Panera Bread

3.9
898 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 Fair Lawn is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
23-02 Fair Lawn Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ
07410, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
898 reviews
5 stars
471
4 stars
194
3 stars
67
2 stars
42
1 star
124

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported slow service, incorrect orders, and unprofessional behavior from staff, leading to a negative dining experience.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed, with some praising the taste while others complained about portion sizes, missing ingredients, and overall consistency.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables and floors, which detracted from the overall experience.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the negative feedback, some customers highlighted positive interactions with specific staff members who provided excellent service.
  • DK
    Deb K
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I’ve ordered from this Panera location many times and have generally had consistent experiences, which is why today’s order was so disappointing. First, although I double-checked my delivery address in the app, the address changed by one digit after submission. The resulting address does not exist. Instead of contacting me or following the address shown in the app, the delivery driver chose to leave my food at an entirely different location on a different street. I only recovered my order because the person it was delivered to happened to know me and called after seeing my name on the bag. Second, when I received the food, both salads were noticeably underfilled—about three-quarters full. I order the same salads regularly, and they are normally filled to the top. This was not a subtle difference. Third, when I contacted the store to explain these issues, the interaction with the manager was extremely unprofessional. Rather than addressing the substance of the concerns, the manager repeatedly insisted that I was “yelling,” despite my calmly explaining that I was not. The conversation became focused entirely on that accusation instead of the actual problems, and I was ultimately hung up on. When I called back, I was told that person was the highest manager available. My friend also called on my behalf and was met with a similar attitude. The manager stated they have “no control” over delivery drivers and also insisted the salad portions were correct—despite having no way to know what was actually delivered to me. I understand that mistakes happen, but the complete lack of accountability, dismissive attitude, and refusal to even acknowledge the possibility of error made this experience far worse than it needed to be. Between the delivery failure, inconsistent food quality, and poor management response, this was an extremely disappointing experience from a location I previously trusted.
  • VN
    Victor Navarro
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Great place
  • DD
    Dee
    Dec 13, 2025
    1.0
    Received a text that the food was ready, but we had to wait another 10min for the rest of it to come out. As we waited for the food, we saw a woman fill a half gallon container with iced tea - opening of the container touching the iced tea spout. Watched the personnel behind the counter watch her do this. And didn’t stop her. THEN as we ate, a homeless gentleman walked around pulling up his pants and asking for an empty cup. This visit was disturbing and I won’t go there again.
  • DR
    David Ratner
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent Service!
  • JM
    Janice Miller
    Dec 4, 2025
    5.0
    I am in good hands every time I step into Bella's. My nail tech Lieyah is fabulous and all she wants to know from me is what color and the magic begins....Just don't take my word for it go on the website and trust me you will be happy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Fair Lawn accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Fair Lawn does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Fair Lawn?

Panera Bread Fair Lawn is open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.