Panera Bread

4.0
845 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 Aurora is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
491 South Route 59, Aurora, IL
60504, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
845 reviews
5 stars
438
4 stars
182
3 stars
77
2 stars
61
1 star
87

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service, order mix-ups, and poor communication from staff.

Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlighted concerns about the cleanliness of the bathrooms and dining area.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, others noted inconsistencies in quality and preparation, with specific complaints about blandness and incorrect orders.

Staff Friendliness

There were positive mentions of friendly staff, but also reports of rude behavior from some employees.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality and portion sizes of the food.
  • PR
    Paul Roush
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    HORRIBLE COFFEE. Those machines make nasty coffee and they take a long time. They need to go back to regular coffee makers. The sandwich literally ha 2 tablespoons of chicken and half of that was fat and gristle that had to spit out. Waste of money. Coffee station is a mess. Empty cream containers.
  • SC
    Steve C.
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    Food is always, speed of service is on point too.
  • GV
    Gheorghe Volentir
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Extremely slow drive through lately, messing up orders as well. So check your orders before you drive of afte 20 min in line.....
  • JP
    Jon Pascolini
    Nov 21, 2025
    3.0
    This is the second time I have gone to this location and had my order somehow screwed up. How do you confuse "Chicken Noodle" and "Cream of Broccoli" or "Cream of Chicken"?? The only difference is this time I called for a refund. I wouldn't be mad if I wasn't allergic to dairy. However the manager did send me a voucher for this, I'm still mad that it's happened twice at the same location.
  • MC
    Marcus Campbell
    Nov 4, 2025
    3.0
    Everything is good about this location but the bathroom. They open at 6 I come in 30 minutes after I only use it to rinse coffee cup out. But bathroom smells like an outhouse. If you look on the wall of the stall it has streaks all over it sink is nasty smells so bad. I have gone In On several occasions same thing every time. If they can’t clean bathrooms are they even washing hands?

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Aurora accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Aurora does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread in Aurora?

Panera Bread in Aurora is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.