Panera Bread

4.0
726 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 Sterling is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
46300 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling, VA
20164, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
726 reviews
5 stars
368
4 stars
182
3 stars
57
2 stars
42
1 star
77

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers reported inconsistent food quality, with some items being cold, stale, or poorly prepared.

Service Issues

Many reviews highlighted slow service, order inaccuracies, and unprofessional staff behavior.

Cleanliness

Several customers noted cleanliness issues, including dirty tables and unsanitary conditions.

Menu Availability

Frequent complaints about items being out of stock and misleading menu descriptions.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negatives, some customers praised the food and service, indicating a mix of experiences.
  • SR
    Sue Ret
    Dec 16, 2025
    1.0
    I usually have a good experience at Panera Bread, but today was disappointing. I ordered mac and cheese for my little one, and it was cold when we received it. The bread that came with my salad was extremely hard. My kids also wanted dessert, so we ordered cinnamon rolls and a chocolate croissant. Unfortunately, they tasted like they were more than two days old. They were dry and not fresh, which was very disappointing.
  • SM
    Sarah Manthey
    Dec 16, 2025
    3.0
    It's Panera, just like every other Panera
  • WL
    William Link
    Dec 10, 2025
    1.0
    Worst Panera I have ever been to in terms of food and service. Don't ask about cleanliness.
  • NB
    Nikki Badzik
    Nov 18, 2025
    3.0
    The food was good. Some of the best I've had from Panera in a long time. The girl who ended up helping me was wonderful, but their ordering kiosk let me order 2 things of which they did not have, and then it put me in the queue behind 20 (yes 20) other people. I'm not sure how? Because I don't think there were even 20 other people in the restaurant. So this was very hit and miss. It will be awhile before I go back.
  • GE
    Geo elia
    Nov 4, 2025
    4.0
    Was pretty good experience here.. Coffee was great

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Sterling accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Sterling does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours of Panera Bread Sterling?

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