Panera Bread

4.0
657 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 Mankato is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1901 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
56001, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
657 reviews
5 stars
345
4 stars
162
3 stars
45
2 stars
40
1 star
65

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported rude or unhelpful staff, long wait times, and incomplete orders.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment in portion sizes, pricing, and inconsistencies in meal preparation.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned dirty tables and utensils, contributing to an overall negative dining experience.

Staffing Concerns

Many reviews highlighted that the location is understaffed, leading to stressed employees and slower service.

Positive Experiences

Despite the issues, some customers praised friendly staff and specific menu items, indicating that there are positive aspects to the dining experience.
  • EB
    Ellie B
    1 day ago
    1.0
    Hairy food as if it got rolled into fur or in someone’s pants… didn’t want to have to make this review as I did speak w/ a manager before hand.. I was promised a free pick 2 in the mail. It was supposed to be mailed within a week, but it has been almost a month and still nothing. I went here bcuz I got a gift card after having a death in our family & after being treated so poorly I’m not sure I could go back. Would not recommend *baguette shown had green in it and our order did not have green…
  • JJ
    J
    Nov 9, 2025
    1.0
    I was met with a disturbing experience at the cash register today, Sunday November 9th. I asked why the trash can was so nasty, trash spilling out onto to floor, just Nasty. Was told it was a result of the influx of customers. There's No excuse for being so Nasty that the trash is spilling out over onto the ground. The cleanliness is absolutely horrible. The bathrooms used to be very bad, now the same tactics have migrated to the preparation area. We go to Panera Bread because of its Professionalism. Panera Bread is usually strives to be a step above. Seems that has Changed ! Panera Bread get your act together.
  • TF
    Tori Flores
    Oct 17, 2025
    2.0
    The lady that took our order was extremely rude to the older woman ahead of us - she got mad at her for not specifying that she wanted her bagel cut and threw quite a bit of shade that poor lady’s way with the way she spoke to her. When we were up to give our order, the same worker got mad at me because she said she could only take one person’s order at a time, even though I was telling her both of my kids wanted the same thing for breakfast (so I was ordering 2 of the same sandwiches at the same time). I told my husband not to tip her anything because of her terrible attitude with us and the woman that ordered ahead of us…and we tend to tip all the time. Also, the soda machine was being fixed and the worker had his drink and his tools laid all over the counter, making it way harder than it needed to be to get a drink while they worked on it. The food was good but not amazing. Another interesting observation I made while there was my family was the only one of color in the dining space (I have black kids and a Mexican husband), and it’s the first time I’ve experienced random people either smiling at us extra sweetly (the Minnesota equivalent of a Texan’s “bless your heart”) or giving us the side-eye all in one environment. Usually I don’t even notice that kind of behavior from others anymore, but it was crazy-noticeable in this establishment today! All in all, it wasn’t a super pleasant experience. We probably won’t visit Panera again when we’re in Mankato.
  • TR
    Theo Rothstein
    Oct 17, 2025
    5.0
    They rushed an order ahead of time for my business and when I called to talk to them, Anthony picked up and gave me 5 star customer service! We love Panera over here at Aspen Dental Mankato!
  • RD
    Roman Digby
    Oct 11, 2025
    4.0
    Friendly staff, very obviously over worked and understaffed. They were stressed out but still managed to keep a friendly demeanor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Mankato accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Mankato does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours of Panera Bread Mankato?

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