Panera Bread

3.8
685 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 Altoona is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
156 Falon Lane, Altoona, PA
16602, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
685 reviews
5 stars
318
4 stars
146
3 stars
83
2 stars
42
1 star
96

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

While many customers enjoyed the food, there were frequent complaints about portion sizes, missing ingredients, and inconsistent quality.

Service Issues

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

Cleanliness

Customers consistently reported dirty tables, floors, and bathrooms, indicating a lack of proper cleaning and maintenance.

Pricing Concerns

Many patrons felt the food was overpriced for the quality and portion sizes, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall value.

Menu Availability

Several reviews noted that popular menu items, particularly various breads, were frequently out of stock.
  • DF
    Derek Flaig
    6 days ago
    2.0
    Ordered the Tuesday bagel special at 10am. Set my delivery to 5:15, after work. Arrived at 5:15, order not in the pickup area. Helpful staffer said she would get things packed for me. Issue became of the 13 bagels I ordered, and paid for, she only had 8, forcing me to pick five I didn't want. Called the manager and he said he was sorry, but they sell out as people come in... why is the system allowing me to pre-order, if the order can't be filled? Thankfully, not a catering order. Anyways, he said, "I'm sorry" again... no offer of a refund option (I had paid at 10am), no offer to stop in tomorrow and get what I actually ordered. Value for money was disappointing, as I frankly got a bit over half of what I ordered. Could you imagine a plumber telling you, hey, I know you ordered copper and paid for it, but we had to substitute plastic. Sorry.
  • NS
    Nicole Seymore-Przybys
    Jan 4, 2026
    3.0
    Kiosk weren't working, long line, only 1 cashier
  • KB
    Kara Bills
    Dec 21, 2025
    1.0
    The ciabatta cheesesteak is a great sandwich when they actually make it with the meat on it. It’s not cheap so I was eating it and got bites of just bread. I opened it and there were 2 pieces of steak.!!! The sandwich is almost $20 also
  • BP
    Bacon Palmer
    Dec 4, 2025
    5.0
    Somewhat overpriced
  • MH
    Mena Hawes
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Their food is amazing broccoli and cheese soup is by far my favorite. They usually are very happy and smiling employees the atmosphere is very laid back.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Altoona accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Altoona does not accept reservations.

What are the delivery hours for Panera Bread in Altoona?

Delivery is available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays.