Panera Bread

3.9
537 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 Aiken is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
1953 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC
29803, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
537 reviews
5 stars
254
4 stars
120
3 stars
67
2 stars
29
1 star
67

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Customers frequently reported slow service, especially in the drive-thru, with long wait times and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

There were numerous complaints about inconsistent food quality, including undercooked items, incorrect orders, and stale products.

Customer Experience

While some customers praised friendly staff, many expressed dissatisfaction with the overall customer service and cleanliness of the restaurant.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned that the prices were high relative to the quality and portion sizes of the food.
  • NC
    Niki Christenson
    Dec 15, 2025
    5.0
    I placed a big order the evening before to pick up at 7:30 the next morning for some of the ladies at a horse show. I didn’t have time to check the bag rushing to the show grounds…. and was pleasantly surprised that not only everything was there, but tons of extras. They were very friendly and packed everything carefully and organized. Thanks!
  • FF
    Farileyme Farileyme
    Dec 8, 2025
    1.0
    I had a not so good experience today. I went to order a Chipotle avocado Milt with chicken and wild rice soup my whole bowl of soup was broth with two carrots this has never happened to me at Panera Bread before. This was just poor service and poor customer service. I don't live in this area. I'm just here to help open up a new store for my company. I just know we're not to come back too. I could have been the owner. For all this location knows. There is room for training and improvement.
  • TS
    Teresa Smith
    Oct 29, 2025
    4.0
    Good food,a little high but worth it.
  • CH
    Chelsea Hart
    Sep 8, 2025
    1.0
    So I ordered sixty four dollars worth of food and they refused to let me pay with a hundred dollar bill. They will not accept anything over a fifty. Due to the fact that's all the cash I had on me.We will not ever be eating there again. Luckily, we very much believe if our hard earned cash isn't good enough for you.We'll take it somewhere else.
  • CC
    Cheyanne Cashwell
    Aug 11, 2025
    1.0
    Got a pick 2 combo with a half sandwich and market salad with bread for the side. I waited over 15 min in the drive thru to get my food even though I was the only one in line. Got home took one bite of my sandwich and the chicken was literally raw and pink in the middle 🤢. I also didn’t get my side of bread. Didn’t even eat the salad as I am pregnant and immediately lost my appetite after that bite of sandwich! Not the first or even the third or forth time I’ve experienced long wait times and undercooked/incorrect orders at this location. This was my last straw with them. No salmonella for me plz.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread in Aiken accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread in Aiken does not accept reservations.

What are the regular dining hours for Panera Bread in Aiken?

Panera Bread in Aiken is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.