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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 Alhambra is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Customers frequently reported poor service, including long wait times, inattentive staff, and incorrect orders.
Food Quality
While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed dissatisfaction with portion sizes, missing items, and overall quality.
Cleanliness
Multiple reviews highlighted concerns about the cleanliness of the restaurant, particularly the bathrooms.
Parking and Seating
Parking was noted as a significant issue, with difficulties finding spots and crowded seating areas.
Positive Staff Interactions
Despite the issues, some customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
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Grace Lee
Feb 3, 2026
3.0
This isn’t my favorite Panera Bread mainly because parking here can be a hassle. The lot is shared with several busy businesses and restaurants, so finding a spot takes some patience.
If you get past the parking hurdle, the next challenge is finding a table. Ordering and food quality are exactly what you’d expect from Panera—consistent and reliable. One thing I did notice is that when picking up my food, the staff actually said “thank you,” which was a nice touch and something I don’t always experience at other Panera locations.
I’d come here if I have extra time and don’t mind dealing with parking and seating. Otherwise, it’s a decent option, just not my first choice.
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B K
Feb 2, 2026
5.0
Good place to maintain a diet.
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Vosgan O
Jan 22, 2026
1.0
We customers DONT APPRECIATE..WHEN YOU ALLOW HOMELESS MAN SIT IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE AND ALSO USE THE BATHROOM...THATS UNHEALTHY...WE SPEND HUNDRED OF DOLLARS...AND IS THIS THE WAY PANERA BREAD TREAT CUSTOMERS..JUST HAVE TO SAY SHAME ON PANERA BREAD
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Kelly Kaminski
Dec 23, 2025
1.0
It took 15 minutes to get a bagel toasted. I came back to the pick-up window twice.
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Straw Berry
Dec 16, 2025
2.0
I’ve gone to this location a number of times as well as ordered from them and although I love Panera (especially the soups) I’m really seeing an increase of bad practices from this location over the last year. Any time I order a sandwich instead of sending me half I instead get a quarter sandwich, i understand that bread doesn’t bake to the same size but it’s significantly smaller and my husband has noted this shift as well. Not to mention when I order from this location they keep sending it without the sides, for example today I ordered a soup with chips and this is at least the 4th time I don’t receive my chips. It seems insignificant but it just bothers me since I go so often and it’s really making me just not want to order anymore. I only experience these things when ordering online and have only experienced 1 issue that was resolved a few days later when I ordered in person, I don’t know this just feels like they’re taking advantage of the fact since you order online it’s not easy for a person to tell them of their mistakes since they’re not there in person.