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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 Naperville is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Numerous customers reported poor service, including rude staff, incorrect orders, and long wait times.
Food Quality
Mixed reviews on food quality; some enjoyed the taste while others complained about portion sizes and incorrect items.
Cleanliness
Concerns raised about cleanliness, particularly regarding the restaurant's surfaces and food preparation areas.
Customer Experience
Several customers expressed disappointment with management's handling of complaints and lack of accountability.
Atmosphere
While some found the atmosphere cozy and inviting, others noted issues with temperature and overall ambiance.
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Chuck Montgomery
Dec 30, 2025
5.0
Sandwich and salad were tasty
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Isaac S
Dec 25, 2025
1.0
Their service and food is HORRIBLE!!! The guy by the register had a huge attitude. I ordered soup and it was not hot!!! Be careful, their soups are not fresh, they are frozen and they just warm them up!!!!!!!
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Eva Dahm
Dec 11, 2025
4.0
Ordering ahead, so food was ready when I arrived. Good place for a group to gather. Most of the ten of us had soup or mac and cheese. Tomato soup was a little too spicy, a surprise. Our Jamacian group member thought the black bean could have been spicier.
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c s
Dec 10, 2025
2.0
I got a tuna sandwich with like 10 tomatoes on it and barely any tuna. For a $12 sandwich I was mad
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Bri Banks
Nov 9, 2025
1.0
Extremely disappointing experience at this Panera (Naperville–Ogden Mall).
My husband and I placed two prepaid mobile drive-thru orders. When I gave the order names at the speaker, I was told to leave the line and get back in behind customers who arrived after me because they needed to "prioritze new orders". I was then told that prepaid orders could not be prioritized over new orders, which makes absolutely no operational sense and contradicts every other mobile pickup experience I’ve had.
At the window, the manager on duty was rude, dismissive, and completely unapologetic. When I asked for contact information for a district or regional manager, she said she didn’t know and told me to return the next day. Instead of taking accountability, she implied I was an inconvenience for picking up an order I had already paid for.
To make matters worse, both orders were incomplete—one missing chips (on the receipt) and the other missing a crème brûlée pastry.
Poor customer service + poor processes = a terrible experience.
Hoping Panera leadership retrains this team, especially the manager on duty.