Panera = Rip off!

Disclaimer: I have never been a big fan of Panera.

Back in the day I did not like Panera because I would eat there and was still hungry and I spent $10.00 on lunch. Now I am eating healthier and not as much so I have an open mind.

This morning we needed an early breakfast and went to Too Jays and they were closed. So we headed to Panera. Big Mistake!

We ordered: 2 whole grain bagels, 1 side of cream cheese and 2 small fruit cups. Our total....

$8.37

When she said the price I thought to myself- Did I order a breakfast combo or a dozen bagels? Nope just $4.98 on two 8oz fruit cups + $1.78 for two bagels + $1.20 for a little cup of lite cream cheese.

I am officially boycotting this place. Kristen can go to Panera for lunch; just not with me.

I am not trying to be cheap, but I think its a little ridiculous that it was over $8.00. What do you think. Am I overreacting or Panera like a Starbucks (which I do not like either)?