We never go to Panera but this day warranted a visit. Husband's daughter's last day of work before going off to college. Had to see her at work. She waited on us, telling us what NOT to get and what was good. If it wasn't good, she said she would replace. No need. Was excellent! Given it was New Year's Day, it wasn't busy. It was quiet and our dirty vanilla chais were tasty. Since their best worker (in our opinions) won't be there anymore, we can't say how good it will be for you. But I'd definitely give it a try! read more

Title: Panera Bread's Masterclass in Culinary Minimalism One star, purely out of pity. I arrived at Panera with the modest dream of a nourishing road-stop meal, something "healthy-ish," as the marketing whispers. What I received was performance art titled Shrinkflation: The Edible Edition. My upgraded "bowl" of soup arrived as a standard cup, artfully placed inside a larger bowl, like a Russian nesting doll designed by someone who despises joy. A bold statement on portion perception, perhaps, but I prefer my statements edible. My husband ordered the signature bread bowl. It materialized as a dainty sourdough thimble, capable of holding precisely three spoonfuls before collapsing into structural despair. He ate the "bowl" itself in quiet resignation; it tasted like regret baked at 350°F. For the price, we could have purchased an entire week's produce section, yet this meal left us both foraging the car for stray pretzels like urbane raccoons. The staff were nice, warm, efficient, and clearly innocent in this corporate theater of the absurd. The true culprit is upstairs, counting our greens while serving us air. Panera, you've cured me of chain-restaurant faith entirely. I'm off to the woods to forage instead. This was, with theatrical finality, my last visit. Bon appétit? Hardly. read more

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Food is fresh and well assembled. Surprisingly compared to other Paneras I've been to, the tables and floors are fairly clean. The bread even seems fresh and not rock hard read more

First time here and the food was amazing! My granddaughter LOVED her Mac and cheese and she is picky! My sandwich was delicious and I can't wait to bring my husband to try the ciabatta dippers! Place was clean, organized and good service. read more

Bait & Switch Guys, I know it's a pain to keep the coffee going, and I know it costs more to make coffee than to NOT make coffee. BUT... when I paid $131+ for a year of "Sip Club" it was so I could get COFFEE, and not just your terrible-tasting Hazelnut Sludge. I guess the Light Roast is most popular, that's why you stop making it in the morning and gradually work your way down to the Hazelnut which I doubt ANYBODY prefers. So QUIT STEALING by taking money for the "Sip Club" if you're not going to provide the drinks I bought "Sip Club" to have available. read more

Service was quick. Ambiance was nice and peaceful. Now I ordered the Italian steak mozzarella sandwhich with chicken noodle soup. Chose the side of an apple. Sandwhich and soup were awesome. It was until I looked at my apple and realized they gave me one with MOLD on it. read more

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Ok first of all THIS PLACE SMELLS LIKE A SMOKERS HOME. Every time I enter, it just REEKS. I'm not sure how they haven't removed that smell. Food is bland, tastes like glorified school cafeteria food, the bread is hard as a rock, and the prices are not worth what you get. The only thing I recommend here is the broccoli and cheese soup. Everything else sucks. The refreshers are also not worth getting either, so if you go stick to the fountain drinks. Service is just fine though the staff members are nice as they have nothing to do with the way the food taste as it's just a chain corporation. read more

The bread is so hard you could bang it on a solid surface. I'm assuming they rip people off with their food I paid $23 for the group soup and it was only enough for 2 people as I said the bread was very hard it was thrown in the trash. I asked for chips and got stale bread. I'd watch giving your money to Panera Bread. read more

Yesterday we called in a To Go Rapid pick up order of 1/2 Sandwich & Soup. 1. The order was delayed past the time promised and upon getting to the car the bag was really light so I checked our order & THANK GOD I did. 2. The toasted caprese was the thinnest sandwich I ever saw, 3 small slivers of tomato the size of a thumb nail & 2 sprinkles of lettuce/basil. 3. Soup was full about 1" high in the container I walked into the Counter and the Manager confirmed that is how their items come, did I want a refund. YES, I want a refund and will NEVER return again. I've seen a few recent reviews with similar issues but had always had good results when bringing it to attention of Staff. Apparently this is the new trend in food orders now, minuscule portion and inflated costs. Absolutely lost a customer for life. We will never return as it is simply a waste of money read more

Broccoli cheese soup was delicious. I ordered sourdough bread with onion cream cheese as well as honey walnut. I was surprised how much I liked the honey walnut. I also purchased Tomato Basil loaf of bread. It was somewhat dry. I believe flavor would have been better if wasn't so dry. I know now to ask for freshly made. read more

Used to stop here each week once or twice to get a breakfast sandwich. The last few times they've been focused on making sandwiches for lunch rather than filling my order. Guess I'll need a new spot. Too difficult to wait 20 minutes. Short staffed. Avoid it read more

Service was good food and the portions were also good Food preparer was rude Overall I would recommend read more

Horrible service. Hostess rudely asked me to 'move out of the way' at the counter; another customer service worker could not understand how to use an 'ap' on my phone that had my Panera card number on it, she asked the manger for help where he ignored her. Most all tables in the dining area were dirty and not bused. The guys preparing food were loud and goofing off. The food was clearly thrown together and the tiny piece of baguette was either a sign of tough times or that they could care less. I would absolutely NOT recommend read more

Seriously appalled, I had ordered two GROUP serving soups to take to church for a small group meeting. Broccoli cheddar and broccoli and cheddar mac and cheese. Needless to say this may feed 3-4 people and threw the bread down in the bag...very upset. They stated it served 9!!!! This is seriously embarrassing! Note 45.00$ two small servings of soup for this absolutely ridiculous and Not to mention the rudeness!! read more

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Ate here twice this week. Got the Pick-2 on both occasion and thought the food was very good. Soup was hot and meal fresh.

costumer service is disgusting will never be going here again!!!! not only is their costumer service disgusting so is their food, the ingredients are not fresh at all and it takes forever for your food to come out because it's just a bunch of young kids that like to take their precious time. Also they got rid of their flat bread pizza which was probably their only good thing on the menu read more

Located on Battlefield, it's a relatively new building with plenty of parking. Easy access to the building, with some parking adjacent to the door. We ordered online and went to pick it up. We got there about five minutes before it was supposed to be ready. The cashier asked if we had the online order, and said it would be ready in five minutes. They really seem to know their preparation times. The bacon egg and cheese biscuits were pretty good. The ciabatta was better than the bagel, but that was partly personal preference. The place is clean and the staff seems to have the process down well. read more

The food here is very good. Fresh and tasty. But, the prices are too high. One half salad with soup and a drink is around $12.00. Another plus, always good coffee and a place to work. Or just catch up with the locals in some conversations. Honestly, I'd eat here more often but the prices keep me away mostly. read more

Just not the same as it used to be. Tuna sandwich used to come on a delicious homemade grain bread. It was on a Chebalta type roll today. Rubbery. Just not good. No cucumber, no onions, no more sprouts. Just lettuce and tomato. The chocolate frozen coffee drink just tasted like chocolate milk. No coffee. The cashier at the register was grumpy. Like so many things, things here just not the same. Place was empty. Sad. read more

I don't normally post reviews, but this is just ridiculous. 10:30am & you don't have a single bagel available. Was told they aren't making anymore for the day either. read more

I just went to their website, and it was down for maintenance. All I wanted was to see if they were still open. It seems since the pandemic that their dining room doesn't stay open as late as it used to. Disappointing to us, as we are late diners. And, of course, the food prices are ridiculous. The bad thing about that is they will never go back to previous dollar amounts. Maybe they need a new manager, or maybe it's just the employees of today! No pride, just slap it together. read more

I regularly eat breakfast here after my workouts. Clean environment and fresh foods. Great portion sizes and always enjoyable.

Very clean and friendly restaurant! Service was very quick for a Saturday! The staff answered all our questions and were super duper friendly. Our food was fast and fresh -- so nice and a great change. Fast food is usually like fast food. Not here though! Bakery items were so delicious. Try their kitchen sink cookie or their extremely chocolatey brownie! Their new promotional blood orange frozen drink was really a perfect touch for a hot summer day. NOTE! They do have kids meals like Mac n cheese and grilled cheese for picky eaters! And you should definitely sign up for their rewards program if you plan on coming back. Each time you visit you earn a free reward like a free drink or pastry. read more

Every year around Christmas time that same green card arrives, with greetings from my uncle and a gift card to Panera inside. And my sisters and I all gather into a cozy booth (or two) to nosh and play catch up over some sandwich-type food. The Mediterranean Veggie is always my go-to pick. My sisters are more meat-eating and like their sammies thick. It's a decent time and the employees are just fine. I'll be seeing you later this year right around Christmastime! read more

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The tables were not maintained between customers. The person at the till was not versed on the ingredients of menu items. She did offer a sample of the soup. The tomato cheese onion sandwich was ok. We're not excited about a return visit based on today. read more

have already gave highest remarks to wesley the mgr. runs a very very clean established, very friendly and very happy place to be, makes you feel like you are with family, seen back of house/extremely spotless!!!!!! read more

Panera Bread - Food always excellent great service, WESLEY THE MANAGER TOP NOTCH!!!!!! ALL THE STAFF VERY GOOD AT SERVICE, VERY CLEAN!!!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

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I know, I know, reviewing chain restaurants is silly buuuut I really liked this Panera! I haven't been in a while, so I was blown away by the expanded menu-- there was a delicious steak salad that made my day! The place was clean, the staff friendly, and I liked the way they set up the lines: order, grab your drink at the next station, and by the time you had your drink your food was up at the end to pick up! The seats were comfortable, the lighting nice, and the bathrooms were clean. We came through on our way to Nashville and I'm glad we went out of our way to eat here. read more

If they could have 10 stars, I would give it to them!!They are always helpful and courteous!! Whether you order there or by the app, you are always greeted!! Food items are always hot when they need to be, cold when they need to be and always fresh and yummy!! Keep up the good work of training your managers and employees!!! read more

Rough experience. Slow service, food prep was quick. Person working at pickup was rude~

Looks like this Panera was also hit by the bad recipe update that ruined the cinnamon scone - my #1 item on the dessert menu. The formerly nice - fresh pastry has been updated in recipe to include a thick overly sweet frosting which gives a once excellent dessert a cheap kid's treat sugary taste. Still great atmosphere / environment at panera, baguettes and soups I eat still are great, but when I think of Panera, I think of dessert / pastries in addition to the environment. Hoping things turn back around soon! read more

I wish I got here more often but it's just too far away and simply don't get here very often. This place is always crowded though. It's quite popular but doesn't seem to affect the service much. I like the fireplace inside and there are some really good places to sit and get some work done if you're into that. I just used the express ordering on the app and it worked pretty good. I was in a hurry so I ordered ahead and just ate it really quick while I was in store. I think this panera will be exactly what you expect it to be if you've been to a panera before. read more

Do not use curbside pickup here. Not employees fault but they are too short staffed to handle (as is everyone). Wait will be twice as long and your food will be cold. Go inside and order in line for best quality and fastest service. read more

This used to be our go-to Panera bread, and we've given them several chances lately to redeem themselves, but I just can't do it anymore. Every salad I've ordered to-go for the past 6 months has had something wrong with it, be it ridiculously small portions or wilted lettuce that was so far the opposite of fresh I had to toss it. The last sandwich I ordered had one good half and the other, I kid you not, had a tablespoon of chicken salad on it. I honestly thought it was a joke and started laughing, until I realized it wasn't, and someone behind the counter must have thought "yeah, that's good enough." Basically, eat at your own risk, but it will be a long time before I spend any more money here. read more

I appreciate 3 things when eating out: cleanliness, customer service and quality of food. This Panera had all 3 elements! When traveling it's assuring to see restaurants that are familiar to you because you know what to expect. Bravo on upholding my expectations of the Panera brand! read more

Great location. Fast service. Super friendly staff. Can't say enough good things about this location. Rapid pick up is also always ready and even earlier then the app suggests. :) read more

I usually do not write reviews, but felt this was one necessary. It took 15mins to make 2 sandwiches, meanwhile 3 customers AFTER us received their food. Honestly the WORST Panera Bread I've been to and I'm a "frequent flyer" of Panera. Nothing like being on the road driving for 8hrs needing you stop for food, to have HORRIBLE service and the food did not taste the way it usually does. In fact, a previous customer returned their salad while we were waiting on our food. Do not recommend!! read more

This is a chain restaurant but it is awesome and delicious. Healthy mix and the soups are great. Desserts and coffee are a must. Easy to go pickup. read more

A reminder of civilized eateries in an uncivilized town. I think I would rate this panera lower if other options nearby existed, but in BFE this is as good as it gets. No complaints, had the power salad and it was delicious. read more

Visited this location on our way home from FLA. It was as good as any other - they are all the same. Good when you need to know what to expect with kids. read more

I love Panera Bread and this one is as good as any I've tried from all over the country. Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches too!