Panera Bread

3.8
244 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 Chester is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
141 US Highway 206 S, Chester, NJ
07930, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
244 reviews
5 stars
116
4 stars
51
3 stars
22
2 stars
20
1 star
35

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Order Accuracy

Many customers reported issues with incorrect orders, missing items, and inconsistent food quality.

Service Speed

Customers experienced slow service, particularly at the drive-thru and curbside pickup.

Cleanliness

The restaurant's cleanliness was frequently criticized, with reports of dirty tables and dishes.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the freshness and taste of the food, others expressed disappointment with portion sizes and food preparation.

Staff Friendliness

Despite the issues, many reviews highlighted the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
  • FS
    Frank Steidman
    3 days ago
    2.0
    Always forget something at this location.
  • JF
    Joe Foltz
    Nov 2, 2025
    2.0
    We placed our order. Young people in back preparing orders. They were laughing, carrying on throwing stuff at each other. Putting their hands to their mouths. Little young girl kept wiping her hands on her shirt. They forgot part of our order, bagel and cream cheese. My wife went up and asked the young people about the missing bagel & cream cheese. She went back up to the register to ask the woman who took our order but she was no where to be found. My wife went back to pickup counter but got no help. While she went back up again to register to find the woman who took our order. I then went up to pickup counter and looked in. I found the woman who took our order. She had her cellphone out showing something to 3 of the young. They were are just standing laughing. I hollered at them for our bagel & cream cheese. Young people went back to work and woman and got our bagel and cream cheese.
  • JE
    John Essert
    Oct 22, 2025
    1.0
    Ordered takeout 4 times in the last 3 months. They messed up the order every single time. Live 25 away so not worth it to go there to get it fixed. I Dont understand how you give me half a sandwich instead of a full one. Or forget to put bacon on a sandwich when you take extra time to make it. Not going again, seems like it was intentional.
  • LF
    Larry Faes
    Oct 12, 2025
    5.0
    Curb side pickup is fast. Great food.
  • BH
    Beth Hansen
    Sep 12, 2025
    2.0
    The service at the drive thru is so extremely slow, 10 minutes to get a cup of black coffee with only one car in front of me and the had only been open for 5 minutes. Another time orderd coffee with cream and the temperature of the hot coffee was cold...even the cup was cold to the touch! Had to go back in to get another hot cup and the attitude was awful.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Chester accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Chester does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Chester location?

Panera Bread in Chester is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.