Walking in this place is super clean and moderately busy. There was no wait and my order was taken and fulfilled quickly. Not too impressed with the add on price for cream cheese with my bagel, but I had to have it! The coffees are delicious and not so big you can swim in them like other places. The service and staff were all friendly and nice. read more

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I came in with my friends for my birthday treat and some mac and cheese. The staff was amazing and so much fun! Polycarp was amazing and was so fun, he was very funny and great to get along with. He made our experience better. We had to ask for napkins a few times and the staff was so happy to help us out. The ambiance was amazing and the staff so friendly and fun, made my birthday extra special. read more

Panera Bread - Outside of Panera - Sandwiches Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

I was so hungry, ready to bite into this and hard ass slices of avocados... Seriously do better. Embarrassing. **Btw we order three of the avocado chicken sandwiches and best believe all of them had hard slices of avocado. Soo angry I could've gone anywhere else seriously. read more

Panera Bread - Gave us hard ass slices of avocado... seriously. Embarrassing. Do better. - Sandwiches Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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Friendly employees from the start make a difference and this happens at this location. Every time they are really nice and patient when I'm not quite sure what my pick 2 will be. If you are here for lunch, get there early as it fills up quickly and rarely do the tables get a wipe down in between seatings. Nothing worse than a bunch of open but dirty tables. I'm loving the new additions to the menu, the Mediterranean flare is delicious, however to keep it affordable skip the fountain drink- they are all the same price and expensive! read more

It's ok. Serves for a quick lunch. Ordered the 10 vegetable soup with baguette. Spent $6.xx Tastes good, simple and hearty. A handful vegan/plant based options available. But I chose to be simple. During COVID19 review: Pandemic protocol followed were: curbside available, walk in pick available, dine in available. Masks are required. All employees and patrons were masked walking in. Ok to be unmasked to eat. All tables were open. Space yourself out accordingly. 1 employee was diligent in wiping high traffic touch areas. My 2 friends and I ate away from the crowds who were the booths. We sat at the front of the store by the glass. Smaller tables. Better for two people. Service was nice and efficient. Would recommend for a easy bite to eat. Many options that accommodate all. read more

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The food is good, just make sure they repeat the order back to you. We used the drive through and when we got home we realized they gave us broccoli cheddar soup instead of a grilled cheese. So my girlfriend got two soups and didn't like one of them. read more

Ordered delivery from Panera Bread app on 11/22/2024. Twenty one dollar bill for half cup soup and salad and drink. Panera sends door dash to deliver. I had an insane fully booked day at office and could not leave. Door dash does not deliver drink. I called Panera and they said not their problem call door dash. Asked to speak to a manager and she RUDELY says you will have to come to the store to get drink and refund, call door dash. Call door dash and they say they can not send drink and it was not in the order they picked up????????????? Shame on Panera Bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I came through the Panera Bread drive-through at 8:27am. I ordered a small green tea and a chocolate croissant. I sat in the drive-through at the window and watch the young man continue to take orders and slice bagels and toast bagels. I understand he has a job to do and other people than me to serve, but there's no reason that I should've sat in drive-through for 11 minutes. I have a job to do to get too. I Left the drive-through at 8:38am. If I had an extensive order, I could further understand why it took so long, but I ordered two simple things and saw my items sitting at the drive-through window for majority of the time I was sitting there. I love coming to Panera Bread and will continue too, but the service needs to be a little bit faster! read more

This place has had some rocky reviews in the past and I wonder if it under new management because it was run quite well. Attentive staff and fast service. I eat at a quite a few Paneras and I feel like since they have grown the menu (which I love that they did) it doesn't really come off as homemade. That's just an aside that seems to be happening at this chain on all locations. Otherwise , a pretty fantastic stop read more

Everything was fine with the order, my friend and I went through the drive thru. The order taker, who I believe is Camila at cafe #203206, was rude and belittling over the headset. read more

This was a disorganized mess. It took over 32 minutes to get my cup of pre-made soup. People had ordered on line and had to wait as well as people dining in. They were messing up ordered and not getting stuff right. It was dirty in the dining room and it was unpleasant to see a restaurant look like this. I don't generally come to Panera and now I know why because this is totally unacceptable. The staff are unapologetic and not a one of them had a smile on their face. I can only ascertain that the place had sucked their souls out. Panera you need to get your service model refined as this current model is not working for you! Sad, very sad! read more

ETA: They never did call back and they never processed my refund either. I had to dispute the transaction with my bank. Avoid!

Stopped in for lunch yesterday around 12. The line was extremely long as there was only one cashier. This was my first time to this location so I'm not sure if that is the exception or the rule. Once we placed our order: two pick 2s with broccoli cheddar, a panini, and the chicken breast/apple/cheddar sandwich, the wait for our food was not long. The soup was fantastic. I also tried a raspberry almond cookie, also very good. I discovered that I do not like cold chicken on a sandwich but everything else about it was awesome. Panera is a bit pricey but I like the options and let's be honest, the bread is ahmazing and they have yummy gluten-free & vegetarian options. read more

Panera Bread - Pick 2: broccoli cheddar & roasted chx, cheddar - Sandwiches Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

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Just what you'd expect for the food, but consistently bad service at this location. The staff always seems to keep itself distant & impersonal. When you combine that attitude with inefficiency it makes the customer feel very unwanted. I usually find myself thinking Panera on days that I want to feel better by eating a bit healthier, but I often leave feeling annoyed or as though my patronage was unwanted. read more

First, I have always liked Panera for the variety of vegetarian options. You can always get a soup, sandwich or a salad here. There seasonal items have vegetarian choices too. That had always made Panera an easy lunch answer. The new broth bowl are great! Lately, it has moved up the list with the rapid pick up ordering and the Panera app. Order from your phone, walk in, pick it up , and walk out (often past the long line of people waiting to order). Even if you are eating there it is a great way to do it. The app is incredibly user friendly and quick. It also keeps track of your loyalty rewards. This store is pretty busy at lunch, but they do move quickly. Like most, you don't have to wait long in line or for your food if you don't order online. But you should! read more

Panera Bread - Rapid pick-up shelf - Sandwiches Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

This particular Panera I have had 3 back to back to back bad experiences that left a bad taste in my mouth. Rude and unprofessional staff, mainly one person who seems to be of the manager personnel (Anthony), even. I have completed a survey or two as it was requested in my e-mail since I have their points card. I have told them about my experiences and have yet to hear anything back. It's close to my work so it's very convenient, however I'll probably give it one more shot and go elsewhere from then on if it hasn't changed from my recent visits. Edit 11-22-16: My recent visits have been better and I haven't seen the aforementioned manager here in quite some time..coincidence? Changed from 2 stars to 4. read more

Panera Bread - Turkey avocado blt, brocc cheddar, sliced apples, lemon H2O. - Sandwiches Near Me - Urbandale, Iowa

Holy moly!!! Just ate at Panera for lunch. We live close and often grab food from here. For the past year and half (or so) the service has been terrible. We would go in to order and wait forever. We went in today and we ordered super quick, our food was ready immediately and a server even came and cleared our dirty dishes. This was a TOTALLY different experience than we have had in the past. New management? Whatever caused the change, it is obvious and greatly appreciated!!! read more

very messy and forgot the straws would not recommend, there is one nearby which is probably better read more

This location is terrible. I have never been so disappointed in a Panera. This review is based on customer service. I decided to leave before I could even finish my order because of how bad it was. Huge waste of time. read more

I'm on my way home and my sick boyfriend asks me to stop at panera. Pick up broccoli cheddar soup with bread bowl. Do I got two. Sounded yummy. I get home and there's two soups, no bread bowls, and a bruised Apple. I call and get an employee with attitude saying she'll give me two bowls. I stated it's now a 50 min trip from there to home then back then home... Said I want replacement soup. So they have one bowl. I said just give me some sort of hard bread. So what did they give me? Two slices of bread. I gave up and left with a five dollar gift certificate and disappointment. Boyfriend is getting soup and bowl and the damn bread is going in the trash. If I wanted sliced bread, do you think I'd drive back? Jesus. So I'm stopping at HyVee for a hard baguette. Seriously crappy service. I just wanted what I ordered. read more

I love this place! If you want good quality food fast come here. Came here for lunch and saw a full parking lot, I was a timecrunch snd worried it would take awhile for ny food. But less then 10 minutes later, I had my salad in my hand. I usually order off the "hidden menu" because I love the fact most options are low cal and high protein to keep you fuller longer. You can't beat fast food that is good for you! read more

Oh Panera - I visit you too often! Love the new loyalty card and the nutrition is now posted right on the menu. read more

Very disappointing. Ordered food. Specifically chicken salad sandwiches, $33 later, I have nearly no chicken salad at all on any of the sandwiches. I can only hope to get a sandwich made as if they were making a decent sandwich for themself :( read more

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What happened to this place? We use to go there all the time. Now that it has been bought out, they shrunk the pastries. The scones are the size of Muffin tops, the cookies are smaller and so are most of the other pastries. We asked the order taker about that and she tried to distract us with telling us how much her husband likes the new blueberries they use in the scone. The salad wasn't bad. Pretty much the same. We asked for 4 bagels in multigrain and she told us one was a special bagel, called a flat bagel? Huh? A bagel is a bagel. This one was just a "mistake" from the bakery... There was a long line to order, even thought the place was almost empty. Do people that buy out restaurants think that customers are too stupid to notice when portions shrink and service declines? read more

This place is always extremely slow, I work close by only reason I come. Every time I come in they have 1 cashier to 10+ customers I would assume once you see more and more ppl come in you'd accommodate not this place! Just last week I ordered a pick two and they only gave me my salad.. when it clearly reads on the receipt salad and sandwich. I was not about to wait as my lunch break had been wasted by me waiting 30 mins. went up to get a refund and they did not charge my card for either which i was happy about. read more

Got the chicken noodle soup & flavor was great but the serving size I feel is way overpriced. I feel like I bought broth soup. My friend got the broccoli cheddar & the comparison of the 2 are way off. I think I probably had mine gone in 5-6 spoon fulls & then had enough broth I could have wash it down with & still had some left. read more

Panera's is usually our go-to place. But today I was deeply disappointed in the service. It took us 15 minutes to get our food. Ordered a Pick 2 and the Baja bowl. After 10 minutes of waiting I asked about our order and was told well if we were just ordering soup it comes up much faster. Proceeded to wait five more minutes for our food. Everybody that came in after us got their food before us. I saw sandwiches go out and other orders that included more than just soup. When I stand in line to order and then pick up food at a counter, I consider it fast food. I get food faster at a restaurant with waiters. Won't be going back to this location anytime soon. read more

Hundreds of people a day going through here for years and only 13 reviews! I just wanted to put a good review out there to help the rating get back to where it should be. This place is very efficient, clean, and always busy. read more

I love Panera, but very disappointed in this location. I just tried to call the manager and the phone rang for 5 minutes without an answer. We were there two weeks ago and they were out of flatbread for the roasted turkey cranberry flatbread. There were not very many people in the restaurant and it took a very long time to get the food. I finally went back to the counter and the young man was just starting our order. Tonight, they were out of the autumn squash soup and the chicken and rice soup. I especially come to Panera this time of year to get the turkey cranberry flatbread and the autumn squash soup. My second choice, cream of chicken and wild rice, was out, too. When my husband and I received our pick 2's, the soup was a very skimpy portion. His chicken noodle was mainly broth. There were several dirty tables in the restaurant. The time for both visits were around 6:30. We will choose a different Panera next time. read more

I go here frequently and have never had an issue. Just like any other Panera. Love the easy ordering online to pick up! Ideal for my introverted self. Good place to get stuff done and great atmosphere. Staff is nice. Food is delicious. I love the papaya green tea whatever it's called it's soooo good! Asiago cheese bagel with their onion and chive spread is wonderful. I also love how accommodating their menu is for vegetarians (and almost every other dietary need). No complaints here! read more

I love coming here when I need to be productive and eat food as well! They have plugs near many tables and the staff is very friendly. My only complaint is it can be chilly if you're not wearing a coat! read more

If I could give less than one star, I would... The manager, Mandy, was probably the RUDEST manager I have ever spoken to. Not until I asked for the corporate number did she start to show me any kind of respect. I will be calling and letting them know they should let go of the people who make them look bad. Because I am a fan of the food. Mandy should be the first to get the boot. Second should be the driver, Alexander, who delivered my salad at the bottom of the bag but had the courtesy to close the lid after it must have dumped out. Idiots. read more

I was disappointed in the lack of customer service at this Panera. I came here with a group for lunch and require a gluten free diet. Now I realize their name is Panera Bread but I also knew they had a healthy menu. When I asked if they had a gluten free menu, the cashier said no, then I asked if she knew what soups or salads were gluten free and she said no. Then the cashier beside her overheard and pulled out a big binder and handed to her. She rolled her eyes and opened it to try to find out what was gluten free. Based on her demeanor, I decided to order a salad and hope the salad dressing was ok. Then another person, with a different color shirt who looked like a manager, walked by and I asked if she knew what was gluten free on their menu, specifically if any of their soups or salad dressings. She looked annoyed at me and said she wouldn't know that without looking it up, in a short voice. So I gave up. I just can't believe that in today's world that this information is so hard to find, not posted on anywhere or known by the employees, with a fairly limited menu. I'm disappointed in Panera for being so behind the times and for THIS Panera for its lack of customer service. I won't be back and encouraged my group not to return. read more

I love the baked goods at Panera Bread on 86th Street. I think they are better than the other Paneras around the Des Moines metro. The coffee is the same. I can usually get a table to read a book or read my e-mail in mid morning. It is very busy for lunch. The building needs to be remodeled. It is showing its age and hard use. I generally have one of the soups for lunch. The sandwiches with chips have too many calories for me for one meal. I need to watch my weight. If the weather is nice, I sit outside on the patio and enjoy the quiet time to read. read more

This used to be the best Panera in the Des Moines Area, but over the past year it has seriously gone downhill. Today, I waited 25 minutes for my food, and when I went to the counter to get it, they informed me they were out of the soup I had ordered. The replacement soup they gave me was cold and when I asked for a new serving, they told me they could heat it up in the microwave. The greens in my salad were soggy and just unappetizing. They can't seem to keep up with a normal lunch crowd. Just not a place you can count on for a meal. read more

If I could give it zero stars, I would. Dirty and run down. Staff has been rude to me multiple times. I'm a patient person, but this was over the top bad. It used to be such a good place to go in Urbandale. Not anymore. read more

Don't come here on Sunday afternoons or evenings. They are short staffed and it is quite apparent. There's only one person preparing food, which makes for a long wait - 25 minutes! That's not acceptable. The food is good quality, but the service and wait is ridiculous. read more

Fine food, hot and ready! I loved it! But Kayee. Don't get me STARTED. She took around 9 minutes to take my order. She was careless, sloppy, and waste of my time. Even if she smiled or tried to show a little bit of effort, I wouldn't be so angry. Not mad a panera, love your food But Kayee needs to never be in charge of the cash register ever again. read more

With 2 customers ahead of me, I waited 25 minutes for half a sandwich and soup. Sandwich was shriveled and dried out and soup wasn't hot. Place was filled with dirty tables and trash all over the floor. read more

It's one of the slowest I have been to eveyone in the back is mopey like they don't want to be there but the front counter is super nice and yes granite it is in the morning but when it is time to work it is time to work that is one thing you would never hear about me is that I had a bad attitude and also move slow you might hear that I didn't know what I was doing but I was the happiest person you met not knowing what to do. all in all it's not horrible. But in the mornings this is my second time going they are extremely slow so if you have something to do or have to be somewhere you better call ahead read more