Panera Bread

4.2
444 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
444 reviews
5 stars
252
4 stars
103
3 stars
46
2 stars
20
1 star
23

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Multiple reviews highlighted poor customer service, including rude staff and long wait times for orders.

Food Quality

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with food quality, mentioning issues like stale items, small portions, and inconsistent freshness.

Cleanliness

Several reviews pointed out cleanliness issues, including dirty tables and a generally unkempt environment.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were too high for the quality and portion sizes of the food.

Positive Atmosphere

Despite the negatives, some reviews praised the friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere, making it a good place to relax or work.
  • MV
    Mary Velazquez
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    Very Bad service I went there for the first time because one friend recommended me to go and it wasn’t busy but very poor customer service. I asked if they took cash the girl said yes but I waited for her to come and help me and never came . I felt disappointed and discriminated because I was Hispanic and she never came to help I was waiting for her to pay my food with cash. First time and very disappointed.
  • 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.

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.