to get some of the bread...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great little local shop for some well-deserved comfort food on a chilly March afternoon. I've subtracted one star because the service was a little slow and a lot unfriendly. Maybe we caught...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No question, easily, hands down, unanimously the best sandwich shop I've been to in Chicago. Have I been to many Chicago sandwich shops? No. But how many better shops can there be? I had a turkey...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype....this is an excellent sandwich shop with some truly tasty breads. My personal fav is the chicken club w. bacon and avocado, 5/5 that one.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All sandwiches are $5.50 (including chips) Lots and lots of sandos to choose fromLoaves of bread start at $1.50Cash only, yes. But why complain when lunch is only five bucks?
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bread is delish -- outside is crusty and the inside is soft and warm and just YUM! The cream puffs with the chocolate get worthy mention -- they were quite good. Pompei is across the street and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best restaurant in the neighborhood. This place makes me feel like I stopped by my parents' for dinner. It has a very cozy feel and homemade, delicious food. The baked macaroni is a favorite of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a note to let everyone know that Panes is changing its menu TODAY (2/22/08) to reflect new prices. With everything going up these days, it's no surprise that it's more expensive to provide...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I'm stuck inside on weekdays for lunch, eating at the lunch table with my students. A few glorious Fridays ago, I actually got to go out to lunch. Now to most people, it's not a big deal, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the BEST spots in the city!! We have been going to this spot for the last 5 years on a pretty regular basis. The food is ALWAYS good and is always fresh. Cute atmosphere and very easy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum this place was delicious. The Oaxacan Pork Sandwich was full of spicy goodness and the Tortilla Salad was great. We went during the week so it was hard to judge the crowds, but I can see why...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is fucken unbelievable. Every sandwich I have is better than any other sandwich from anywhere else. The sandwiches on the tomato bread are the dank. Stop wasting your money at other places...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I entered into a person's home at this place. The smell of baked goods enters my nostrils when I walk by. Luckily, walking inside mutiplies the experience 10fold. Their unique Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's officially winter. It's blustery. It's bone-chilling. And it's bowl-of-soup-sounds-like-heaven weather. Since I've been wanting to try Panes since I moved to Lakeview in July, I decided that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is truly a great find in Lakeview. Their sandwich menu is unique, extensive and delicious. More importantly, their food is filling and inexpensive. I live right down the street and find myself...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great local sandwich shop!I'm lucky I live right around the corner.You order, you pay, and they bring your food out to you.Water is self-service, which means you don't have to ask anyone for refills...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had never heard of Panes but my brother lives right down the street and said I had to try it. Yummy! When we got there the line was to the door but it moved fairly quickly and we were actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Sandwiches are fresh and delicious. Less expensive than both Subway and Potbellys and you get more food that is even better than either.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is five-star, but attitude takes it down to four. Can be quite slow making the sandwiches during peak times. Don't forget to bring cash, as they don't take credit cards.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites!! I love their monster cookies and their chicken sandwich w/ avocado and bacon on some type of rosemary bread YUMMMM!!! My boyfriend loves the Sloppy Pollo as well. Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a special little place in my heart and stomach for this place. I've had lunch here and taken out and I have had some of their bread as well. Their olive oil and garlic french bread needs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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If I could eat there every day I would. I moved North and still go out of my way to eat there whenever I'm in the neighborhood. Never disappointed!!
menupages.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is full of great sandwiches, specials, and I'll be honest -bachelors! Don't leave without a monster cookie!
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me encanta el Super Panes! Also, Best BLT I've had in a long time.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty. Fresh. Fast. Friendly. Reasonably Priced. What else do you want?
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Panes offers great food at an inexpensive price, but how do you say the name? I go here often with my girlfriend and we generally each get a soup or sandwich and split a salad. The tortilla salad is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Panes based on the rave reviews of Yelpers, but I couldn't quite bring myself to say "wow!" when I was chomping down on the pork and chicken sandwiches I split with my friend. In fact, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome. i had the panes deluxe sandwich and it was fantastic! the bread was wonderful and they used some sweet sauce that went perfectly with the sandwich. it was the perfect amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I love this little place. I haven't gotten to go there recently, but I used to stop in at least once a week for a sandwich or pasta and a cookie. I've never had anything bad here. Highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always good. Always cheap. Most sandwiches and salads under 5 bucks. The bread is excellent. The salads are huge. The outdoor seating is small but perfect. We go here almost every other weekend!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sandwiches constructed by God, for the godless.This tiny sandwich shop has somehow escaped my ire until recently, hiding in a miniscule cubby between Chicago Pizza and an unnamed salon. I always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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As residents who live a block away we eat at Panes often. The food is delicious and the quality is excellent. I highly reccomend the sandwiches. The popular is excellent. There are a lot of great delis in...
menupages.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Excellent soups and sandwiches, great prices, nice atmosphere. The homemade bread is incredible. The place is always bustling. I'm a regular here and will continue to be.
menupages.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go to Panes if you are on a low carb diet (who does that anymore anyway?) or are in a big hurry. This place is usually pretty crowded and its NOT fast food, but it's crowded for a reason!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although this place is only 6 blocks away from me I don't eat here nearly enough. They make great sandwiches on fresh baked bread. Definately a step up from the subway/panera type chains that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little neighborhood spot, just down the street from the Wellington Brown Line. For $5 you get a pretty large sandwich and a bag of chips. I haven't tried any of the soups but they look quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place, been going there for the past three years and it's great every time. They have amazing bread, try the tomato bread UMMM! SNAP! as well as awesome cookies and sandwiches. Just wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is good place for sandos. They build their sandos on fresh breads, sometimes foccia, sometimes ciabatta, sometimes sourdough - you will find no wonder bread weakness here.Now the insides of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just flat out pretty damn good. I had a great chicken breast sandwich... a touch of spicy to it... incredible bread, pesto, provolone... yep, a great lunch indeed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this place for years and even though I no longer live in the neighborhood, I still try to treck out here every couple months.In fact, in reading everyone else's reviews, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here for lunch probably once a week when I lived in the neighborhood. Now when I'm in the area, I always stop by for a tuna sandwich and monster cookie. The bread is really good too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: monster cookie. OK, I'm actually drooling a little bit thinking about that. Sorry. On to the review. Very nice alternative to that other place across the street. Limited menu, but they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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I really like the cozy family friendly atmosphere here... the food is very reasonable priced and there is an interesting menu, however the food seems to be missing some small piece that would make it...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome oven-baked sandwiches and soups. Homemade bread, also sold by the loaf. Affordable prices. Highly recommend the Oaxacan pork sandwich. Good luck with the correct pronunciation...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since discovering Panes a couple of months ago, I have gone there 3 to 4 times a week. I always get the same thing: A cup of soup (only $2.25, and it comes with a side of Panes' legendary bread) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Panes. My only complaint is everything on the menu sounds fantastic. Oh yeah, my other complaint is that they only take cash - very annoying since I live off my debit card. I have only gone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person who had a bad experience at this restaurant? Mine and my friend Michelle's meals were nowhere near YUM. I was attracted by the smell of the restaurant coming from my apartment...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Panes for the first time with a good friend and fell in love with it from the moment I walked in. I had the Seafood Chowder and the Sloppy Pollo - both were wonderful. Felt like home cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Panes for a good 10 or so years ever since I was in high school and the kick ass prices and quality has not changed a bit! Panes' food is always fresh and like others have said,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time on Friday and it was really good.... I had the portabella sandwich and it was huge! I was very full by the end. I want to go back and try more because everything on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on a snowy Saturday night, so it was not terribly crowded. I imagine that with a large crowd, it could get quite claustrophobic, as it's just a wee place. It's cute though, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are good, and the sandwiches are awesome. Well, most of them are. Very few items on the menu could be considered uninspired in my opinion. The Pompazo and the Pollo Diablo are my personal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only had a bowl of soup from Panes once, so I can't comment much on the menu, but the bread here is wonderful. I stop in frequently to pick up a loaf or two. It is always fresh, soft and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bomb soup and sandwiches! Great service with reasonable prices are a norm at Panes. Plus, you can order it from one of the local pubs in the area. You can't beat that!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great alternative to all of the large chain sandwich shops. The food is fresher, there is a great selection of entrees and more healthier options than say, Panera or something similar. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, you can see by the sheer number of reviews, this place is popular, and for good reason. it's a cute little bread cafe (hence the name) with a nice selection of sandwiches & salads. We had the BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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I highly recommend one of their pastas, probably just as good if not better than a nice Italian place. They are very inexpensive (about $7.00) and come with some spectacular bread. Try the rigatoni or spicy...
menupages.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came in to get some take-outs. I ordered some pasta, doesn't compare to the other pastas I had. The portion could be bigger as well. Inexpensive but small portion. Suits the size! Tiny place, warm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little sandwich shop and it's called a 'bread cafe' for a reason - yum yum. I also recommend their homemade cookies - the 'monster' rocks.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place quite a few times now. Since I'm usually there during peak hours (lunch time) there is always somewhat of a wait, but nothing to the point where it's driven me to insanity....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there is some good stuff happening here. particularly good-their cookies and desserts (except for the "chocolate clouds" one-avoid that one like the plague) and bread. you really can't get any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super yummy and very reasonably priced. There is a great selection of fresh breads, the french baguettes are my fav. They serve everything from pastas to paninis to salads. A hispanic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is awesome, i even took my ladyfriend here for v-day one year, because everywhere else was booked. we got a little table by the window and she was like butter.sandwiches on homemade bread are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a cute little spot! I've lived in the 'hood for years and have never been here. Why??!!! Allison's & Julia's reviews reminded me why I've always wanted to check this place out. So often I just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just discovered Panes and their fresh baked bread is absolutely wonderful. I just wish it was closer to me! I thought the sandwich I had was tasty but overall it felt a little too simple (yum,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only I lived closer...this cafe is absolutely wonderful. Their sandwiches, pastries and salads are so tasty and it is relatively inexpensive. Their bread is always made fresh daily, as well. Please...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything on the menu at this little discreet cafe is wonderful, especially their baked pasta al horno and their yummy, and fairly unique, salads. Offers Panera-esque menu items with a homemade and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a girl who doesn't adore sandwiches, 4 stars is a big freakin' deal. Panes bakes some tasty bread and oh lord, their Sloppy Pollo sandwich is so damn good--I'm talking good like the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an amazing deli option. The soups and sandwiches are fresh and delicious, but the "monster cookies" (peanut butter/oatmeal/m&m all in one) are the best reason to make the trip!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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Went there yesterday and the sandwich (tuna) was tasty and cheap ($4.25 which includes bag of chips). You can pick from a variety of breads-I chose Rosemary Olive Oil bread that was so wonderful it would be...
menupages.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent fresh bread and sandwiches, small and cozy dining room, reasonably priced. Their tomato focaccia is perfect -- take a couple home with you for dinner, or get your sandwich on one. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great, cheap place to grab a sandwich. I've never had the pastas or salads, but they look tasty! I like eating at the cafe as well, it's a very relaxed atmosphere.If you love bread, you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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Really good sandwiches on fresh baked bread--bread you can also buy by the loaf! Each sandwich is $4-6 and comes with chips. There are other sides, such as potato and pasta salad. Several vegetaria...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Panes is a great little bread place off the Brownline Wellington stop. It is really close to where I live and even though there are some things that bother me about it, the more I go the more I like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place. The bread is fabulous & it's reasonably priced. Not once have I had a bad eating experience here. When I used to eat seafood, I gorged on the tuna salad sandwich. Now I get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first apartment in the city was right down the street from here and we went there on the first day we moved in....so great! good bread, good sandwiches, good everything....not much atmosphere but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Cheap. Tasty. A bakery first and restaurant second, all the sandwiches are served on fresh-baked bread. The Super Panes is my favorite, although the special Chicken Parmesan is gaining on it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really good chicken sandwiches. Realitively cheap too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to enjoy a sandwich (I love the veggie one). and the iced tea and lemonade. The prices are reasonable and the people are very nice.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good sandwiches at a good price. It's always hard to decide, though; the roast beef is good, as are the veggie sandwiches. I like to get mine to go, so I can pair it with a beer at Sheffield's down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little family-run bakery and sandwich shop that I really should go to more often. The best fresh-baked bread in the neighborhood, salads, pizzas, pastas, pastries and toasty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Pollo Diablo is the best sandwich ever! Follow that with a Monster cookie you couldn't have a more perfect lunch! Panes is a cute sandwich shop with amazing fresh made breads and desserts. I order ahead and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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One of my favorites. Try the goat cheese pizza! The sandwiches are also wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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i've been going to this restaurant for about 5 years. it is inexpensive, with a varied menu built around it's delicious homemade bread. try your sandwich on sweet french and save room for a monster cookie...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i had the best sandwich here that i've ever had in my life...
centerstage.net - user review
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casual italian-american cafe and bakery serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, and pasta. sandwiches come on freshly baked bread and include old standards--ham and cheese, blt, chicken salad--as well as more...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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located just off the wellington el stop and around the corner from illinois masonic hospital, panes is a popular neighborhood sandwich shop. they feature really good bread - hence the name. i have tried a...
igougo.com - user review
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