Panera Bread

4.1
479 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 Norwalk is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
650 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT
06851, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
479 reviews
5 stars
254
4 stars
122
3 stars
41
2 stars
27
1 star
35

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some customers enjoyed fresh and tasty options, while others reported issues with food preparation and taste.

Service Speed

Service speed is inconsistent; some customers experienced quick service, while others faced long waits and order inaccuracies.

Customer Service

Customer service experiences vary widely; some staff are praised for friendliness, while others received complaints about rudeness and poor handling of issues.

Cleanliness

The restaurant's cleanliness is noted positively by some, but others mentioned areas needing improvement, such as sticky floors.

Pricing

Many customers find the prices to be high for the quality and portion sizes, leading to complaints about value.
  • CM
    Chetan Mathur
    Aug 20, 2025
    1.0
    I’ve been a longtime fan of Panera Bread, but the Norwalk location has been a big disappointment. After a few bad experiences, I’ve decided not to go back. The quality feels like it has completely dropped off a cliff. The bread—once Panera’s signature and most important item—now tastes cheap and bland. When the bread itself loses its quality, the whole experience falls apart. Unfortunately, this location no longer lives up to what Panera used to stand for.
  • RR
    robert curran (robertgun16)
    Jul 1, 2025
    3.0
    Good customer service but they fail to keep an eye on they're iced tea and iced coffee dispenser. I waited over hafl an hour for them to replace the iced coffee so I can get my coffee and leave. They should check these thing at least every half hour when they're not busy, and every 15 minutes when they're busy to be sure that they don't have customers waiting for them to brew more. If it were on a day I work and I was on lunch break I would be late going back into work.
  • JM
    Jackie Masse
    Jun 20, 2025
    5.0
    Always great quick service
  • BT
    B T
    Jun 29, 2021
    5.0
    Great Staff.Friendly and Cordial .

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Norwalk accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Norwalk does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Norwalk?

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