Panera Bread

4.0
802 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 McHenry is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1850 North Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL
60051, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
802 reviews
5 stars
425
4 stars
158
3 stars
85
2 stars
42
1 star
92

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers praised the exceptional service from staff members like Gina and Rachel, highlighting their friendliness and knowledge, but also reported instances of rude service and long wait times.

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, there were complaints about stale bread, incorrect orders, and declining quality of certain menu items.

Atmosphere

The new location's atmosphere was described as bright and open but lacking the cozy feel of the previous location, with some customers finding it uninviting.

Wait Times

Numerous reviews mentioned excessively long wait times in both the drive-thru and in-store, with some customers expressing frustration over slow service.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt that the prices were too high for the portion sizes and quality of food, leading to dissatisfaction.
  • BB
    Ben Bird
    5 days ago
    5.0
    My sandwich was pretty good. The service at the DT window was awesome! Give her a raise. Kayla I think it was. Outstanding job at making each order & customer seem special. The food is adorable & healthier than most options around here.
  • MF
    Magdalena F
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    8Nov2025 Updated Uber Eat delivery Review.Absolutely fantastic sandwich and onion soup. Ok presentation. "creme brulee latte" missing the sprinkled crystallized sugar topping as well as the whipped cream & salted caramel sugar.( probably melted) Highly recommend for Uber Eats delivery. ---Old Review--- Atmosphere was insulting, From a short hispanic women who continued ignoring me and cackling at the drive-thru when I gave her my name. However the name was inputted into the system, Whether it was was my last name or middle name it's not my problem. This is the first time I tipped 20% before the service was rendered. NEVER AGAIN! Customers are not your punching bags for your, inappropriate, violent, aggressive behavior. I ended up a walking into the location where Helen retrieve the order from the tiny hispanic woman who was unprofessionally shoving her mouth with food sticking out of it, getting her crums all over the floor while muttering incoherent words to Helen. For now, you are rated appropriately at three 3 Stars 🌟 I will be speaking to the manager about this order 6051715936169992 25Jun2025 3:58p *Old 5 star Review Chicken bacon ranch sandwich, Squash soup seasonal, to blueberry muffins, hibiscus tea. Free delivery promotion, perfect.. Highly recommend
  • BG
    Bazooka Guy
    Nov 11, 2025
    1.0
    They threw a chocolate croissant on my baguette and now it’s chocolate covered
  • JL
    Jaclyn Lykouretzos
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    The food is as good as most panera but the service was just exceptional here in the mchenry location! A women named Gina took our order, who is also the manager, was so friendly!! She Was patient with us and had so much knowledge on every last food item we asked about and suggested things we didn't even know about. She knew every allergen, and every last little ingredient. Another thing, her smile was just so bright and friendly, i don't think there can be better service than we had with her. Then as we're sitting, she is washing tables filling some sort of drinks, stocking products all around us, while helping her staff, answering their questions and guiding them... what?! I have never seen such a hands-on hard-working manager At a food place you know what I mean? She just deserves more. Thank you Gina for your spirit, knowledge, care; thank you for being one of the good ones that are hard to come by these days.
  • AL
    Ashley Lambert
    Oct 15, 2025
    4.0
    The reason for only being four stars is more for the folks at corporate headquarters. I think kiosks are fine and allow customers who might not enjoy much human interaction. That being said, I do feel that there should also be an option to work directly with an associate. That provides the opportunity to pay in cash, as well as be there for those customers who might be technically challenged or just prefer the human enter action. The associate I did see had a smile on her face and seemed very pleasant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread McHenry accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread McHenry does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread McHenry?

Panera Bread McHenry is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.