Looking for a place to have a casual bite to eat and leisurely sit a spell and not be bothered. Panera Bread in the Palladio shopping center in Folsom is the place for you. Order a full meal or just a beverage, and hunker down for the day if you wish. They even have free WIFi. The menu has soups, salads, sandwiches (hot and cold), bagels, cookies, pastries, and coffee drinkszThis location prefers customers to order from the kiosk. There is usually no staff at the register to take orders. But at times, I do ask the staff to take my order because the in house discounts aren't listed on the kiosk options. The last time I dined here, they had a posted offer of a free pastry with a purchase of a combo meal. The staff that helped me order at the register was unfamiliar with the register functions. I suppose that happens when cashiering is no longer a major job task. But she didn't know which pastries were included in the offer or how to enter the offer. Eventually she triumphed. I bemoaned Panera's retirement of their Napa almond chicken salad sandwich, turkey chili, and steak and white cheddar sandwich from their menu. But they still have the Greek salad; it's fantastic. The Harvest Medley Chicken salad is a new favorite of mine. Fresh tasting and looking ingredients having the crunch factor. Plus I'm luvin their iced tea options. The papaya iced tea, pomegranate hibiscus, regular iced tea, and agave lemonade are delicious and better yet... no HFCS. Great option versus the HFCS fountain drinks. Both the sodas and teas are self serve, free refills for dine in folks. Panera's is in the Palladio shopping center. To get to the shop is bit unconventional. There is a multi-story parking garage right next to the Panera's. That's the closest parking option. They have two entries into the shop. One is from the parking garage area and the other is at the opposite end from the shopping plaza walkway. The ordering counter is closest to the parking garage. read more

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Panera bread has always been one of my favorite spots to get my sandwiches and the location at the Palladio never disappoints. Today I got the barbecue chicken sandwich when you talk about a savory barbecue sauce this it's the spot. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean and that includes the restroom, which is definitely a plus. I highly recommend this Panera bread, location, and as an added bonus for my wheelchair users. there are plenty of accessible tables and accessibility for us. Thanks again Panera bread read more

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The server from the food pickup area literally said the salad was packaged separately so to food allergies and but she added the actual food that caused allergies. We did specify not to be added. We love their salads reason why we always order those but when asked to exchange she rolled her eyes and just took out the portion that was contained. At this point the rest is also already tainted. Yeah she did not remake it. So needless to say we may not be returning to this location read more

This is my favourite Panera! Food is great and employees are so friendly. I would like to comment as well on Grace, who is one of the team leads. She very kindly showed me where to find how to make their papaya green tea! 10/10 read more

Service here has greatly improved in recent years. I'm not sure what the new manager/owner's name is but I see her around in the front often and she's very welcoming. Staff makes sure you're taken care of, and food comes out quickly compared to before. read more

When ordering online for rapid pick up--- even when you get a notification that your order is ready, be prepared to still wait because it's never ready. Probably just the ordering system is messed up, not the staffs fault. read more

Hubby and I had been running errands and looking for a great late lunch option to take our baby and goldendoodle. We happen to see this location nearby and decided to stop in for outdoor dining! Stopping in I noticed all the ordering was on a touchscreen, which I hadn't seen before. I would definitely recommend this nice Folsom location! We ordered the Bistro French Onion and Creamy Tomato Soup Bread Bowls. My husband, our baby and I loved our late lunch! Great service! We're looking forward to returning soon to try more of their varied menu! SYOY! :-) *Song Credit: Came Like Thunder by Rob Fevas ⁣⁣⁣ read more

Panera Bread - Bistro French Onion Soup Bread Bowl~ Hubby loved late lunch! - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

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Workers are unclean, bathrooms messy. Customer service terrible. Food took forever even though they weren't busy just saw them talking and laughing. read more

Had the Philly cheese sandwich, it was delicious. The service at the counter was wonderful.

The were very attentive and loaded my tuna sandwich. Considering this was my first time there, they were very nice and patient.

I basically live here between classes and freelance gigs. I plug in my laptop, sip on charged lemonades, and vibe. Great Wi-Fi, chill music, and no one's ever kicked me out. Bless. read more

There's something poetic about reading a good novel in a corner booth at Panera, nibbling on a chocolate croissant while it rains outside. I come here often, not just for the food, but for the gentle hum of people that makes the place feel alive -- but never overwhelming. It's where I escape, reflect, and eat warm soup like it's a ritual. Don't tell anyone, but I think it's magical. read more

Panera is my happy escape between classes. Their soups are nourishing and the pick-2 combo gives me just the right amount. I leave feeling recharged instead of sluggish. Thank you! read more

There's something about Panera that sparks ideas. The smell of fresh bread, the low background hum, the variety of teas -- it feels like a creative bubble. I brainstormed half my novel here! read more

Panera is my quiet hideout. I bring headphones, order a latte and a pastry, and get hours of writing done. The staff gives me space but also remembers my usual order. It's a perfect balance. read more

I specifically went to Panera for a cup of hot Homestyle chicken noodle soup. My husband wanted a cup of the Mexican street corn chowder. Tell me why we got it cold AF. When asked about the cold soup, we were directed to warm it up in a microwave which I don't like to use bc of radio waves. Very disappointed at this Panera location. Never had I experienced something like that. We warmed our own soups, but I won't come to this Panera ever again. Sad! read more

Came in on a Friday morning and got a small iced decaf with the teriyaki bowl. I loved it. Everyone was efficient and lovely, bathrooms are well-kept. I personally love that they have their ingredients listed online so you can see what goes into everything. read more

I've been to this location about six or seven times in the past decade, most recently October 1, 2023. Overall, my experiences have been good. There is a free parking garage for the Palladio (plaza) right next to the Panera, and I have always been able to find parking close by. The Panera has been clean, never too busy, and comes with a ton of outdoor seating, as many restaurants feature in this tony plaza. There are also four self-service ordering machines at the entrance. The fresh-baked bread and pastries have always been well stocked, even later in the day. The Wi-Fi has also been reliable and fast with plenty of tables with electric receptacles in case you need to charge a phone or plug in your laptop. When I was taking pictures of the large menu placed on the wall behind the registers, an employee even came from the kitchen, ready to assist me. I usually order self-service, but I have noticed the line has never been too busy and employees are quick to take your order. My one complaint is because of a clueless employee, I would call her. I ordered a pastry on October 1 for dine in. She placed it in a paper pouch and handed it to me. I said to her I ordered it for dine in. She it was ready for dine in. Now normally, at other Panera Breads, for pastries for dine in, they serve them to you on a plate with utensils. She asked me what I needed, and I said a fork and knife. I just assumed she would hand me a plate too, because you don't normally eat with utensils on a bare table or napkin. But she didn't hand me one. I didn't feel like giving her more instructions, so I just took the utensils. It was not a huge deal, but I left underwhelmed. She was young, so I'll give her a pass, but that's why I took off one star. Panera Breads have been pretty much the same everyway I have been to. This one was no different. I would go here again. read more

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I purchased a Asiago bagel with bacon, avocado, and more it's like complete Dinner !! Wow it was heated also only at the Palladio! Go now!!

I tried to chicken sandwich and chicken noodle soup. Great place to have quick healthy food.

I paid $12 for this a sandwich that mostly had soggy lettuce.s Soggy shreds of lettuce, 1 piece of tomato, sliver of mozarella inside a toasted ciabatta bread drenched in so much vinaigrette that the bread was soaked in it. This is the worst sandwich I've ever had in my entire life. read more

Panera Bread - A few soggy shreds of lettuce, sliver of tomato and a tiny piece of mozarella - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

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Panera feels peaceful -- I come in for a warm bowl of soup, fresh bread, and some quiet time. It's nice to be somewhere where no one's rushing you. The food is light but filling, and the staff is always polite. read more

Y'all, the staff at this Panera are like sunshine with aprons. One of them remembered my name after one visit! Food's always good, but the vibes are what bring me back. read more

I enjoy the open floor plan and big windows letting the light in. The service is always quick & friendly. My fav are the different variety of soups... salads are really good 2... just a great menu .... I haven't had a chance to go in the early morning but hope to in the near future to try the hot beverages and morning goodies. read more

Paid for a chicken bacon ranch sandwich and received a thin piece of bacon, a microscopic sliver of chicken, and a loaf of stale bread. Massive waste of time and money; Twas my first and last time going there. read more

It's been a while since we've tried this chain of restaurants. The menu pricing is very confusing. Mom and I each chose the "Pick 2 Items": Half sandwich with cup of soup. We expected one price for "the combo." Much to our dismay, the order was rung up with a separate price for each item and thus the bill was significantly higher than expected. When I asked about the pricing, waitstaff was very kind and apologized for the confusion. She mentioned that she herself was confused at first too. She explained the menu board, which then appeared to be ala carte pricing. It felt disceptive to call it a "Pick 2" combo meal. Had I known, I would've ordered differently because the combo is not a deal. The experience was made worse when we got a dry and tasteless 1/2 chicken sandwich and a very disappointing 1/2 Grilled Cheese that looked and tasted like plastic American cheese, partially melted between dry toast that were significantly misaligned. The soup was tasty but lukewarm. The dining space was a lot of small separate areas. IMO, the layout was disjointed and interrupted flow of service. I gave 2 stars for the very kind waitstaff, and for the overall cleanliness of the place. read more

I love this place I have a lovley memoris there, love the hazelnut coffee and bagel with butter sooo ymiii in breakfast read more

Walls need painting. Carpet thread bare. Very high employee turnover. Dirty plates piled up. Food barely acceptable. Fireplace wasn't working for a couple years and may still not be working. Glaringly shows owner that doesn't care. read more

Great food, easy to order, professional staff. Good selection of production, price is fair.

Always reliable for quality of food and good seating options. Been here several times over the years and always come here when in the area. The last year with a pandemic, many restaurants have needed to limit their menu item options as far more people have been staying home. The breakfast is limited to few items outside the bakery, but they are good. Today I had the egg (scrambled), bacon, and cheese sandwich on brioche bread. Always satisfying in taste and texture, it was just as I desired this morning. I picked up a fantastic orange cranberry muffin for later. Seating options at this location are inside (when covid restrictions are lifted) and an outside patio with weather guards in case of bad weather. The environment is pleasant, welcoming. Easy to talk with others as the acoustics are good. No playing music, but subtle in the background. read more

Panera Bread - Egg, Bacon, Cheese breakfast sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

Only the 2nd time I've eaten at a Panera, and 1st time at this location. The other time, 4 years ago and way before quarantine. At this location the ease of ordering, non-contact and using a device was actually not as odd or out of place as I expected. The system upfront was very easy and user friendly. Orders handled seamlessly; where once they are ready, someone will call out the name left on the order. Drinks, utensils etc are all made easily available and/or find. Again, I'm not a regular, yet...Noticed the 'Coffee' Bar in the front as well. Will try that next time! It wasn't busy when we got there, however by the time we left, there was a rush. Curious how the line and tablet device ordering co-exist with such a crowd. read more

I added "Sliced Bacon" and "extra Buffalo Sauce" to the "Smoky Buffalo Chicken Melt". Sandwich was too dry even with the extra sauce. Not much chicken, I should have ordered extra meat if that's an option. Tiny shreds of chicken. Bread was good but not $15 good. This was my first visit to Folsom location. Entrance faces East looking at the two story parking structure. The West side is facing the street "Via Sole" but it's not the entrance and a sign directs you through the outdoor eating area to the back door which is the main entrance. So back is front and front is back. Got it. I'll give the chain another try at a different location. read more

Panera Bread - Good bread alone does not make a decent sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

Out of many components to salads. Serving soup without bread at 6:30 pm. Worst Panera I've been to in years ! read more

Had a great visit with Larry and a Daphni after at round of disc golf at the BT Collins course. Had a cup of tomato soup and a half grilled cheese sandwich. Wish I took a bit more time to select aged cheddar, but it was good as it was. Enjoyed a vanilla cold brew that was tasty as well. We were tucked in a corner, so it was easy to have a conversation. read more

I love Panera Bread. We came here after our outing with the kids to eat lunch. I wanted to order the teriyaki chicken and broccoli bowl but they were out. They were out of water and fountain drinks as well. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich for my son and a strawberry mint lemonade for myself. We sat and let the kids eat. The grilled cheese wasn't that grilled. My daughter ended up eating it. The customer service was good. My friend ended up cancelling her order but since it was ready they gave it to her anyway which I think was very nice. We saw a taco place across the street and went there afterwards. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

Ordering off the menu app was weird because at 6pm on a Sunday night they were already out of major ingredients like focaccia bread and roma tomatoes. My son had the new chicken sandwich which cost $13 and would have been better at Chick-fil-A but they're closed on Sundays. My frontega chicken sandwich with the substituted bread was ok above average thanks to the chicken and melted cheese. My wife said she could have made a better salad at home. Won't be back for dinner but maybe for lunch before they run out of bread. Overall disappointing read more

Panera Bread - Frontega chicken sandwich with substitution for focaccia bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

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Staff was friendly and personable. Lots of good choices! Was tempted to go for their "pick two" deal, but ended up with a decently-sized salad in the end. The kiosks are easy to order from as well. Overall a very nice place to eat. Wish there was music playing, the atmosphere was a bit quiet. read more

This store is always out of ingredients. Our visit today they were out of more than half of their breads, including baguette. This shouldn't happen for a bread store. Looking behind the counter, the place looks like a mess. Floors are filthy. read more

Panera Bread - Filthy - Sandwiches Near Me - Folsom, California

5* for menu selection which has vastly improved. No longer just a sandwich place! 5* for service - cashier was very friendly. 1* for kiosk ordering which takes too long and is too complicated. A couple more cashiers would be faster for everyone. 1* for the mixed salad I ordered because it was small and I I had to pick the kale out. Stick to sandwiches here. read more

Definitely never been disappointed with Panera! Their sandwiches, their soups, all are always delicious! Even tried their coffee recently and I liked it better than the one I order at Starbucks! read more