Rainy day and really felt like enjoying a nice bowl of soap with some coworkers on lunch. I have been to Panera Bread before but not the Alhambra location. I work the next city over so it was like a ten min drive now to bad. There was a good parking lot with plenty of room. Also there was plenty of other places to eat around this certain area. So back to Panera we walk in a very quit restaurant seems pretty clean and we were greeted by the cashier. Very great customer service I think. It was my coworkers first time eating here and it seemed the staff were very helpful in helping her find what was the best soup for her likings. That being said she ordered cream of chicken wild rice soup. When our order came to the table they brought her a bowl of just regular chicken soup. She was pretty bummed about that. My order was fine along with my other coworkers. I ordered the broccoli cheddar soup in a bowl which was nice and creamy, warm, and tasty. This place looks very cool to work for all the staff seemed very happy. The bread was fresh Cookies looked very tasty. They had a A variety of teas and other agua frescas for refreshments. If your looking for a quiet place to do some homework or just read a book this is the place. read more

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I love Panera bread and this location is always on top of everything! Very good / fresh food and staff is always so friendly

I love a good bakery. I come here a lot. Only thing that bugs me is they let people sit at the table for hours. Seriously. I've come for coffee in the morning. And seen the same people sitting on the there computer at lunch. The staff is great. Always nice and helpful. Good people. The manager is great. read more

WORST FOOD EVER!!!! Found a hair in my soup AND in my bread. Wanted to come with my sister, but got the lemonade and was told it has 390mil of caffeine!!! Thats CRAZY! Won't come ever again read more

I haven't seen Carlos recently as much on weekday mornings and miss his attention to detail, customer service and friendliness. An awesome asset to this Panera. Happy to see Sarah hold the fort down. read more

Food was okay - barely anything inside the sandwich. Bread was too salty. Also got a chicken noodle soup and it lacked flavor. read more

Panera Bread - Chipotle Chicken avocado melt - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ordered a sandwich. They half made it, missing most of ingredients and tried to push it as a sandwich. When I brought it back they told me that they're out of those ingredients. Why sell the sandwich, then!? Thankfully, returned the money. This particular store is constantly out of ingredients but they always say that before order takes place. Shady tactic. Most likely won't come there anymore. read more

Stars are for the menu and such. I would rate their service zero star. Unfortunately, there are a bunch of "Karen" in that store. The workers at the window are notorious for their bad attitude. A yes to replace them with robots. read more

I'm out and about with my older child, who tells me he's suddenly really hungry. The problem is, he just got his braces and can't handle anything other than soup. Good thing there's a Panera across the street from Costco. I haven't been to Panera in a long time and am devastated to learn they discontinued the Italian sandwich! Ugh that was my fave. I quickly settle on a turkey sandwich and a large bowl of the broccoli cheese soup for my older one. He's SO happy so mission accomplished. Register and drink areas and clean and organized. I'm docking 1 star because the dining room was a mess. There were so many vacant tables, but you couldn't use them because no one had cleared off the plates and cups. People were trying to be nice and used 1 or 2 tables as stations for all the dirty plates, but still... no one wants to see that when they're eating. I get that restaurants are short staffed, but this is something that this location can do a little better. read more

Panera Bread - Registers - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I just felt like soup on this rainy dreary day, don't get me wrong ... I'm loving this inclement weather! Yesterday my surgical procedure was postponed due to something that was found. He has placed me on a liquid diet for the next few days until I go back in for my endoscopic procedure. PANERA was popping up in my head... so I ordered their famous broccoli soup and as usual it is delicious! It came with a healthy slice of French bread but I am thinking it might be to harsh for my stomach. Lol apparently I now bruise like a peach! So I'm digging in! read more

Panera Bread - Behold.... my phone order for today's lunch! Broccoli soup! - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

The Alhambra Panera is hands down one of the busiest Panera Breads in LA County, but the staff provide great service overall- both drive through and sit in. Given the volume of business this location produces, you can't expect it to be as lean as other locations that barely have customers. read more

Came here a few days ago with my friendly. The location is perfect for families it's very spacious, the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I tried the half sandwich half pasta. The Mac and cheese with bacon was pretty good I wish the portion size was a little bit bigger. I can't remember which melt I had but great. I tried the blueberry shake it was okay. I'd come back if I was in the area read more

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FYI: This is my experience putting in an online order in advance at this location on a busy holiday. Context: I put in an online order 2 days in advance for a dozen bagels for Mother's day and it was canceled the morning of Mother's day. I found out and had to go to the Pico Rivera location which was not ideal. I called the Alhambra location the morning of Mother's day and no one picked up the phone. I attempted to reorder as soon as I saw the cancelation, but all bagels were labeled as "Sold out". This is just a cautionary tale for those who wish to preorder for major holidays. Orders can be canceled and so if you have major plans that rely on this online service, you have been warned! Otherwise, I have ordered from them before on days that were not major holidays / busy days and they have been fairly reliable. read more

I got a piece of garlic in my cinnamon bagel :( and where there wasn't garlic there was an aftertaste of meat. The honey walnut spread had gone bad and tasted sour like it was in the heat, but the date on the bottom wasn't past due. I didn't notice until I got to my office and started to eat while working so I couldn't get another one, no breakfast for me today. The sip club orange drink was good though. read more

What I ordered and what I received horrible I've never had this problem before but they really need to update their picture if this is what they are serving read more

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Food quality and portion has gone down. Now it's just overpriced food. I don't recommend this location.

The best Panera near El Monte- only because it's the only drive thru Panera. I also went to the Panera in the valley but that's way too far from the residence we stayed at. I like the mobile order option because I like minimal interaction when I'm hangry. Not to mention it's just my luck that the only time I'm outside for like 10 minutes the people wandering the streets looking for "alcohol" and "pizzas" laser focus on me to get these things for them (do I wear a face that says "choose me"? Asking for myself) I ordered my usual, and also some pastries, cheddar broccoli soup and an iced coffee. Can we make more drive thru's in the area, please? read more

I usually love ordering salads here, especially the ones that come with chicken. My recent favorite in season is the strawberry poppy chicken salad and all my previous orders have been on point but my most recent order... not so much. I had ordered the strawberry poppy salad and the customizations were right but there was no chicken in the salad (double checked to see if I had accidentally selected "no chicken" but I had not). I dug through the salad to check again and even checked the bottom but not a plain piece of chicken in sight. Instead, tomatoes and pickled onions were added and both I did not ask for. Luckily, I am not allergic to any of the surprise add-ons and went about to eat everything because I don't like to waste any food with exception that they make me feel sick, allergens, etc. I usually don't make reviews like such but I feel it's important to be careful when making foods like such in case someone were to be allergic to them. I love making the best out of these situations and won't say stuff like your employees need further training, I won't come back again, rate poorly, etc. But I do again hope that this mishap doesn't happen to someone else who's health is easily compromised by such. The reason why I don't check my food when getting take out at most places I've come to trust is because of that trust but these days I will start to check as I feel I've been too lenient with such situations so I save more time, money, and the small amount of sadness from seeing stuff missing so do check your orders and please if any trouble and you're still around, let the employees know and politely if you can! I know what it's like especially working two jobs in this area and we do love patience and understanding! read more

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About a month ago, I went to this Panera and ordered the Modern Caprese Sandwich. The other two people in my party received their food and finally, when my food came, I realized that there was no mozzarella on my sandwich. When I went to complain, they said that they were our of mozzarella. Mind you, they just gave me the sandwich without mentioning that the main component of the sandwich was missing. At least they offered to make me a different sandwich after I complained. A couple of days ago I went back to this Panera before going to Costco. Since I wanted an option without meat and couldn't imagine another disaster like the last time, I decided to try the Caprese Sandwich again. This time, I got a half piece of cheese on the sandwich. I included a photo of when I opened the sandwich up to check it out. This was again after waiting for my food 10 minutes after the rest of my party received their food. When I brought it up to the cashier to complain, she said that was how it was supposed to be. No offer to fix the problem. To make matters worse, the autumn squash soup was really sweet and didn't have much flavor. I am not a difficult person to please. However, I will never return to this Panera. Worst food and customer service. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

There are definitely two sides to the coin here. There are some things they do great here and some things that need serious help! The good: Their bread- bagels are delicious, the blueberry and orange cranberry muffins are delicious, challah loaves are great for French toast. Pretty much the whole bakery side of things works. Their loyalty program- I signed up and they don't wait for me to redeem points. When I have enough for a discount they take it off my bill. They remind me when things are expiring. Their aguas frescas- they have a twist on these fresh fruit flavored drinks and it works. The Bad: Their entire non bakery menu. Holy cow, they can't get things right. Most noteworthy Fail is the new breakfast wrap with maple glazed bacon. They basically squeeze pancake syrup on their bacon and call it a day. It's disgusting and makes their wrap taste like a pig in a blanket. Their coffee- see picture. I'm still coughing up ground coffee because it was so thick in the pour. Their drive through- I never expected fast food quickness per-se but if it takes almost 15 min to get me my order at 6am without a line inside the store or in the drive through, something is wrong. And it happened more than once. I was looking forward to this place opening in the neighborhood because it gave me a new breakfast option but alas it has not worked out. Between bad coffee, slow service and poorly made savory food, I'd rather go without breakfast. I've had to resort to visiting only when I want bread. What a missed opportunity. read more

Panera Bread - The coffee cup after emptying out a tsp + of grounds down the hatch. Poorly made coffee at 2.79/cup makes me mad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

As a customer one thing that bothers me more than anything is when a restaurant claims to close at a certain time but in reality close way earlier then they should be. Super unprofessional might as well change their hours read more

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Came here for a quick bite after a long day of work! I ordered a "you pick two" - broccoli cheddar soup (bowl size) and Napa Almond Chicken Salad "to go". I opened my "to go" order when I got home and I was SO DISAPPOINTED in the food!! I decided to upgrade my soup from a cup to a bowl size and the soup was only filled up halfway; it wasn't even filled up all the way! For the chicken almond sandwich, there was barely any meat. Majority of the sandwich was just almonds and few pieces of chicken. I felt like I was only eating two slices of bread with almond only! We gave this place multiple chances but they never seem to improve. I would recommend going to a different Panera (like the one in Pasadena on Foothill Blvd that would give you better portion) or go to Mendocino Farms where you can get better food quality for your money!!! read more

Panera Bread - Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl) - it's literally only filled up halfway!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Waited 40 minutes for my order to be ready and by the time they called my name and got it, it was cold

Tried the summer corn chowder. Gross. I guess I'm used to the creamy kind and this was not that. Tastes like it was originally vegetable soup and they added the corn to it's stock. No real flavor but it was a bit sweet. I did not like. I'll try the bacon turkey sandwich see how that is. The staff is always friendly. read more

Really this business is horrible. I found a human hair inside the muffin, baked with the muffin. I called the company and they gave me an email to report the problem. The attendant who got my call didn't apologize nor offered a refund. The email she provided is not an active email. Now I am taking this to Business Affairs so they can contact t the owner. I am posting pictures for a better description of this narrative. read more

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All you knead to know: Head over to Panera early in the morning for the best variety of bagels! Parking is available in the shared lot. Favorite Bagels - Top 3 Breakfast: Whole Grain This bagel is made with wheat flour so it's healthier than a plain bagel. * Rolled oats sprinkled on top added a nice crunch when toasted * Honey taste was strong but the sweetness paired well with the plain cream cheese Lunch: Cranberry Walnut This bagel has cranberries and walnut pieces mixed into the dough. * Cranberries plumped up when toasted and added little pockets of juice - tart yet sweet * Walnut pieces added a nice crunch to the chewy dough I use this bagel to make sandwiches by adding sliced oven roasted turkey breast and a slice of cheese or a light layer of plain cream cheese. Lunch: Asiago This savory bagel is definitely the star of the show! * Cheese shreds sprinkled on top added a nice crunch and nutty flavor when toasted * Paired well with the plain cream cheese and chive and onion cream cheese Overall, their bagels are always fresh and dough-licious! I also think their bagel cutter (with the long chute) is pretty neat! read more

Panera Bread - Bagels - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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So disappointing that their prices have gone up extremely and yet, the quantity of food is minimal or less on their salads. Conveniently adding small amounts of chicken and no avocado. We are talking about salads costing almost $17.29 plus tax. Then you try contacting them about the issue and forget about it! I will add that their sandwiches are of great quality and worth the price. read more

This place needs management to step up. Tables are usually dirty. It looks like they aren't cleaned regularly and stuff from diners stays on forever. There are too many people loitering just using the wifi. This isn't a library! read more

Don't usually go here, but when I do, I tend to get the same thing, which is usually during breakfast hours. I enjoy the bacon brioche egg sandwich over easy with Chipotle Aioli, my favorite with a caramel latte. Service is typically fast and friendly. read more

I ordered their chicken soup to go and when I got home it had Lille 2 pieces of chicken and no noodles. Worst place. read more

Panera Bread - That's almost 8 dollars worth of chicken soup. - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

Panera bread is great and this location is one of the best! I live 5 minutes away and I am super glad they opened on here. Perfect place to come for lunch and study. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

So I contacted this location after a huge fumble by the West Covina location. The lady manager I think her name was Ariel, she was very interested to hear about my experience at the other location, and more importantly she made the situation right! This location is as classy as it can get. I was not even their customer originally and they made another stores mistake right. Ariel, hopefully I have your name right, I posted a review on the West Covina location telling them they should be sending the manager at Alhambra flowers and candy for them fixing another stores mistake! From now on I'm only coming to Alhambra. read more

This is the best shop for salads and sandwiches I love the tuna on white with avocado it's yummy and there soup and Mac and cheese are the best the service is great and it's cool in the store and lots of room there bakery goods are yummy what more can i say I'm please!!!! read more

I truly don't understand why Panera Bread is so popular. I haven't had too much experience with other locations, but this one kind of disappoints. Their menu is pretty big and can be sometimes intimidating if you're doing the combo, items, it's a little tough to guesstimate what the final price is going to end up being and what items you can choose. I ordered the Steak & Arugala sandwich, and it came out cold! Upon further research, this is how it's supposed to be. Never had a cold steak sandwich before, and definitely think it should've had a note stating that. The sides are okay. The soup is French Onion Soup is pretty good, but I just think everything here is overpriced. $10+ for a regular sized sandwich with no sides. On top of that, this location needs a lot of work on cleanliness as we had to wipe our own tables down. Also, the wifi was so slow, it was not workable... Big, spacious location with plenty of parking, but I would not recommend Panera and much rather prefer Corner Bakery or something. read more

The service was ok and they prepared my order fast. I really like their soup and salad.

Always a solid choice. The food is good. They make a good blt. The Mac n cheese is also great. Kitchen sink cookie is seriously delicious. If you haven't tried it I'd suggest you do. You'll be hooked. Easy parking. read more

I was so excited that there will be one so close to home, but right away, after my first visit, i was automatically disappointed. I popped in for dinner with the hubby, while waiting in line to order, when it was literally my turn a random lady decides to cut me. The sales associate (or idk what Panera calls em), saw it too, but didn't bother with say anything and let the rude lady order anyways. SO clearly waiting in line is pointless here. My food arrived really quick, from the looks of it, it was all good until I touched my spoon. It was red, like tomato basil red. Neither the hubs or I ordered red soup, so it was most def not mine. I didn't bother with asking for another one, figured it was a waste of time. The hubs and I just ate our food and left. Overall I was a bit disappointed, I got to a few locations before, customer service and cleanliness of other stores were always on point but this one seems to be lacking. Maybe they are still new, but idk. Parking - is alright, its just a matter of time before this parking lot becomes a problem. Not all store fronts are open yet and parking spaces are already lacking. Will I return - yes, i will give it another try, maybe I will pop in for my free bagel and see if customer service would be different read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

Panera don't even deserve one star from me but I don't have a choice. Last week, I ordered a chicken teriyaki rice bowl and paid $15. It looked and tasted like garbage. My lunch looked like someone leftovers. I will never eat at Panera again. read more

Panera Bread - Chicken & Broccoli bowl. Horrible. - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

It's brand new location in Alhambra on a brand new plaza. Plenty of parking to go around. Chicken salad was very fresh and had just enough greens even for the half portion. Few slices of chicken, cranberries and some cheese. Cup of Tomato purée soup with sour dough piece of bread were a good compliment for the salad. It was not too sweet and had some chunks of tomatoes inside. Great and fast restaurant with very fresh ingredients and friendly personal. read more

Panera Bread - Tracker - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The strawberry salad was just OK and a bit too sweet The salad itself was COLD and as was the chicken. Suggestion - if you want it to taste better, at least use room temperature salad and grill the meat. Who likes a cold salad?? read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Alhambra, California