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Panera Bread

4.0
(562 reviews)

Business Details

540 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA
93454, United States
(805) 349-9800

About

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

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
540 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA
93454, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
562 reviews
5 stars
271
4 stars
155
3 stars
63
2 stars
29
1 star
44

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported poor service, including rude staff and long wait times.

Cleanliness

Many reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions, with dirty tables and bathrooms being a common complaint.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, others found it subpar, overpriced, or not freshly prepared.

Staff Friendliness

A few employees received praise for their friendly service, but overall, staff attitude was often described as indifferent.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's environment was noted as needing updates and improvements, with some describing it as outdated.
  • RV
    Ray Vega
    Feb 24, 2026
    1.0
    They never have ice coffee ready. Doesn’t matter time of day early morning mid day or night they have it brewed.
  • CB
    Clay Barks
    Feb 20, 2026
    3.0
    Food was good Service was all right.
  • GD
    Geri Degmetich
    Feb 18, 2026
    5.0
    I love this place.The food is fabulous. I recently moved to the area and I am looking for familiar places.Panera does not disappoint.
  • JR
    James Ransome
    Jan 4, 2026
    3.0
    Ordered soup and waited 20 minutes, It was cold when I got it, took it back to the counter and the staff looked at me like, how dare I, I said can you please heat my soup up, it taste like it just came out of the fridge. I understand you are doing great door.dash business but remember The customers that are physically in your resturaunt
  • AM
    Amani M
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    I called to order and 1st person left me on hold for over 10 mins then somone picked the phone and had a terrible attitude talking nasty I mean if u hate ur job that much u should find something else to do bcs u suck at this job

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