Panera Bread

4.1
818 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 St Joseph is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1209 N Belt Highway, St Joseph, MO
64506, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
818 reviews
5 stars
425
4 stars
211
3 stars
89
2 stars
29
1 star
64

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

While many enjoyed the food, there were complaints about inconsistent quality, portion sizes, and items being out of stock.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, particularly with the bathrooms and dining area.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt the prices were too high for the portion sizes and quality of food received.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the issues, some customers praised friendly staff and good customer service experiences.
  • AW
    Amy Whittaker
    Dec 31, 2025
    4.0
    I'm not a huge fan of Panera anymore. Prices are just too high and portions are small. Don't get enough when I go there to fill up on.
  • TS
    Timothy Smyth
    Dec 25, 2025
    5.0
    It's Panera. It's going to be good. But the staff went way over expectations this time. So friendly and helpful!
  • TK
    Todd William Kalish
    Nov 6, 2025
    5.0
    I love Panera and each of their Restaurants are always about the same in Quality, taste, and the friendly environment. Panera always have experienced Managers with younger Leads, helping the work environment too.
  • JJ
    Jesse
    Nov 4, 2025
    1.0
    Guy at the register last night hates his job why hire people with bad attitudes get rid of people like that smh
  • BA
    Barbara Antrim
    Nov 3, 2025
    3.0
    I will start with the employees were wonderful. I was greeted with a smile my order was taken, and there’s where everything went wrong. They were very busy no manager insight. And they have this system track your order on the computer. When you do and you question it, they tell you it means nothing. It’s just the way the computer looks but what it tells you is we received your order. We’re working on your order. We’re checking on your order and your order is ready people who came in after me and I watched them place their order at the counter they weren’t picking up something they previously ordered Their order went to the kitchen. It said we got your order and then we’re prepping your order and then their order came up. Mine sat there 22 minutes. I finally said I’ve had enough and I wanted to cancel my order they had to go in the back and get the manager Who was blatantly annoyed. She was not verbally rude however her attitude said that I was annoying her and that it was not their problem but mine I love the food at Panera, but I will not go back as for the next things that I will check take out and etc.. I never got that far. I canceled the order. I got a refund and I left. I was told to keep the cinnamon roll and the complementary birthday pastry that were already in my sack. I did offer them back when she refunded my check. She annoyed, waved me off, and went back to the back. She already commented that her staff was overworked over here in the kitchen that you had three people, but she did not stop to help them. I’ve run a restaurant before her job was right there to take care of those orders to help that overworked kitchen staff there should be nobody collecting unemployment or welfare with all the understaffing that I have seen in the last three days while I have been out

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread does not accept reservations.

What are the daily opening hours of Panera Bread in St Joseph, MO?

Panera Bread is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays.