Panera Bread

3.9
771 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 Waltham is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Panera Bread
1030 Main Street, Waltham, MA
02451, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
771 reviews
5 stars
364
4 stars
185
3 stars
94
2 stars
46
1 star
82

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported long wait times for food and issues with mobile orders not being ready as promised.

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, there were complaints about items being served cold, incorrect orders, and stale ingredients.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated mixed experiences with staff, ranging from friendly and helpful to rude and unprofessional.

Cleanliness

Several reviews praised the cleanliness of the location, including restrooms and dining areas.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality and service received.
  • LM
    Lucia Mayers
    Nov 17, 2025
    1.0
    I made an order 40 minutes ago and they haven’t even started making it.
  • GP
    Guy P
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    Helpful staff, well-prepared food.
  • AF
    Anthony Franklin
    Oct 9, 2025
    3.0
    Not too busy but quite expensive.
  • TJ
    Thomas James
    Oct 6, 2025
    2.0
    This was my first visit to this location. After ordering through the app, I waited for my coffee and bagel. It did not come for a few minutes, and I had not been offered a cup for the coffee. It turned out that the app had not logged my order for coffee. When they brought up my order, they told me I had not ordered coffee. I was rudely to the workers. If I could do it again, I would be nicer. I took my bagel and cream cheese (without coffee), and left. When I opened the bag to eat my bagel, I found it was not toasted or even sliced. It was refrigerator cold. I like the coffee and the food at Panera, but my experience there has been spotty at best. The app has not worked out well for me either.
  • ML
    M L
    Oct 5, 2025
    5.0
    Great place for a quick bite

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread accept reservations at the Waltham location?

No, Panera Bread Waltham does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Waltham?

Panera Bread Waltham is open from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday.