Love the drive thru option at the Newington panera ! And love the get two option. I tried the new frontega chicken sandwich . And my all time fav broccoli chicken soup . The fingers chicken was okay the sandwich was a little small and flavours were subpar in my opinion . The bread didn't taste fresh . But the soup was delicious ! Highly recommend read more

Panera Bread - Frontega chicken sandwich and Broccoli Cheddar Soup - - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I don't understand why we are being given a thing that Panera is calling a bagel. What is this ?! I'm highly irritated to order bagels and get this rather highly domed thing they're passing off as ok. It's not ok!! It's not a bagel people!! Can't put it in a toaster can't make a decent sandwich with it!! I think I'm done with Panera or at least this particular one. read more

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Not sure what is happening with the service at this café and I wish it was as good as the one in Rocky Hill even the one in Farmington has been improving a lot. The staff that works the drive-through is so rude the food it takes forever. Panera has a very good chai tea latte however and it's one of the best in town. Please retrain the staff for customer interactions. read more

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I don't normally review national chains, but my last three experiences with this nearby Panera have been below my expectations. My son is a fan of their grilled cheese and tomato soup and it's one of his most common takeout requests. He always gets chips as his side. Our last 3 experiences, oldest to most recent, are as follows 1. They put some sort of horseradish condiment (which we didn't order) on his grilled cheese. We didn't discover this until we got home. It was inedible to me, let alone to an elementary aged kid. I called and asked them to make another one and have it ready because we were in a hurry. They asked me on the phone to provide information to verify that I had been there, further delaying things. When we arrived, the sandwich was not made. After they made it, the person working on it accidentally dropped it and had to make a new one. This was all a significant inconvenience to us given what else we had going on that day. No one ever apologized or offered us anything for our inconvenience. 2. My son who normally gets a whole grilled cheese asked for a half. I made sure to ask that it would be half of a normal whole. It was not. It was on a different style of bread that was not the equivalent of half a whole. We didn't discover this until we got home. 3. They ran out of chips, which is the only side my son is interested in. The other options are bread or an apple, and we have both of those at home. It seems like they could plan better so that they don't run out of chips. But if they do, they should give you more options since they are not giving you what you want. They could deduct the cost of the chips. They could offer more options like a dessert. I would even prefer a voucher for chips to bread or an apple. I will be limiting my visits to this Panera Bread and I do not recommend it. read more

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Needed a quick option for dinner and walked in with a little trepidation around 5:30 on a Thursday night, half expecting the astronomical wait times that seem to be common lately. The place was fairly empty and the counter deserted. They clearly want you to use the kiosks. However, since we had a gift card, we chose to order at the counter. The cashier argued with me about my rewards phone number; turns out she had indeed entered it incorrectly. Then she had to keep checking with the food preparer (yes, one lone guy) to see if what we ordered was available. This has become common at Panera in recent times. We waited 20 minutes for a warm bowl, a flatbread, and a sandwich. This was actually much better than the 45+ minute wait times I've grown accustomed to. I then checked my receipt and thought there had been a mistake because there was only $14 and change left on a $50 gift card!? Yep, the above mentioned meal came to over $34! read more

Unprofessional, Horrible customer service, Staff was horse playing in the back & using profanity very disgusting restrooms and little care for customers read more

Eeeww that's all i have to say. Terrible food small cheap portions overpriced . lousy service , again overpriced never again

Many choices for lunch and not so many healthy ones ,but Panera brings to their table fresh and healthier options ,even having drive thru service . The place is pretty nice inside and offers free Wi-Fi to all guests ,so bring as many devices you need to. They have pizza Flatbread, salads , bagels and more. You have one menu option to Pick 2 . That is half a sandwich and soup or salad. You can mix & match any of their great choices . The mac and cheese is very creamy and decedent I have tried that at another location . Today I went with a full bowl of Broccoli n Cheese soup and a full sized tuna sandwich. I chose white bread inside of the roll it usually has . Overflowing with tuna,tomato, lettuce and red onion, yumm! It comes with kettle chips or apple, I chose the chips The soup was pretty big with lots of Broccoli and slim pieces of carrots throughout. Nice and hot and very filling . read more

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I had the WORST experience at this Panera Bread and it only got worse when I got home. I went through the drive through and ordered a broccoli cheddar soup with a green smoothie. When I got to the window, the young lady was extremely RUDE. She swiftly asked me for the money as I was in the process of opening my wallet and then had the audacity to put her finger up to tell me to hold down when I asked her to punch in my number so I could earn rewards. I gave her the number & she asked me to repeat it three times even though I'm certain she heard me. I decided to take the high road and just pull off after getting my food. When I got home, I sat down and began eating. As I reached the end of my soup, I took a spoon and began choking. I quickly pulled out what I thought was broccoli and it was a PIECE OF PLASTIC. I was mortified. The negligence of the staff to the point where I almost swallowed plastic is despicable. I will absolutely be contacting the store and corporate. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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$14.91 and it's very skimpy. The broccolli seemed like it was old and not fresh. I am not going to buy this again. A lot of times that I have gone to Panera bread they don't have all of the ingredients or the bread. It's gone downhill. read more

The service was amazing. The pizzas were definitely top three around in Connecticut. The desserts were amazing and customer service was very helpful when me and my daughter came in there to get some food we didn't know what we wanted for the first time. The lady I think her son owns it she was very helpful.and she was also a big fan read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Awful service. Went to the drive through yesterday. I tried to order a warm bowl and was told they couldn't fill my order in drive through but I could come in and order it to go. How does that make any sense? I ordered the same thing two days prior. The last time I went inside the tables were dirty, garbage was spilling over the trash receptacle. I waited 5 minutes before someone took my order. I'm done. Terrible. read more

I recently started coming to Panera on a daily basis after I signed up for their Coffee subscription. It's a two minute detour from my house, on my way to work, which is very convenient for me. With the subscription I am able to get unlimited coffee any size and any flavor. The subscription does have some limitations and I am unable to add a shot of French vanilla to my coffee with the subscription. Now after I get my coffee I have to manually add a shot of French vanilla in my car. I haven't used the order in store option due to Covid, I have only used the mobile order feature. The mobile order is a very simple process and easy to navigate. The one thing that I have been struggling with his the inconsistency of my order when I do curbside pick up. I always order a large, but I am given a medium coffee due to the store not having large coffee cups. Sometimes I get a notification that my coffee is ready to be picked up, but when I walk into the store to pick up my order I don't see my coffee. I didn't have to talk to an employee to get my order. The last time I was there they had ran out of most of their coffees, so I had to settle for the only coffee they had available. The one thing I did notice was that they did not have napkins. An employee told me that napkins are only given when you order a meal and not a drink. I will continue to come back as I do like their coffee overall. read more

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20min of waiting inside(drive thru closed) for my order to come out wrong and soggy as hell, don't waste your time or money.

waiting 20 minutes for a self serve drink is crazy !!! you can't be that hard up for cash where you have to hide all your cups. I've noticed the unlimited sip club price has gone up over 10 $ a month just for the serve to decline ! I'm not sure why I would pay for the unlimited zips club when they've put a huge limit on them at this point read more

This is one of my favorite locations of Panera. The menu, food and service are good and equal to most of them. This is also one of the locations that has a drive-thru. I have not tried it before, but with the online order via the app which i frequently use, i will have to try the drive-thru. read more

I wanted to give this location a bad review because they messed up an order quite badly. As in I-don't-even-know-what-I'm-eating bad. So I complained and very soon after received a personal email from the owner who then sent me a voucher for a free lunch in the mail. That kind of thing makes me smile: being attentive and caring about people (even if it's for the sake of maintaining a reputation). Besides that incident, this location is fine! read more

Unlike most other Paneras I have been to, this location lacked the warm and fuzzy atmosphere. The food was fine and the service was quick, but again, it had to be quick because I was the only one in the restaurant. The Wi-Fi was f*%ked up. Panera is general is becoming too expensive for the amount of food you get. Call me Miss Piggy if you want, but I have been leaving there still hungry (see my photo). read more

Panera Bread - Napa Almond Chicken (half), Creamy Tomato Soup, and Chips - $6.04 with $2 off coupon. - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Great little location in a rather big plaza. I haven't had any issues with food here and the quality is just as expected. We usually grab and go from this spot so I don't have a feeling about how the inside is to dine. The new fontina grilled cheese isn't much a filler so add chicken or veggies or grab an extra half salad to go along with it. It tasted great, but it left me wanting something more to eat. read more

This place has a line out the door for lunch on Wed thru Sunday's. The rush hits from around 1130 to 1220. They are fairly proficient at getting food out and most of the time it is really good. I really enjoy the Italian combo, it is on point with how they make it at every other location. The tuna salad is like wise very good and moist. All the bread is really fresh and doesn't leave you with that fake bread smell of Subway. Seats are tough to find around lunch time, if you are going alone I would probably take to go. If you are going with two people I would have one person grab a table while the other one waits in line. Deserts and paistries are a pass. This is in the same plaza as WalMArt and Staples so probably best to avoid on the weekends are they are packed from opening to close, weekdays are best. Enjoy! read more

My family and I used to come here on a weekly basis and we've stopped doing so because of the lack of quality and consistency with our orders. I ordered the new Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl and once I opened it at home was given a children's like sized portion. I also get a macaroni and cheese and pay and extra 2.00 and haven't gotten any at all. The lack of what I order and pay for is getting very irritating for my family and I. read more

Panera Bread - Teriyaki chicken & broccoli bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I'm in love with Panera, including the various assortments of bagels & cream cheese that Panera sells. This particular establishment has a drive-thru, which allows for a more convenient way of ordering. This location is well-managed as the entire staff seems attentive & professional while on duty. read more

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Stopped in for a quick dinner and had to give the seasonal Strawberry Poppyseed Salad a second try. It had been a year or two since the first time I tried it and I know all of the ingredients sound great! There is chicken, pineapple, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pecans and of course strawberries on this salad. These are ALL ingredients I love and should love on any salad, but when I ate this I remembered exactly why I only had it once the summer I tried it, because the poppyseed dressing is bland and flavorless and adds nothing at all to this salad. I understand it's fat free, but I've had plenty of other flavorful and delicious fat free dressings, so this is no excuse! I did get a pumpkin muffie for dessert, and that was pretty good. Let it be known I'll never be getting this dressing on anything else I order here, such a disappointment when it looks like such a great salad! read more

Panera Bread - Strawberry poppy seed salad with the apple cut up and on salad instead of whole on the side. - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I had a turkey panini to go. Very good, fair amount of turkey too. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Yes - Panera Bread is a chain and one would hope and expect that when going into a casual fast food chain - you would get the same food/service in Utah as you would in Connecticut. Sadly - if you are reading this you know this is not always the case. We have all been to those questionable establishments blinded by the glitz and glamor of consistency. Luckily - the Panera Bread location on the Berlin Turnpike is the rule more than the exception. Clean and comfortable, like a warm embrace - its décor is as consistent as consistent can be. The staff is always courteous and willing to "modify" my order and on those times that I have ordered my meal "to go" I have never been disappointed that my order will be incorrect once I arrive home. If you are looking for a good soup and sandwich shop - this is definitely a good option while shopping on the Berlin Turnpike. read more

Day to day life can be very busy sometimes leaving limited time to sit and enjoy meals. However, the new drive thru at Panera Bread has been a life changer for me. A whole sandwich with a side and a large iced green tea to get me through my day always around 10$. The Mediterranean Veggie sandwich is amazing and a great option for vegetarians. Thank you Panera! read more

Always give me the wrong stuff. Nothing is ever right. They have the worst attitude. And tonight they are only doing soups and salads with no reason why. Probably because when I got there they were all standing around talking and they don't want to just throw a pizza in the microwave and take it out. Lazy bums. They start closing up an hour before they're supposed to close. One of the staff members there starts sweeping the floor around your feet as you're eating and tells you where you can and can't sit. read more

Absolutely love Panera bread food chain, however my last visit at this specific location was not my greatest experience. I ordered a bread bowl with broccoli & cheddar soup, paid the full price for a bread bowl, had my order read back to me during the drive through for confirmation in which is when the employee reads back to me "broccoli and cheddar soup bread bowl". However, once I received my food in the bag and drove off, I noticed that I was given a palm size piece of what look like Italian bread loosely thrown into the bag along with a small cup of broccoli cheddar soup. In that case, that is not what I ordered nor what I paid for so very upset with my recent experience here at this location/Panera :( read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Waited 30 minutes in the drive-thru only to be given a breakfast sandwich that was melted to the parchment paper/falling apart. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Honestly the best restaurant in CT, everyone was super kind even during this pandemic. I recommend everyone come to this store. Also almost forgot to mention the food is amazing! read more

a cashier, Dee Dee works here and she couldn't be more rude! Unlike others, I will not be returning to this Panera. This girl was the rudest front end associate I have ever met and if Panera wants her as the face of their restaurant, then shame on them This Dee Dee was also eating while waiting on us and you couldn't understand her because her mouth was full. She actually had the nerve to say "Are you ready yet" when we were waiting on her!! read more

How do people afford this place? Maybe if I was on Eli Mannings salary I could afford it. 14.54 with tax for 1/2 sandwich 1/2 salad and a soda. The food is good don't get me wrong but, if I'm gonna spend that much on lunch I better be getting a beer. Your better off going to chili's across the St. They have a lunch special menu starting at 6.99 with soup/salad and a sandwhich. I can get 2 tall beers and the 6.99 lunch special for cheaper than panera. Panera crazy with their prices. read more

Cashier was friendly Mac and cheese sandwich was delicious but my chicken soup was a bit on the salty side. All in all great experience

Mmm! The food is the same as other paneras. My faves are the black bean soup, butternut squash soup, chocolate chip bagels, and smoothies. Soups rotate everyday. I usually need to research before I come in to expedite the overwhelming pick 2 option, but the staff is always helpful. I have a panera card so I get some free items or coupons time to time. Meals come with choice of side. I always get the apple, and their apples are great year round! Big seating area. Fast moving line. Great parking. No drive through read more

Newington, CT location is slower than frozen molasses, it has horrible service that detracts form the great Panera brand and it's other very efficient locations read more

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overpriced & overhyped. Pick 2 concept is great, except that deciphering the menu is like trying to build a PC. The base model will cost you $6.79, but don't dare add anything out of the ordinary or your price could balloon to $12. Add a drink and your pushing $15 for soup & sandwich. Considering there is no wait staff, and you have to bus your own table, get your own drink..etc, there are much better sit down options and 1/2 the price. The food is mediocre. Not bad, not great either. The sandwich was standard, but none of the sandwiches are dressed. You'd think for that amount of money you'd get some sort of creative "herbed mayo", or "horseradish spread", or "honey dijon" to compliment the sandwich. NOPE! Self serve mustard & mayo packets if you want to cure the desert like conditions. Every soup i've had from this place is severely under seasoned. Good thing salt & pepper packets are available. Just don't go in with very high expectations and you'll be ok. read more

I really like the breads and bagels here. So much better than some of the other small places around. This chain has continued to get better. Beyond the breads, love the soups. read more

Submitted an order for Rapid Pick up for pastry one week in advance. Received text & email order was ready. First, I was told someone else picked it up for delivery. Then I was told one wasn't held for me & they were sold out. Terrible service & prepaid order was infilled. read more

I placed a catering order last week for today to be delivered between 11:15 - 11:30. We received a call letting us know that our order would be delivered about twenty minutes late. Which was completely understandable. The call came in early enough for us to prepare and make the employees in the meeting aware that lunch would be late. Twenty minutes turned into an hour. I tried calling the Newington Panera multiple times, no answer. The hours between 11 AM & 2 PM are the busiest, so we're told on the recording..which is fine. However, when there is a catering order with an issue how does the manager know if the phone isn't being answered? Is there truly not one person in the building that is able to answer the phone to help with any issues? Apparently, the manager doesn't care all that much. After calling so many times someone finally answered the phone on the eighth time and put me on hold to wait for the manager who never picked up the phone. Needless to say, the food was eventually delivered at 12:38 pm in Berlin at the Eversource building where it didn't belong. My office is in Rocky Hill with direct instructions of address and suite number and where to be delivered. read more

If you are looking for a nice place for a quick lunch Panera is perfect! Wide selection of soups, salads and sandwiches. I am a big fan of the pick two option (choose two: cup of soup, half sandwiches or half salad). It is a chain, so the food is mass product but the ingredients are fresh. That is why it is only getting 3 stars. Though it is much better option than fast food in my opinion. Bonus this location has free wifi. Making it a good place for a business/working lunch meeting. read more