Panera Bread

3.6
1856 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
1,856 reviews
5 stars
738
4 stars
443
3 stars
217
2 stars
145
1 star
313

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Speed

Customers frequently reported extremely slow service, with many waiting over 30 minutes for their orders.

Cleanliness

Multiple reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables and restrooms.

Order Accuracy

There were numerous complaints about incorrect orders and missing items, leading to customer frustration.

Staff Attitude

Feedback indicated that staff were often indifferent or unhelpful, contributing to a negative dining experience.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, many expressed disappointment with stale bread and poorly prepared items.
  • BW
    Brett Walter
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    Never use this drive through. It takes FOREVER even when it’s not busy!
  • JB
    Joey Brockert
    Dec 31, 2025
    4.0
    I bought some lunch. :)
  • AJ
    Ayden James
    Dec 5, 2025
    1.0
    WHERE is yall sense of urgency
  • RM
    R M
    Dec 3, 2025
    1.0
    Dirty place, staff is indifferent except for one lady cleaning tables but even she was very disorganized and sloppy. Bags of trash sitting in front of where you need to dispose of dishes and your own trash. Food orders were not correct. And most disturbing of all was a very well put together lady sitting by the fireplace, yelling into it and generally into the room. Very disturbing
  • 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.

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.