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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 Columbus is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Many reviews mentioned declining food quality, including cold meals, incorrect items, and poor portion sizes.
Cleanliness
Several customers noted cleanliness issues, particularly in restrooms and dining areas.
Customer Experience
Mixed experiences with customer service; some employees were praised for their friendliness while others were criticized for rudeness.
Value for Money
Customers expressed dissatisfaction with pricing relative to portion sizes and food quality.
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Phil Taylor
4 days ago
1.0
Ordered online a whole Chicken Caesar salad and got NO Chicken on it. Also, no fork (only spoon)...how many people eat salad with a spoon? Called store and was told I have to come back to fix. Asked about Rewards credit or other but was sold they cannot do anything. Paid by gift card so I can't dispute cost. Manager would not even talk to me. Poor service the employee who answered phone did not even apologize for the problem. Owner needs to do some training starting with the Manager!
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Lisa Olszewski
6 days ago
5.0
As always, Panera's food is delicious! Their winter autumn squash soup is definitely worth a try.
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Ray Rous
Oct 29, 2025
2.0
Panera used to be such a good place to eat. They had the best rye bread with caraway seeds.
The changes they went through really brought the place downhill.
I still occasionally get the sourdough bread, or a pastry. But the prices are such that I only do that on occasion.
My last visit I had to wait a long time for service. This trend towards kiosk orders is annoying.
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Andrew Aberegg
Oct 15, 2025
1.0
Food came a half hour late, cold, and incorrect. I understand missing a substitution or something small
But ALL customizations were ignored and one was for lactose intolerance so the sandwich was inedible. An entire loaf of bread was missing
Very disappointed, mostly because it was not busy and the employees didn’t even seem engaged so there is no reason to miss important simple instructions. Staff was friendly though
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Austin
Oct 6, 2025
1.0
Slow and charged me for extra avocado but didn't give it to me.