Panera Bread

3.2
819 reviews
Toasted Italiano & Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains

About

CafeSalad ShopSandwich RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantSoup RestaurantTake Out RestaurantCoffee ShopBakeryCatererPanera
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-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

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

Hours

Reviews

3.2
819 reviews
5 stars
296
4 stars
131
3 stars
71
2 stars
77
1 star
244

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers consistently reported extremely long wait times for their orders, often exceeding 30 minutes, which is unacceptable for an airport location.

Staff Attitude

Many reviews highlighted rude and unprofessional behavior from staff, contributing to a negative customer experience.

Order Accuracy

Numerous customers experienced issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and poorly prepared food, leading to dissatisfaction.

Management Issues

There were complaints about poor management and organization, with staff often seen standing around instead of attending to orders.

Food Quality

Several customers noted that the food quality was subpar, with complaints about stale bread, cold items, and poorly made sandwiches.
  • KE
    kharl Est
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    Food was bad but service was bad took forever to get my food, save yourself the time and don’t go there & for the employee, if you don’t want to work there just quit
  • NH
    Nick H
    Dec 28, 2025
    2.0
    Completely screwed up my order. Dont go here! The worst. They cant handle customized orders they shouldnt offer them...
  • PC
    P. Collins
    Dec 27, 2025
    1.0
    Took FOREVER and the sandwich wasn't even right once I did get it. But the sandwich was tasty as was the soup. Would give a 0 for service if I could. Like 8 people working there but everyone standing around. For airport take out service only not a good look.
  • EB
    E B
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Wow, what a mess this place was. Take out orders only with nothing but sandwiches, mac and cheese and soups. Had about 40 mins to my flight and needed dinner. There were maybe 10 orders in front of mine. 30 mins later (for a sandwich and some soup) and I was told it was going to be another 20 mins for my order. Needless to say I abandoned the order in preference for my flight. I get being short staffed but it’s a sandwich and some soup. Very disappointing and can’t say I’ll try this location again. If ur under a time restraint, go elsewhere.
  • JG
    Jonathan Gendron
    Dec 15, 2025
    1.0
    I love panera, but this location found a way to royally screw up a basic sandwich. Basically they drowned it in oil and didn't properly seal it, so the sandwich fell apart. The most worrisome part is that when I showed it to the front counter, they didn't understand what they did wrong. They just asked "ok so you want us to reseal it?" I didn't take a picture because I was too hungry and needed to catch my flight. Horrible sandwich, even after using napkins to take away most of the oil. P.S. Good luck finding alternate restaurants, the options in Charlotte suck!

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Charlotte accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Charlotte does not accept reservations.

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread Charlotte?

Panera Bread Charlotte is open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.