Panera Bread

4.0
450 reviews
Toasted Italiano & Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains

About

CafeSalad ShopSandwich RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantSoup RestaurantTake Out RestaurantCoffee ShopBakeryRestaurant Delivery ServiceCaterer
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 Carlsbad is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA
92008, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
450 reviews
5 stars
236
4 stars
97
3 stars
46
2 stars
22
1 star
49

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

Multiple customers reported unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables and trash on the floor.

Service Quality

Service experiences varied widely; some customers praised friendly staff, while others reported rude and inattentive service.

Food Quality

Food quality received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the meals while others complained about portion sizes and food being cold or poorly prepared.

Pricing

Many customers found the prices to be high relative to the portion sizes and quality of food offered.

Atmosphere

The location was noted for its pleasant atmosphere and outdoor seating, but issues with cleanliness and overcrowding were also mentioned.
  • BS
    Bailey Samson
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    This review is not to reflect on the employees as they were perfectly fine. I will start by saying I haven’t been inside a Panera for years. It is absolutely ridiculous how minimal the human interaction is. I have to take my own order, or wait for an employee because there is not enough staff and I have to bus my own table yet the quality consistently declines and prices rise. On top of that, the food is barely passing as warm. The workers are doing the best they can with a full restaurant, minimal staff and minimum wage.
  • MS
    Malcolm Shaw
    Oct 31, 2025
    5.0
    Love being in the sip club.
  • WP
    Wandering in Paradise
    Sep 2, 2025
    5.0
    Stopped in for some chocolate chipper cookies at the Panera in The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Always a favorite bakery item. Was a super nice and clean location with nice self service ordering. Lots of indoor and dog friendly outdoor seating. Fast wait time and friendly service. Recommend!
  • ZC
    Zach Cowden
    Aug 17, 2025
    1.0
    Dirtiest Panera I have ever encountered.
  • DA
    David Allen
    Aug 14, 2025
    3.0
    I go to this location a lot along with the Vista and San Marcos locations. The big issue is the homeless sitting in the outdoor seating out front especially a father and son the past two months who sit at the same table around the clock. Another older guy and a lady switch off looking after their huge grey Marmaduke dog brining the dog into the bathroom and in the restaurant for a few minutes. There is another homeless guy that sits in the back corner and constantly talks to himself laughing and carrying on a conversation. There are other homeless with rolling small suitcases they come in and sit and use the bathroom. One guy has smoked marijuana out front in the past. I do not see this at any other locations but this one. Corporate said managers would need to do something about this. I feel really bad for these homeless people but not really good for paying customers to constantly have this going on.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Carlsbad accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Carlsbad does not accept reservations.

What are the delivery hours for Panera Bread Carlsbad?

Delivery is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and Sunday, and until 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.