Panera Bread

4.2
443 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 Lake Bluff is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Panera Bread
305 N Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff, IL
60044, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
443 reviews
5 stars
252
4 stars
103
3 stars
46
2 stars
20
1 star
22

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some customers enjoyed their meals while others found them lacking freshness and flavor.

Service Issues

Numerous complaints about rude or unprofessional staff, along with slow service during busy hours.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted that the location was not clean, with dirty tables and unkempt areas.

WiFi and Amenities

Frequent issues reported with WiFi connectivity and lack of available power outlets, making it difficult for customers to work.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers expressed that the prices are too high for the portion sizes and quality of food.
  • EM
    Edward Morales
    Sep 25, 2025
    1.0
    To start off, the food and staff are great. I come here often to study, but for a while now the WiFi has not been working well. As a student this is a great place to grab a bite and get some work done. Hoping it gets fixed soon.
  • RL
    Ruma Luna
    Sep 15, 2025
    1.0
    Food is good, but I came with whole group to eat here and to make short meeting with guests from office. There is no internet, no sockets working, it’s very poor conditions :( only 2 we found and 1 of them was not working :(
  • SG
    Stephanie G
    Aug 16, 2025
    1.0
    What's with the salad portions now? It was like half full and the lettuce was soggy. Gross. Do better
  • JS
    John Smith
    Aug 6, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely unacceptable experience. The iced coffee was stale and watery, clearly old. The brownie cheesecake bite was undercooked and tasted like it had been sitting out all day—ended up throwing most of it away. The store itself was dirty—windowsills covered in dust and spiderwebs. WiFi kept dropping, which made it impossible to get work done. Staff were loudly chatting behind the counter and using unprofessional language, making the environment disruptive and unpleasant. This place is poorly managed and completely unfit for anyone looking for a reliable place to eat, study, or even just relax. I won’t be coming back. Panera needs to seriously reevaluate the standards at this location.
  • SP
    Sophie Pyrzanowski
    Jun 6, 2025
    1.0
    For the amount of chicken that I got in my sandwich for $13 lunch I will never go there again- prices of food went up I shop I know but this is stealing money

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Lake Bluff accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Lake Bluff does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread Lake Bluff?

Panera Bread Lake Bluff is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.