Panera Bread

4.0
863 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
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Panera Bread
1330 N Orchard Road, Aurora, IL
60506, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
863 reviews
5 stars
443
4 stars
199
3 stars
85
2 stars
47
1 star
89

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service, long wait times, and incorrect orders, leading to frustration.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment with portion sizes, temperature inconsistencies, and missing ingredients.

Staff Attitude

Feedback varied on staff friendliness, with some praising helpful employees while others noted rude or unprofessional behavior.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with bathrooms and dining areas, impacting the overall experience.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that prices were too high relative to portion sizes and quality, leading to dissatisfaction.
  • SH
    Shatha Hussain
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Frankly speaking, the restaurant's decor is very beautiful and tidy.
  • MM
    Mitt
    Oct 10, 2025
    1.0
    Too crowded, took forever to get the order, bathrooms were not cleaned.
  • LD
    Lila D
    Oct 10, 2025
    3.0
    Gonna be honest not the greatest of experiences. We ordered a sandwich, soup, and a cinnamon roll. Cinnamon roll tasted like lemon and barely any cinnamon, I had my friend try it and she agreed. Sandwich was really good but soup was the second issue. I tried my friends soup and it was steaming hot and tasted amazing, so she offered to buy me one. Again her soup was steaming. When we got mine (got the exact same thing) it was lukewarm and the flavor was off, and honestly really disappointing. I’m more so wondering why we got the exact same thing and one came out steaming and another lukewarm. There was some garbage on the floor too which happens, customers are slobs, but there were no workers at the counter or really checking on the lobby. But yet they ask you to tip on the self serve kiosk.
  • BB
    Brooke
    Oct 7, 2025
    2.0
    My husband ordered online from Panera during his lunch break, and the order was supposed to be ready by 12:40. He was on a time constraint, which is why he ordered ahead, but still ended up waiting about 15 minutes past the pickup time. It was frustrating—especially since it was just a mac and cheese and a sandwich. The food was fine, but the delay kind of defeated the purpose of ordering ahead.
  • NN
    Naroly
    Oct 1, 2025
    1.0
    Ordered butternut squash soup. Sent tomato which I cannot eat and I’m homebound. No reply from them. Sure would like my dinner

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Aurora accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread at 1330 N Orchard Road, Aurora does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread in Aurora?

Panera Bread is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sundays.