Panera Bread

3.9
544 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 Hamden is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
2100 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
06514, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
544 reviews
5 stars
261
4 stars
131
3 stars
48
2 stars
30
1 star
74

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers reported rude and unprofessional behavior from staff, with several instances of poor handling of complaints.

Food Quality

Numerous reviews highlighted issues with food quality, including incorrect orders, poorly prepared items, and unsatisfactory portion sizes.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was frequently described as dirty, with complaints about unclean tables, floors, and bathrooms.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite negative experiences, some customers praised specific staff members for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Order Accuracy

Several customers experienced issues with missing or incorrect items in their orders, leading to frustration.
  • AR
    Annalise Roy
    6 days ago
    1.0
    Locked Bathrooms which is just embarrassing, you have to ask for the code super inconvenient, every table was dirty with crumbs and greasy, floor was dirty full of crumbs and napkins.
  • SA
    S Astro
    Nov 2, 2025
    2.0
    Stopped at 7pm on a weekend, no coffee and no creamer/milk. Was told they don't brew much coffee as per company policy. Bathroom's were below standards for a Panera, cream and milk containers were warm. To end it all had a hair in my food. Staff was friendly and good but needs better management.
  • VV
    Vladimir Vascisin
    Oct 9, 2025
    1.0
    They were out of baguettes, so I asked for slices of bread for our soup. The manger made a huge deal out of it and made a screaming scene in front of other customers. Ended up buying a whole loaf, to which he commented that I am not supposed to eat that in the restaurant. Unbeliavable... Great place though if you like to be yelled at by staff for something that is 100% their fault.
  • JA
    Joanne Arnold
    Oct 7, 2025
    1.0
    My salad was very gross and over dressed and my husband's grilled cheese wasnt toasted he got a cheese sandwich
  • MM
    Mike
    Sep 29, 2025
    5.0
    Unlimited sip club member and always happy with the service I get at the Hamden Panera! Darius always says hello by name to me and all the staff members are great! Thanks for the great service every time and I’m looking forward to the new location in a few months!

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Hamden accept reservations?

Panera Bread in Hamden does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread Hamden?

Panera Bread Hamden is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.