With apologies to the Master Teacher, you can have your cake, eat it, and get your internet connectivity, too. Across the US, a major franchise of bakery/coffee shops has sprung up, offering some pretty good things for RVers.
There's so much ado about Starbucks, but face it, not everybody likes that high octane breed of "coffee" that they brew up. And having to pay for internet connectivity, why that's "grounds" for divorcing from the Starbucks mermaid. Enter Panera Bread, the company that as the wife says, "Makes coffee that doesn't taste like lye water."
We dropped into a Panera outlet a few days ago. She had coffee, we shared a "Cobblestone Muffin." Great big flavorful confection full of raisins and cinnamon, wow! Our friends downed coffee and a delectable bowl of soup, but you could have a choice of "wholesome" sammies, made from a wide selection of Panera made-there breads. And bring your laptop because the internet is free! Yep, Panera Bread bakeries across the country offer free wifi connectivity and a good cup of java without costing you your firstborn.
3 comments:
'tis true.
We have stopped at more than one Panera, for WiFi and food.
We usually try and hit the place mid afternoon. It is quiet and you can really enjoy the coffee and the muffin.
beth
Panera has been our favrite stop for several years, however I wonder how long they can continue to offer WIFI service. This past winter we were in Panera's for lunch and watched as many people entered the store pulling wheeled luggage which appeared to contain their entire office. They bought one cup of coffee and set up for the afternoon.
The Panera near where I live shuts down it's wireless service during lunch hours to avoid having the restuarant full of people on the internet but not buying much food. I think this is an excellent solution.
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