Panera Bread

3.9
833 reviews
Toasted Italiano & Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains

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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 Ballwin is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
14646 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO
63011, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
833 reviews
5 stars
399
4 stars
202
3 stars
75
2 stars
40
1 star
117

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported long wait times and frequent order inaccuracies, particularly in the drive-thru.

Food Quality

Feedback indicated a decline in food quality, with complaints about stale bread, bland flavors, and incorrect orders.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted concerns about cleanliness, with reports of dirty facilities and unkempt dining areas.

Staff Friendliness

Despite service issues, many customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Atmosphere

The location was noted for its cozy atmosphere, making it a good spot for meetings or casual dining.
  • ZP
    Zachary Pyatt
    Nov 16, 2025
    1.0
    I work just up the road from here and used to come pretty frequently. This location has always been unreasonably slow, but i've always made concessions because they're so close to where i work. But today was absolutely ridiculous. I left my house early this morning to get food here and get to work on time. I expect a pretty long wait so I left plenty of time to spare. I sat in the drive thru for 25 minutes and when I got to the window your employee informed me that she actually never submitted my order and it hadn't been worked on in the nearly half an hour i'd already spent in line. I told her I had to be at work in 5 minutes and she said it was "my choice" if I wanted to stay or leave. Well I guess i'm choosing to leave and never come back, because you cant run a business like this.
  • MO
    Melissa Otten
    Oct 21, 2025
    5.0
    This was a very nice Panera location. Clean facilities, kind service and a beautiful eating area with a cozy fireplace. Enjoyed a nice lunch and look forward to visiting again in the future!
  • V1
    Vedran 18
    Oct 17, 2025
    2.0
    Severe fall of quality and price, extremely expensive for the quality of food. Much much worse than the old St. Louis Bread Co., the new menu must have been designed by a 23 year old "consultant" freshly hired by private equity firm. Panera has gone to sheet.
  • KR
    Krista Rowe
    Oct 16, 2025
    1.0
    I waited to write this in hopes that Bread Co would respond to my survey and email, but they didn't. I placed an online order for pick up. I arrived at the stated time. There were a couple of cars in the drive through, no big deal so far. Then one car sat for 40 minutes at the window. They did not make them move to the side to let the other cars through. I had received the alert that my food was ready, but couldn't get it because of the car. So my food sat getting cold for 45 minutes. To top it off, it was missing my children's food, so we still had to cook something at home. I responded to the survey telling them to reach out. I haven't heard anything at all. It's been 10 days. So disappointed in the service.
  • DT
    Denice Traeger
    Sep 16, 2025
    1.0
    I stopped by to purchase a sourdough loaf and was ignored by the staff until another customer captured some help! Seriously? Your staff sees clients at the counter and ignores them? A woman who has a speech impediment came to help, she was very kind. She said if I want a loaf of sourdough bread I have to order it online and pick it up the following day. Unbelievable! Teach your staff some manners and have them acknowledge customers and send someone to wait on them! Robots can’t come fast enough!!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Ballwin, MO accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Ballwin does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread in Ballwin?

Panera Bread Ballwin is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.