Ok, I have to say that the tomato basil sandwich at this place is unbelievably charismatic and delicious......and I love me some sandwiches......this one is definately one of my favorites. From the first bite to the last I am in love with this sandwich.....slightly weird I know. The bread is fresh baked wood fired........um awesome. The tomatoes are fresh and I am pretty sure, locally grown.....so they are full of flavor and then there is the mozarella......oh sweet mother of god....sooooo good. My mom and I usually go about twice a week and split one and I look forward to it every time. read more

Pane Bianco is Pizzeria Bianco's younger brother. Not as much hype makes for little to no wait with the same great food. It's proximity to my house makes stopping by to grab a Biancoverde pizza and salad for dinner easy, and it never disappoints. read more

This place is fantastico! Try their goat cheese and spinach Pane. This is no ordinary sandwich, the bread is baked in a wood oven fresh on the spot, very European style food and drink. Interesting Building too very Noveux. read more

What can I say this place is terrific? My usual is in Housemade Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil and Cream Soda. It's comfort food for an adult. Yummy! My only gripe is that this place isn't closer to my office. :.( read more

WOW! That is the first word that comes to mind. I called to make a lunch business meeting reservation and you'd thought I was asking them to sponsor the lunch! I was told that they really don't like business meetings taking place because of shift change and how long they take. I reacted with asking him if I should seek another restaurant to make my reservation that can accommodate the meeting. He rebutted with "well I have your name down" and then click. This bothered me so I called back to cancel my lunch meeting with the manager. After being "disconnected" once I was finally able to share my story and cancel my reservation with the manager. The manager was really nice though. Yikes, this is not customer service of any kind. It's sad because I really wanted to try something new (sad face)! read more

I have to copy Stephanie B's review below. It's worth reading again. It needs to be posted again for the sake of those unknowing customers who think they're getting something good out of this. I don't know Stephanie B but what she said is dead on. I couldn't agree more. I think this place is overrated....and the bread is very hard to sink your teeth into. I ordered 3 sandwiches - the regular tomato/mozzarella/basil, the proscuitto/cheese and the tuna. Out of all 3, all priced at $8 each, the tomato/mozzarella/basil was the best. But for you, reader, don't even waste your $8. Just go to another place for good eats. Thank goodness I brought my own water in a stainless steel waterbottle. Stephanie B's review: "The look and taste of organic food without any of the philosophy behind it....and the bread is very difficult to sink your teeth into. I know...I know...I just berated your favorite sandwich shop. But really, this is your favorite place because either (1) your options are so limited in the area or (2) you require a feeling of prestige to eat. It's good to be organic. The ingredients taste delicious. I don't even mind paying $10 for a vegetarian sandwich that tastes good (albeit difficult to eat) and a water for lunch. But what bothers me is the mixed message that's more like false advertizing. First there is no place to sit inside at all. So chances are, you're getting this meal to-go (with all the packaging that entails). There's outdoor seating that is shared with Cafe Lux (fair trade cafe that's awesome but similarly expensive). Seating is not available at typical eating times and lines may be long. Second, you cannot order a beverage from the US, Mexico or anywhere that it might arrive in even a remotely sustainable way. All their drinks are from Italy. There's no option for fountain drinks or even local bottled water. If you ask for a drink that hasn't traveled 5,000 miles to be here, they point you to a water cooler in the cafe next door. Third, the service sucks. There are plenty of people working there, almost tripping over each other politely trying to not infringe of anyone's space by trying to use the cash register. Fourth, The decoration is designed to make you feel like it's sustainable from recycled organic materials. They even offer an organic tote bag for sale ($10). This is their attempt to offer a solution for all the waste created by the perpetual to-go-ness. It's almost like they're laughing at you calling you an "idiot". We can call this 'the bleeding heart tax'. If you forgot your recycled to-go bag at home, they can give you another one for the price of two meals. Fifth and finally, the bread is hard to eat. So you can't take a bite of your sandwich without it falling apart a bit. There are no silverware to save you from the embarrassment of using your hands. The wrapping is brown paper with very thick wax paper lining, so you can't use it to wrap around your sandwich to keep it together while you're trying to tear pieces of the bread off with your teeth. But they give you a sweet with every order....and if you decide to come back with your empty glass bottle from Italy, they will recycle it for you. --And if you start coming here regularly you will look very hip when the people who work there remember your name, order and the fact that you do not require a boutique to-go bag. I'd eat from there again, if you pick up the order and return the empty Italian bottles for me." read more

Once again, everyone is going nuts over anything Chris Bianco touches. Look, these sandwiches are good - I had a salami and cheese, and my friend had a roated eggplant. Tried them both, and they are better than something I can make at home. However, if I wanted to sit at a picnic table breathing in exhaust from Central Ave traffic - well, I wouldn't actually. the sandwich would have been better if they had real tables - either indoor or on a protected patio, not a homemade bench in a parking lot. read more

I love, love, love Pane Bianco. I have become nearly addicted, I have only had the mozzarella and basil sandwich, I don't know if I will ever get past the love of that sandwich. I mainly take out from there and sometimes eat outside, the guys who work there are amazing. read more

This place is very pricey and the quality of the food is very bad. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich, but it had more onions than chicken. Would not recommend at all. read more

Maestro Chris Bianco whips up addictive sandwiches at his laboratory on Central Avenue. Ingredients are local and super-fantastic. Check out what today's market sandwich is -- if it's oven-roasted pork, buy it immediately. Don't miss the rice pudding. read more

Excellent place for food. I've only been here twice but the food is so tasty. I really love the atmosphere of it, especially on a Saturday or Sunday brunch time. 4 out of 5 simply because they're NEVER OPEN! read more

In response to the people asking why anyone would rate this place less than 5 stars... we don't all have the same taste, thats why. I like Pane Bianco quite a bit, but I have to admit that I have only had one sandwich of the menu, and that is the Soppresata. The first few times I had it, it was covered in roasted red peppers, and oh so delicious. One day they started using carmelized onions, killed the sandwich, and that is why I stopped going. I like the concept, and I like the deal they have worked out with Lux next door which allows you to eat there as long as you buy something from them. They don't have to do that, so it's nice they do. I have always liked Chris, and praised his use of high quality ingredients, and his sandwich shop is no exception. Only thing I don't like is sitting on the side of Central Avenue listening to cars whistle by. I always wish they would move the patio dining to the other parking lot on the south side of the restaurant, and then use the current patio for more parking. At least this way you wouldn't have to listen to the cars as much. Don't think they own that lot though. read more

I've gotta get my mozzarella fix at least once a week. Mozzarella sandwich or Mozzarella salad. Nobody does it better than Bianco. BOTTOM LINE: Yummy read more

Proscuitto sandwich with mozzarella is unbelievable!! SOOOO YUMMY!! Ordered through Postmates and will order again. Fabulous!

hella bomb, hella lit, hella flame. swag fire alert. ordered the Wiseguy and it was Grade-A Boom Boom Out of Sight Dynamite those onions with that fennel sausage flavor-swirl so well together, lifting one's mouth to a higher state of being, seeing, fleeing the grasp of this universe, who in da hearse? Me bc this pizza too good. so, you should go here had a bite of my friend's Sonny Boy pizza. OOOOOO MOMMY dat salami all up on me. Holy Smokes is it good. Speaking of holy smokes, it has this surprising smokiness too that i have never really tasted/felt/explored before in salami. honestly, hands down the best salami the pizza crust is the also the best pizza crust that you are about to have. furthermore, henceforth, moreover, great vibes. any restaurant with portraits of breaded noblemen and friendly dogs on their walls is a restaurant for me. don't be stupid. just go read more

"Left to my own devices I will always choose Panne Bianco," I explained to my boss as I entered the office with yet another brown paper bag with handles containing a goat cheese based sandwich. It's one of the sandwiches that isn't on the menu every day. It is delicious. There are three sandwiches that are every day and one that rotates. On a day when the rotating sandwich isn't something I'd like, I get the Mozzarella, Basil, and Tomato sandwich. I don't really like tomatoes, but Panne Bianco has this down perfectly. Included with each sandwich (and I imagine all the other lunches, but I've never gotten a salad because I LOVE the bread of the sandwiches too much) is a chocolate...mmm. I feel like I'm five, shopping at the Ranch Market with my grandmother being allowed to pick out one candy as we leave the store. When they have pomegranate seeds in a little container for $1.50 I can't resist. I want to buy every single thing they have in Panne Bianco (it's simple inside, just a counter where you order, an expansive back area that is completely open, showcasing a large oven, no seating inside). The little bookshelf full of expensive olive oil and salted capers are just calling my name every time. It's a complete addiction, especially since it's so close to where I work. They are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly. Oh, PS the staff is very nice and helpful. PLUS, despite Panne Bianco's often local-grown offerings and quirkiness, the staff isn't so "Indie" or self involved that I want to throw up. I never feel like I don't belong there, and I don't imagine anyone ever does. read more

I went here and my sandwich made no sense. The bread was on the inside and the meat and lettuce was on the outside. They have good mozzarella though because they grow it themselves in the morning before you come. read more

It's a good thing I don't work in Central Phoenix - I would stop by Pane Bianco WAY too often. This tiny sandwich shop is like nothing I've experienced before in Phoenix. They specialize in a very limited menu of artisanal sandwiches, served on house-made bread, as well as a few salads. I've had all of the sandwiches and have narrowed the top two down to the soppressata and the tuna. The soppressata is like an Italian sandwich on gourmet steroids. The roasted red peppers bring out the rich flavors of the Italian meats and provide the perfect acidic balance to the fattier density of the meats and cheese. A perfect foil to the soppressata, the tuna is light and delicate with a strong lemon flavor - this isn't you mom's canned tuna and Miracle Whip on white bread. The tuna, made with red onion, lemon and olives, is topped with wild arugula, which provides a bitter bite and counters the fishiness. My suggestion - go with a friend and order one of each. The sandwiches are large, and I love to order one tuna and one soppressata and split half-and-half. I've heard nothing but great reviews for the salads, too, but I confess that I'm never in the mood the healthy salad alternative when I can smell freshly baked bread and know that a fabulous Pane Bianco sandwich creation is in my immediate future. read more

One of the best spots in the valley. Simple menu with great quality, they do have some creative specials like an eggplant Parmesan sandwich that is not what you expect. They have a nice little bar with good Italian wines and local beers. Cool environment inside you can see the bread making in progress and the dinning room takes you back to the old country. Gotta try the soppressata sand which and anything with the house made mozzarella. read more

My husband and I were in the area for lunch and saw this restaurant on Yelp. My husband ordered the Tuna salad sandwich and I ordered the prosciutto mozzarella and basil sandwich with a side of vegetable soup. The waiter told us they don't use mayo so you can only imagine how the Tuna salad sandwich tasted... it was also all dark meat Tuna too. Not good. My prosciutto sandwich was not filling and it was mostly mozzarella cheese and bread. The waiter also recommended these items. I did like the soup though. And the atmosphere was cute. I won't be returning here. read more

So disappointed in this long time favorite spot. I bit into rocks (yes plural) when eating the bean salad that comes with their sandwiches. I went back and showed a napkin of rocks to the gentleman behind the counter. He said the manager would be right out. After several minutes, someone (not the manager) explained that it wasn't their fault because their beans are organic, and this can just happen...essentially just evading responsibility. The manager refunded my lunch. No one ONCE apologized. My teeth still hurt. I'm so disappointed in an establishment that has previously always exceeded my customer service expectations. The friends I was with chose not to eat here based upon this experience. Sad that their mishandling of the situation lost them their business, and my future business. read more

I NEED to go here at least once a month, because their damned Tuna Sandwich gets stuck in my head and nothin' else will do... It's incredible. read more

Pane Bianco is my favorite Saturday lunch spot! The mozzerella, tomato and basil sandwich is the best. The mozz. is homemade and creamy and delicious. It literally melts in your mouth. The tuna sandwich, which olive oil-y and not mayo-y(!), is a runner up. I usually convince my dining partner to split both, so I can have half of each! Iced tea from Lux next door tops off the meal. And.......while you're waiting for the food, there's a cute clothing shop next door! read more

So glad I finally made it to this place! If you're like me and have loved in AZ for a long time and never been, do yourself a favor and get to Pane Bianco asap. My wife and I shared the market salad (changes daily) the chicken salad sandwich, and a slice of the Anaheim pizza with Anaheim Chilies, onions, and no tomato sauce. The pizza is incredible, of course, this is after all a spin-off of the iconic Pizzeria Bianco (consistently rated as the best restaurant in America). A high rise crust, crunch bottom, and delicious toppings meet in your mouth for an outstanding combination of flavors. The chicken salad sandwich was also great. No mayo makes this a much healthier alternative to the standard recipes for chicken salad. Don't expect traditional when you come here. The salad was our least favorite of the dishes but was still very good. The Bianco family teams with local produce farms and suppliers in AZ to create a truly local and native experience for the customers. If I didn't live in tucson two hours away, I'd come here for lunch. I'm very close to admitting it'd be worth the drive.... read more

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I stopped in here for lunch on the way to a Dbacks day game. As mentioned by others, the tomato, mozz and basil sandwich is awesome. I sat outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoyed every bite. read more

Super cute spot with the freshest of the fresh ingredients. Tasty sandwiches and salads. Fast and friendly service. Adorable country farm feel. What's not to love? read more

Pane Bianco represents the gentrified hipsters paradise. This place just secretes the undeserved smug vibe. Besides the hipster crew, get ready to meet the world traveler who is yakking it up about his travels across the American Southwest and how he pities America right now... or the overwhelmed Scottsdale mom with the 2 bratty kids, but she's completely ignoring them. You certainly see a melody of personalities at Pane Bianco. While I certainly never judge a place by it's appearance or it's customer base (I love holes in the wall), there was just something about Pane Bianco that rubbed me the wrong way... and it got a little more interesting when I ordered my meal. I ordered the Tuna sandwich, which comes with red onion, Gaeta olives, lemon and arugula. This all comes on what I believe is ciabatta bread, but I'm not sure. I asked the lady behind the counter if I could sub out the olives for the roasted peppers. Her answer was simply "No".... In my mind my first thought was "okay, maybe a place like this doesn't do substitutions", which I understood. She told me that they won't put the peppers on the tuna because it wouldn't work with the sandwich. I was shocked... so I asked her nicely to please ask someone if they could do it. After waiting around for awhile, I went to pay for my meal. As my sandwich was being wrapped, she said yes they could do it, but for some large fee (I believe 2.50 or 3 dollars, remind you this is an 8 dollar sandwich). By this time I was pretty worn out of the whole experience of Pane Bianco that I just said no thanks and went to eat my sandwich. Thanks, but a little too late. Granted the sandwich was pretty good, and the tuna was very fresh. I just couldn't believe that someone would tell me that I couldn't get something on the menu put on my sandwich... for the reason that she didn't believe they went together. I spent much of my childhood in South Philadelphia living on homestyle Italian... and tuna and peppers definitely do go together... In summary, I will try Pane Bianco again, and will most likely update my review based off of the service I receive. The sandwich was very good, and is the main reason I will go back. Hopefully I have a different experience. read more

So ridiculously good. The mozzarella/tomato/basil sandwich is probably the best sandwich I've had - most definitely the best in the U.S. Not sure what the slaw was on the side, but I loved that, too. So, so, so good. read more

As an old Pizzeria Bianco customer from way back , I admittedly dragged some pretty high expectations in with me to Pane Bianco; maybe something along the lines of the deli sandwiches Duck N Decanter made to order for so many years near 16th and Camelback, or maybe even something a little better. Wow. Was I disappointed. My $8 tuna sandwich, straight off the menu, was supposed to come with fancy olives and red onion and came with neither - just tuna and copious arugula on spongy flatbread. I was surprised, considering they make the same three or four items over and over, and disappointed, since I was craving a richly texured, crunchy construction. The tuna tasted fine - I think they put some lemon in it and maybe there's an olive or two pulverized beyond recognition into the paste - but it's no better than when I open a can of albacore at home and add a little horseradish or curry or what have you and slap some water chestnuts on top - or when I go to Subway and pile black olives, tomato and cheese on a larger, cheaper sub ( on admittedly inferior bread). The bread here was round and chewy, spongy, but not crunchy at all - reminded me of the bread at Schlotsky's - the whole thing was just kind of flat. My son had the salami and provelone and said it was "good". Not great or amazing. Just "good". We spent $21.62 on two smallish sandwiches and creme sodas to go. No sides. Meh. The girls in front were friendly and efficient and the food came out incredibly fast - so quick I wondered if (dare I say it?) my sandwich was PRE-MADE. Mine tasted like it could have been. I dont know if the bread was intended to be warm or not, but after a 10 min drive home, it wasnt. They use nice heavy paper to wrap up the food and a cute paper "to-go" bag with a handle. The waiting area is small and there's one (1) metal folding chair for people to sit on. I guess the idea is to walk around and peruse the tiny $16 bottles of imported capers instead, and since it's 110 outside I really wouldnt expect more air conditioned seating from the guy who makes folks wait hours for pizza across town instead of simply taking reservations. Someday, I'll come back to try the mozzarella and tomato cuz I still remember how good his cheese tasted a decade earlier, and Chris B's track record has certainly earned him a second chance, but I wont be burning my gas or wallet on return trips this hot summer, based on today's experience. read more

Dear God, the sandwiches. The sandwiches are amazing. Just get the market sandwich. The fresh house-baked bread is the foundation, but every different variation I've had has been an excellent combination of fresh ingredients. I've been hesitant sometimes to order it when it's a strange mix of foods, but I've always been blown away by the results. This place has never disappointed me, and I highly recommend it for a quick lunch. read more

I really enjoy their lunch and dinner. A little known secret is that they serve pizza after 4pm. The pizza is the reason that we first tried this place. Now that they have opened the option to sit inside, it is a great place to take out or eat in. I am a huge fan of their Marinara Pizza while my boyfriend swears by the Margherita. It's the same price you will pay at Pizzeria Bianco and basically the same quality, minus the Pizzeria Bianco atmosphere and wait. For lunch I have the Housemade Mozzarella, Local Tomato & Basil sandwich or salad. The Mozzarella is fresh and delicious and I do not normally eat cheese. One more thing, I love that I can buy a pizza here and go next door to Lux, order a lemonade and read a book while enjoying my pizza. Great place! The only caveat is that the wait at lunch time can be up to 20-25 mins during peak hours (downtown Phoenix lunch crowd). read more

The food is tasty, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is nice. The problem is that the establishment is inundated with hipsters. I think Lux drives them to Pane Bianco. read more

I love love love this place! The tmb sandwich is the best around. Everything from the bread, to the cheese to the veggies are fresh and flavorful. A definite must try if you're downtown. But don't expect there to be much seating though. It's pretty much a to go kinda place. There's a few benches outside, but it's pretty much take and go. So just a little heads up. They even have a few salads there, the caprese is the best. Try it, it's good and a definite repeat kind of place. read more

They have a regular everyday menu and everyday they will have something different. Food is fresh and delicious, inside is beautiful. Service can be a little slow, but the staff is friendly. read more

I'm not sure if it was an off day or what, but...today I attempted to call in a sandwich order, and got place on hold for over 5 minutes before I hung up. When I arrived there were no other customers, but the two employees were chatting with a friend...so obviously their conversation was more important than making money for the business who employs them. I ordered myself a Mozzarella sandwich, which I have had many times before, and I was sorely disappointed. First, they started using stewed tomatoes instead of fresh, which I'm assuming is because they're not in season...but the sandwich was super oily and I was just unimpressed. I only ate half because it was so oily and the flavor just wasn't good. My craving was left unfulfilled and I was really let down by both the food and the service. read more

small. simple. fresh. limited. perfect. not your average joes. just watch out for the scene. read more

Pane Bianco has, by far, the best caprese (mozzarella, tomato, and basil) sandwich that I've ever experienced. The mozzarella is incredibly fresh and creamy, and the tomatoes are always super ripe and flavorful. Last week I tried the caprese sandwich at Cafe Centro, who does have an amazing ham and swiss, and nearly got homesick for Pane Bianco =) If not for one mediocre experience with a pork sandwich I would give them 5 stars. Oh, and being next to Lux (http://www.yelp.com/biz/lux-coffeebar-phoenix) doesn't hurt one bit. Great way to spend an afternoon! read more

Went here with a friend. I had the "market salad," which included prosciutto, pomegranates, persimmons, among many other ingredients. It is amazing how putting the right ingredients together affects the dish one eats. It was one of the "specials" of the day. Marco, the brother of the owner, was most attentive. The person I went with is from New York. Marco is from NY. He is quite friendly, and is very good at making his guests feel welcome. My friend told me about their pizzas. Next time I shall not be distracted by their specials of the day and order the pizza. read more

Pretty good but could be better. Fresh bread is amazing! Prosciutto with mozzarella sandwich is good but not enough prosciutto or too much mozzarella. Bean soup hardly had any beans in it. Rice pudding was flavorful but rice wasn't cooked thoroughly. I usually love this place. Maybe it was an off day? read more

Love the spresatta. Excellent ingredients and mostly local!