Panera Bread

4.1
503 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 Charles is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
3404 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA
70605, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
503 reviews
5 stars
264
4 stars
116
3 stars
51
2 stars
29
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some enjoying the flavors while others experienced issues like incorrect orders and food safety concerns.

Customer Service

Service quality varied significantly; some customers praised friendly staff, while others reported rude interactions and poor service.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, particularly with dirty tables and unsanitary conditions in the dining area.

Value for Money

Many customers felt the prices were high relative to the quality and portion sizes of the food.

Dining Experience

The lack of dine-in options and long wait times were common complaints, affecting overall customer satisfaction.
  • AW
    Andrea Wilkowski
    6 days ago
    1.0
    Well, I had Panera several times, not from the Lake Charles location, and our thought was , we pick up the advertised French dip on the way home. Well, we waited at least 30 min, took so long where customers came to the window and asked what is going wrong with our foods? It was about 4.30PM. Here to the service 1 star, they told the customer behind us, older lady, “oh your food is ready and there’s we have to cook”, what? Here the 1 star to the food -> it was not French dip, it was onion gravy, you could see the onions, thick old gravy in a have full cup, and no meat on the sandwich, just scraped leftover scrubs you couldn’t see it on the bread and not identify the thin see through scrubs of something, and this supposed to be dipped und an old thick crusty onion gravy, what was not possible to do. So here my 1 star, and my advice, if you know French dip, don’t try from Panera Bread Lake Charles 😖
  • GV
    Grandpoo Vulture
    Dec 8, 2025
    4.0
    Average flavors, enjoyed first and probably last visit was little confusing for us elder people with simple diets, did enjoy patience employee showed taking orders for others and wife and I, worth at least a visit but not seen as every week type place?
  • BM
    Beverly Malveaux
    Dec 7, 2025
    3.0
    My order was incorrect!
  • HT
    Heidi Tanner
    Dec 2, 2025
    5.0
    Delicious
  • MJ
    Michael E. Jordan
    Nov 17, 2025
    4.0
    Great for a nice quick peaceful meal

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Lake Charles accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Lake Charles does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread in Lake Charles?

Panera Bread in Lake Charles is open every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.