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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 Derby is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Many customers reported frequent issues with incorrect or incomplete orders, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
Food Quality
Several reviews highlighted declining food quality, including stale ingredients and poorly prepared items, which did not meet customer expectations.
Customer Service
Customer service experiences varied widely; while some praised friendly staff, many others reported rude interactions and a lack of attentiveness.
Cleanliness and Organization
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues and disorganization within the restaurant, affecting the overall dining experience.
Value for Money
Customers expressed concerns about high prices relative to portion sizes and food quality, leading to perceptions of poor value.
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Naba Sadeq2004
Dec 20, 2025
1.0
I spent $23 at Panera Bread today and had a really disappointing experience.
The chicken sandwich was cold, and the lettuce was clearly spoiled (I have photos). The cheese on the sandwich tasted stale, and the vegetables were not fresh — I ended up throwing the tomatoes away.
I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese and received a dry bagel with the cream cheese on the side. Since I was driving, I had to pull over to prepare it myself.
The grilled cheese wasn’t grilled at all — the bread was soft, not toasted, and it was just plain American cheese with no flavor.
For the price Panera charges, this quality is unacceptable. This experience did not match the brand’s reputation and was not worth the cost.
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Samantha Nickelson
Dec 19, 2025
5.0
We always have a great experience here. Great food and friendly staff.
ZC
Ziona Collins
Dec 12, 2025
1.0
Ordered lunch in the drive thru around 12:15ish, young lady at the drive thru sounds like she is miserable and has a bad attitude. Our bread was cold like it just came out of a fridge. Chicken bacon ranch sandwich the bread was hard and stale and had barely any chicken/ranch/bacon on it for it to even be considered a sandwich. I paid $29 for trash. Kinda want a damn refund, wasting my hard earned money on bullshit food.
EM
Eugenia Moffitt
Dec 4, 2025
1.0
Check your order before leaving!!
For the past 2 years that I've been coming here weekly, they always forget something in my order. It doesn't matter if it's dine-in or drive-thru. When I get a text message that my order is ready, it's not. When I tell the cashier I'm missing things from my order, I get a blank, shocked face, no idea what I'm missing. On top of missing food or drink items, I'm always missing utensils or straws. Or, I get a fork for soup and a spoon for salad. If I ask for a sugar packet at the drive-thru window, the cashier panics and runs around. I thought they would have learned six sigma by now and have key items by the drive-thru cashier.