Panera Bread

4.0
687 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 Albany is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
50 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY
12208, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
687 reviews
5 stars
353
4 stars
163
3 stars
67
2 stars
29
1 star
75

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers reported inconsistent service, with some praising staff for going above and beyond, while others experienced rudeness and unprofessional behavior.

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some enjoyed fresh and tasty meals, while others complained about incorrect orders, poor preparation, and unsanitary conditions.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty tables and unsanitary food handling practices.

Order Accuracy

Frequent complaints about incorrect orders and missing items, leading to customer dissatisfaction.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were too high for the portion sizes and quality of food received.
  • MR
    Michelle Reitman
    3 days ago
    3.0
    I ordered ahead to try to beat the lunch rush, but still had to wait more than 45 minutes for my food. The employees were working nonstop and were apologetic. I completely understood and it's not their fault if a lot of customers come in at once. They handled everything as best they could. But what was most disappointing was the lack of support from management. While orders piled up and there was only one employee bagging orders, I watched as the manager with dark hair and glasses stood off to the side doing temperature checks instead of helping. It was frustrating to see the manager do that while the situation played out in full view of many customers. As someone who’s worked in restaurants, I understand how important food safety is. But when your staff is drowning and patrons are lining up, leadership means you should be helping your team, not hiding behind tasks while everyone else takes the heat. This is exactly the kind of behavior that destroys morale and makes service worse for everyone. The employees deserve better and customers deserve better. Girl I ate my soup and left!
  • RD
    Robbin D
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Cheyanne went out of her way to help fix a situation - stunningly wonderful service.
  • CS
    Creatives Spotlight
    Nov 26, 2025
    5.0
    I love this location the food is always tasty and served with a smile. Honestly I come here for the people just as much as the food as there are more then a few panera's in the capital region five star service.
  • LL
    L L
    Nov 10, 2025
    1.0
    This location is honestly terrible. Every time I give them another chance, there’s always an issue. The food consistently arrives wrong, poorly prepared, or just completely careless. It feels like they hire people who don’t care about quality or presentation. The Bistro French Onion Soup was nothing like what’s pictured online… no cheese, no croutons, just onions in broth. Totally misleading. The kids’ grilled cheese was even worse… it had a piece of lettuce stuck to it and a long hair in the cheese, sticking out of the sandwich. It had to be thrown out completely. They advertise “craftsman-quality” sandwiches and fresh ingredients, but nothing ever looks or tastes like it should. I’ve tried to give this location multiple chances, but they fail every single time.
  • JP
    Johanna P.
    Oct 18, 2025
    2.0
    My coworkers and I ordered delivery from here this past Tuesday and they forgot SEVERAL items from our order, including a soup... in a soup and sandwich dipper combo. The manager, Mike, apparently bagged and checked the order himself. We called to attempt to get the items delivered to us after all and they stated their manager would not send a new driver with our remaining food and silverware. One of us has to drive to pick up our items, which completely defeats the point of delivery in the first place and meant that the rest of the food was cold when they got back. Please figure out a better way to resolve this and make sure to train your managers properly on order packing and customer assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread accept reservations?

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

What are the opening hours for Panera Bread Albany?

Panera Bread Albany is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.