Fall is the perfect time for grilled cheese and tomato soup because it brings a sense of warmth during the cooler weather. As summer comes to a close, the weather starts to get colder, and a warm grilled cheese and tomato soup is the perfect way to warm up.

Taste

Panera: The bread is really soft, and there is a strong cheese flavor. The tomato soup is very flavorful and creamy, and the cheese croutons added to the tomato soup are also really good. It is always served at the perfect temperature.

Vagabond: The bread is very crunchy, and there is the perfect amount of cheese in the sandwich. The cheese is gooey, and the sandwich falls apart in your mouth in the best way.

Price

Panera: The price of a grilled cheese and tomato soup is $6.99. This price comes with a half portion of their classic grilled cheese and a cup of their soup. You could also buy a full sandwich for $7.89 and a bowl of their soup for $7.59.

Vagabond: At Vagabond, you have to buy the sandwich and the soup separately. The sandwich is $7.00 and comes with chips, and a bowl of their tomato basil bisque is $6.00.

Look

Panera: Panera’s presentation of the meal is gorgeous. It comes on a white plate and is presented in a way that shows off the gooeyness of the cheese, and the bread looks toasted to perfection.

Vagabond: Vagabond’s presentation of the meal is very appetizing. It comes on a metal plate with chips on the plate, and the cheese is also shown off in their presentation.

Accessibility

Panera: Panera is only four miles away from JC, and the drive is about nine minutes.

Vagabond: Vagabond is very accessible with it being 1.3 miles away from JC, and it is about a five-minute drive.

OUR WINNER IS: Vagabond! Vagabond offers an excellent grilled cheese, and it pairs deliciously with their creamy tomato soup. This meal is delicious, and it is priced reasonably with each part of the meal being around $6 and $7. Vagabond is also very close to JC so it is very accessible to all students; plus it is supporting a small business.