Panera Bread

3.9
568 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 Hudson is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
2161 Badger Dr, Hudson, WI
54016, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
568 reviews
5 stars
284
4 stars
116
3 stars
55
2 stars
32
1 star
81

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers have reported inconsistent food quality, with some items being undercooked or missing key ingredients.

Service Speed

Many reviews highlight slow service, particularly in the drive-thru, with long wait times reported.

Customer Service

While some customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, others experienced poor service and order inaccuracies.

Pricing Concerns

Several customers noted that the prices are high relative to the portion sizes and quality of food.

Cleanliness

The restaurant is generally described as clean, but some reviews mentioned areas needing more attention.
  • PB
    Poly Bear
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    The chicken bacon ranch sandwich is soooooooo good. However, the should absolutely REMOVE the greek yogurt from the smoothies. It ruins the whole smoothie and makes it taste cheap and only like yogurt. I got three of the main smoothies to test this, the strawberry banana, mango, and strawberry. The mango and strawberry tasted ONLY like yogurt. While the strawberry banana tasted only like bananas. I was craving a fresh and fruity smoothie and this did not satisfy it.
  • MB
    Max B
    Dec 24, 2025
    4.0
    Good food and friendly staff
  • NN
    Nestor
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    The service was quick. The food was delicious
  • CB
    Carson Brenny
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    This place is the bees knees. The manager is phenomenal, I think her name was christana- super cool, super funny, super fresh. Food was great too- shoutout to whoever made it. 10/10 sandwich was great, service was even better. Vibes.
  • MG
    Mike Germain
    Nov 8, 2025
    2.0
    Sorry if this review is as long as my wait at the drive thru. In the hopes that someone sees this review and can make some changes to the drive thru process at this location. Was it a busy time to go? Yes. 5:15 on a Friday. After waiting 30 minutes in the drive thru, I had made it to the window. 8 minutes after that I saw her get my 2 drinks. Then onto the soup. It was gone. The girl working the drive thru then goes in the back to get more. Another 7 minutes to get 2 orders of soup in bowls and then the sandwich. I received my food, said thank you with a smile and she apologized for the wait. I've worked in food service before. I was always told if your handling money you do not deal with the food. This poor girl is running around doing the job that someone else should be doing. Expediting. She should take the money and make the drinks. She should have a team behind her getting the soup and sandwich into the bag for her. She should not be doing everything, while what looked to be the manager, was standing in one spot the whole time talking and laughing. All while there is a long line of vehicles outside. 40 some minutes for 2 bowls of soup, 2 drinks and a sandwich $39. Usually there is bread in the bag for the soup. Not this time. We're they out of bread? Bread is literally the name of your business.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Hudson accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Hudson does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Hudson?

Panera Bread Hudson is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.