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From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well. Whether you want to come in and enjoy a coffee and our complimentary Wi-Fi, or order online using Rapid Pick-Up so you can grab something quickly, Panera Bread Merced is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Nice. Relaxed.
The managers / supervisors are extra happy, smily and cheerful.
Food and such are all Panera standard
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Stephanie Martin-Ward
Sep 21, 2025
2.0
This Panera was good when it first opened, but over the years the quality of the food has dramatically declined. Yesterday I got my stand-by mac and cheese through the drive-thru and then when I went to eat it, it was so mushy, cold, and disgusting it was inedible. I was starving, so I tried to force myself to eat it, but I just couldn't. I actually have never done this before, but I ended up taking it back into the restaurant and asking for my money back. They gave me a refund and were apologetic about it. I mean the bread still tastes the same, but that's really the only positive thing I can say. Very disappointing. There's almost never anyone in there these days, and it's at one of the busiest intersections in town. I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has noticed the significant decline in quality.
As others have said in their reviews, the drive-thru wait is ridiculous. I'm talking 15 to 20 minutes when there's one or two cars ahead of you.
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Patty
Aug 20, 2025
1.0
This location takes forever to get your order ready, if you’re limited on time don’t even bother
I spent 15 mins on Drove Thru waiting for a salad
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Santiago Carrillo
Jul 30, 2025
5.0
Coffee is always good and the food is great… friendly and helpful staff.