Panera Bread

3.6
1850 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 Madison is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.

Details

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

Location

Panera Bread
2651 E Springs Drive, Madison, WI
53704, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,850 reviews
5 stars
737
4 stars
440
3 stars
218
2 stars
145
1 star
310

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

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

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment with incorrect orders, missing items, and overall quality.

Cleanliness

Numerous reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables and restrooms, contributing to a negative dining experience.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated that staff members often appeared indifferent or unfriendly, impacting customer satisfaction.

Order Accuracy

Many customers experienced issues with incorrect orders and missing items, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
  • KL
    Kathy Loniello
    Nov 12, 2025
    2.0
    Order taker was very slow. We ordered 1 sandwich at 1:15pm, not busy at that time. Observed the kitchen staff have literally no sense of urgency whatsoever. It took 30 minutes to get 1 sandwich. We had to take it with us so that we were not late for a doctor appointment. Talked to other customers who had the same problem. We had dinner at Olive Gardens the same night, ordered 2 drinks, salad, an appetizer and 2 dinners. All of it was delivered in about 20 minutes. Panera is going to lose a lot of business if they don’t correct the wait times for ordering and getting food out of the kitchen at the Madison east location.
  • US
    URA General Services
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    O really liked! The sandwich was delicious
  • BM
    Billie Moyer
    Nov 4, 2025
    1.0
    Wow! I ordered delivery and this Bread is so stale I can't bite it! Wth!? Bread is in your name, you'd think it'd at least be edible.
  • AB
    Ahmed BenGhatnsh
    Oct 26, 2025
    3.0
    I have an exam in Madison, I was looking for place to have a coffee in, this was the only one I found close to the place where I live. Coffee it wasn't that much great less than normal. I had peice of 🍰 it was also average. For me as some one went through different coffee shops in my whole entire life ,this place below than average. They need to work more in the coffee they should introduce espresso machine like Rancilio.
  • GF
    Grace Farrington
    Oct 25, 2025
    1.0
    This is the THIRD time that I have waited almost 45 minutes in line for my order to even be taken. They kept saying “i’ll tell you when i’m ready” no apologies for making us wait. We also got cut off by the rapid pick up people. By the time we got our food half the order was wrong, and our food was freezing cold. We got in the drive through up to the ordering microphone at 11:56, and finally got our order taking at 12:44. We then sat at the window with nobody coming to take our payment or give us food for another 12 minutes. I was so frustrated. If there was a way for me to pull out of the panera drive true and leave, I would have. I will not be returning to this panera again.

Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Bread

Does Panera Bread Madison accept reservations?

No, Panera Bread Madison does not accept reservations.

What are the operating hours for Panera Bread Madison?

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