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Panera Bread

3.7
(736 reviews)

Business Details

161 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY
12205, United States
(518) 862-9281

About

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Panera Bread Albany 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 Albany is here to make your day a little better. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
161 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY
12205, United States

Hours

Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Menu

1 menu · 159 items

Explore offerings from Panera Bread on 161 Washington Ave Extension in Albany, with popular sandwiches, soups & mac, salads, and pastries & sweets available at this location.

Panera

159 items

Products & Services

1 list · 3 items

Explore offerings from Panera Bread on 161 Washington Ave Extension in Albany, with popular we’re here to help when and where you need us. available at this location.

Our Products

3 items

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Delivery

We deliver your Panera favorites right to your door with contactless delivery. Just tell us where to leave your meal in the “Delivery Instructions” box when placing your order.

Flatbread Pizza Menu

Panera pizza is here! Unbox the new flatbread pizzas in three varieties: margherita, chipotle chicken & bacon, and cheese. Pick it up, have it delivered, or grab it through the drive through for lunch or dinner.

Reviews

3.7
736 reviews
5 stars
318
4 stars
173
3 stars
83
2 stars
44
1 star
118
  • RG
    Rizzoli Gravano
    Jul 2, 2026
    1.0
    don’t plan on getting any of the seasonal or new soups they are ALWAYS out of them also they seem to always run out of a lot of things at this location. many breads are out of stock. maybe they need new inventory management.
  • LL
    L L
    Jun 16, 2026
    4.0
    This panera bread is a great location. I have dined in person, got takeout, and catering for work. They have wonderful service. There is plently of seating. Standard food like any other panera bread location. Decent pastries, tasty smoothies, great salads you can customize, and decent sandwiches. The only item I would not recommend is the greek yogurt with berries. I would recommend this location.
  • TN
    Theo Ng
    May 4, 2026
    4.0
    Standard PB. Good for quick meals. Quiet place to work.
  • OV
    Olga Vesselchakova
    Apr 12, 2026
    5.0
    This is, without exaggeration, the best Panera Bread location I’ve ever been to. I’m a truck driver and travel across many states, stopping at Panera regularly — so I’ve seen a lot. But this one truly stands out. The place is very clean, calm, and well-maintained. You can tell they actually care about the space. It’s bright, comfortable, and a great spot to relax after a long drive. The coffee area deserves a special mention — everything is organized, clean, and consistently stocked (which is honestly rare). The staff is friendly, respectful, and efficient — no attitude, just good service. For someone who spends so much time on the road, places like this really matter. This is a location I would definitely come back to again and again. Thank you for keeping such a high standard — truly the best Panera I’ve visited 🙌
  • PG
    Paul Ganesh
    Apr 4, 2026
    5.0
    The freshness in the food was excellent. And the bakery sweets was great.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Albany accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Albany does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread Albany?

Panera Bread Albany is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends.

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