I've never been to Panera Bread and I was starving and wanted something good, but easy and not burgers or fries or a bad sub. I stopped in and thought, why not?! I had no idea the location was so nice and had ample seating. This is awesome because I work from home and I'm always looking for places to go to work and grab a bite. Service was efficient. I felt bad for my constant changes but I've never even stepped foot inside and there were so many yummy options. I ordered the half portion sandwich and tomato soup. They have a variety of combos which is great. I also got a latte. The sandwich and tomato soup were both satisfying. The latte was a hard pass. It wasn't hot enough and the espresso shot and milk ratio was not great, it ended up tasting like warm milk flavoured with espresso. Only other comment is price. Total was $22 for everything. Overall it was a great first experience and I will return to try something else in the future. read more

Panera Bread - Tomato soup and half portion BLT - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I love the creamy tomato soup and their pastries here! The brownie and chocolate chip cookies are perfection! And the staff is really nice. For covid, they set up a system where you can only enter and exit through certain doors as to not crowd up the space! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Now that stores have opened up, I decided to try out one of their seasonal soups and stews. They had a turkey chili option that was served with sourdough. I should've asked how the sourdough was served because it turned out the bread was the bowl that contained the chili. I guess this is a fun way to consume the bread since you get to break apart the bowl and dip it in the soup, but the bread just ended up being a soggy sight. The chili itself didn't have much going for it. The chili came with a side, and I got an apple. It wasn't particularly big and tasted really tart. Service seemed like a bit of a hassle. I had to ask for utensils since, y'know, you'd expect to get a spoon for your soup. The ambiance wasn't that stellar. The music was drowned out by the constant beeping coming from the kitchen. The stuff that I mentioned in the previous review holds out, aside from the fact that it wasn't particularly busy that morning. One of our pagers even vibrated early again. It's a shame that the experience turned a little dour, as I wouldn't want to voluntarily come here again. read more

I came here to pick up a quick lunch. I love their Mediterranean sandwiches as well as their mac and cheese. I'm a little sad that most of the paneras in Ontario do not have drive-through because the service is a bit slow so it can get a little frustrating when you're in a rush, but overall a pretty good experience. read more

Cozy and nice coffee and tea place close to grocery store in Markham Downtown. The soup is so fresh and ready to serve. The only complaint I have is that the condiment area cleanliness can be improved. This is worth your money. I love their seasonal items such as soup, bagel and sandwich. They are so fresh and healthy. I highly recommend to join the reward program if you are frequent Panera fan read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Felt like having a Cobb salad so I went to Panera. I don't want to write a poor review because the coffee- bagel- bear claw & most importantly the staff were wonderful. However, the Cobb salad was a big disappointment. Sorry to complain but please make it better. Had very little blue cheese , bacon bits & avocado Lots of fancy lettuce but not good salad dressing for Cobb salad I prefer iceberg lettuce & blue cheese dressing. Eggs avocado & bacon. That's just me. Great service otherwise - I was satisfied & will return. Thanks read more

Soo unimpressed! Tried to be healthy after the gym today so thought I'd hit up Panera for the first time. I ordered the pick 2 which included 1/2 a Frontega chicken panini and a cup of the broccoli cheddar soup and baguette for $12 The chicken in the panini was absolutely disgusting! Very very dry and rubbery. Completely uneatable that I had to take all the chicken out and just ate the bread. The soup on the other hand was much better. Very thick and flavourful, although the baguette that came with it was a little too hard. After having a bad experience I contacted Panera using the online chat and they said the franchise team would contact me. Not sure where the issue will go from there, but overall, after having such a bad experience I definitely WOULD NOT RETURN. read more

Panera Bread - Broccoli Cheddar soup with baguette - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Just an update. Came back for a light dinner and as we were asking the cashier a question to place our order, the manager came out and just kept yelling his name. It was super awkward cause it was just the cashier, another cashier, my boyfriend, myself and the manager... He kept on interrupting us and saying "Bob (let's say his name was Bob)... Bob... BOB... BOB COME HERE... BOB COME HERE NOW.... BOB COME HERE... BOB. I need to talk to you. Bob. Bob right now". Guys, it was super mega obnoxious. You can wait the two minutes for us to finish our order with 'Bob'. No, you didn't have to speak to him "right now".. we were close by where they were talking and it was NOTHING URGENT. The kind staff who took over the order just kept apologizing and telling us that it was mega unproffessional and then we watched them discuss their resignation cause they can't take the manager anymore. Geez. What a nightmare. Food is still overpriced and the take out salad is no where near a regular portion. It's the biggest rip off. read more

Finally a Panera Bread opens in Markham., and welcome to the neighborhood! On Grand Opening Day, energy buzzing in the air. Staffs are just so excited to serve all these exciting customers that dropping by to have their first taste of the baked good, sandwiches and soup they offers. Huge seating area, tons of outlets and free WIFI! Now this maybe the location I will drop by often to chill! PS lunch hour rush is crazy during the opening week... line all the way out to the door! read more

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I didn't know that Panera bread does breakfast, a matter fact it blew my mind that they did. was up in markham recently for training and it was crazy the amount of options that they had for really good breakfast sandwiches. they come on some amazing bread and everything in-between is super fresh and vibrant, the service is great even at first thing in the morning when they open. this location is pretty bright on the inside as it does get all of the sunlight and the seating on the inside gets taken up pretty quickly. lots of parking at this location as well, mainly because of the shared space with others in the plaza very happy that this was the excellent start to two days of intense training read more

I don't understand how this place was busy both times I came here. Both times the food was completely disappointing and overpriced. Sure, it's a relatively nice place to eat with comfortable seating but the food does not make up for it. Service was nothing to rave about, it's like any other fast food counter service. I paid close to (more than I think) $10 for a half salad and half sandwich. The sandwich was tiny and for that price, I thought my roasted turkey & avocado BLT would at least be warm. Not only was it cold, it was made with the cheapest, thinnest white bread and wasn't even toasted. The turkey was sad and flavourless. The accompanying salad was soggy and average at best. My boyfriend's mac and cheese was tiny. It tasted alright, like any normal mac and cheese that you can make at home. The bread that came with it was again, cold and hard. With the tiny portions, we weren't even full afterwards. I saw a lot of other patrons ordering pastas and pastries. The pastries looked good, but if the food we ordered was any indicator, they'd probably also be cold and not living up to how they look. You get all you can drink iced tea though, with several flavours. So I guess that's nice. Probably will never come back though. (15/100) - 2016 read more

By far one of my favourite places to eat lunch! Whether I'm in Markham or in Aurora, I always seem to gravitate toward Panera. The dessert lunches are delicious but the bagels are even better. On Tuesdays, they do Baker's Dozen and you can get 13 bagels for the price of 12. While it's not a huge special promo, an extra bagel is always a good idea. They're cream cheese is also very good. My lunch go-to is usually the pick 2! You can choose two items on the menu for a cheaper price. The Mac & Cheese and a soup are my usuals but I'm really loving the summer corn chowder right now. In the winter, I'm about the broccoli and cheese soup! Also the steak sandwich is another great choice! Whether you're eating in or taking it to go, this is a great spot to grab a delicious and healthy lunch, dinner or breakfast! It's pricier than Tim's or McD but sometimes you just gotta treat yo self! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This unionville location is great, clean, great service, chill crowd and friendly staff. Got our meal quick and food was fresh as always. Love the little pager they give you so they know where your sitting and they bring the food right to you. read more

Panera Bread - Half sandwich combo with a asian cashew chicken salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had the half sandwich soup and coffee today, while I do find the meals to be on the pricier side, the food is always fresh and delicious. I was here studying on a Sunday afternoon - definitely not the best time to head there if you're looking for quiet as it was packed. The good: - Unlike other establishments, plenty of tables for seating and also tons of outlets, so totally understand why folks come and study here! - Food tastes fresh - Fresh baked breads and good for purchase - In a great plaza, lots of great shops nearby The bad: - Pricey for what it is - Sometimes can take a while for your food to arrive - Coffee was a bit on the burnt side - Can be very very crowded and noisey - Students tend to hog the larger tables, booths Not a go-to for me, but definitely an option if I am around the neighborhood. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Chocolate chip cookies served at Panera Bread are fresh, delicious and highly recommended. I would visit this chain again. Maybe the washrooms could be given more attention but overall, I'd have lunch here also. read more

My go-to place when I need comfort food or a place to relax on the weekend for lunch. Atmosphere, service, location 3.5/5 The place is big and generally has seats to relax. The only annoying thing is when people talk loudly on their phones or webcams. The service is alright, I usually clean up my own plates after eating. There is ample parking in the plaza. The one thing that really annoys me is I've experienced three times where the utensils they give me are really dirty and they dont seem to clean the spoons and forks properly. Really disgusting but it hasn't happened the last few times I've been to Panera Bread. Food 4/5 You get what you paid for at a decent price. This is comfort food, not restaurant food. They've recently changed the menu since it's switch from the summer to fall season. I always enjoyed their summer corn chowder soup. The mac and cheese is usually sufficient cheesy. Sometimes though the cheese is all liquid, which is disappointing. I always order their hazelnut coffee (weird how they got rid of small size cups). Their bear claws are alright. For sides I order their chips, which are sufficiently salty. Their bbq chicken flatbread is decent. It reminds me of eating a taco. Their bbq chicken mac and cheese is no good though in my opinion. The sweet of the bbq sauce mixed with the cheese is upsetting to the stomach and a weird combination. I treat Panera Bread as an upgraded fast food restaurant with good seating and cozy atmosphere. Overall this location isn't as bad as the one at Shops of Don Mills since that location has pastries that are half the size of this location. read more

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The highlight of my visit was the Chipotle Chicken Panini I ordered. It tasted really amazing and everything inside the panini worked well together. There was an option to get certain food items on the side such as an apple or chips, I got an apple but it was a sad-looking apple (maybe because it was completely non-GMO and organic). Also, I got a Light Roast coffee which tasted alright, nothing unique about it. Basically, you pour yourself your own coffee; Dark Roast, Light Roast, Decaf, Hazelnut are the options and then add in your basic sugar, cream, etc. The Chipotle Chicken Panini was leaning a bit on the hot side and I was thirsty so I ordered the Low-Fat Mango Smoothie. It tasted pretty fresh but the time it took for it to come seemed oddly long. Upon ordering, you will receive a table tracker from the cashier which allows someone to bring you your food, a nice addition in my opinion. Wi-fi is free yet it seemed pretty slow. I came in the morning and it was not as busy as I expected, the ambience was calming enough to enjoy my meal. Overall, my meal was leaning on the pricey side so I won't come here often. Although, if I do, I will consider the Chipotle Chicken Panini because that was delicious. P.S. ask the cashier for a My Panera Card because you'll be able to get a free pastry upon signing up and various rewards from accumulating purchases. read more

Panera Bread - Chipotle Chicken Panini, an apple, and a Large Light Roast Coffee. - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Super thirsty after drinking the soup. :( Sandwich is average. U have choice of a bag of chip or an apple for the side. They ran out of white cheddar that day so they gave us swiss cheese instead for the steak & white cheddar panini. They also ran out of some kind of pepper for our chipotle chicken avocado melt. read more

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This location is huge! Very clean and the staff are awesome. Much like the other Panera locations, food is on point and the drinks are refreshing. The healthy part is just a bonus! I laugh every time I go in there. 2 separate lines: people who know what they want and the people standing at the back trying to choose. Love it! read more

The food is okay, everything tasted a bit saltier than i would like it to be. The soups are not fresh made in the kitchen, they are the same soups other restaurants order from a supplier. Currently eating beside a pule of dishes because they are under staffed, no one here to clean up the messes. read more

The Cafe is clean and spacious, next to DT Markham. I come here to get cafe and bakery once a while. Free Wifi and not as crowded as Tim Hortons and Starbucks. Tried the online order and pick up offer today. Food is ready at the pick up shelf once I walked inside the store. I would say it would be better to keep the food with an attendant rather to leave the food unattended at the shelf. Customers can provide their name or phone number to pick up the food. Not just grab and go without identifying who really pickup the order..... My Frontega Chicken Sandwich was soso, the chicken seems slightly overcook and dry, especially for a sandwich that priced at $11.49 with only some sauce, 2 pieces of tomato and some chicken in it. The Vanilla Latte tastes good. I guess I would only stick with the cafe and bakery next time. read more

I can't believe that panera bread gave me a bad experience!!! For a while I have been buying lunch from panera bread and ever since yesterday night I am not going to be back ! I went to grab dinner around 9 an hour before closing on a Friday. I walked inside and they seem to be getting ready to close, I asked the cashier which pasta would have tomato sauce and she insisted that the pesto pasta would have tomato sauce , and I thought that was slightly odd because I mean it's named pesto for a reason.. I even asked a couple of times if she was SURE it has tomato sauce. She said "YES!!! Red sauce as in TOMATO sauce !! " so I believed her ... And I also ordered some flatbread that came with the pick 2,I asked for only the BBQ flatbread to be toasted but guess what ?? They toasted the wrong flat bread. Plus the flat bread was still cold!!!! So.. Little did I know,being told by the cashier the pasta was made with tomato sauce. I was so surprised when I got home nearly wanted to go back to panera bread and yell at her for giving me the wrong info!! Once I opened the pasta container I was devastated about the amount they gave for the price I paid!!!!!! Not only did it come in small portion, it looked terrible and tasted cold and oiled out... I also got a soft roll (type of bun) that comes with it and man oh man .. How could they not give you butter !!!! I mean they gave me a knife and fork but for what reason would I need a butter knife without the butter ....... I literally paid $27 for this crappy dinner where as I could've eaten somewhere even better.. You know what, maybe it's because it's almost time to close at 10pm!!! But cmon ...this is not how it's supposed to be !!! read more

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I was waiting for a friend and spotted Panera Bread next to me and so wanna give it a try for breakfast. Ordered a cup of latte and an Apple Crunchy Muffin and my husband ordered a cheese, bacon and egg sandwich. I have to admit that the packaging is amazing. Even with my single order of an apple crunchy muffin, they boxed it nicely. Apple Crunchy Muffin (score 3/5) It looks very good by its appearance and really attracts me to choose it. I really love the apple meat that I could eat from the muffin, it may because I love apples, but I find it too sweet. I couldn't finish eating the whole muffin due to it is too sweet, not because I am full. Cheese, Bacon and Egg Sandwich (score 3/5) The cheese and bacon are melted and melted into the sandwich. It seems to me there isn't a lot of bacon though the sandwich looks big, I mean wide in dimension. Latte (score 2/5) My homemade latte tastes better than the latte at Panera. I could hardly taste the coffee. I am really disappointed . The only good compliment I could say about the latte is it has warmed me up read more

Panera Bread - Apple Crunchy Muffin - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Wow, it's getting hard to get out of this new plaza quickly. Amazing LCBO, Whole Foods and now a Panera Bread recently added. Five guy burgers also coming soon. Enough about the the new plaza and on to Panera Bread... Service is very good, the staff took the time to explain menu items and make recommendations. The restaurant / cafe looks small from the outside but is actually very large inside. They have my favourite - SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL. What is better than having soup and eating the bowl! I made the mistake of ordering a sandwich with the soup / bread bowl combo and this was way to much food. I tried a few soups on a couple visits and they were all good. The bread bowl is made out of sourdough bread - also my fav. The sandwich was merely average. Ingredients were all fresh but I suspect the meat was previously frozen and processed. I would skip this next time and stick with my soup bread bowl. Some of the baked goods look interesting but I didn't try any this visit. Like other locations, there is free wi-fi but I found it a little slow on my i-phone. Huge bonus for listing the calories right on the main menu. read more

Panera Bread - Chicken noodle soup in a bread bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Finally in Markham! Woohooo...I love you Panera Bread! You guys ROCK! Always had to visit the RH location whenever I wanted a yummy delicious salad with quality and freshness..=D Now, this is a place I will come often I believe...since it is much closer to home. I went on day after grand opening. Was lucky enough to get a FREE travel mug and 2 weeks of coffee...nothing beats free..oh yeah..=D This location has alot of light and seats available. There is still construction outside therefore it may get dusty but its all good. The food quality is even better than the RH location I find... Keep up on wonderful work! read more

Panera Bread - Thank you Panera Bread!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is the worst place I've ever eaten at. We spent $55 on a pizza, soup, sandwich, two pastries and a coffee. The soup and sandwich were so spicy and tasted so awful that my husband couldn't eat more than a few bites of each. My pizza was mediocre. Running through all the dishes was the same overcooked, over-spiced, super-dry pieces of chicken. It's clear providing customers with fresh, well prepared, delicious food is a foreign concept here. What a disaster. Take your money elsewhere -- this place is hands down the worst place to eat. Period. read more

I've been here a couple of times and always had an enjoyable experience! Recently I came here with a couple of friends to have a meal before a soccer game. I decided to go for the whole Chicken Cobb Salad with avocado and a side of baguette. I love their salads here. There were a lot of avocados in my salad and being an avocado lover...I have to say that I was in heaven! There were chunks of bacon, hard-boiled eggs cut in halves and loads of chicken slices in my salad. The creamy dressing and chunks of blue-cheese in there made it even better! The staff there is always friendly (they never rush you to order when you are stuck at what you want to order cause everything seems sooo yummy!) and I love the fact that you can order and just to chill in a booth and have someone bring your food to you. They have free wifi and a rewards point system. Speaking of rewards point system! I was able to get a free Chai Latte! It was a bit too foamy for my liking but it came in a huge mug and tasted just right! Came here with a couple of friends to have a meal before a soccer game. I decided to go for the whole Chicken Cobb Salad with avocado and a side of baguette. Loved it read more

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To be honest food here is not bad and it's healthy for ya. I just think that the food is way overpriced. 11 -15 for their pick 2 menu is ridiculous especially when you get half a sandwich. Staff is nice for sure. I would only eat here if someone paid for me. read more

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Really glad to see Panera make its way to Markham! It's always busy whether it be opening week or any regular day. The reason? I think it's the food selection and the vibe. Choice of food include bagels, various kinds of breads, cookies, quiche, sandwhiches, soups, salads, coffee and tea, eurppean coffee drinks, smoothies, etc... I really like their muffies. The first time I had one was in their California location. and now whenever I go to any Panera, I always get a muffie, which is a soft muffin-top like cookie. It's now my thing. Their coffee drinks are pretty good, brewed coffee is self serve and it shows you the time on each roast so you know you're getting a fresh cup! Plenty of seating and lots of sunshine make this place ideal for catching up with friends or reading your textbook. But what really keeps people here is the free wireless internet. And remember to get the Panera card. You register online and every once in a while, they email you and let you know they loaded a "surprise" on your card that you can redeem in-store. With so many choices of food in our city, sometimes I like to switch it up, but then I get the email and I'm back to Panera again. They sure know how to get their customers to stay loyal! Nothing says "we value you" like free baked goods and coffee! read more

I love panera for healthy(ish) fast food! Been here since opening day on day 1 @ 6AM, still coming here today. This panera is usually very crowded, especially during lunch rush and weekends but the staff are all great and work efficiently. The front-line staff are always pleasant and friendly, and always serving with a genuine smile. I like that. They are helpful and don't rush you as you are deciding what to order, and they always give recommendations if you don't know what you're going to get. I love the idea of paying and sitting first and then the food comes to you like a formal restaurant. The food comes very quickly and it's always made fresh for that day. I find the soups here to be amazing! I love the chicken noodle and black bean. If you like bread, you will absolutely adore the bread bowl. Soooo hearty and good! I can never finish the bread though, it's just too much carbs for one meal. The drinks are also pretty good! They always change and you should try them all! I love the salads as well, the portions are pretty good & will fill you up! It's not the cheapest option, but definitely more worth it than something like mcdonald's. read more

I've been ordering lunch here for the past couple months, first few times was a breeze. Ordered online for curbside pickup, never any issues. The last 3-4 times i ordered online same as usual, but there's always missing something. One time my iced coffee was missing, but i noticed that right away and asked him to bring it out. The next time i waited more than 10 mins after pressing the "i'm here" button (usually they come out within 5 mins). There was another lady that parked at the curbside pickup 1 min after me and we were both still waiting after 10+mins so i decided to call the store to see whats up. The order was already prepared but i guess no one had time to bring it out or check for curbside pickup, idk what happened. After i got my food i left immediately because i have already waited longer than expected and needed to get back to work, and the lady beside me was still waiting. When i back to work I noticed that they completely forgot one of my soups. I had ordered 2 soups and 2 sandwiches. Since i was in a rush i didn't check the bag before leaving....the receipt had my correct order, clearly indicates 2 soups but they still missed it. And my salad was missing the extra avocado that i paid for...i added a few extra veggies yet they skipped over the avocado and added everything else, and still charged me for it. The catering system is a whole other issue that i don't feel like going into detail. Tl;dr The food is good, but for the price and the hassle with customer service...don't think i will order from here again. And its not just me who has had issues with this location, my colleagues have run into similar trouble before. read more

This is just a first impressions blurb, as I have not ordered any food here today. But so far I do enjoy it. A very family oriented atmosphere. I ordered a coffee and wanted to just do some work. But I see the servers dropping off good to people with a smile and asking me at the coffee station if all was good. A tad too cool for the patio. But they have one here for when the weather permits. With those items mentioned, I will return and try the assortments of food on a future date. For now. Time to get some work done! read more

Panera Bread - Sunny day. But still a tad too chilly - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Great place for a casual lunch for brunch. We went here for my mom-in-law's bday. I had no idea their portions were so big! I should've gotten the half sandwich, half salad deal. Ended up eating too much. But everything was so delicious & freshly made. It's a funny set up. You make your order at the counter then get a seat & they will bring your order to you. So kind of like a cafeteria but not quite. Anyway, their breads were delicious & their desserts were good too. They don't have any hot food besides soup & pasta so it's limited. But for casual dining it's quite good. Prices were decent too. read more

I came here today morning. Boxing Day. I ordered steak and eggs bagel. Absolutely not worth the price giant rip off. The service there isn't it's self serve. The breakfast isn't fancy but they are charging that type of price. The bus lady is wiping our table while we are still sitting and eating these workers need more common sense but anyways I'll probably never come back here I should've gone to honey b gives good and cheap read more

I have been frequenting this Panera location pretty much since it opened. It helps a lot that it is close to home. It is definitely a convenient place to go for a quick lunch or dinner. I like the homey feel of the cafe/restaurant, with plenty of booths and tables. Some of my go-to menu items include the Napa almond chicken salad sandwich (a refreshing crunchy chicken salad on soft white bread that has almond slivers and grape pieces in it - trust me, it works!), the Fuji apple chicken salad (with crispy apple chips, blue cheese, and a sweet vinaigrette - delicious!), and the barbecue chicken salad (vaguely reminiscent of the Cheesecake Factory barbecue chicken salad). The staff are pretty friendly, especially the smiley Filipino evening manager, Jun. My hubby and I have lucked out sometimes when they have given out free pastries while we were dining in. One important tip: if you plan to eat at Panera more than once in your lifetime, make sure you sign up for their Panera card, a free membership that comes with tremendous benefits including a free pastry of your choice for signing up, an annual free pastry for your birthday (that unlike many other places does not need to be redeemed only on your birthday), and various other offers the more times you visit and make purchases at Panera locations. It seems over the last six months, I have received 3 emails from Panera informing me that I was entitled to a free daily coffee (any size) for the months of August, November, and January. For these reasons as well as the consistent service, clean comfortable dining atmosphere, and healthy food choices, I am happy to continue to keep going back to this location. (5/100) read more

Panera bread is such a cute place to have a cute little date or a nice place the study, although since this location is the closet location to where I am, it was upsetting to hear that the soup and the breads for the bread bowls were gone. I believe if you have successful business you should have enough supplies for all your customers. My friend and I travelled from Durham to try it. The food was good but the fact that the bread bowls weren't available and the soup that was requested was not available but yet on the menu was disappointing. Although the food is delicious, the chipotle chicken panini was amazing. I definitely recommend this if you don't mind the spice. Now the staff, the cashier that was helping us spoke really quiet which made it very difficult to understand anything she said. Other then that it was good from my experience there, I'd definitely recommend coming here to anyone looking for good soup and freshly baked bread. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The food was fresh but for the price it was a bit expensive especially for lunch. My husband and I ordered a half sandwich with salad and a drink and we paid roughly around $30 for this. There are a lot more better places to eat in Markham for this price. And considering that it's sort of like a fast food restaurant I understand that the food is geared towards healthy eating but the pricing is just not there. I probably wouldn't come back here to eat regularly because it would cost me an arm and a leg. Overall the food was good still but for the price and portion it's not worth it. read more

Panera Bread - Pick Two Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This review is soley based on my first, which is also my last visit. I order 3 items; all underwhelming, disappointing, and overpriced. 1. Four cheese souffle $4.95 - It was soggy inside so it was mushy. Not appetitizing to say the least. 2. French onion soup $6.xx - This was better than the other 2 items, but too salty for my liking. Not to mention the size of a 'bowl' only comes to four gulps at most. 3. Grilled cheese $7.99 - THIS WAS A COMPLETE RIP OFF. One side was grilled, cheap cheese, bland plastic taste (they obviously dont use butter). My high school cafeteria made better grilled cheese for $3. I got an apple and a baguette for sides. This one star is for friendly service. Not that I could give it any lower. What a waste of money. read more

I don't typically review restaurants like this (chains, or ones I frequent weekly), but I love Panera. It started out as a place where I could easily take my busy toddler, but not be subject to a greasy lunch. Years later, my son and I make a visit to this Panera every.single.weekend. It's our lunch date mothership. The food is pretty good, IMO. I most often get the broccoli cheese soup, chicken and wild rice soup, steak/arugula sandwich, chicken caesar salad (really, any of their salads!), napa chicken salad sandwich, avocado BLT, asiago bagel, mediterranean flatbread, and if I'm early enough - I love their savoury soufflés. The only things I haven't enjoyed are the hot chocolate, thai wonton bowl and the basic turkey sandwich. I guess I could be classified as a regular, which always makes the service special. The staff are SO nice, and they love my kid. I'm always greeted with a smile and some small talk. Big shout outs to Nicole (who no longer works there, cry), William and Cindy. They are all so nice and I enjoy seeing them on my visits. My only really complaint about Panera is that people come in on the weekends, during the lunch rush, and set up their laptops, BUY NOTHING, and hog the tables. Management told me they can't do anything about it -- they aren't allowed to ask people to vacate. I think that's annoying but at the same time, any time I've ordered with intentions to eat in the restaurant, they've found a way to get me seated. Coffee is REALLY good. They have pastries and cookies, but I'm really there for the savoury options. read more

I've been coming to this Panera location for a very long time and have noticed a significant decline in quality and experience. As managers have switched over time, I feel like this location is yet to find a good fit. The menu changes very often and is now much more limited than it once was. I know this may be out of control of the location, but I'm not happy about it. My latest experience was not good at all. I waited in line for 15 minutes with only one person before me because the girl working cash had no idea what was going on or how to cut bread. After serving the person before us, she asked someone else if they were ready to order even though we had clearly been in line before the other party had even walked in. When paying, we were shortchanged $5 and it seemed intentional, as the manager who took over cash punched in $45 rather than $50 which seems suspicious as it is one bill and it wouldn't make sense to punch in the numbers in that order. The food was okay, but the salads were very underdressed. There was a big globe of dressing near the bottom, but that's about it. It's unlikely that I will return. read more