Panera Bread

4.0
926 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 Wilmington is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
3506 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC
28403, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
926 reviews
5 stars
484
4 stars
194
3 stars
77
2 stars
64
1 star
107

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported slow service, especially at the drive-thru, with long wait times and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were numerous complaints about inconsistent quality, including old ingredients and incorrect orders.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness in the dining area and bathrooms, with some customers feeling uncomfortable due to unsanitary conditions.

Customer Service

Mixed feedback on customer service; while some staff were praised for being friendly, others were noted for being rude or unhelpful.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was generally described as pleasant and suitable for studying or casual dining, though some noted disturbances from outside factors.
  • DH
    Dawn Hager
    2 days ago
    5.0
    It's so good 👍
  • AW
    Adriene Walls
    Nov 16, 2025
    1.0
    Probably the worst experience when it comes to food delivery. I ordered from the Panera app for delivery on a Sunday evening. The order said delayed and it took exactly 2 hours to get to my house when I live 12 mins away. When we got the order we noticed they gave us the wrong order. I understand mistakes happen, so I try calling the restaurant. I attempted both the online order line and the manager line and got hung up on several times without talking to anyone. We reported it on the app and got some money back. Now I sit here 2 hours after ordering with 2 baguettes and a small soup and no one to explain the mix up to or get my correct order. Terrible!
  • KW
    Kimberly Wood
    Nov 11, 2025
    2.0
    What is going on with this location lately? The service has never really been that great but the last couple weeks, everytime I have ordered food here they take 20-30 minutes to get it ready. I totally understand when you are super busy and I’m very understanding, but it has been multiple times that during this, the staff has been very rude to multiple people waiting for their food. I don’t think I’ll be coming back again anytime soon.
  • TW
    Tai Wong
    Oct 29, 2025
    1.0
    I don't write bad reviews but this experience needs to be shared. This is the worst Panera Bread I’ve been to. I went through the drive thru, ordered and waited 24 minutes and no one came to the window. We knocked on the window twice (5 minutes apart) and someone finally came and we asked for a refund and not to worry about the food. They said they would have to get their manager so we had to wait even longer. The manager came to the window, handed us cash, said they were in the middle of shift change, and shut the window. She did not apologize or anything. I love Panera but I was super dissatisfied with this location.
  • AK
    Amanda Kohler
    Oct 21, 2025
    1.0
    We waited for 40 minutes before we were notified that our food was ready. We only had an hour for lunch. We then asked them to please change to a Togo order. Luckily we looked in the bag before leaving and noticed they had forgotten one of our foods. By the time we got back to work and could try to eat it it was disgusting. Not sure what happened here today, because I eat here quite often and have never experienced this before.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Wilmington accept reservations?

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

What are the operating hours for dining at Panera Bread Wilmington?

Panera Bread is open Monday to Thursday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.