Having a meal at Panera is a great alternative to the fast food places out there. A recent take out lunch was a good idea, it's nice knowing the food is made without bad ingredients and proof that healthy food can also taste good. Hubs enjoyed a turkey and cheddar sandwich, my chili soup and cranberry walnut sandwich were delicious. Panera offers variety on their menu, they have a big selection of sandwiches, soups like broccoli cheddar, Mac and cheese, salads and bakery treats like bagels and desserts. Drinks include smoothies, flavored ice teas, various coffees and those delicious lemonades. This restaurant has good parking and is located right off Pine Island Rd. Panera has good consistency, so it's always nice to run across Panera for lunch when you're out of town. This is one of the larger Panera restaurants I've seen. We didn't go inside, but the parking lot was clean and service was fast. It's always nice to have the convenience of a drive through, along with a healthy lunch. read more

Panera Bread - Turkey and cheddar sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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We enjoy going to Panera's for a quick bite. Today an early morning visit to Quest (ugh) and I needed so nourishment and coffee quickly lol! So we got there around 7:15 and I ordered a double egg sandwich, coffee and a four cheese soufflé. Dave had a pastry and coffee. He decided to warm it up in the microwave and my soufflé went flying! The lady behind the counter was so nice and gave me another one and clean silverware. She also cleaned up the mess that you know who made! lol! Like a bull in the china closet! Well anyway, the food was delish and I love their soufflés! The coffee has improved from years ago and we love the dark brew and the hazelnut blend. So we finally sat done to a warm delicious breakfast with all the other early birds there doing the same! read more

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Returned from vacation- No groceries so we stopped at Panera today for breakfast. Our Prior visit was in Denver 8 days ago. I was happily surprised on both occasions that the sandwiches & coffee have GREATLY improved. I used to come for bagels only. But, now it will a definite breakfast choice. Judy had the chicken chipotle sandwich while I had the Asiago sausage & egg. Tasty & filling, no crumbs left behind. Coffee was much better. Lorraine was our server & went out of her way to find our archived rewards number. When traveling in strange new places it is so nice to find a friendly face who is cheerful & genuine. And here we found Lorraine in our home town. Nice gathering place & we love the patio in nicer weather. read more

Panera Bread - Friends enjoying the ambiance - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Do not order from here the restaurant does not care about food safety. I made two uber eats orders and only one was delivered but were handled by the same driver. I did so since I am sick and want to make sure my family could eat. My son is with me at home and my wife is across the street at work. Since one order was canceled and I have conflicting information from the store and driver neither order can be trusted as safe and the store refuses to report the driver or make it right. Will not go to this store again go to another one if you want Panera I used to order all the time my Panera days are over. read more

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My wife & I visited your location for lunch on Saturday, 8/9/2025. Let me start by saying the two full salads we ordered were of EXCELLENT quality, and I don't habitually use all caps to describe a restaurant's food. Also, the staff were extremely positive and friendly, and the dining room was clean, if a little too cool. Let's talk about value. $30.19 for two full salads, and no accompanying drinks save for water. Again, that was $30.19. $30.19, in case you weren't looking. $30.19??? Really?? Is it Panera's goal to get only yearly repeat visits? Because if it is, you have succeeded in our case. I'm almost 100% sure you don't want customers to choose to enjoy Panera Bread only once a year or once every two years, but........$30.19 for two full salads and water is a deal-breaker for us. Besides being outlandish. Please consider the implications of your price points.....I highly doubt we would be the only customers outraged by your prices. read more

If I could give zero stars I would!!! I ordered the ciabatta cheesesteak and it was 99% bread and 1% meat!!!! What a freaking ripoff!!! I will never order from here again!!! Do yourself a favor and never order from you as it's a scam read more

Always been happy with my food from here! I often order the tuna sandwich but they changed the bread so I decided to switch it up tonight and try the new Tomato Basil BLT and it is so delicious! Lots of crispy bacon, mixed greens, juicy tomatoes and garlic aioli layered on top of this beautiful tomato basil bread! The bread had just the slightly hint of sweetness too it that complimented the savory bacon and salt and peppered tomato! Highly recommend. I love doing the Pick 2 and pairing a sandwich with their Mac and cheese, super yummy! I order from grubhub often from this location and the food is always hot and the sandwiches are always wrapped nice and not squashed or anything. read more

Food and service were great. Clean and friendly. Great place to stop while driving to Knoxville.

Great convenient Panera location. I probably know the menu by heart now as Panera is usually our go-to for work trips where we're often eating on the run. I was able to order an Asian salad for my boss for take out about twenty minutes before closing, and the kitchen got the food out in 10. My boss was pleased. Recommended. read more

I ordered chicken noodle soup. It was the worse soup I have ever had there. First of all there was no chicken at all. Maybe 5 carrots and less celery. Also there was gross little blobs of chicken fat floating on top. I would never go to this Panera again. It was take out or I would have returned it. One star is too generous for this soup. read more

No one even considered a refund. Just call 866-Panera. They did nothing. Now I have to call the dispute department in the morning

Just picked up dinner, a teriyaki chicken bowl and a cheese flatbread pizza. The bowl was good, as expected. But the flatbread pizza was dried out, it looked stale, crust was hard, and cheese was rubbery. Like it was prepared hours ago and left under the lights all day long! I've had this before at this Panera Bread Restaurant, and I remember the cheese flatbread pizza being very good. Even my dog didn't want any of this one! Very disappointed! Way over priced for the quality! read more

Panera Bread - Cheese Flatbread pizza - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

We went to Panera bread on a normal Wednesday we order on their touchscreens three out of the six are broken, but it doesn't say it on the machine so we signed up and did everything but it wouldn't let us order our food so we had to go on a different machine that they told us was working so they could've just put in like a sticky note on the ones that aren't working saying this machine is broken sorry but they didn't next Was my father ordered food and it came cold and they told him he hast to warm it up in the microwave they told him there's a microwave right over there. I find that unbelievable if you were the one making the food and paying for it and then you have to reheat it, even though that's a job for them horrible place I recommend not going here read more

We were there for dinner and the service was great but my husband's sandwich had so little chicken salad, it was a joke! The restaurant was clean and everyone was nice. I feel for the price we paid was high, but we were willing to pay that for a good sandwich. read more

They have sucked since they were bought out! New Italian sandwich tastes the Dominos!! I thought things were getting better, but nope. I'm out!! read more

Went to this Panera and got moldy bread. The manager lied and said they make it fresh everyday and said it was just a speck of avocado however, I know the difference between mold in a speck of avocado unfortunately and this is sad and disgusting. And my partner also confirmed it was mold. And they also forgot her pastry with her To go meal. read more

Panera Bread - Went Panera and they gave me moldy bread, - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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Seems like they didn't want to do a full bowl? Only half of mine and my fiancées. This is ridiculous. $40 dollars for 2 teriyaki bowls and 1 tomato soup... upsetting read more

Panera Bread - Two chicken teriyaki bowls - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

The bad reviews are true. I ordered the Take sandwich with fried pickles via Door Dash. The chicken patty was small was undercooked, the sandwich overall was sloppily made and came with minimal pickles (bits of leftovers). Very disappointed. This not the usual delicious Panera Bread experience I'm used to. Will not be ordering from this location again. read more

My order was incorrect. Tomato soup cover wasn't properly in and split all over the order. Called to the store and spoke with the manager "Jessica". She cut me off after I said I 'don't want I'm sorry'. She said "people make mistakes " and hung up on me. read more

This is SO GOOD! The soups are hearty always hot, and I'm stuck on the tomato! Never ever had a bad sandwich or salad. This is a great place for lunch or a lighter supper. The bread available to buy from the bakery is amazing, and don't forget to snag a cookie ! read more

I bought a chicken noodle and French onion soup. I can tell it was not fresh. The chicken noodle soup smelled and tasted like it had chemicals in it. I've had this soup from other Panera Breads and never experienced this. I won't go back that's for sure read more

I've traveled all over the country and have been to Paneras many times. This is the worst one I've been to. They seem to consistently screw up orders or just give you old, brown dying lettuce in an expensive salad. And on top of that their prices, which had already been high, have gone up even more. I was shocked to see that their salads are now $11. So not worth it. I really wish there was a decent Panera in town instead of this pathetic one. Ugh. read more

I was pleasantly surprised since I don't eat either wheat or sugar, but this is where my friend wanted to go. She got soup and half a sandwich while I ordered a Greek salad. Service was quick, lots of menu choices. Tables were clean, but floors s bit dirty. Great coffee, LOVE the almond milk. Greek salad had a bit too much dressing for my taste, but ingredients were fresh and delicious. Apple was perfect size and outstanding taste. Thank you' read more

The service was great and the food never disappoints. My mom loves it. The soups were so tasty.

Love their salads but when I ordered curbside p/u my bread was thrown in the bag loose,come on guys let's at least wrap it in a napkin.Salads Ordered salads once again and was very happy to see bread was in separate little bag..Thank You! Salad was great! read more

Panera Bread - Bread should have been wrapped! - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Very poor service the last few visits. Ordered curbside and received text order is ready. Entered spot number. waited over 20 minutes and ended up having to go inside. Food was sitting there and not an employee to be found! I understand short staffing, but the restaurant was not busy by any means. Its worth the drive to the one on Cape Coral Parkway or Fort Myers. Save yourself the aggravation for a poorly managed store. read more

Great staff & Good food!! Everything was wonderful Food was hot place was super clean staff continuously wiping down tables , all touchable surfaces read more

They have repeatedly forgotten items in my order they Grubhub. I was a loyal Panera customer for 8 years in Ohio, Georgia and Florida. They constantly mess up orders and forget items. read more

Hi! This Panera was OK. It wasn't the best service. When you got in there, there was little tablets to order on. Some of the staff was nice and some were rude. It was sort of confusing because their was numbers on some of the tables and it said "order online get this number" or something like that and then it had the number. So me and my grandma didn't know where to sit. The employees seemed annoyed with everyone and it just set a bad mood for the place. It seemed like no interaction at all. It seemed all the employees just wanted to go and get payed, they didn't really care. I ordered a tuna salad sandwich and they barely put tuna in it! Thanks for reading. God bless you! read more

I called to try and place an order and Morgan stated she was unable to take my order because I was paying cash. I canceled my order. I don't understand how my order can't be taken and paid for at time of pick up. read more

2 out of 3 kiosks did not work at all. Didn't accept any payment. Only ordered a bowl of soup and it was LITERALLY all broth. So basically I paid $7 for a bowl of soup read more

This location invariably has sesame seeds on the cinnamon crunch bagels. This time those dang little seeds were embedded in the topping. Lazy Lazy no pride in what they do... managers just try to justify their actions. Shame on you! read more

Panera Bread, NE Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, Fl. Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter. I got a ham and cheese sandwich ( or they called 1/2 sandwich) and some clam chowder. The ham was one slice no flavor. Cheese 1 slice a bit of flavor. Clam chowder.... tasted like out of a can, only a bit of clams seen or tasted. They give you a hard crusty piece of bread. Which really was the best flavor of the meal. Plus a drink this was about 11 bucks Chatter.... You can order on line, go to a computer kiosk to order, or stand in line. They give you a disc and someone brings you your meal. There is no salt or pepper, napkins, or condiments at the tables. You must go to a booth to get this. WHY DO THEY ASK FOR A TIP...WHEN PAYING YOUR BILL???????? They did nothing extra!!! As a bakery maybe they are good. but as a eatery they suck for me. TOO impersonal. TOO sterile Healthy....maybe... FLAVORLESS YES! read more

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High quality food quickly prepared. We ordered pick up a recent Monday night on their easy to navigate website. They texted it was ready before it was supposed to be. It was on a shelf with my name on it when I went in to get it. Our sandwiches were large, tasty, and filling. Our bowls of soup were large and delicious. We both had enough for leftovers for lunch the next day It's a bit pricey but the quality and portions were worth it. We'll try them again soon! read more

I order the same thing every time I come to Panera.. Fuji apple salad with no chicken and extra pecans and apple chips. Does this look like extra pecans and apple chips? If so, I would like to see what the regular amount looks like. They now charge an extra fifty cents for apple chips and and extra fifty cents for pecans and this is how much they give? Not to mention, why would you charge extra for these when I am not getting chicken on the salad? I wouldn't be writing this review if it was a one time thing but this has happened about twenty times now. Ridiculous to pay 11 dollars for a salad with such minimal toppings. And no Panera, I don't want your measly "you pick 2" free coupon, I want you to start making the salad correctly. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

First experience here: (Donna) cashier was so awesome, very friendly. She was first person of the day and made it so fun and cool as it was my first time going to this Panera Bread ever. Was like a amusement park filled with fun, because I saw all the goodies and had lots to choose from. I chose Cinnamon Glazed Pastry with Pecans on top, omg delicious, I chose a double chocolate cookie with walnuts in it. I also ordered a Ham Egg and cheese on a croissant and that was these best of the best in my opinion. And Donna was very helpful and answered all my questions. I was very satisfied with all her answers and knowledge that she had and just her friendliness was a fantastic way to start my day. Then went to get the Green tea filled up and next think I know while the food was cooking with a gentleman in the back. He then said my name and food was ready with a big smile and said have a great day. That cook guy was very awesome too, I felt like all the staff was excellent and just that happy crew making a difference. I then left with the food and tea. Decided to call and get that cool cooking dude's name, talked to the manager on Duty: (Rena) and she was so professional and kind on the phone and told me his name is (Kyle). I felt like all these people were so excellent and outstanding with their professionalism and friendliness that they were and are making a difference in the world and this is how every company out there should be. Not just about numbers and sales but more so on just being that caring kindly awesome excellent friendly outstanding terrific amazing person or worker that makes people feel special and happy inside. I felt like I got more than just a meal and food, I feel like I was provided happiness from this team at Panera Bread in Cape Coral FL. Thank you so much. 100%, A+!!!!!! --------------------- Second experience here weeks after the first experience. Today 9/6/17 went in. And had very rude service. My wife & I went in before 11Am. About 10:53Am to get breakfast there. Cashier was very rude! Talking to us after she turned her back to us saying they closed breakfast about 30 minutes ago. Like no eye contact while talking to the customers. My wife and I said we were told here by employees that you'll shut down breakfast at 11Am we were told. She shouted back you all still have breakfast stuff out to the cooks in the back. They said no. My wife and I said we were told 11Am you'll close breakfast. She said I don't know who told you that. I said employees here. I don't know there names. So with her back still to us she said what can I get you all. My wife and I started to walk alway to the doors and we said we are not going to order have a good day. And lady shouted with sarcasm rudeness, you too! So now we will never go back to this Panera. I read all these bad reviews and all while posting my good review above shocked on how guest didn't like there experience there and I had a good first experience, and now I know exactly what the other customers that reviewed were talking about. This Panera needs totally new staff, or a better manager that shows leadership and great customer service. Because that place needs a fix up with the employees, maybe not all but a lot especially that cashier. Like she just ruined my whole experience with that Panera and maybe others. I don't know if I want to give any Panera my cash after dealing with that one location. It's very upsetting. We were told 11Am and rushed there to get what we really enjoyed eating and we were told nope basically and had very bad customer service, and my first time there was great and I gave a great review, and also even went to Panera site and gave a good review. Now I wish I could take it all back. Because of this cashier and experience. -100, grade F. Find a place that provide excellence and awesome customer service. obviously it's not at this Panera at all. Look at all these bad reviews. read more

Wait for the turnover in employees. Worst customer service I've experienced, except for the lady who worked the register.

Ordered pick up for 6:25 pm food not ready until 6:40 and the pizzas were stone cold. Restaurant was empty so no excuse.

One star isn't something I even want to give! Is this even a grilled cheese?!excuse me? We order a large group party and they missed half the order when we called they were very rude and annoyed we asked them to return a send out food. And I'm too of everything this grilled cheese is awful. Like you have one job.... read more

Panera Bread - Is this even a grilled cheese? - Sandwiches Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

I'm not a fan. Came here to meet friends for lunch ... seeing them was the good part. The food was well ... not so good. Ordered a chicken sandwich that was so skimpy on the chicken I had to hunt and peck looking for the meat. The bread was a bit to chewy/doughy. Lettuce was brown in areas so I pulled that off and tossed it .. $10.15 for the sandwich, a little bag of chips and a bottle of water. read more