Panera Bread

4.1
423 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 Mundelein is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1575 South Lake Street, Mundelein, IL
60060, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
423 reviews
5 stars
228
4 stars
96
3 stars
49
2 stars
16
1 star
34

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported long wait times, understaffing, and poor service, with many expressing frustration over having to use kiosks instead of receiving assistance from staff.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the freshness and taste of the food, others complained about portion sizes, incorrect orders, and inconsistent quality, particularly with sandwiches and soups.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted concerns about cleanliness, including dirty tables and dishes, as well as unsanitary conditions in some locations.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, many customers enjoyed the food, appreciated the friendly staff, and noted the pleasant atmosphere at certain locations.
  • RG
    Ruby Gurrola
    Dec 27, 2025
    3.0
    Service is good manger tried to help out soup batch was bad I suppose. Recommend anything but chicken noodle.
  • MD
    Mark D
    Dec 23, 2025
    3.0
    Today was just. . . .blah. We've been coming to this location for quite some time but today makes me question if I'll ever come back. We walked in and immediately saw no one was at the counter so we tried to order on their human-less stations. When finding it impossible to order what I wanted for my daughters, we got in line. A young lady who was very kind appeared to be ending her shift. Said someone would be with us shortly. Roughly 6 minutes later of standing in silence with a baker walking back and forth acknowledging us, but not coming forward, we had a gentleman with a headset come out. While he apologized for the delay he stated he must have been on the phone possibly taking some sort of order? Where are the other employees? We took our order, and after all this, I realized by the pile of dirty dishes all over the trash and recycling area. In addition to how dirty all the tables were, they must be severely understaffed. I understand it's the holidays and things can get hectic and people take off. As a parent, however, trying to manage a 5 and 8-year-old in a line with no one present for 6 minutes... That's a bit rough. With my hourly rate, and how long we waited, my food could have been paid for. I'm rolling the dice on whether or not we will return, and hopefully this isn't a local management issue. Panera corporate, how about you send some employees their way?
  • EJ
    eric jaramillo
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    Every time I go there the brisk iced tea is super watered down along with other drinks
  • MB
    Marie B.
    Sep 25, 2025
    1.0
    Door was still locked after posted open hours time. An employee saw me at the door and did not come to unlock it.
  • LY
    Lyn Yang
    Sep 20, 2025
    3.0
    Understaffed and no management. Good is still delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Mundelein accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Mundelein does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Mundelein?

Panera Bread Mundelein is open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.