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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 Bedford is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Customers frequently reported slow service, long wait times, and unresponsive staff, leading to frustration.
Food Quality
While some customers praised the food, many expressed disappointment with portion sizes, pricing, and inconsistencies in food quality.
Cleanliness
Several reviews highlighted cleanliness issues, including dirty tables and unsanitary conditions.
Pricing Concerns
Many customers found the prices to be high relative to the portion sizes and quality of food.
Staff Performance
Customer experiences with staff varied widely, with some praising friendly service while others reported rude or inattentive behavior.
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Lynda Lauricella
Nov 11, 2025
3.0
Went to Panera today with my daughter for lunch and we decided to have tuna. She had the half tomato soup and tuna value duet. I chose to have a whole tuna sandwich on baguette with lettuce and tomato and onion and a bowl of soup. I literally got a heaping tablespoon of tuna on my sandwich Such a shame for the price that you pay. I really hope they could correct this issue as I’ve read some other reviews and I see that they’re a little skimpy on the portion for the price. The coffee machine was great and the people were lovely. The place was very clean even the bathroom. I do hope they improve the portions of food that they give.
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Dawna Marie O'Donal
Nov 5, 2025
5.0
Service is slow and they didn't get my order correct. I just let it be. I ordered the BLT with a soup and received a BLT with a salad. The special tea was very good.
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J Ruggiero
Oct 19, 2025
1.0
Never coming back again. The gas-station quality coffee dispensers you put in are an absolute joke. And these exact same machines actually ARE in gas stations. The coffee isn't real brewed coffee--it comes out foamy--and it's too strong. Why bother offering hazlenut when it all tastes like the same over-concentrated syrup? I thought the whole point of Panera Bread was to make it easier for people to eat/work/use the WiFI--instead, I think I'd rather stay at home and have a real cup of coffee. You also don't seem to want to hand out ceramic mugs anymore. So, you're right on your way to being the next cafeteria. You took something simple (just fill up a carafe --how much does that cost you?) and replaced it with something that downgrades significantly. Your food is already mediocre, so never coming back again. You took away the one thing that would make me spend a few dollars here on a coffee and a muffin.
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G B
Aug 30, 2025
5.0
Pricey for a sandwich and soup. The bread is divine and I am a fan of the iced tea flavors and cold fountain beverages.
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Mike Mendez
Aug 12, 2025
1.0
This company is going down. I paid $18 for a little salad.