I am one of those people who get “cabin fever” if I stay in one place too long. I have to leave the office every morning to remain sane. One of my favorite work places is a store called Panera Bread. It is a bakery that has a good lunch menu. Best of all the have wi-fi and it is free unlike Starbucks.

The atmosphere is very comfortable and staff is normally courteous and helpful. Many times small eateries do not appreciate “road warriors” or “remote workers” hanging out all day starring at a laptop. At Panera they do ask that you not take up a table meant for six by yourself. Also they ask that you limit your wi-fi usage during the crucial lunch hours of 11 AM to 2PM.

The location I go to most is like the neighborhood hang out for “remote workers” and retirees. The manager knows the regulars by name and most of the employees are local high school and college kids who can help you with your lap top!

Whoever came up with the concept and then added wi-fi, gets my vote for the genius award! The food is great, the baked goods are delicious and the bread is the best thing since sliced….. you get the picture!

I will say the coffee drinks are hit or miss at best. Those who have a Starbuck’s sentence when they order a drink, (frap, no whip, half and half, no foam, with a shot of vanilla,etc) will be disappointed

But if you want a big comfortable chair with a living room table and an fireplace, this is the place work from. I would probably never leave if they had a business center with a fax machine and printer!