I wanted to have a light lunch and decided on the tuna sandwich and greek salad of the smaller portioned pick 2 type. The tuna salad was a paste! I was shocked as it looked and texture wise tasted like a mushed up tuna oatmeal. WTH? So disappointed. The greek salad was fine except they skimped big time on the feta which makes this salad distinctive. The iced tea both sweetened and unsweetened were excellent. I will not be returning to this Panera location. PROS Same menu items consistent at any Panera with the same results Iced tea was fresh and good quality CONS No place to sit Staff is slow read more

Great comfort food. Great sweets. Come here all the time. Breakfast is better then Tim Hortons

most of the staff is great. The mac and cheese is crazy good BUT i feel like a lot of the things are overpriced like their bagels , smoothies etc read more

This is probably our favorite place in USA, and Canadá now, to have a breakfast, buy bread and some cake. Try it and you will always be back!!! read more

Not much to say about this except extremly friendly and quick service, delicious food (love the big kid grilled cheese!) and pretty clean and nice store. Will definitely be back for more lunches! read more

Came here for breakfast while waiting for some friends. Only giving it stars coz the morning souffles were delicious. The mango smoothie didn't really have a great taste to it. Was disappointed on how it game as well: plastic glass. I was at least hoping it came in an actual glass. Honestly, I just come maybe once a year for their souffles just as a reminder. 2 souffles would already cost you 10$. don't even bother with their mango smoothie, you'll find better one's outside for a cheaper price, better taste, and much more presentable. read more

Been here before, brought my kids; felt overpriced and underwhelmed. Son got Mac & Cheese as a highlight for birthday and the portion was a joke. We also got the Citrus salad, but it felt as though they poured the syrup from canned peaches all over the salad, way too sweet to enjoy, My sandwich, the hot special of the day, wasn't that special. $50 for the family was over the top. Not going back read more

Feeling ripped off. I am at Panera in Mississauga as I write this and feeling ripped off. I orderer the $7.99 soup and 1/2 1 Signature item. I chose the Chipotle chicken sandwich which was listed on the menu board with all of the other sandwiches that you can select for this deal. When I get my receipt I notice that I was charged $9.48 instead of the advertised $7.99 price. When I asked why they responded that the Chipotle sandwich had an additional surcharge on it. Nowhere on the menu board is there an asterisk to show this and neither did the cashier explain this when she rang up the order. THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL A DISHONEST SNEAK. On top of that, the food is mediocre at best. They just lost a customer. read more

for the longest time I thought this was a bread store. Worst, it's a carb loving persons NIGHTMARE ON wider HEM-STREET. The menu is a selection of soups, pastries, sandwhiches/paninis on focacia breads and more. Penera offers a wide variety of flavours to spice up your soup and sand-which experience. If you are here for a light lunch then you can take advantage of their half combo special. Where you get a small soup and half a sand-which for about $3. So you can try out the different types of sanwhichs/soups they have. the regular 'combo' comes with soup, sand-which and a side of baguette or chips or apple. At-least there's partial promotion to a healthy meal? there are fountain drinks but you can get green tea lemonade which is refreshingly delicious. I'm a huge green tea fan so this beverage was a nice sidekick for the heavy meal. The girl at the register wasn't as helpful and didn't really know much about the items on the menu. This is a bad sign for any first time customers. Considering I ended up with 2sides of baguette (and i assumed she meant she hadn't heard the first time) . Of course, she could be new. Soup: the cheddar brocc is the best seller and the minute you taste this creamy broth , you will have the unprecedented "ahhh" moment. There isn't the regular chunks of broccoli but you get the odd bits here and there. The soup is very rich with a creamy consistency so a small order should be more than enough. Sand-which: Frontega Chicken on Focaccia - I normally prefer Focaccia but you can get it on Ciabatta too. It comes with smoked pulled chicken that you can taste throughout the panini. Slices of tomatoes, onions,fresh basil all melted with mozzarella cheese and a chipotle mayo. The mixture of all the flavours gets very oily but teach messy bite is not far from delicious. The Bread is quite thick so I wasn't too fond of the crunch but the chipotle mayo made up for it. I ordered the full panini so the portion was more than enough. On top of that, the baguette peace that comes on the size is just more carbs than I know what to do with. Once you are done ordering, you get a gps gadget that blinks while you find seating. The staff use it to locate you and bring your food out when it's ready. They rarely come around to check if every things good, which I would've seriously used. Overall, I enjoyed the luxury afternoon lunch and have mentally checked it as a place to treat someone to a fancy lunch. i.e business lunch? Parent in laws in town - lunch? On my way out, I gave into temptation and tried a cookie from their baked goods section (which just so happens to be cleverly presented right at the front). I decided on 1 chocolate chip cookie - Don't let the '1' fool you , it was a large cookie. And with the largeness, came gooey chocolate chips that made me remember how truly underrated a classic choc. chip cookie is. It passed my poke test which is usually a surefire way to tell the best quality of dough. The test is 3 pokes to the cookie with your pinky finger. If there's a slight dent to the dough but the poke to the chocolate part wasn't gooey it's perfect- The dough was out for a bit but keeps it's partially milky texture and the chocolate wasn't pre packaged when they baked it. So it cools faster than the dough. If the dent is super soft and the chocolate melts to the wrapping - then it needs to be sat out for a little while longer and sometimes it's poor quality of chocolate. If no poke can be made and you can see cracks on it when the only kind of cracks you should see on a cookie are to ginger cookies - say 'NO' to cheap cookie dough! ( hey! that rhymes) ^_^ I was here for lunch so it was mostly older couples and a few students using the free wifi. There's tons of seating but it fills up fast. Especially the seats by the windows. I highly recommend smaller portions since the prices are higher than what you'd expect for a soup/sandwhich. xoxo M. read more

The food is bland, like cafeteria food. I couldn't believe how expensive it was. This place needs major improvement. No where to sit, the place is full of laptop Starbucks types taking up all the seats. read more

After being a fan of Artisano's Bakery-Cafe I decided to try its competitor in Mississauga. Let me tell you there is no comparison. The coffee and latte were okay...nothing I would go out of my way for. But the bread and pastries were terrible. I ordered a pecan roll and was so disappointed that it was stale. Luckily they have a small microwave that I was able to nuke it for a few seconds to liven it up. I also ordered a grilled cheese sandwich for my daugther...what I got back was grilled toast with the processed cheese still cold. The server even attempted to rationalize that she thought the sandwich was done because the bread was already a little brown. But she could not argue when I lifted the bread and showed her the cold piece of cheese. People come to Panera for the ability to sit and relax a bit, and particularly because it has Wi-fi. But I have to tell you that I won't be coming here anymore. This American food chain is not for me. read more

I love Panera! They offer excellent bread , pastries and smoothies but most of all excellent staff, I have been to this particular location many times and always feel welcomed. The Tuesday bagel special for $7.99 (13 Bagels) is a great deal! read more

This place is pretty good. Their mac n' cheese is so good....i usually get the "pick two" deal and pair the mac n' cheese with a half sandwich. Plenty of food. I have to say though, some of the sandwiches are very sad. But some are outstanding. For instance, i love Frontega Chicken. But my friend ordered some type of turkey sandwich and it was so plain looking. It came on plain sliced bread, no exciting veggies or anything. Very boring. So its a hit and miss depending on what you get. I love that you have the option of either apple or chips. read more

They get a 5 just because their mac and cheese keeps me coming back... absolutely incomparable. Pastries and lattes are not bad either. The new shrimp roll is hard to eat. read more

Cashier was very helpful when I told her it was my first time eating at Panera. She thoroughly explained menu items and recommended the best fit for me. My food took about 5 minutes maximum to arrive although the restaurant was crowded. My chipotle sandwich tasted fresh and delicious. read more

I don't often go to panera bread ... After all, the name pretty much says, hey Amanda, come here for some gluten and die. Awesome! However, since it is right beside the running room, I've occasionally popped in for a smoothie or coffee post-run. Yesterday I went in and had the green power smoothie. And O.M.G. Seriously. It has no dairy which is nice for me. Mango and peach purée with spinach and ice. I think that's it. You don't taste the spinach but it makes it a nice bright green colour. The mango and peach are divine!! I am a sloowwww drinker but I finished this within 20 minutes (whereas normally a smoothie takes me a good two hours and is melted by the end). The service was good but a little slow considering what I ordered. The girl making the smoothies was moving like molasses so the cashier that took my order actually popped in and made the drink. The place itself is nice and clean and all of the foods are displayed quite nicely. Maybe one day they'll have food I can eat. Until then, green smoothies I shall have! And lots of them!! read more

NOM NOM!! I like the food. I like the service! Come here if you're looking for a light lunch. :)

Sadly -- worst place I had been to around Sq one. After trying Panera in the States - - - I loved it. But this place? Bad management, horrible salads sad bread, bad coffee and EURO prices. Ceasar and THAI ( thai had CORN!!!!! in it - - yes CORN - - -they ran out of thai seasoning at 4 PM Sunday) chicken hard and cold, bread nasty, and generally NEGATIVE. AND horrible crowd I really don't know whether it is the regular crowd or not. ( SUNDAY evening) ignorant students occupying 4 seats with their laptop and a book for 2 hours at a time. C'mon!!!! LIBRARY!! read more

I really enjoy going to Panera whenever I crave for something light and healthy. Their salads are really good with great portion sizes. I also like that they give a side of apple, chips or bread. Their soups are pretty amazing too, and pretty filling especially when you have it in their bread bowls. They have an endless variety of menu options and whats a bonus is that you can order half portions, and thereby can try 2 different things. This location can get pretty crowded, especially during lunch time. This has resulted in a long line and lack of tables. But overall, I've never had a bad experience and will definitely recommend it. read more

I prefer going to this place over starbucks anyday. I had and earl grey latte with a grilled sandwich that was made with fresh baked bread. Inside the seating is very comfortable and there are many custom sugars and milk percentages for us picky ones:). read more

The food is amazing, the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm. They even have an allergy guide and are cautious about handling food when it comes to serving people with serious allergies. Overall, it is very deserving of 5 stars! read more

Freshest bread and pastries, I come here all the time for breakfast and lunch. They have anything I'm craving for and great because they have items that's low fat :) read more

Great place for lunch. French onion soup is great!. The bread was really good, very fresh. The panni sandwich was melted just right.

I love Panera, especially their sprouted grain bagel and french bistro onion soup. The servers are super friendly, the food is fresh and very tasty and excellent value for money you spend, especially the pick 2 combinations. But be aware: this place gets packed during lunch hours. read more

I only like and can order a handful of dishes from their menu as I'm vegetarian however I do enjoy their food. I dislike this location as it can get super crowded and loud. Definitely can't study here because there's usually a dozen other ppl doing the same and the wifi is unbearably slow. I enjoy their black bean soup in a bread bowl as well as their French onion soup. Their Mediterranean veggie sand which always tastes fresh and is one of my favourites. I LOVED their mozzarella and tomato panini until they recently turned it into a flatbread which wasn't a very successful change as the pesto just leaks out and makes the bread a soggy mess. I'm hoping they bring it back. Some of their food can be overpriced as well. I order two things and I'm paying $15 for lunch automatically, so order wisely. read more

Thought the food here is really good, but after trying their food for the first time, after so many attempts to go here.. I was so disappointed, food wasn't that great. I think Quiznos' sandwiches are better. I find it expensive & their staff have poor customer service, unfriendly!!... I won't go back to the place again.. read more

I have a weekly lunch date on Thursday, we always go to Panera. Sadly, I think the quality is getting worse. I always find their salads underdressed especially the grilled chicken caesar, with fake processed and waxy shaved "parmesan". The big shock of the meal was the price I am paying for the fake grilled "cheese". I feel we are paying an extraordinary price for ordinary ingredients. read more

Very nice place to be , very good service, and good coffee, their vanilla hazelnut coffee is my favourite . Very good bakery collection and very tasty too , main thing it's always fresh read more

I absolutely LOVE Panera!!! I think its amazing that they have fresh baked breads and pastries daily, everything is done in the wee hours of the morning! No preservatives, no food colouring or dyes, no chemicals in any of their products either!! No processed meats or cheese either! The high quality ingredients say's it all! If you haven't been to Panera yet, you must go! They have 3 locations, read more

I have two panera resturants in my neighborhood the product is great,good tasting and if you get a carry out it smells great. The one thing that upsets me is the horrible service you get when dinning in or going though the drive thru,The mangers tend to be very young and not in control of their staff.Its to bad that upper Mangement does not take better control of there stores.I have found that they close there drive thrus at 09:00 pm when the hours are suppose to closing at 10:00 pm. read more

Best meal ever! I got the turkey avocado BLY and it was amazing. All the ingredients were fresh and the restaurant staff was very nice and quick with the service. Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

This rating is not for the frontline workers because they work hard and are just trying to make some dough. This rating is for the very questionable corporate decisions that I tasted in my turkey sandwich. It grinds my gears when I order a 'turkey and apple sandwich' with an 'apple' on the side with a coffee for a total of $14 when I can get the same processed, antibiotic meat from a Tim Horton's or Subway for a lot cheaper. Even the apple was horrible--Tasteless and pesticide-covered. Couldn't order breakfast at 11:20pm. Sandwich unheated and all-around terrible. Kind of scary to think that these chains are running rampant as they reap in the rewards of over-priced garbage. read more

Dirty place, bathroom was horribly dirty. Ordered soup and sandwich which took longer than expected... That was fine but when it arrived, the spoon that came on the plate was obviously not washed since the previous customer used it. Was sticky and covered in old food. The health unit should likely shut this place down. read more

I tried their mac and cheese, the price was really expensive for the portion I was given. But, I will be honest that it was fantastic. I'd definitely go back if they increase their portion sizes. The place is usually jam packed so most of the times a take-out is your only option. read more

This is a very busy place which may explain why the service is slower. I also find the portions smaller here than other locations. The staff are friendly though and if you can find a table it's a nice place to have a casual lunch. read more

clean, quick and good food. got a free apple?

Went to the square one location and the food was horrible!!!! Had the turkey avocado Blt and fongena chicken panini. Both were bad. The chicken was bland and cold, the bread was like dempsters toast bread , The bacon was so small and processed (think ready crisp). Not worth even close to paying $30 with two soups. Save your money and go to Tim Hortons (and I don't even like Tim Hortons). read more

I've tried a variety of foods from here, but the dessert is probably the best thing on the menu. I keep coming back for their brownie and scones. The panini/flatbread is also pretty good. read more

Try broccoli cheddar soup! It's amazing!!! Its actually my first time being here but i cannot wait till I come back here again! Great for light dinner :) read more

I've come here multiple times with friends and always enjoy my time. The food is fantastic (although a tad pricey), but the atmosphere and customer service is always top notch. read more