Panera Natomas is a great place especially for lunch... We often order lunch online from the Natomas location our food is always ready fast, soups hot and sandwiches are very fresh... Not to mention their amazing Iced Green Tea 'Yum' the flavor is so refreshing taste like a piece of fresh fruit on a hot day... I've recently stopped by to order in store and must say I was very pleasantly surprised at how efficiently fast they were (without hurting quality). The line was big but went fast. The store was very clean and all employees that I encountered were extremely friendly, which is nice... Great CUSTOMER SERVICE.... read more

Food is nice for lunch, but don't expect to sit here very long and do some work. They rather have you take your food and go somewhere else, especially during lunch time (11:30 to 2) when the Wifi is limited to 30 minutes. Luckily we have 3G wireless hot spots these days, but that policy does not make you feel very welcome. Also, toilets are fairly nasty. read more

Panera Bread - Wifi Policy at Panera seems designed to get you out of there asap. - Sandwiches Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love their soup/salad combos! Their chicken noodle soup is very flavorful. I want to try their other soups but I love the chicken noodle soup so much I always have to order it!! Their baguettes are always fresh. When I take a bite there is the initial crunch followed by the moistness of the inside. read more

I came here because I had a Panera gift card from my birthday. The food is good. I had the turkey avocado BLT. Everything was fresh, including the irregular pieces of turkey meat meaning it came from a real turkey (and not a loaf of meat). The sourdough bread was good but a bit chewy at the crust. I even like their kettle cooked potato chips (in a bag)... very crunchy! The only thing is they're a bit slow here. Perhaps too laid back, because of the atmosphere where several people were on their computers because of the wi-fi hot spot and one table where the two ladies were just chatting and not eating. read more

Great turkey chili -- have it served up in a bread bowl with a baguette. Unlike other Paneras, you don't always get the food brought to you -- often you have to get the food from the counter yourself. Not a big deal on a slow day, but during their lunch/dinner rush you'll want to have a friend with you so you can save a seat (if you're lucky enough to find one). read more

Two locations in the area. Wait times can vary, but staff move quick. Items on the menu are the same as those found in the other stores. Pastries, sandwiches, soups, and coffee. Most things are obviously not made in house when it comes to pastries. They are mostly consistent. Sometimes a little dry with the pastries. The coffee is fairly good. Lots of flavor. Older menu soups are still consistently good. Newer soups are a miss like the broth bowls. Soup is lacking the spice and is priced higher than a focused restaurant with a similarly concept. Sandwiches are cooked right. Toasty for those warm sandwiches. Staff is friendly. Sometimes inefficient with banter back and forth. Mostly quick otherwise. Good: old menu soups and sandwiches. Quick staff. Bad: can be a pinch overpriced at times. read more

I wish I had taken a picture but I was too irritated to even think about it. Ordered the half sandwich half salad and 1st off holy cow everything is so small and expensive!! Sandwich weighed next to nothing but reason why was when I opened it all the onions and meat where in the same spot with 80% of the bread having nothing on it and when I tried to spread the meat out I still did not have enough to cover my bread and I paid $6 something for that?? Chinese chicken salad had 5 half inch pieces of chicken and a half small size container of dressing which was another 6+dollars. My salad is dry and has nothing but lettuce in it. What I had was bland (bread tasted good) and so so so skimpy!!! First time visiting Panera and I don't think I will be back. Paid with a gift card so even though my meal was "free" I still like I was robbed. Very disappointing!! read more

The broccoli cheddar soup is bomb!!! Love the baguette and bread bowls. The sandwiches are good too, although I had one the other day and I couldn't eat it because it was way too salty.. read more

I come here maybe twice a month for lunch from work. I usually do rapid pickup and I think the food is good quality and pretty tasty. They are a bit overpriced and more often than not when I get my half sandwich-usually paired with a soup or a salad-it's messily made. The bread is super tiny and its always falling apart. I obviously return because I love the flavor but I'll have to take a picture next time I get it. All in all, its good food, makes me feel like I'm making the healthier choice. read more

$8 for this!? Expensive as hell and portions are crap. Extremely disappointed. Fill up the god damn bowl. read more

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I placed an order for next day delivery for a morning meeting, coffee tote, bagels, not huge or complicated. Around 8:30 pm I get a call saying they have to cancel the order- they are too busy. Thinking it's a delivery schedule problem, I say "Fine, I'll just pick it up." The snottiest customer service person replies "No. We are not filling this order at all. We.Are.Bu-sy." Not understanding the problem, or the hostility, I asked "Huh? I can't order at all?" She says "No. No Delivery. No Pick-up." Seriously, rude as could be. I get restaurants can be over booked and understaffed, but don't be rude to the people trying to give you money! I don't post because of one bad employee or one experience but this is the third time we've had a problem with group order at this location. And since this location is so overwhelmed, our office will just take our regular business elsewhere. read more

I went to Panera on Saturday for lunch. I went for my usual pick two. Soup and sandwich, well after I ordered I realized they had a new veg soup so I asked the cashier who was the manager about it. She explained it so well and even gave me a sample. Food was excellent and so was the service. read more

I love Panera Bread but this location has failed me so many times. I kept giving it a try here because it's conveniently close to where I live. But after my last experience, I won't be back. My sandwich was a joke. They prepare the food in a sloppy way, and are stingy with the to go orders. Other Panera locations always add butter packets with the bread, extra napkins, etc. This place always disappoints me. Maybe there aren't enough employees and so they rush when making the food or maybe they're just lazy I don't know. The woman on the phone who took my order didn't even read back my order to me. She was very neutral. As if she couldn't care less. Staff needs to step it up. Or management, idk. Regardless, something needs to be done. Im not coming back. read more

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Food: 3.5 stars Staff: 5 stars Other customers on cell phones talking loudly: 2 stars read more

Had the autumn soup and Fuji apple salad. Both were delicious and well made. Loved the apple chips on the salad.

I like this place. The manager works right along her employees and everyone is kind and efficient. The food is always fresh and timely. I love it when some mornings the baker's dozen bags are ready to go when you run in to buy a quick treat for your staff! read more

I placed a catering order for a meeting that we had today. I ordered 8 sandwiches but realized after the driver left that there were only 7 in the box. I immediately called them to let know of the error. I can't remember who I spoke to but she was very nice and apologized for the mistake. She told me that she would get someone to bring it back out to me but she didn't know when as all of her drivers were already out delivering. When they delivered the missing sandwich, they also delivered 2 bags of chips, and 2 cookies. I was very impressed that not only did they come back to deliver the missing sandwich but also included some "extras" for the mistake. When they make a mistake, they make it even better. read more

First time coming to this location. Went around breakfast time, and as I walked in, I can automatically tell these cashiers were not having it today lol. I understand you have those days but come on, do you have to show it on your face? Asked us what we would like to order and says nothing the whole time then just gives us the total. My sandwich was a bit bland. Had trouble finding a table since it was so messy but it's cool, we just cleaned it ourselves. read more

They are a little pricy 23 dollers for me and my son to eat but it was delsih. It's definitely a healthier option which I like!! I had the beets citrus salad and it had alot of flavor. Will be back again!! :) read more

I love stopping here when headed out towards Woodland. The seating is spacious, adequate parking, good for having a group meeting. Everything on the menu is great here. The Broccoli Cheddar soup, the chocolate chip cookies and cinnamon buns are exceptional. The Sandwiches are a bit sparse for the price, but you can't have everything. This Panera is a good place to make a pit stop for a few hours if you're passing through Natomas. read more

Such a wonderful calm place to dine. The food was better than expected and the juices they have are refreshingly delicious

LOVE the avocado, egg white & spinach breakfast sandwich i ordered. It was made just right with the right amount of toppings.

The "Free Wi-Fi" kicks you off after half an hour, even if you've bought something. How lame is that!

I've always liked Panera's menu, their selection of soups, creativity of the sandwiches and salads but the reason I'm rating them now is because of how happy I've been with their Rapid Pick-Up option at this location specifically. Order online or by mobile, and your order is ready exactly when you want, already paid for, just walk in and pick up from the shelf. Awesome convenient. And they always have my order exactly right. And since I tend to order soups, having my order done on time is important, the soup is always hot with plenty of bread on the side. Excellent lunch. Other locations (specifically Stockton on Trinity Pkwy aren't as good with their Rapid Pick-Up and to-go orders) but this location in Natomas has been spot on every time for me. read more

I noticed a lot of mixed reviews about this place but I love the Panera on North Freeway. The food is great! My soup is always steaming, the bread is always fresh, and the staff is always polite. (Oh, and to whomever complains about the bread being too hard-- hello! It's a baguette! It's supposed to be!) I think the only *slightly* bad experience (which was resolved quickly) was when I came in to order a dozen bagels. At first they told me they were out of asiago cheese, but asked me to hold on for a moment while they checked the back. And then voila! They brought out fresh ones. read more

I have no issues with the food or customer service, both are good. However the internet speed is seriously outdated. I've been coming here for six years now, and while other stores have upgraded over the years, this store has not. That's all. read more

The lady that helped me and my bestfriend was so nice, friendly and helpful. He never ate there before and was skeptical but she helped him out a lot. And was very patient. And of course the food is always good. I love get the you pick 2 mac n cheese with an avocado sandwich read more

Coffee cake at Panera bread is delicious! LATRICE working at the counter taking orders not very friendly or helpful! Won't come back to this Panera location again. Will continue going to the location on Del Paso. read more

I have been here several times on my way to Kings games, and the last 3 times they have screwed up the same dish, every time! My friend is deathly allergic to walnuts, so we asked for no walnuts, please... The salad comes with nuts. We send it back. It comes back with little bits of it on the bottom, clearly they just took the walnuts off the top. I call the manager over, she finally gets it, without asking she comps the salad and has it done right. The next 2 times the same thing happened! So, while I enjoy their soups, I am not impressed by their lack of service and details. read more

My fav place for lunch! They have the pick 2 combo which is always good. Tons of food for less the $10, and you don't feel disgusting after eating here. I'm a fan of the creamy tom soup and bacon turkey bravo combo. Make sure to get a Panera card, they give you free drinks and stuff. Beware of the yummy pastry section......it'll get you everytime. read more

The pick 2 - I can't believe I just paid $11.29 for this. If I duplicated this order by 3, I'd be full. Plus, I can make better sandwiches at home. The steak and arugula sandwich, while small and piddly, had all the flavor of steak and arugula. Nothing fancy, like throwing grilled tri tip and arugula on bread. Mac n cheese was good, also, but nothing to write home to mom about. So, the food was decent, but definitely not worth the price. read more

I just received two dirty mugs in a row.. The first one had coffee sludge stuck on the sides, and the next one had a complete bright pink lipstick stain on the outside. I ended up getting a paper cup instead. There has also been another occasion when I've received a dirty mug. read more

I've been to many Panera locations, and by far this is the worst. Tried it again today, and instead on focusing on my order, kept complaining about how tired she was. When the order came out and I tried to ask why it wasn't what I ordered, they gave me attitude at the pick up area and basically told me it was my fault. I went back to the register area and had the first person correct it. The correct order was provided with a curt, rude expression. Customer service is not what they are about. Never again. read more

Not only did the cashier give me the wrong charge and when I pointed it out to her treated me like I was a pain in the ass but then they gave me the wrong order!! SMDH!' read more

always dependable, quick calories friendly menu.

We visit this place almost everyday in the morning after playing racquetball. Debbie is extremely friendly and although our order is customized, she does a great job at preparing our power sandwich quickly. Additionally , Debbie is very personable where she takes a genuine interest in asking about our interests, racquetball games etc. Overall, she provides excellent customer service and I will recommend this Panera over others. read more

Love the options at Panera Bread. We were in the area. This Panera Bread is located in the Target shopping center. Near all the food places in that center. Lots of parking available. They have great food options. We love the selections they offer for sandwiches. We ordered a Frontego Chicken Pannini, Smoked Turkey and Swiss sandwich, and a pasta with Alfredo Sauce. It is almost like a cafeteria style: order your meal and when it is ready your buzzer will sound for you to pick up at the counter. Everything comes out nice & hot. Staff are friendly and the place is clean. If you love breads, this is a place for you. read more

Wow, complex favors made very simple and enjoyable. The service is impeccable. They make sure that the order you put in is exactly what you state. The food is not very intricate yet shines in this manner. If you are looking for a quick bite to eat and can't make up your mind, this is the place to be. Vegetarians: the butternut squash and black bean soups are to die for! read more

I love Panera. This is the worst one to got to, its bad for any restaurant. Shouldn't have the Panera name on it. I go to Panera on del paso all the time probably 4 or 5 times a week. They rock. The Panera on Freeway is closer to my house so I have tried it three times. 1st ordered oatmeal. the same one i order almost every morning at the other spot. First they gave me a fork for oatmeal, that was kinda funny until i opened the oatmeal and it was ice cold. Disgusting. Didn't have time to go back so I called and. they said sorry. 2nd time. I ordered a bowl of soup with a bread bowl. got home opened the bag, got a bowl of soup and a big lump of bread. I guess this location doesn't make the bowl when you oder a bowl. Called got a lot of excuses no apology. 3rd time. today I tried to get the oatmeal again. I felt the bag and it was warm so i felt in the clear. Got home pulled it out and they gave me some kind of oatmeal soup,(should of taken a pic) mostly water, so gross. This time i took it back I have had it with this place. I will never go back because the manager couldn't care less when I was trying to tell her the problems i have had at her location.She wouldn't even look at me. She couldn't get my refund In my hand and me out the door fast enough. So unprofessional. No care for the customer or any care that there was a complaint. This place would turn off a new costumer that doesn't know the other locations are actually filled with good food and people who care about the costumers. This place didn't even care. read more

I don't go here often, but man it's a treat when I get to! The food is beyond delicious and is prepared and ready quick! I have dreams of the broccoli cheddar soup bread bowl with the raspberry iced tea.. And of course can't leave without a pastry! My coworkers always have potlucks for special occasions such as birthdays, and they typically bring in Panera bagels with the delicious spreads! Everyone eats them with no left overs to spare. Their food is always so fresh and joy is within each bite. I love this location in particular as well. The space is very large so there's plenty seating inside and outside. There's also quite a few shops to visit after or before eating here. Love love love! read more