Panera Bread

4.2
661 reviews
Toasted Italiano & Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains

About

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From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well. Whether you want to come in and enjoy a coffee and our complimentary Wi-Fi, or order online using Rapid Pick-Up so you can grab something quickly, Panera Bread Gadsden is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Panera Bread
508 E Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL
35903, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
661 reviews
5 stars
388
4 stars
130
3 stars
73
2 stars
27
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers expressed disappointment with the food quality, citing issues like hard bread, incorrect orders, and lack of freshness.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor service experiences, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Pricing Concerns

Customers frequently mentioned that the prices are too high for the quality and portion sizes of the food.

Cleanliness

Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly with tables and the overall dining area.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the negative feedback, there were mentions of friendly and helpful staff members who provided good service.
  • JW
    Joanne White
    5 days ago
    2.0
    Small sandwich and soup with high prices. Hardly any meat in the sandwich.
  • MO
    Mel Ostrander
    Nov 14, 2025
    3.0
    Ran out of baguettes for the soup we ordered. We were offered an apple. Had to purchased a bagel for the soup. Seems like they would offer a bread product instead of fruit? To be fair, we were a little late.
  • DC
    Delaine Chapman
    Oct 22, 2025
    1.0
    The service is always nice but the food is terrible. You’d think it’s fresh and homemade but it’s not. The bread loafs are always brick hard and I ordered “Homestyle” chicken and noodles which were just chicken noodles that’s made in a can.
  • SP
    savannah phillips
    Oct 6, 2025
    1.0
    lady taking order was so rude it took her 5 minutes just to take it bc she kept listening to us
  • R5
    R L 506
    Sep 25, 2025
    2.0
    We ordered food at Panera Bread, 508 E Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama, and we were not impressed. At the drivethrough we ordered two breads bowls and was told they had none. As a substitute we accepted two cups of soup and two pieces of sourdough bread. One of Panera's signature dishes is their bread bowl. So, how could they run out of them? It's a mystery to me. The server placed a couple pieces of bread, unwrapped, in the bottom of a paper bag then placed two bowls of soup with napkins and spoons on top of the bread. Of course, one of the soup containers immediately tipped over and leaked some of its contents into the bag. When we returned home the bread was so hard it was inedible and all of this cost over $17.00. With all the food choices available in the area, we will choose differently in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Gadsden accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Gadsden does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Gadsden?

Panera Bread Gadsden is open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.