Panera Bread

Reviews

• AN

  Ahnaf An Nafee

  Oct 6, 2025
  2.0
  My recent stop at Panera Bread, intended to be a quick, comfortable break, was unfortunately marred by disappointing drinks and noticeably uncomfortable seating. While Panera generally excels in providing a pleasant ambiance, this particular experience was hampered by two key areas that need serious attention. ​The main letdown was the beverage selection. I opted for one of the specialty fountain drinks, and frankly, the taste was off. It tasted diluted, almost watered-down, and lacked the robust flavor I expect. It felt like the mix was too weak or the syrup ratio was incorrect. A simple drink shouldn't be a source of complaint, but this left a poor initial impression, and I noticed the same watery quality in my companion's beverage as well. If Panera is going to feature specialty drinks, the quality control needs to be consistent and high. ​Beyond the lackluster drink, the seating arrangements were surprisingly uncomfortable. The chairs felt stiff and unforgiving, and the booth I chose had a hard, unyielding backrest. For a café that encourages people to sit, work, and relax, the furniture simply didn't promote a comfortable stay. After only twenty minutes, I felt restless and eager to leave, which defeats the purpose of choosing a welcoming café environment. ​While the food service was fine, the combination of poor-tasting, weak drinks and the unwelcoming physical environment significantly detracted from the visit. Panera needs to adjust its drink quality assurance and re-evaluate its seating ergonomics to truly live up to its reputation as a cozy, convenient spot.
• LD

  Lindsay Roberson Dertuio

  Oct 5, 2025
  5.0
  The bread and appetizers were excellent.
• AP

  Adea Prifti

  Sep 27, 2025
  5.0
  Good balance of flavors in sauces.
• KK

  Kevin Kim

  Sep 19, 2025
  5.0
  Great food Great customer service Thank you for giving the community a great start in the morning
• LG

  Lijun Guo

  Sep 5, 2025
  3.0
  Service and food portion have completely gone down the drain in the past few months. Last month I ordered the oatmeal and the portion became half a bowl deep and barely cooked it was grainy and raw. And sandwich packaging was drenched in buttery oil which was never an ingredient in this sandwich, let alone a full sandwich became a palm size. Today my delivery order has been pending 30 mins in preparing for a simple salad using the Panera app I should have doordashed it.