Panera Bread

1.6
112 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 Charlotte is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Panera Bread
5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC
28208, United States

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Reviews

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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently reported extremely slow service, with many waiting 30-50 minutes for their orders, often resulting in missed flights.

Order Accuracy

Numerous reviews highlighted issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and poor food preparation, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated a lack of professionalism and rudeness from staff, contributing to a negative dining experience.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment with the quality and presentation, particularly given the higher prices at the airport location.
  • YD
    Yvonne Duncan
    Feb 10, 2026
    1.0
    Worst experience ever in a Panera. Hey executives, visit your store once in a while, your reps are the worst!!!
  • AJ
    Andreas Jahn
    Jan 2, 2026
    1.0
    The food at this Panera Bread is actually quite good, and considering it’s located in an airport, the value for money is perfectly acceptable. However, the service was absolutely abysmal. The front-of-house staff seems completely disinterested and lost. My advice: Avoid interacting with the staff if possible. Your best bet is to order everything via the kiosks or the app and just hope that your order comes out correctly.
  • MM
    MOI
    Jan 1, 2026
    2.0
    Many items on the menu were sold by 8pm. I ordered soup and baguette...should have looked inside right away. By the time I got to my gate and opened the bag, no baguette. Will call them to see how they will reimburse me for that.
  • AA
    Angela
    Dec 19, 2025
    1.0
    Ordered a chicken avo sandwich with an apple for the side. Received beef instead of chicken (how do you mess that up?!) and no apple. I wish I would have looked on google reviews before I ordered so I didn’t waste my money
  • JB
    Jacob Bain
    Nov 30, 2025
    1.0
    Lack of service. Not a good experience this go around.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread at 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread does not accept reservations at this location.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread in Charlotte, NC?

Panera Bread is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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