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Panera Bread Charlotte welcomes guests to our café with warm hospitality and quality ingredients. We serve a variety of menu favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—including fresh coffee, bakery items, salads, soups, and sandwiches—crafted to help you feel good about what you’re enjoying. Whether you’re dining in while enjoying complimentary Wi‑Fi, ordering online for Rapid Pick‑Up, enjoying delivery, or planning catering for a large group, Panera Bread Charlotte is here to make your day a little better. Food as it should be.
Explore offerings from Panera Bread on 5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy in Charlotte, with popular sandwiches, soups & mac, salads, and pastries & sweets available at this location.
Smoked, pulled chicken raised without antibiotics, smoked Gouda, fresh avocado and cilantro, zesty sweet Peppadew™ peppers and chipotle sauce on Black Pepper Focaccia.
Smoked, pulled chicken, fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil, chipotle aioli, salt and pepper on our Black Pepper Focaccia.
Black Forest ham, soppressata, provolone, romaine, red onion, sliced pepperoncini peppers, garlic aioli, and Greek dressing on our toasted French Baguette.
Melty fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped basil, crisp romaine & lettuce blend, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and balsamic vinaigrette and garlic aioli drizzle on our Ciabatta.
Oven-roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon with aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and our Signature Bravo sauce drizzle on our Tomato Basil Miche.
Oven roasted turkey breast, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, garlic aioli, salt and pepper on our Country Rustic Sourdough.
A rich chunky chili with beef, kidney beans, fire roasted tomatoes and green chili peppers, simmered in a broth flavored with a blend of chilis, and cilantro.
Tender pieces of white-meat chicken simmered in a rich, perfectly seasoned homestyle chicken bone broth with curly egg noodles, sliced carrots, celery and herbs.
Vine-ripened pear tomatoes pureed with fresh cream for a velvety smooth flavor accented by hints of red pepper and oregano and topped with black pepper and sea salt croutons.
Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecan pieces, feta, and apple chips.
Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in Green Goddess dressing, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, and pickled red onions, fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon and a hard-boiled egg.
Romaine tossed in ranch dressing, with grilled chicken and drizzled with chipotle aioli, topped with fresh avocado, grape tomatoes, roasted corn, fresh cilantro, and blue corn tortilla strips.
Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in Greek Dressing, topped with our whole grain blend, grilled chicken, hummus, feta, red onions, zesty sweet Peppadew peppers, sliced cucumbers, and a sprinkle of shawarma seasoning.
Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in Greek Dressing, topped with our whole grain blend, hummus, feta, red onions, zesty sweet Peppadew peppers, sliced cucumbers, and a sprinkle of shawarma seasoning.
Romaine tossed in Greek dressing, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, feta, sliced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, sliced pepperoncini peppers, salt and pepper.
Romaine tossed in Greek dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, feta, sliced cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, sliced pepperoncini peppers, salt and pepper.
Romaine and crisp mixed greens tossed in ranch dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, applewood smoked bacon, feta, and a hard-boiled egg.
A salty, chocolaty, caramel confection big enough to share. A large cookie with semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, caramel pieces, pretzels and then topped with flake salt.
Soft and smooth with hints of citrus, roasted nut and chocolate. A blend of Central and South American beans. Light bodied with a bright sweetness. Freshly ground in cafes.
Subtle nutty tones with wonderful coffee flavor. Serves 10. Brewed fresh, so please allow additional 15 min./tote to prepare your order. 120 fl oz per tote.
Rich, bold and full-bodied, balanced with a smoky accent and sweet chocolate notes. Harvested from Central and South America. Serves 10. 120 fl oz per tote.
Carefully roasted from Arabica beans and freshly brewed. Brewed fresh, so please allow additional 15 min./tote to prepare your order. Serves 10. 120 fl oz per tote.
Smoked, pulled chicken, scrambled egg, white cheddar, zesty sweet Peppadew peppers, fresh avocado and cilantro, salt and pepper, and chipotle aioli on Ciabatta.
A meal to feed the whole family, including 4 half sandwiches, 1 whole salad, 1 group soup, 1 whole French baguette and 4 Chocolate Chipper Cookies. Serves 4-6.
A meal to feed the whole family, including 4 half sandwiches, 1 whole salad, 1 group soup, 1 whole French baguette and 4 Chocolate Chipper Cookies. Serves 4-6.
Whoever is in charge of ordering/ keeping track of how long the food has been out needs to be fired. They routinely are “out of bread” because they can’t sell it after a certain amount of hours. And I mean it’s been out for too long as early as 2 pm. It’s not that difficult to ensure the bread isn’t too old. Not to mention they often run out of most popular items but don’t let people know at all, so they either order at the kiosk just to never get what they paid for or wait in a long line just to finally get to the front and have nothing good left to pick from.
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Bill Moss
Jul 31, 2026
3.0
I only got a coffee. The kiosk world is getting harder and harder, they finally met me at the counter to check me out
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Kenya Brayboy (yamimote)
Jul 28, 2026
1.0
I was getting ready for my flight at 5:35 when I came up to look at the menu around 12 mins before they open at 5 , I was looking to see pricing and what they had on the menu , the lights were off so I could tell they weren't open but the lady carrying the bread cacuasian was very rude , she was so rude I walked away because it was unnecessary to be that rude she stated that they werent open which I figured. I let her know that I know that I was just looking at the prices . She begin to have a very rude and nasty attitude me and kept repeating her self she said me being their would cause problems for other people cause they would think they were open by the way they open in 12 mins , another couple walked up and she was super rude to them as well to the point the husband had to tell her she didn't have to be that rude. For Charlotte to be this big of a place this service was unacceptable. If she is a manager she doesn't need to be one because she didn't have to be that loud and rude to people just looking at the menu. Definitely will be calling corporate when my flight lands
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Barbara Boers
Jul 24, 2026
3.0
Food is consistent with Panera brand.
Service is consistently slow.
I’ve been here when the manager gives away food to make up for the slow service. I’ve been here when there isn’t enough staff and I’ve watched shifts end and staff leave with a long line awaiting service
In today’s order, I requested wild mushroom chicken soup. Once I got to my gate and opened the bag, I realized I received chicken noodle soup.
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Karimah M. Bennett
Jul 23, 2026
1.0
Staff was rude. If I'm asking you a question, it's because I don't know and couldn't find the answer. I completely understand if you hate your job, but having worked in retail, and food service, and knowing the current economic climate, you should absolutely be grateful to have a job. And since you were restocking, you were on the clock. Customer service is essential.
No, Panera Bread Charlotte does not accept reservations.
What are the opening hours for Panera Bread Charlotte?
Panera Bread Charlotte is open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Can I order delivery from Panera Bread Charlotte?
Delivery is not available at this location, but you can order online for Rapid Pick-Up.
What payment methods are accepted at Panera Bread Charlotte?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
What types of meals does Panera Bread Charlotte serve?
Panera Bread Charlotte serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner.
Does Panera Bread Charlotte offer takeout or dine-in options?
Yes, Panera Bread Charlotte offers both takeout and dine-in service, but does not have drive-through or curbside pickup.
What are some nearby restaurants to Panera Bread Charlotte?
Nearby restaurants include Smashburger for burgers and brunch, Dunkin' for coffee and donuts, and Frankly Gourmet for Asian hot dogs and more.
How can nearby Charlotte Douglas International Airport facilities help customers visiting Panera Bread Charlotte?
Customers flying into or out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport can visit Panera Bread Charlotte conveniently located near the airport, and use nearby parking facilities such as the Hourly Deck or Rental Car Center.
Are there nearby car rental agencies that can assist customers visiting Panera Bread Charlotte?
Yes, several car rental agencies like Dollar Rent a Car, SIXT Rent a Car, Hertz, Avis, and E-Z Rent A Car are nearby, making it convenient for travelers to visit Panera Bread Charlotte.
What kind of food specialties does Panera Bread Charlotte offer?
Panera Bread Charlotte specializes in soups, salads, sandwiches including You Pick Two options, Power Menu, hand-tossed and artisan breads, flatbread sandwiches, soup in a bread bowl, and vegetarian broth bowls.
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