Panera Bread

3.7
661 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 Amherst is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
8200 Transit Road, Amherst, NY
14221, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
661 reviews
5 stars
296
4 stars
136
3 stars
63
2 stars
51
1 star
115

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported long wait times, incorrect orders, and poor customer service, particularly during busy hours.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment in the quality and freshness, with specific complaints about tasteless items and missing ingredients.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions in the dining area and issues with cleanliness, impacting the overall dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were too high for the quality of food and service received, leading to dissatisfaction.

Positive Staff Interactions

Despite the issues, some customers praised specific staff members for their friendliness and helpfulness, indicating that there are positive experiences to be had.
  • SC
    Sagar Chaudhari
    Jan 4, 2026
    2.0
    Have been to multiple Panera locations and have had decent experience. Recent experience was horrible. There was a live bug in my salad, had to throw it out after couple of bites. Not having salad here again. Customer care report won’t accept photos (it was still photo) Called to the store and manager refunded the order.
  • JR
    Jason Roberts
    Dec 28, 2025
    3.0
    Very expensive for what you get. Chicken noodle soup tasted like mop bucket water. Took a long time despite not being busy. Dining room was very messy.
  • JG
    Julie Gelley
    Dec 20, 2025
    2.0
    At the restaurant 10:00 a.m. not busy at all girl at the counter is on her cell phone. Try and find a table 90% of them are dirty let the girl at the counter know. She wiped a few tables left everything on the rest of tables and went back to playing on her phone after waiting on a few customers.
  • MC
    Michael Caruana
    Dec 15, 2025
    5.0
    I and my friends have been coming to Panera for nearly 3 years. All if us are "Sip Club" members, which we really enjoy. It is my sincere pleasure to highlight one of your exceptional employees, her name is Teiba. My group comes to your Panera location 3 times per week and Teiba always makes our stay so enjoyable. Teiba is always helpful and so upbeat and cheerful. What an asset she is to the front end of this location. We all love her.
  • JJ
    Jessie
    Nov 8, 2025
    1.0
    It's frustrating to have picked up your order and got home only to find they missed your sandwich. This happend multiple times. Then it's an pain if you try to contact them for it. When you call the store, they always ask you to call back later because they are too busy even if you called between meals. We order pick up for the convenience but too often end up with wasting time on dealing with wrong orders.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Amherst accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Amherst does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for delivery at Panera Bread Amherst?

Delivery is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.