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Panera Bread

3.6
(707 reviews)

Business Details

209 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO
65203, United States
(573) 449-6466

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

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
209 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO
65203, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
707 reviews
5 stars
317
4 stars
142
3 stars
60
2 stars
50
1 star
138

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers consistently reported extremely long wait times, particularly in the drive-thru, often exceeding 30 minutes.

Customer Service

Many reviews highlighted poor customer service, including rude behavior from staff and lack of accountability for mistakes.

Cleanliness

Multiple customers noted unsanitary conditions, including dirty floors and tables, which detracted from their dining experience.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, others reported issues with incorrect orders and food not meeting expectations.

Stock Availability

Frequent complaints about the restaurant being out of various menu items, including staple ingredients and popular items.
  • LH
    Lush Hall
    Feb 13, 2026
    5.0
    Always a great clean nice place to eat. Very kind service
  • MW
    Megan Woodson
    Feb 1, 2026
    1.0
    This is absolutely the worst location in Como. The drive thru wait time is horrible and then when you get to the window you just see everyone standing around talking. They are almost always out of something either milk, bread or bagels. Got there today at 2pm to order lunch, they were out of bagels, so I just got a hot chocolate, had to wait in drive thru line for 25 minutes. My hot chocolate wasn't hot.
  • HR
    Houston Rash
    Jan 31, 2026
    1.0
    This place is incredibly slow each time I’ve gone to this location. Unless you have an extra 30-40 mins to wait for takeout I would suggest going elsewhere. Sad thing is that it wasn’t even busy inside the store.
  • BG
    Brooke-Lyne Grimes
    Jan 7, 2026
    1.0
    This was by far the worst experience I’ve had here. I’ve been coming to this location nearly every day for over a year, and I have never been treated with such disrespect by an employee. I went through the drive-through to pick up my Sips member drink and waited about 10 minutes at the window while multiple employees stood in the back talking. I eventually had to wave to get someone’s attention. I later learned my iced coffee had been sitting at the drive-through the entire time, becoming watered down. When a male employee with nose piercings approached the window, he asked what I needed. I explained that I had been waiting 10 minutes for my drink. He rolled his eyes, handed it to me, and when I asked why it took so long, he again rolled his eyes and said it “wasn’t that serious.” I asked to speak with a manager, and he initially refused to get her and also refused to provide his name. When the manager arrived, I had to ask to speak with her privately because he continued hovering and interrupting. She eventually sent him away, listened to what happened, and remade my coffee. After asking, she told me the employee’s name is Van. Every other employee at this location has always been kind and friendly, which made this experience even more disappointing. I am extremely unhappy with the customer service, lack of accountability, and the unnecessary delay in simply handing a customer their drink. Panera sets a higher standard, and I expect better. I hope management prioritizes proper training and accountability so customers in the drive-through receive their food and drinks promptly instead of being left waiting while staff are distracted.
  • AG
    Anna Gu
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Really disappointed with the customer service here. I ordered a bread bowl with soup on UberEats, but when I picked it up, the bread bowl was missing. When I asked about it, the server immediately got defensive and kept repeating that “I didn’t pay for it,” despite me showing her the charge on the app. Being told multiple times that I didn’t pay—like I was trying to steal—was uncomfortable and unnecessary. Offering to print a receipt completely missed the point. Mistakes happen, but the attitude and lack of basic courtesy were the real issue.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Columbia accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Columbia does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Columbia?

Panera Bread Columbia is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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