Stopped here today for lunch since I had some time to kill before my hair appointment. The "express ordering" area needs revamping. It was 4 iPads Shoulder to Shoulder which makes it awkward to order if all are being used. I ordered the choose 2 and picked the Turkey Avocado BLT and the Fiji Apple salad. My order came out maybe 10 minutes after ordering. Even though it was lunch time, there was a decent amount of clean open tables. My food was good except the bread on my sandwich was maybe a bit stale. Other than that, everything was good and came out quickly. read more

Panera Bread - Choose 2: Turkey Avocado BLT and Fiji Apple salad - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

This is about the same as any other Panera. By that, I mean it sucks. The only reason I'm here is because I have a couple hours to kill between meetings and this is one place where you can freely loiter for hours, using the WiFi and nursing a bottomless soft drink. So I guess they have that going for them. Oh, and I've been in porta potties that smell better than the bathroom here. read more

I love Panera food and the layout of their cafes for a spot to get work done. I came in here to work for about an hour and was honestly shocked by the state of the dining room. There was food and trash all over the floor. No one was cleaning it up and I would say more than half the tables were dirty. I had to go to 4 different ones before I found one that had been wiped down. There was nobody taking orders at the counter, so you had to use their ipads for mobile ordering. I'm fine with that, but they were super close together so I was squished next to someone trying to order. My food itself came out quick. The man handing the food over was so friendly and I really enjoyed my grilled cheese and butternut squash soup. Both were fresh and piping hot. I hope the manager here improves the upkeep of this store. No one wants to sit in a dirty dining room and if I had more time, I would have just gone somewhere else yesterday after walking in and seeing the state of it. read more

Panera Bread - You Pick 2: grilled cheese and butternut squash soup - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

This must be the slowest Panera in existence. These employees making the food at this location wouldn't make it at the Brandywine Parkway location. They are slow, slow slow! And they obviously don't care that they're slow. It took 20 minutes to get one sandwich. read more

First time dining in at this Panera and most likely the last. The food was good hence the two stars. I got a you pick two with the chicken frontega sandwich and French onion soup. The taste was there for sure, however there was barely anything on the sandwich. I usually get this sandwich when I visit other locations and have never had this problem. My wife had some rogue ingredients in her green goddess salad that do not go in that salad. Strawberries? A sesame stick or something? I really can't comment on the service because no one was standing at the front counter so we didn't interact with anyone. There are little kiosks you can order on though so we just did that. My main issue with this location is that it is absolutely filthy. If I knew what I was walking into, I would have just ordered to go. Every single table had crumbs all over them but the floors and booth seats were really just unsanitary. There was smashed food all over the floors embedded in the carpet and pieces of peoples food in the booths. I'm so confused how there wasn't one person cleaning anything. Such a shame this place is so close and convenient but I don't think I'd go back. If I'm paying 34 dollars for two meals, I'd like the sandwich to have a bit more to it. read more

went there after my blood test to get a coffee and croissant. employee didn't even acknowledge my presence. then told me register was closed to get to another one. she kept moving trays from the front to the back "office" and said i'll be back. she kept going and going and looked very unhappy and never served me. i left 20 minutes later. never coming back here again. awful customer service. read more

I ordered the you pick two. The half Mediterranean veggie sandwich was delicious but the half Greek salad was pathetic. Not even half full and their lettuce was not fresh. So much for the new "era"! And this particular location needs to take more pride in order accuracy, appearance and cleanliness! read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

the waiter (nobelious shermanatior) spelled my name wrong and spilled trash on me! BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!

This place continues to go from bad to worse. I just came here and saw all of my previous reviews and man, why did I even bother giving them chance after chance after chance??? They were dirty pretty much from the start so I guess I can't be surprised with my most recent experience. We placed an order online. It wouldn't link to my Panera account or my phone number despite having ordered this way before. That was annoying but I checked out as a guest and moved along. I did like the ease of ordering online. We got our food home. I open up my salad, ready to enjoy a nice, fresh salad outside on our deck and lo and behold there is a dark, thick, long, nasty black hair right in my salad. I (luckily) hadn't even taken one bite yet. I was disgusted and immediately threw EVERYTHING in the trash. I made my own salad from the fridge and had a hard time even eating salad, to be honest. My husband isn't usually as grossed out as I am but he agreed that it was completely atrocious. I complained to Panera, submitted a photo of our receipt and have been waiting two months for a refund....two months...TWO MONTHS!!!! First of all, they didn't even offer a full refund despite the fact that I had no desire to eat anything after that and threw everything in the trash. Then, every time I reached out they kept telling me to be patient and that it takes up to 30 days for a refund. We are now at TWO MONTHS (60 days...double the time they told me) so I reached out again this week and they apologized for the delay and told me they put a reward on my Panera card. No thanks! I will NEVER dine here again. It wasn't clean before the pandemic so I certainly don't trust that it is now...especially when they are serving hair in my salad. And the fact that their customer service has been so awful makes it a million times worse. NEVER AGAIN! STAY AWAY! read more

do not go to the location at Granite Run in Media Pa. I ordered from Panera for dinner tonight. I ordered a caprese sandwich. I got three thin tomatoes and even less mozzarella cheese. my husband ordered a Greek salad and we paid extra for chicken. we got a few small pieces of chicken. not worth the added charge. read more

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Had a nice lunch here today with my daughter and everything was great. This location has only been open a few weeks, and the staff is doing a great job so far running the place. I hadn't been to a Panera in a while, because I had been feeling that they were raising the prices and serving skimpier portions. Yes, I still think the prices are a bit on the high side ($28 for two you pick two combos and two drinks - almost 15 bucks apiece!?!) because I know of plenty of other places I can get a real nice salad or sandwich and a drink for more like 10 or 12 bucks. But at least today, I felt like the size and quality of the food was more worth it. The place was packed with a line the entire time we were there and the staff handled it smoothly and didn't seem stressed at all. Kudos to them. Since it is on my route to work, I plan to stop in for breakfast sometime if I have a little extra time. I think this Panera is a great addition to the area and will do a good business here. read more

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For breakfast? I thought it was a relaxing place to sit have very good coffee and a delicious bagel. The extra charge of almost 2 bucks for cream cheese is outrageous. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

The food was very good. The person at the register greeted us with do you know what you want. Food took a long time to be made. They could have someone picking up items off the floor. read more

Wow! The soup was absolutely delicious! We had their chicken and rice plus broccoli and cheeses, also comes with a fresh artisan roll. The atmosphere was cozy, as we sat next to the fire place. Cozy not romantic! It's a lunch spot! Anyway, coffee is always fresh and it's a great place to get some work done or catch up on emails with your iPad! Panera is in a great location with lots of parking. There are a ton of great shops around there so you can spend your day at the Granite Run shopping center and then stop in for a bite to eat. We love to come in for a chat about how we can improve our business and sip on a glass of iced tea, coffee, espresso or whatever else fancies us at that moment. No rush,just sit back and relax. Try a new sandwich such as the amazing Chicken Avocado Melt or the Hearty Club sandwich! There are many new potions all for under $10 with unlit that can't be beat! Service was excellent! Always served fast and fresh! read more

Update: Got curbside today. It's been like 2 years since my last review. This time I checked in and it was quite a while until they came out with my food. When I got home I noticed they forgot all of the sandwiches! I called them back and it took 5 minutes to get a manager. Eventually they said they'd refund my order, but they weren't even busy at the time. Still a one star place. Old Review: Went in to get some food to go. Sadly, I wasn't able to get any. It didn't seem busy, and there was only one person in line. I ordered and the cashier was friendly and knowledgeable. I then waited for my food. I noticed many people asking to speak with a manager because their food was taking 40 minutes. I checked the wait list, and I was #14. Somehow, in asking for a manager, another patron ticked off one of the cooks. That finally got the manager out of the back. There was lots of yelling and some pushing, but the guy left without his food and the cook bailed. I asked for a refund at that point. I was #12 after 20 minutes. So I went next door to chipotle and it was great. read more

It's amazing that this restaurant is continously out of ingredients used for items currently on their menu. One time they were out of ciabatta bread, another time they were out of mozzarella cheese and a third time they were out of the bread used to make their panini. You're lucky if someone is at the counter to take your order and if you place an order through the app it is hit or miss if the food will be ready when they say it will. They are constantly forgetting items in mobile orders and then give you attitude if you ask for what you paid for. A negative star review would be too kind for this location! read more

They screw up orders here alot so be specific and be careful to check your order before you leave (if you are doing take out). That said, they always fix it if they mess up but time is money and I need to go, go, GO! We ordered a few items for 2 diners (to go) and it was accidentally entered as dine-in so we had to wait (additionally) while they packed it. My kid is a vegan so there are always specifics like "no cheese" and switching of the bread. Another time they got a few items flat out wrong. Again, check, check, check your order. Front desk clerks/cashiers - please be diligent in your order entry. Again - this is fast food run by teens so do not expect "the Ritz". Moderately clean restrooms. Dining room was fine. (Although we rarely dine in - we are to-go people.) One of the disgruntled ex-Chick-Fil-A people works here now. Please smile - you look so much better if you smile. read more

Before they temporarily closed, I was a regular at this Panera (starting when we moved to the area in January) and always had a great experience. Sorry that others had a bad experience, but our food was always great, prepared promptly, people were friendly, and someone was constantly cleaning in the dining area. Will definitely go back as soon as they are open again- hoping everyone there is staying safe! read more

If you're ordering to go, always check the bag before you leave. This particular Panera has abysmal quality oversight and a staff that literally couldn't care less. I cannot recall a time when something wasn't missing from the bag. Sometimes it's something small like a spoon, other times they will run out of items and simply not inform you, or make your order completely wrong. Once my sandwich was not wrapped correctly and when I took it out of the bag it fell everywhere. The only reason I continue to order from here is because of the convenience of the location, but remember that you'll need to be the quality control person because they skip over that part of the order process every time. read more

Second visit to this store, Looked like a whole new kitchen crew, but same manager and same quality control issues: Ordered the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt sandwich which is advertised as coming with avocado on both sides-- I did get it on one side, on the other side they substituted a slice of lemon instead of the avocado. To be fair, once I removed the lemon it was tasty. Recommendation: check your order very carefully, particularly if it's take out or delivery. read more

The worst service there is zero sense of urgency. Takes 20 minutes to do anything even when there is no one here.

Delicious healthier options! I love Panera and the one in Media never disappoints! I had the toasted Frontega chicken sandwich and it was fantastic! read more

Panera Bread - Toasted Chicken Frontega - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Rapid ordering is not rapid at all. It took over 30 minutes to get sliced bread and a bagel. They randomly decided whether or not they announce when your order is ready. Hair nets are not existent, staff is selectively rude to customers. read more

The place is always dirty even though it was built recently. Every time I visit the dining area smells. The floors are sticky, and trash are everywhere and they just opened for the day. The front door is nasty, something was spilled on it and it is there day after day. You guys really need to clean up your act. I'm starting to wonder if that's the customer facing facility how is it on the inside where you prepare our food? I will retract my review if I get a response from the manager and I see some changes. read more

As a neighbor, we really want to enjoy our local Panera, but our 3 visits all are met with slow, incompetent service. Seems the front cashiers do not understand how to use the order application. They don't have a basic knowledge of what is offered or even basic food. When we asked for Lox with a bagel the cashier had no idea what lox was, let alone not offered. Please train your staff to be friendly, efficient and informed. Has been ridiculous.... read more

The service was not bad but for the life of me l could not understand that there was know lobster rolls available a business so well known can not provide what's on the menu is Sad not once but twice l had been Disappointed my thought is if you know that you had a dish that people desire by God make sure that you order Enough. read more

This Panera Bread has improved markedly over the last month! The service was excellent. Staff seemed more organized and focused on customer service. The manager was extremely conscientious and efficient in the way she organizes the staff. The food and the proportion of food was excellent and good quality. Fresh ingredients. read more

The free wifi here is BEYOND slow (there are maybe 3 other customers here this morning). Which is kind of ridiculous, considering this location is new and is set up like an internet cafe with work stations. I won't be coming back here to try to get work done. I can't even hook up to a hot spot here because for some reason the Verizon network doesn't reach here successfully. But lookit this pastry.... To be fair, I've been here for lunch a few times and their food is decent. One time the salad was defrosted or something, but other stuff was ok. read more

The food was great, and the employees were wonderful. Also, the managers were very respectful. I love Panera.

I know this is a new location, but..... Last night, 9/27/2018, I and a friend went to Panera Bread about 6:30 pm. We ordered and waited, and waited, and waited. A fight broke out by the registers. A customer and a cashier were evicted. After 40 minutes, we asked about our order and were told it was ready. We waited another 5-10 minutes. Not going back.... read more

Worst Panera ever they always forget things and the managers they have are incredible rude. I don't feel like it's a place you can go and feel there's not gonna be an issue with your order and It's always seems like there out of a lot read more

I have been a long time customer at Panera and always thought the food was good...a little more expensive but it was worth it. Well that has changed...my wife and I visited this location and there was not a clean table in the place. I got my pager and waited about 10 minutes which isn't to bad but the quantity of the food was a joke. My wife's bowl of soup had the same quantity as my small soup that I got with a pick two. The salad was so small it could have been served in a small soup bowl. My utensils were dirty and when I got replacements they were not better. If your looking for a place to hang out and not getting food it would be great because that was about 50% of the people at the tables. Goodbye Panera! It was a good run but all good things must come to an end! read more

Probably the slowest service out of all Panera's! If you have somewhere to be go somewhere else. Place was empty and it still took 30 mins for a pick 2 soup and salad, really bad. read more

This Panera bread has ruined Panera for me. I have ordered 3 times from this place. The first even was fine. The last two times my order had to be canceled and I missed my chance to eat lunch COMPLETELY during a 12 hour shift. The first time I ordered for rapid pick up almost 30 minutes before I went over to pick up. Showed up and there was no food on the rapid pick up shelves. I asked a manager what was going on was told. "Oh we are really behind it will be awhile". That was it. I asked another customer who had been waiting how long she had been there and was told almost an hour for her food. I have a 30 minute lunch break, if I'm lucky. I ran next door to chipotle but I only had time to get my food, not actually eat it since I spent so much time at Panera figuring out their issues. The last time I ordered food for delivery across the street, I called an hour later to see when it would be delivered (I was told 30 minutes initially), was then informed "oh we don't have a driver. Can you pick it up?" I ordered delivery because I COULDN'T GO PICK UP MY FOOD. I won't ever trust my lunch time to this place again. read more

This panera used to be good. They messed up my food plenty of times. I order curbside today and I ordered half a almond chicken salad sandwich. Usually good. Tonight my chicken was fucking PURPLE. I'm not going back there. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

-* less star for this store. If you want to eat don't go to this place!!! They have lazy staff!!! I mean your food will never be ready. Don't waste your time and money there. read more

The staff there is the best they are so helpful and kind the food is the best i love the soup bowl they are the bomb

Update on previous review...So Panera charged us for for our cancelled order and the order we received. We asked them before we left to make sure they refunded our credit card. They said they did. A couple days later our card had still not been refunded so we drove back to Panera to speak to a manager- he said it would take a few days , there was nothing he could do. 11 days later, we still don't have our money refunded. Next call is corporate. read more

Slowest service I have ever received at a Panera Bread. Self service kiosks were out of calibration or flat out didn't work. When your out of a item (fruit cup) I would have to assume in this day and age you can simple shut down ordering for it. Waited 20 mins for a grilled cheese. read more

Slowest service I have ever encountered and unfriendly staff who do not acknowledge or say hello while waiting. Disappointed.