Panera Bread

4.1
432 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 El Centro is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Panera Bread
2321 S 4th St, El Centro, CA
92243, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
432 reviews
5 stars
251
4 stars
81
3 stars
39
2 stars
19
1 star
42

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, others reported issues with food quality, including bland flavors and incorrect orders.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences varied widely, with some praising friendly staff while others reported rude service and long wait times.

Pricing

Many customers found the prices to be high relative to portion sizes and food quality, leading to dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms and dining area.

Order Accuracy

Multiple customers experienced problems with order accuracy, receiving incorrect items or missing items from their orders.
  • NC
    Nathan Centeno
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve been here twice and let me tell you that’s the last time because all two times I got food poisoning this food was horrible.
  • AP
    A Pearl
    Dec 14, 2025
    1.0
    We were on a road trip and stopped at PB because we weren't too hungry and knew we could get a salad made fresh and not waste any. We ordered HALF salads and on the menu they were priced at $9.49. However, when we looked at the receipt later, it showed we were charged $11.49 for each. We did not order anything "extra" or asked for something outrageous. When we asked the employees, they appeared confused but then said it was because we ordered off the "choose two" menu. NOWHERE on the menu does it say that if we order from the "choose two" menu we would pay more if we didn't choose two!! So, let me get this straight...we weren't that hungry, so we ordered HALF of a salad and because we did not choose a second item, we got charged an extra $2 for each salad??!!! What??!! Since the employees could not really explain the charge, I reached out to PB customer service and got the runaround as well. Doesn't this seem like pretty shady business practices? We paid MORE for less food!! GOODBYE Panera Bread!!
  • MI
    Maria C ibarra
    Dec 9, 2025
    5.0
    Very good soups in sandwiches
  • EJ
    ELINETH JIMENEZ
    Dec 7, 2025
    5.0
    Worth the price!! Service was QUICK and friendly. Bread was freshly made, it still had the steam seeping out when it was delivered to us. If you are in the area DEFINITELY stop by 😁
  • HF
    Howell Flores
    Sep 26, 2025
    1.0
    You guys forgot to put my cinamon roll on my order 🥲 and im not going back just for a missed item....rather a 1 star rating is deserved. The reciept says if order is not accurate...let the manager know...so here you go its not as accurate....although the food is good

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in El Centro accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread El Centro does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread El Centro?

Panera Bread El Centro is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.