Panera Bread

4.2
1260 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 West Orange is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
495 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ
07052, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,260 reviews
5 stars
686
4 stars
321
3 stars
121
2 stars
53
1 star
79

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms and dining area.

Food Quality

Customers expressed disappointment with food quality, including small portion sizes, incorrect orders, and instances of food poisoning.

Service Issues

Several reviews noted slow service, unprofessional staff behavior, and problems with order accuracy.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the issues, many customers praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.

Value Concerns

Customers frequently mentioned feeling that the prices were too high for the quality and portion sizes of the food.
  • GT
    Garfield Turner
    Dec 29, 2025
    2.0
    When me and some other people walked, no one was at the register to take our order for like 4 or 5 minutes. I decided to use the order screen to place my order. I got my orders then left. For $30 plus dollars, the portion sizes for the soup and drinks are too small. The chicken and wild rice soup was ok, but the portion was just too small. The same with the macaroni and cheese, but more acceptable since it’s mostly pasta and cheese. I like the bread bowls though. The smoothie, again is also too small for what they’re charging. It was a sour, but for me that’s fine because I had a cold, so I couldn’t really taste much anyways. The soup and everything was ok, but for the price I would’ve appreciated more. Also, the place a little dirty.
  • GD
    Ginny D'Antonio
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    Great place! Employees are wonderful! Rita,Norma,Sean,Noel,Rosa,Brian,Donna,Angela,Rueben and all the others!
  • RR
    Rob K (RockinRob)
    Nov 3, 2025
    4.0
    Table's were unattended, it wasn't that busy when we got there so not sure if they were coming off a rush or not but someone should have been cleaning up IMO.
  • RC
    Raymond Capra
    Oct 26, 2025
    2.0
    Like most other paneras, but they refuse to have cashiers so lines are really slow always.
  • NT
    Natalie Taylor
    Oct 19, 2025
    2.0
    I love the avocado chicken melt a Panera bread... Today not so good, got rotten avocado in my sandwich.. Wish they gave me better avocados, what they gave me need to be in the garbage

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread West Orange accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread West Orange does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread West Orange?

Panera Bread West Orange is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday.