Panera Bread

3.9
949 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 Dayton is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1203 Brown Street, Dayton, OH
45409, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
949 reviews
5 stars
442
4 stars
234
3 stars
109
2 stars
59
1 star
105

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some items being delicious while others were disappointing or poorly prepared.

Service Issues

Many reviews highlighted poor service, including incorrect orders, long wait times, and unhelpful staff.

Cleanliness

Numerous customers noted that the restaurant was dirty, with complaints about the bathrooms and overall cleanliness.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers felt that the prices were too high for the quality and portion sizes of the food.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the friendly staff and enjoyed their meals, indicating that there are positive experiences to be had.
  • GK
    Gwyn King
    5 days ago
    3.0
    Staff at this location are the worst: Not helpful, not polite, not kind. Order errors and out of stock items (chicken noodle soup!) among other inconsistencies, and staff are downright rude. Drive to any other location.
  • DA
    Debra A.Jordan
    Sep 29, 2025
    5.0
    Is the area where I truly wanted to purchase a home but the university tends to buy all the property their prices are a little state my sister and I really enjoyed our sandwiches.
  • CE
    Christopher E
    Sep 20, 2025
    5.0
    The Italian Steak & Mozz was good. But the steak could use a little more seasoning.
  • CB
    Charlie Balcom
    Sep 3, 2025
    5.0
    This location was very helpful and accommodating when placing a large order for delivery! Food & Drink were great and on time!
  • KN
    Karen Norman
    Aug 6, 2025
    2.0
    Got a BLT sandwich bread was toasted to dark bacon kinda burnt tomatoes were nasty no mayo on my sandwich and didn't get my pickle that goes with it I a have gotten the same sandwich there before but this was awful

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread in Dayton, OH?

Panera Bread is open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.