Since this is a chain restaurant, there's no too much original I can say about Panera. This place is always, always cram-packed. Even during "off" times (i.e., 3pm), it is not unusual for all tables to be filled. Sometimes they run out of stuff, like mac and cheese. God, that stuff is good. Also the cornbread steak chili. Yum yum. Their seasonal items are just the best. Can I just say I love the new "My Panera" card? That thing makes going to Panera that much more fun. I always wonder what my next little "reward" will be. So far I have gotten a free espresso/juice drink, $1 off any beverage, and a free pastry. None of them have been anything I wouldn't use. As for this particular location, the service is great, especially for the crush of people they are constantly trying to keep up with. The employees seem to be mainly local college students. I've never had a problem with them, and they are usually pretty friendly and quick. A lot of people take advantage of the tasty snacks, coffee, and free wi-fi to do some work. Personally, it gets too crowded and noisy in there for me to be able to work well there, so I usually just eat and go. Space can also be a big issue here. I guess one of the biggest complaints I hear about Panera is the price, particularly from thrifty Michigan residents. Yes, the prices are a bit high for this area. Just keep in mind that the food is typically quite tasty, uses many organic ingredients, and fresh baked bread is available every day. So yes, that means you pay a bit more. I think it's fair. read more

I got the baked potato soup and frontega chicken panini on the you pick two menu. I wasn't too sure about the baked potato soup, but one of the cashiers was kind enough to get me a sample. I decided to go with it. The one thing I wasn't too happy with is the other cashier. He forgot to ask me for my panera card so I didn't get my credit or points or whatever they call it. The atmosphere is the same as any panera, comfy and cozy. Overall it was a good meal with alright service. read more

Manager is awesome 11/19 ish today is Wednesday 404pm....fantastic service went above and beyond. 5 stars all day. Always happy here.

This place sucks, crappy service crappy food just all around crappy dont go here. I paid 6.29 for half a sandwich and about a quarter came out. read more

I don't know what the managers name was when I came through this area and stopped at this panera on 12/28 around 3pm. He was just the nicest fella...I've been traveling on the road a long time with my dog and just needed something healthy to eat. Panera never fails. Thank you manager man for just being an all around nice guy! I will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

Last time I ever visit this panera location, I ordered a Mediterranean veggie sandwich which was $11 and I bit into it and looked inside and there was a fly sitting right inside of it. Pure disgust. I'm a vegetarian for gods sake. Then I decided to give them a second chance & come back for a coffee. Carmel latte & they brought me a regular black coffee with no whipped cream so I called them and asked for a new one they brought me another plain coffee so I took it upon myself to walk in and make sure it was correct & finally it was made. Also I spoke to the manager on the phone who hung up on me in the middle of me talking. This place is beyond disrespectful to paying customers. Will never EVER come back. read more

I usually go to Panera for their baked goods and sandwiches but decided to try their salads today. I got the Cobb salad for me and my wife had the lime southwest salad. I would characterize both salads as no better than those I have had at McDonalds in the past. I also had several bits of greens that was completely brown. For a company that markets based on "clean" food, I would say that they failed to live up to their own claims. Will not be getting the salads again. read more

Panera is my "go to" eatery when I'm traveling and am not in a mood to be adventurous. I got into Kalamazoo late on a Saturday, was dog tired, was running the Kalamazoo Marathon the next morning and just wanted a decent meal. Walked into this place at 8:30pm, was treated courteously and quickly, even though the staff had had a long day. Great sandwich, Wi-Fi worked perfectly, I ate quietly and quickly and was on my way. Just want I wanted. Oh, and the marathon went great the next morning...must have been the turkey/swiss/bacon sandwich, eh?? read more

Who can say anything bad about a panera.... Lol but yes this location has a great resting spot for during lunch or whatever u may be looking for. Food is served with a smile and great atmosphere. Thanks panera! read more

Waited over 10 minutes for a salad with no dressing. And they weren't even busy. Dining room dirty. Bleh

We arrived at this Panera and went to the Kiosk to order our food. We tried to add multiple items and they all said out of stock. We ask an employee and she said none of it was out of stock expect the bread. Confused, we continued to order our food with the employee. Our food eventually came and it had bread on the side. Also the women said they were out of green tea and lemonade which was also incorrect because we walked over to the drinks and saw both were full. Very disappointed in our service. The employees name was Alyse! read more

Used to be reasonably priced restaurant with good food. Fast forward & it's ridiculously overpriced. The food quality doesn't matter as I can't get passed prices. I have officially removed this restaurant from my go-to list. read more

Ate here twice. Each time the service was quick. I got the chicken salad sandwich and a cup of soup. The restaurant is laid out nicely with plenty of booths and tables. read more

Panera has always been one of my go to restaurants when I'm in a hurry. I rarely ever stand in line seeing as I usually order from their app directly for pick up. I honestly don't think that I would ever be brave enough to wait in the line that I usually see around lunchtime. The food is good... When it's right. I'd say that six times out of 10 they get it right. That's definitely frustrating for me since inconsistency seems to be a theme depending on who's working. If I'm going to pay 5+ dollars for half of a tiny sandwich, I want to be right, and I want to be right every single time. They do have a policy where if it's not right and they'll fix it, however, that's a lot of fixing. read more

The staff is always friendly here, and of course the food is excellent! I appreciate their efforts to remove "fake food" from the menu, leaving a more wholesome experience. Wait times can be long, but it's worth it! read more

My experience today was not the greatest by any means, I have come to this location often and never ran into any problems but today I ordered usual "you pick 2" and was very disappointed. First, my Mac and cheese bowl was dirty, it had broccoli cheddar soup dripping into the food. Second, my salads chicken was very unappetizing and purple looking. Sadly, it is not food as it should be:( read more

It's nothing more than a fast/casual food stop, but I can't say anything bad. Always clean, quick service and good food. I'm a bread expert (self appointed) and I love their bread, especially the sourdough :) and my kiddos lovetheir cookies! read more

Panera is my go-to for a healthy lunch (I fancy the green goddess chicken cobb salad with balsamic vinaigrette), free fountain drink and coffee refills, and wifi. Odd thing about this location is that there are no tray stations to return your dishes and trays. You wait for them to come around and clear your table. read more

It was a great experience by taking breakfast in the sun glass room and drinking small coffee with two cream !!

I am a huge Panera Fan! Especially if you want something o-so-tasty early in the morning. They always provide top quality fresh baked good in the morning along with freshly made breakfast items. I know there are a lot of other options in the area but sometimes you just want guaranteed good clean eating with what you no with quick in and out service and on your way to the next activity. Need a quick bite with something familiar then you need to check out this place. read more

I would have given a five star for food and service but they never pick up the phone for catering or anything else. Its very frustrating! And when they do after 10 minutes of ringing, they provide vague answers to straightforward questions! Good for a coffee break but dont use them if you have a catering order. read more

This Panera is not as efficient as the others in the area. The last time I was there the girl at the counter was listening to a conversation with other employees and I had to wait for her to finish before she would take my order. I actually had to interrupt her... then she got my drink order wrong. As I was waiting for my drink, I watched her do the same thing to the next person in line. The manager walked thru 3 times and didnt' say a word to her or the other employees. With unemployment the way it is, I would think they could get better help. The food is good, like all Paneras but the service is not. I would much rather go to Gull Road Panera! read more

I was thoughly impressed with Panera they have great customer service and the food was delicious. Highly recommend.

Horrible service. We put an online order to be pick up at 6:05. When we got there at 6, we had to wait until 6:30 to get the food. Workers were moving slow and didn't seem to care about the large number of customers waiting. When we finally got our order there were items missing, and so we inquired about it, but no one seemed to be able to help us. After asking someone we waited for 10 minutes, but they seemed to forget, so we had to ask again before finally getting the food. Workers didn't seem to care that they got our order wrong and kept moving with other orders before stopping to fix our order and get us our food. read more

So very disappointed....$30 for to go soup, half a salad and half a sandwhich. The soup serving for 4.69 ? with maybe 2 bites of chicken and a couple shreds of a noodle. RIDICULOUS PORTIONS FOR THE PRICE .... this is my 2nd visit with no obviously needed help from the front counter. Any suggestions? Didn't mean to bother you... read more

Normally I love Panera food but today - today was a totally different story. I ordered the chicken tortellini Alfredo -- for the price I paid was ridiculous -- it was dry, three of the tortellini shells were stuck together and cold, where was the chicken and sauce? "dreadful" to quote Gordon Ramsay. Service - let's talk about the service today - as I was waiting for my to-go order, the man behind me, who ordered after I did - got his order before because he was.a "regular" -- the lady putting together the orders carried on quite a conversation with him -- then she just "threw" my order in a bag and "tossed" it on the counter with a barely "thank you and have a good day". I hope next time I can give you a better rating -- read more

Good bagels, coffee, and sandwiches. Service is quick and on point. Plenty of seating in a quiet, clean environment. Not a kids place. Moderately priced. read more

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I visit this location quite frequently and just want to say that they have some of the friendliest staff at any Panera I go to. I always feel like my business is appreciated here, and the food is excellent. Even when there has been an item unavailable or even a mistake made in my to go order; it was handled without any hassle. I also want to say that on several occasions, one staff member waits on me at the register, her name is Paris; and I want to give a shout out to what a great employee she is! read more

I love Panera. If they could get the entire order correct, they would gotten 5 stars. If you order delivery, you just have to cross your fingers. You end up with what they want you have, rather than what you ordered most of the time. read more

Food has become rather hit and miss as is trying to order over the phone to avoid a wait. Seldom do they answer the phone and now, the french bread is awful. Bagged while hot I think because it is very rubbery in texture rather then that wonderful crunchy outside and chewy inside....more like screwing on bad beef jerky. Really disappointing since I cannot have the bread very often. I love Panera, but obviously the staff is overworked or under trained. read more

Im in love with the mac and cheese and their autumn squash soup. Great place to enjoy a girls lunch out.

I have never been disappointed in Panera. The food is always so fresh and everything on the menu tastes amazing. I do think that some of their prices are a little high but I guess you get what you pay for. read more

This place does things right, they treat you with respect and always have a smile on their face. I was treated with my coffee and bagel almost instantly, outstanding service. read more