Panera Bread

3.5
775 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-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

Panera Bread
11630 Waverly Center Drive, Charlotte, NC
28277, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.5
775 reviews
5 stars
335
4 stars
131
3 stars
59
2 stars
49
1 star
201

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

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

Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlighted the restaurant's lack of cleanliness, with dirty tables and floors being a common complaint.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed dissatisfaction with the quality, including cold or poorly prepared items.

Staffing Problems

There were consistent mentions of understaffing, leading to slow service and a lack of assistance at the counter.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt that the prices were too high for the quality and portion sizes of the food.
  • JE
    Joakim Ekstrom
    Nov 12, 2025
    1.0
    Should have read the reviews first. This was the advertised sandwich and the other picture what we received. Tasted only the bread. Will be sure not to go back to this location.
  • MC
    Mozzie Casper
    Oct 30, 2025
    5.0
    Called in an order was hot and ready on time !!!
  • MM
    Megan&Rinav Mehta
    Oct 10, 2025
    1.0
    We teach at a local school and placed a delivery order. They left an item out of the order and Charles the manager tried to blame the DoorDash driver even though his employees checked it off the receipt taped to the bag. Charles the manager was less than helpful. He did the bare minimum and offered to refund the $7.99 for the you pick two and and gave a half-hearted apology. So now my colleague has no lunch, and Panera won’t have our business any more. Understand that we are practically across the street and as teachers we can’t leave during the day to get a new sandwich. A good customer service move would have been to have someone deliver it. PS The soup was terrible, too.
  • LR
    Leonis Rafiq
    Sep 28, 2025
    2.0
    The Waverly Panera isn’t bad, but it could be a lot better. When the food is not out of stock it’s delicious and timely, never a long wait. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and kitchen staff are friendly, though it is concerning they rely heavily on the self-order kiosks and hardly have anyone to greet you at the counter. This Panera is always out of stock of major food items. Sometimes it’s small things like blueberries or nuts to dress a specific salad, but recently they were out of lettuce for salads entirely. Today they’re out of bread. No French baguette bread in the entire store. Mac & Cheese is apparently sold out as well. Is inventory not being taken correctly? Does the manager not keep track of how much they’re going through?
  • BH
    Brody Helms
    Sep 27, 2025
    5.0
    I have been coming to this location since it opened. The last few years the service and food haven’t been the best. I was pleasantly surprised this time. I ordered a pick two with broccoli cheddar soup and a tomato basil BLT sandwich. I got the French baguette as a side. I had a lemonade to drink and also got a kitchen sink cookie. Everything was accurate and tasted great. There was no wait for the food in the drive through line. They ran out of medium cups so they gave me a large for free. They also ran out of silverware but I didn’t mind. Overall this was a great experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Charlotte accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread's delivery service in Charlotte?

Delivery is available Monday to Thursday from 6 AM to 9 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 7 AM to 9 PM.