Panera Bread

4.0
797 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 Akron is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Panera Bread
790 Arlington Ridge, Akron, OH
44319, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
797 reviews
5 stars
416
4 stars
184
3 stars
78
2 stars
45
1 star
74

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported slow service, order inaccuracies, and unhelpful staff, leading to frustration and disappointment.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were numerous complaints about portion sizes, food not matching descriptions, and overall quality declining.

Cleanliness

Several reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions in the restaurant, including dirty bathrooms and unclean dining areas.

Pricing Concerns

Customers frequently mentioned that the prices are high relative to the quality and portion sizes of the food.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the friendly staff, good food, and enjoyable atmosphere.
  • BW
    Benjamin Walden
    Dec 19, 2025
    5.0
    Had a very pineapple experience. Got slapped by a tomato. Bread bowl was really good would definitely come back!!!!
  • MF
    Margo Faidley
    Dec 19, 2025
    4.0
    My first time ever there and food was phenomenal.
  • MM
    Morgan
    Dec 5, 2025
    3.0
    Ordered online, to be ready at 6:33pm. Did not get our food until 7pm! We stood around forever, nobody greeted us or helped. This is disappointing and we won't be back. The orders should be ready close to when they are promised, not 30 minutes late.
  • AT
    Alice Taylor
    Dec 4, 2025
    3.0
    Our dashel Wendy called when picking up our family feast order. There were only 3 cookies(4). No broccoli cheese soup.so we asked for tomato. Should have been a quart we ended up with a cup. She did have them replace those items. No baguette either. This was a 6 pm order on 12/3/25. This is the 3rd time. May not order again
  • MB
    Matthias Breon
    Nov 22, 2025
    1.0
    It's Saturday morning and they have kiosk only ordering. The kiosks were not working, so I asked an employee to check out. She was visibly annoyed that I needed help. There was at most 5 employees in the entire place, only 3 total working in the front. They had almost no bagels left at 10am. Terrible service, terrible atmosphere. This place used to have a ton of employees working who actually helped. They clearly only care about making an extra dollar or two.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread accept reservations at its Akron location?

No, Panera Bread at 790 Arlington Ridge in Akron does not accept reservations.

What are the general opening hours for Panera Bread in Akron?

Panera Bread in Akron is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays.