Panera Bread

4.1
333 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 Mission Viejo is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
25523 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
92692, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
333 reviews
5 stars
181
4 stars
82
3 stars
24
2 stars
14
1 star
32

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some items being dry or lacking ingredients, while others praised the freshness and taste.

Service Issues

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

Cleanliness

Several customers noted that the restaurant was not clean, with dirty tables and a generally unkempt appearance.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were too high for the portion sizes and quality of food offered.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the negative feedback, some customers mentioned positive experiences with specific staff members who provided excellent service.
  • MD
    Michelle D.
    Dec 24, 2025
    1.0
    I received a Panera GC for Xmas and despite my previous experience there before with a terribly dry sandwich, i ordered 2 cheesesteak sandwiches this time. My first annoyance was that I gave the card number over the phone so they had access to my balance. My $24 total shot up to $32. FIRST, I CHOOSE to tip or not, SECOND, I CHOOSE the amount! Thats, THE LAW. The receipt wasn't even itemized, just the total, so the deception was easy. I ate HALF of the first sandwich and was unable to finish the rest. The single slice of cheese melted right up into the roll and became undetectable. Same with the sauce. I saw no evidence at all of caramelized onions, just a gold Hugh on the bread. As for the peppers, I found 4 tiny red slices for the whole sandwich. I said I only finished half because I just couldn't torture my jaws further by trying to chew it into something I could swallow. I couldn't work up enough spit to overcome the dryness. Also, to quote an old 70's commercial, "WHERE'S THE BEEF?" I opened the other half and I'm not kidding, I took pictures, there were spaces between the tiny flakes of meat! I Picked them off and put them in my kitchen Tablespoon and packed it down. It was HALF A TABLESPOON. So, my $12 sandwich held 1 TABLESPOON of beef. For a $32 total, for 2 of these disasters, I could have gone anywhere and ordered a steak! I HATE this xmas gift. I can't trust their sandwiches and I cant stomach the idea of a $6 cookie. Its not worth the gas driving there so I'm throwing the balance of the GC in the trash.
  • DM
    Doris Matthews
    Nov 30, 2025
    1.0
    This Panera Bread is awful. Ordered a Mediterranean Salad with Chicken No chicken. Order full sandwich got 2 halves. Worse place ever. Waited over 30 minutes for food!! Never again...
  • LO
    Levon Ohanesian
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Nice
  • MS
    Mike Scalice
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    RUDE STAFF ATTITUDE CITY just don't eat here. Second time eating here and nothing but rude staff The young staff is too busy playing around behind the counter and have ne respect for the customers what's worse is the shift lead manger playing with the then. Hello
  • ZB
    Zoë Bernal
    Sep 30, 2025
    1.0
    This post is strictly regarding service. The guy at the front couldn't have been any ruder. When a customer walks in, you don't keep your head down. Riding on a piece of paper you look up and greet them. Don't wait for the customer to say something . Also when filling an online order for something like a smoothie that needs to be refrigerated or frozen Don't set it out to melt and then be rude when the customer asks for a new one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Mission Viejo accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Mission Viejo does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Mission Viejo?

Panera Bread Mission Viejo is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, except Sundays when it closes at 8:00 PM.