I recently tried the You Pick Two at Panera Bread and had a bit of a mixed experience. The Fuji Apple Salad was definitely the highlight. It was fresh and flavorful, and the dressing really stood out as it was light, slightly sweet, and complemented the ingredients perfectly. Unfortunately, the turkey and bacon sandwich didn't live up to the same standard. It was dry and lacked flavor, and the bread wasn't soft at all. Overall, it reminded me of a pre made sandwich you might grab at a gas station, which was disappointing given the price point. On a positive note, the service was friendly and attentive. The staff even cleared our plates promptly after we finished, which I appreciated. We even received a sample piece of their cinnamon roll, which was yummy. Overall, I would come back for the salads, but probably skip the sandwich I ordered. read more

Panera Bread - Apple Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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We would really benefit from a Paradise Bakery in this area because Panera is not living up to the hype. I ordered a Pick two, which was half a chicken salad sandwich that was lacking in flavor and the bread resembled a Gas station sandwich that was prepackaged. My second pick was the Mac-N-Cheese and most of it was cold, it might have been frozen and microwaved. Was not worth the price! read more

Allowed for our order and in the middle of eating without orders shut off the lights while a disabled customer and other customers eating . Completely black. Despite telling employees that is inappropriate without warning they left lights off making it very difficult to see. I'm sure it's a safety violation. read more

I ordered a fruit cup from door dash and received 5 pieces of fruit. The label says melon, cantaloupe and pineapple. No pineapple in the cup and the price was about $1.00 per piece of fruit... read more

Panera Bread - $5.00 Fruit cup... - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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Definitely the young lady that took my order through drive thru and the person who prepared my order aline with the green sticker that says MADE With LOVE. The young girl gave me supreme customer service if there was a doubt she double check with someone on questions that I had in regards to the menu. She knows how to communicate very clearly and has a pleasant voice . The sandwiches were delicious very well prepared. Excellent customer on behalf of the young girl that took my order and who ever prepared my sandwiches BEST EXPERIENCE EVER, these employees should be acknowledged Thank you read more

Do not eat here if you like real food. They used to use real eggs in their breakfast items, now chemicals from a box. The avocado toast should be illegal to be called that. They use prepackaged avocado spread (more chemicals). Sad to see what happened to this place. read more

Went in to eat last Thursday around 7:45 and stayed for a while after eating but wasn't told they were closing just had the lights shut off on us. We also had staff glare at us for not knowing they were closing. Rather drive to seaside to at least get a 10 minute warning for closing. read more

I went to Panera this morning for a scone and bagel, they had the scone and when I asked for the bagel they said they had sold out of it so I ordered a different bagel and they were out of that one as well so I only got the scone and I went without, it was a holiday weekend and it was only 10am so you would think that they would be smart enough to have extra items for the weekend, VERY DISAPPOINTED, next time I will shop somewhere else, poor planning Panera read more

Love Panera Bread! This is one of my favorite chains. Great Salads and soups and they do a great job catering too. I used to use them quite a bit for work. And also used to go in early Saturday mornings and order a meal and do a Bible study. It was very peaceful read more

Panera Bread - Cute Tip Jar - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

This place is always the place to go whenever you want to meet with friends or family. I like coming here with my mom to eat soup and drink coffee. They have really good m&m cookies more like organic m and ms they remind me of elementary school cookies from the cafeteria. Their coffee is always fresh and the taste of ihop and Dennys coffee..I love coming here but the parking sucks usually I find parking but sometimes tight. The service is good but they also have tablets to use to order. The soup is always nicely decorated with a side of bread I recommend you coming here read more

Things have sure changed for these restaurants. Just recently went here and was surprised. Instead of ordering at the counter with a real employee, they expect customers to order digitally on tablets displayed. Yes, technology is awesome but when it takes away from an actual employee taking your order, that is so cold and unfriendly. The old school aspect of having an actual employee take your order can be argued as far superior. If anything, it is nice to get an actual human who may greet you and say - like- how are you? May I take your order? Also, you can actually ask an employee questions like- is this sandwich spicy? If I order this salad, can I have it with a different salad dressing? etc... Surely you cannot do this through technology. I only saw a few employees there and they seem inconvienced when asked to help. Food appears to now be prepared in advance and then defrosted. I miss the way Panera was about 5 years ago when technology did not take over and when food was prepared at time of order. read more

I came in on Tuesday around lunch time and there weren't many tables available. Picked a booth closest to the door and they had wiped down the table but not the seat. It was greasy and had little bits of food stuck to it. I got a napkin and cleaned it the best I could since I didn't see an employee around and it was very busy. I got the green goddess salad and I can't believe how terrible it was. The hard boiled eggs had a funky taste to them... like they'd been sitting in the fridge a few days too long, the dressing was flavorless and my lettuce was very wilted and a bit soggy. $15 in the trash. I couldn't eat much of it. Left it there and just drank my fountain drink while scrolling on my phone a bit and then eventually an employee asked if she could take my plate. 98% of the salad went into the trash. Panera is not a place I ever really eat at other than when I'm sick or during winter time for soups. They nail the soups! This is the first time ever trying something different and I regret it. Way too much money to get food that is worse than hospital food. Seriously, I got a better tasting side salad when I was in the hospital. Definitely won't be risking spending another $15-$20 for a meal I'll likely regret. Sticking to soups a couple of times a year. read more

Food is decent , prices are a little outrageous for portion sizes but the only thing that really ticked me is when the workers prepping food have the meanest attitude! I seen my order was ready and politely asked where it was and the (I'm sorry I didn't catch a name but she was of darker color, curly hair with a septum piercing) she rudely had told me to sit down and wait for my to be called, shocked I mentioned that I received a text and the "track your order" they have on screen In The lobby said it was done. Again she responded back very nasty saying that those aren't even accurate and that I needed to wait and sit back down for my order. Extremely disappointing on their end. Did not even get courtesy to let me know they were running behind on orders instead I was treated with no respect. Too it off I didn't even get my French baguette while ordering soup. At least it was free right? Update : name was SHAY - store lead read more

Food is OK but very expensive for how small the portions are. Also signed up for text me when orders ready. When approaching counter I said the name and was redirected to sit down cause it wasn't ready. I won't go into detail but they need a attitude adjustment..pretty rude having a job dealing w customer service. Thank God I don't live around this place. read more

Panera Bread - Small portions - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

Went in for breakfast at 10:25 and they didn't want to sell me breakfast because they weren't going to make more egg since they stop selling breakfast at 10:30 read more

A family member (who loves cookies) turned a year older today. While I'm not in the area, I know some people who are and pulled a favor for someone to pick up my order and deliver it to the birthday boys doorstep. I placed an order online for a dozen cookies. At other locations I've found this to be a risky move because they're often out of certain flavors or types. They were also sold as 4 packs (I got 3 different flavors) but I was hoping they would be presented nice... there's always a risk and I don't know how they do it. I left a message on my order asking them to place them in a pastry box together and they were being delivered to someone for their birthday. To my surprise, they had all the cookies and flavors in stock, placed them in a perfectly presented pastry box for me, and wrote happy birthday (and drew balloons) on the outside of the box! Super impressed by the little extra effort. I only wish I knew who handled my order so I could thank the particular employee! Thank you Panera for helping us make his day special read more

Panera Bread - Dirty spoon with cilantro on it, served with my soup which contains no cilantro - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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Great tasting sandwiches and good all around food. The breads and ingredients are always fresh tasting! Would recommend trying them

The store is nice. The staff is pleasant. I ordered via the Penera AP, and I ordered a value duet. The meal shown on this review was what is promoted on their AP as a meal duet. Half sandwich and small soup sounds perfect, and the price is a value....for what is shown. The second picture is the so-called half sandwich. The thing is not half sandwich it looks like it belongs in a happy meal. This is just sad read more

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Never ordering a steak sandwich from there again. Almost 14 bucks for a sandwich and as you can see it's mostly bread and cheese and no meat. If they are gonna charge that much at least put enough meat to cover the bread yeah? Had already bitten into it otherwise I would returned it. read more

Panera Bread - Steak and white cheddar sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

Excellent service the food is amazing ,my cashier Karla did an excellent job. I ask for modificacions and she was pleasant to do it. read more

Did a pick up order today, they didn't have what I ordered, so the staff went out of their way to make it ok. Definitely above and beyond.

I never liked Panera because it's so pricey and it's not even that good for the price. But I gave it another try. I was feeling sick and ordered a sandwich, soup and coffee via door dash. I didn't receive my coffee. Door dash offered me a store credit and told them I didn't want it. I want a refund because I'm never going to get food from Panera again. read more

Ordered on the Panera app, food was ready, hot and delicious. Staff was friendly upon arrival.

Not much to say. Its Panera ya know lol. Decent Sandwiches and decent soup. Chill and aite spot to grab some comfort lunch food . read more

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Not a fan of Panera in Salinas. Order 2 pick and person who took order gave me only a sandwich and not the soup. At pickup, the manager said I ordered only the sandwich and not the Soup. I ordered the special with soup as shown. Instead of offering a change, he stated you got what you ordered. This does not happen in Sand City. Not a fan! James Nakashima read more

Sylvia , your an awesome manager. . I had a small issue with my order and Sylvia acknowledged and validated my concern. Sylvia sincerely apologized and agreed to correct it immediately. She's an asset to this company please acknowledge her Panera . read more

Drive Thur is extremely slow. Sandwiches have very minimal ingredients, generically made.

I drive into town from my campsite and was waiting for the sporting goods place in the mall to open, decided to take the dog for a walk then get something here. glad I did! I'm vegan so I asked about a side of avocado to put on the sourdough bowl I ordered. The clerk hooked me up with a whole avocado as well as a side order of turkey for the dog. with coffee, it was still under $11. a lot of places really gouge you for sides of avocado, but Panera didn't. the place was clean, bathrooms available, workers helpful. I think that calls for a five star review! read more

Panera Bread - Cinder (bottom left) gives the sliced turkey five stars also - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

If you want your sandwich toppings to just be thrown in there and be skimped of pretty much everything but pay for a pricey sandwich then come here. If you're really craving Panera, I suggest go to a different location. Get better workers management!!! read more

Good food and friendly service. I like their soups and when you have an account you get rewards - free drinks or some food. My favorite is chipotle chicken avocado melt sandwich. They have healthy menu that has a good amount of variety. It's nice and comfortable inside. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

Love the chocolate croissant. It is my favorite and the flatbread pizzas. Those are my Go To. Johnny is one of the best also. He is very friendly and funny. Staff is extremely friendly read more

I went here to this Panera one day for breakfast and let me say, I was pleased with not only the food but service. The food was amazing I had a bagel with a coffee. The service was amazing. I believe the girl's name was Jackie. She was so so so nice and energetic. She is a top worker. I want to bring all my family here for the good food and good service from Jackie. She kind of reminded me of Jackie Chan.... so so nice and humble. Gods given!! Thank you very much Panera! read more

ordered food for delivery. Order was incomplete and the manager told me i could come and get another soup. i wanted a refund and was told to call doordash since they did the delivery when it was the store the messed it up. NEVER GO HERE read more

I love the sip club The staff is always courteous Really I go about 3 times a day for a free drink it's great read more

Never had a bad experience at this location till this time we decided to have Panera , and just drive through, Food was good, service not much we had shaeylah helping us on the drive through on Sunday morning , she had a very bad attitude while taking our order,and handling it to us, it wasn't busy at all, we waited 10-15 minutes for two chicken melts, we got the wrong drink sizes, I guess she was too busy being rude, just a very bad experience.. read more

Steak and white cheddar sandwich. I bit into sandwich and only tasted onion. Where's the beef? Tiny piece of meat for the price. The cheddar and broccoli soup is pretty good. read more

Panera Bread - Steak and white cheddar sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

I ordered a Roasted Turkey and Avocado BLT It came with no Avocado! They also forgot a bag of chips read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

The service was horrible , rude cashier The food was cold , the bread was so hard you could barely bite into it , Not a good experience read more

I think that this place can have so much potential if they have more veggie sandwich options and GF bread option so that people who can't eat regular bread can eat here! read more

I know that I am late to the party, but I finally got the chance to visit this particular Panera location! I think I have found my new favorite cafe in Salinas to do some work on my computer (yesssss free wifi). This particular Panera location is nice and clean. The interior is spacious. The coffee area is neat and well-maintained. Panera is a chain so the decor is standard - muted colors and everything comes together quite harmoniously. As to the food, thus far I have only tried the Cold Brew iced coffee - strong and bitter as it should be. Their Chocolate Chipper cookies are BOMB though (better than the Kitchen Sink cookie in my opinion). The cookie has a fresh, home-baked taste to it. (Side note: since I was sitting by the order pick-up area I noticed that there was a handful of people complaining of a mistake with their order... just a little something that I observed.) Overall, this Panera location is a lovely place for studying or just hanging out. They have a variety of food and beverage options to satisfy your needs - whether it be a pastry for your sweet tooth or some java for your caffeine fix. They even have a plethora of soups, salads, and sandwiches if you are in the mood for heartier fare. I predict that I will be frequenting this Panera location quite often! read more

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