I had a wonderful experience at Panera Bread, 200 S State Rd 434 #1071, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Maria is truly one of the best managers in town - professional, welcoming, and clearly dedicated to great service. She made the experience even better with her positive attitude and attention to customers. A special thank-you as well to Jada, who did an amazing job with the veggie special this Sunday morning. She made my wife's with avocado, and mine spicy, and both were absolutely delicious. Everything was prepared so well, and you could really tell the care and effort she put into making our food just right. We really appreciated the excellent service and the quality of the meal. Kudos to Maria and Jada for doing such a fantastic job. I highly recommend this Panera location. If you want it to sound even more glowing and "award-worthy," use this version: Outstanding service and food! Maria is hands down the best manager in town - friendly, attentive, and exceptional at making customers feel welcome. Jada did a fantastic job making the veggie special this Sunday morning. She prepared my wife's with avocado and made mine spicy, and both were incredibly tasty and perfectly done. Their care, professionalism, and attention to detail really stood out. We truly appreciated the experience. Big kudos to Maria and Jada - they made our morning special. Highly recommend this Panera Bread location. Super ambience we did dine in this morning June 21st 2026 due to fathers day - my family wanted to treat me Thanks & Best Regards, Respectfully Submitted, Sridhar Rangaswamy ("Sri") US Trademark: #5030763 US Trademark #SN 98620494: "Promise Less/Under Promise and Deliver More" "Excellence is not an act, it is a Habit" "Honesty is the Best Policy"Be Truthful,Honest and Fair" read more

Sometimes when you go to a restaurant, it's not always about the food, service, or the ambiance. It's about the experience. As I walked into Panera, I was immediately greeted by Vicky at the register. Beautiful smile and a heart of gold. She gave me some time to look over the menu, and I decided to order the sausage, egg and cheese croissant with an iced Madagascar vanilla latte. "Excellent choice!" She exclaimed. She asked how my day was and after our conversation, she handed me my coffee and added, "Well, I hope you have a wonderful day!" As I ate my breakfast and sipped on my coffee, I observed how she interacted with every single customer after me. She treated everyone with the utmost care just like she did with me. And everyone left the restaurant with a big smile on their face. Vicky is a true example of what kindness can look like. Thank you, Vicky, for being an amazing person. I hope you have an awesome day as well! P.S. The food was excellent! "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz read more

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I LOVE that they've moved the non-breakfast signs above the registers (instead of only having the breakfast and bakery items - and you having to lean to see the Pick-Up 2 options). I ordered some food to-go for my parents and grandma. The order was correct (even though one of the apples was rotten on the bottom). The store was clean. The team members were kind and patient. It's good to see new faces working with team members who have been there for years. Another good experience at this location. read more

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I once responded to a post on social media asking me where would you be getting married if you had to have your wedding where you had your first date??? Well then we'd have to get married at this Panera not just because the Starbucks that used to be here is now a different restaurant...but a mistake in a delivery order gone wrong and no food had been delivered after over five hours later was thankfully resolved by a manager named Sheryl and her staff of friendly workers. Not only was I taken care of that day, but Panera's Care Team also rewarded me with a generous e-gift card for all the trouble... The broccoli cheddar or potato bacon soup in a bread bowl is a personal favorite...also the chipotle chicken avocado melt or the chicken bacon rancher with a side chips isn't bad either! Don't forget to try a kitchen sink cookie for dessert if you're like me and into sweet & salty snacks! Then I wash it all down with a yummy papaya green iced tea! But the glorified hospital food here is highly recommended and it is all so delicious, even if it is a little pricey these days! The restaurant's behind the McDonald's and next to Walmart and Hair Cuttery as the parking lot here is a hot mess... read more

The service was very hospitable. And the inside of the store was extremely clean and inviting. I had the dubai cookie, it was very fresh :)

This particular Panera Bread sits about a block off of Semoran Boulevard (SR 436). It's in a shopping plaza, so parking is not an issue. I have often relied on Panera Bread to bring bagels and cream cheese to morning meetings. Since I was in this area on a Saturday morning, I decided to grab a quick breakfast here of my go-to of a bagel and cream cheese. No real issues and whole their bagels will never compare to the great bagels I grew up with in New Jersey, I have to remember that I am not in New Jersey, so I have to take what the market offers. Hey, at least I am not shoveling snow anymore. All in all, I will give this particular Panera Bread location four stars overall. read more

Just spoke to Vicky--best pleasantest employee ever! She has been fired! Unbelievable. Just an example of agism as far as I can tell! Panera food--sometimes great sometimes awful...Vicky--ALWAYS GREAT! read more

I came here to just pick up some food and Vicky took my order in the front and she made the experience she was so kind and friendly and full of spirit! Vicky is the best! read more

Panera Bread is one of my favorite places for a quick lunch or to grab a breakfast sandwich or to just chill with friends at times. This particular location at West Town Parkway is on my way to work and I come here often, especially in the mornings. The staff here is really friendly and ready to greet with a smile. I have never had any bad experience here. My favorite is the tomato soup, black bean soup, Mediterranean veggie sandwich and frozen caramel. read more

Panera Bread - Mediterranean Veggie sandwich, Tomato soup & Frozen Caramel - Sandwiches Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

The food and service was good. The price however I didn't like. I will no longer come back. The pick two was what I ordered and the Mac and cheese was 5.40. Look at the picture to see the portion read more

Panera Bread - Mac and cheese small side for $5.40 :( - Sandwiches Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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We went to the Altamonte store next to Walmart. I ordered a half Fuji Apple salad as I wasn't that hungry. When I picked up my order, I questioned the girl and then asked for the manager. There were hardly any greens in the bowl. The bowl was barely half full. This is their smaller bowl meant for this size, not the big one. The manager said the scoop was correct. She offered to remake the salad but said it would look the same. I've ordered this 1/2 salad many times before and never had an issue. Could they not spare the greens? This was almost 7:00 in the evening. Perhaps they were running out? I certainly hope they weren't saving them for the next day. I was very disappointed in the quantity of food for $8.19. The manager didn't care. Said "have a good day" after not doing anything for me (a rewards customer). !!! read more

Ordered one sandwich, a cookie and a cold brew for rapid-pick up, it was being placed out as soon as I arrived so yay for hot sandwich still! The melted white cheddar and steak sandwich was so yummy with the slight tartness from the pickled red onions and a little kick of heat from the horseradish. It is good to know at the time of writing this review this location is only offering baguettes for a side - I usually like to go for the apple if I'm getting a sandwich and I'm sure I'm not the only one! I highly recommend trying the Madagascar Vanilla Almond milk Cold Brew, wow! Perfect balance of coffee, sweet, creamy and that slight almond-nutty taste from the milk, yum! Paired so well with the chocolate chip cookie and you cannot beat the price! read more

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Can you rate a place based solely on the absolutely amazing and friendly service? If this is possible, this particular Panera location would check that box. I come here in the morning before work, typically in the 8:00 AM time frame, and the staff is just amazing. If you have been here before, you may already know, but Vicky here is reason enough to come every day. She learns your name, she is genuinely interested in serving you, she remembers what you order, she is just amazing. The other ladies working here are fantastic as well, always smiling (you can even tell under the mask currently). As for the food, well you know Panera, it is consistent with what you get at any Panera. There are honestly few places I visit where I will continually come back just for the friendly staff, and this Panera is it. Just go one day and watch as they know all the regular customers filling in just like me. Sadly, it has spoiled me from going to another Panera location. read more

We were on our way to the local Starbucks, but then we had a sudden craving for the bread bowls, so we came here on a whim! I end up ordering the cinnamon crunch bagel with some honey walnut cream cheese, while my boyfriend ordered the broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl. The cinnamon crunch bagel was superb! Maybe it's because I'm such a huge fan of bagels anyways, but it tasted fresh and fluffy. I loved how Panera uses brown sugar as the "crunch" part of the bagel. The honey walnut cream cheese was somewhat bland. Maybe it's because the cinnamon had an overpowering taste, but it was hard to even taste the cream cheese. The soup was very creamy and warmed us up well, which was especially beneficial for my boyfriend who was sick at the time. However when we tried the bread bowl, it tasted extremely hard. We were disappointed in how tough the bread bowl was, almost to the point of being stale. We ended up tossing the majority of the bread bowl. Panera is a good place to go if you need a quick stop for some breakfast/pastries, but maybe not the best place if you need some good lunch. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I guess that comes with going to a chain restaurant. read more

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Who hasn't heard of Panera? For a chain, it's a great bagel, soup, and sandwich spot. I love the bread bowl and can't decide which is better: the creamy tomato basil or the cream of chicken. And when it comes to bagels i love the cinnamon crunch with the honey walnut cream cheese. For savory, i go for the asiago cheese with veggie cream cheese. Their menu is constantly changing to fit the seasons, so you never get tired of the menu. There's free refills of soft drinks, coffee, and even iced coffee! It's usually fairly quiet, but can get busy around brunch and weekends, so might not be too good for studying. But they have free wi-fi and a conference room that you can reserve if you have a group project. read more

Panera Bread - My favorite soup: creamy tomato - Sandwiches Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Pretty overpriced dull bland food. Nothing is fresh and the quality is just low. Their fresh juice was even subpar. The staff is not much better, they're just there. Wouldn't recommend tbh. I probably should have chose the McDonald's across the street and I don't even eat McDonald's. read more

I really do enjoy this place. It's very close to my one job, and it's the healthiest takeout food I can find. I don't eat most fast food, and so I like coming here because I can taste that the ingredients are more wholesome and fresh than other takeout joints. I usually get the roasted turkey avocado BLT or the bacon turkey bravo, both of which are delicious. I replace the side of bread with an apple and voila!...a delicious, nutritious meal. Although that Kitchen Sink cookie does call out to me sometimes...the sweet, salty goodness is definitely a pastry that I desire. I only get it once in a blue moon though because it is high in calories (and humongous). I finally got the Panera Rewards card because I go here way too often not to, and it's already scored me a free dessert. The place may be a bit on the pricier side compared to regular take-out, but the quality of the meals are better too. read more

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My son and I have been coming here since he was born and the Panera team have become like a family. Everyone is so welcoming and Vicky is the absolute sweetest. She genuinely cares about you and makes it her business to get to know you. It is a pleasure to come here in the mornings. Thank you to the whole staff! read more

I pay for the coffee club ( sip club) here and everytime I've come to get a coffee after 11 in the morning, I'm waiting for fresh coffee because what's in the canisters out on the counter is always COLD! I will sometimes Nuke it in the microwave, but point is keep the coffee fresh. No one likes to wait for a coffee. Atmosphere is amazing! Quiet and calming to eat a meal to. read more

I came in the evening of Sept 29. Not only was the AC broken but, the soup was cold, bread was hard as a rock, salad was gross, wilted & missing half the ingredients. we went to return the salad and my sandwich after one bit of each. I struggled to even be able to BITE into the sandwich, while the contents inside were fleeting. when we went back to get a refund we only got a refund for the salad. we threw out the sandwich (& the salad) after we showed them the full sandwich with only one single bite taken out of it. They had asked if we wanted to remake on the sandwich and honestly everything about it was not it so we just wanted to refund from the sandwich i found not to standards? Nicole, what looked to be (untrained) manager, had rudely told us know she won't be doing refunding the sandwich and then gave us two cookies as a replacement for the sandwich that was supposed to be my meal??? Why would I be forced to pay for a product I didn't want nor liked? And why were there not more steps being taken in customer satisfaction? read more

Two days in a row and they were out of bread bowls by 3p. What a disappointment!! Last time visiting this location.

Is there a salad dressing shortage? whats with the 1/4 inch cups that are 1/2 full. You buy a full Size salad anywhere else and you get one big container of dressing. Here you have to request half a dozen. Doesnt make sense. I know no one is going to finish a full size cobb salad with just 1 of these. thats a whole tableapoon of dressing. I guess this is great if your on weight watchers and actually measure out your dressing by the teaspoon. but im not exactly watching my figure. besides the ridiculously small salad dressings, the food is always good, service is typically very good, and its always clean inside. food comes out quick and they even have good breakfast food too. read more

Panera Bread - ridiculously small salad dressings. One large container like every other place gives you makes more sense - Sandwiches Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

I picked two food choices tonight and they were the turkey chili soup along with half of a chipotle chicken avocado sandwich. The soup was fresh tasting with adequate amounts of chili and turkey. The chipotle chicken avocado sandwich was a little slim with the chicken. The avocado was fresh the bread it came on got saugy towards the end. It was ok. read more

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Staff was super nice! Jalene was our cashier and helped me decide what I wanted to eat and made me laugh the whole time. Food took about five minutes and tasted fresh and delicious. Love this location. read more

They advertise "fresh". Technically, they say "freshly made". What they fail to mention is that it s " freshly" made from cooked, frozen, shipped and stored frozen, then defrosted ( for days) - then served over several days after that! Also, if you plan eating IN the restaurant tell them it's "to go". I would NEVER eat off their plates/silverware -- TRUST ME! - the "dishwashing" process would turn your stomach. And don't you think you shouldn't use cutting boards that show black mold all in the cracks? And, just for fun, check out the lawsuit a manager and associate filed ( and won) dealing with the "alleged" unwritten policy of owners regarding who should be an upfront cashier : 'no fat, black or ugly'. Look it up. read more

Ordered at 10:30am for a delivery order that should have been at my office between 2:15 and 2:30. My office is no more than 10 minutes away. Called at 2:45 to inquire as to why my meal hadn't arrived, and was given excuses that could've been communicated to me within the 4 hours I was waiting. The delivery person arrives at 3pm, with the cold soup and wilted salad, and on the receipt it shows the meal was made and done at 1:45pm. Unacceptable delivery experience. read more

Ordered a kids meal for my son. Found plastic in his dinner !!!! Order through Uber eats read more

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Pretty sad excuse for a $7 grilled cheese... and the tomato soup didn't even come with the croutons it's supposed to. Not the best Panera. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

If I could leave no stars I would! Disgusted I even came here and never again. Not only did they put my meal in a to go bag Asked the kid (cause thats clearly who they have working there) for a fork said it's in the bag nope no fork. Same kid screaming the mf word with guest still in the restaurant I'm sure managers will be able to get video of that. I soon realized they put my meal in a to go so I clearly wouldn't stay 9 pm came around and 10 mins before they were kicking guest out with their intercom which is extremely rude. Guest should be allowed to finish their meal especially since there is nothing holding you back from getting things done. One of their employees which I pray isn't a manger came around telling guest it was time to go. I've never in my life, been told it's time to go while I'm eating. What is this McDonald's? I proceeded to ask for corporate number and store number and told them this was Walmart where you can just kick people out same girl in all green came to the door yelling we close at 9 pm mama Literally yelling out the door we close at 9 pm mama Like what kind of clowns are they hiring where this kind of disrespect is allowed. She needs to get fired!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I would like to rate the employees based on their amazing and friendly service, especially to employee Keisha. My boyfriend and I got to Panera at 8:45pm, in hopes to catch the store before closing. Keisha was very attentive, providing excellent customer service 15 minutes prior to closing. She asked if it was for dine in or take out and we gladly dined in and they did not rush us although we were very mindful of the time. Keisha and the night staff were very accommodating and never once made us feel as though we were in their way. Truly amazing staff! read more

Vicky is truly THE sweetest and nicest Person I've met that works at Panera. I would come here again just to deal with her.

I popped in here to do homework. Restroom was okay in cleanliness but not 5 star. Service was with a smile. Restaurant was clean and wi fi was working! Whoop whoop! This location had a side area conference room I bet you can call and reserve with lots of plugs. I was able to charge my phone have a cup of coffee and eat my favorite low calorie shortbread cookie in a clean environment for about 4 buckaroos!. I'll be back! read more

This location is so upsetting. There is always an issue of why they can't provide group lunches. The last order I placed there was today when my breakfast delivery, for an important meeting, arrived late because they had system issues. We had to start the meeting and people couldn't eat till the break and hour and a half later. The order before that I ordered flatbreads for a lunch meeting and went to pick them up and sat there for an hour while they only made half of them. I placed the order early in the morning. They just cannot seem to keep up with how much business they receive. I won't use them again. I'll use a location that I can count on, as we only use them for work and they need to be reliable. read more

This is a great Panera location. They are usually very clean & have good customer service. They are just like other locations in terms of prices & portion sizes. I go here for something healthy & quick, not easy on the pocket. I am a fan of their soups & salads. They also now have a rewards program, but has not been that beneficial so far. They count each meal & send you a free pastry on your birthday. My current favorites are the Fuji Apple chicken salad & the turkey chili. I also like that you can change the bread now for a whole grain option or an apple. read more

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Panera is good sit down fast food. Order, wait for your name to be called, grab your food and sit down to eat. At least you have real plates, bowls and utensils. The food is consistently good. Their baked good looks delicious and they bake bread fresh in house. I always get the same thing. Like Julianne E. I get the you pick two with French onions soup and a half of sandwich. Usually frontega chicken or turkey artichoke. I like that they offer organic milk and yogurt with the kids meal. And, it looks like they finally got some new hot paninis and they now give free refills on lemonade. Yum! read more

I love visiting my parents & coming to this Panera location because I'm usually greeted by the infamous Vicki who has to seriously be the nicest person in the entire world! She always asks my mother how I am & is so kind & caring to all of the patrons who come into Panera for a delicious bagel or pastry or an expertly made latte! I've never had anything I didn't thoroughly enjoy from this location. Today, I was greeted by Vicki & the manager with genuinely warm smiles & sincere & heartfelt questions about how my father is doing. The hazelnut coffee was freshly made, piping hot & really tasty. Exactly what I needed after a long day in the airport!! I'll be back tomorrow for sure!! read more

So, this review may not be entirely fair, just to preface. I went last night to meet a friend and while we were there a man who was most likely inebriated came in asking some people for $1.50 to help him buy a sandwich. The booth behind us didn't give him anything, and when he came to my booth, my friend gave him some money and made an off-handed comment about his bracelet, something about God answering prayers. The man then flipped out at the women at the booth behind us who hadn't given him anything, and was going on about how they didn't see him, God won't recognize them, whatever. That part was awkward, okay, it happens. The manager was slow in telling the man to leave, as I think that should have been done as soon as the guy started yelling. Once the man was told to leave, the manager came over to my booth a couple times and apologized to us, and we told him it was the people behind us. No biggie. What really irritated me was that there was another older man in there, whom I presume to be a regular since he was chatting with several of the employees, that was pretty much throwing my friend and I under the bus for the drunk guy's behavior, and staring us down while doing it. This man had been in the store almost as long as I was (I waited about 20 minutes for my friend to arrive), and was sitting at a table across from me, staring in my direction. He was wearing sunglasses the whole time, even though it was indoors and the sun had gone down. He also, after the drunk man incident, decided to talk to the manager about how the situation should have been handled, as well as how the whole thing was my friend and I's fault. While there's something to be said for my friend maybe sparking the incident, I will not go back to this Panera because this was just the most bizarre thing I've ever encountered in an eating establishment. It's not the store's fault, I know, but the customers can sometimes make-or-break an impression as well. On a positive note, the employees I interacted with were friendly. This was just too weird for me. read more

My family and I always eat the same thing when we eat at Panera. The quality of the sandwhich varies by location unfortunately this time around we ordered 3 but this was Worst fontega chicken I've ever had. The mozzarella tasted like rubber, they don't use a panini press anymore so you're paying for high quality microwaved sandwiches and the bread they use has changed. Panera will never get my money again. Fontega chicken is one of the few items on you guys menu that has stood the test of time GET IT TOGETHER PANERA. read more

Salads, soups, sandwiches and delicious pastries. For the health conscious and not so health conscious there is something for everyone at Panera. In general, I'm a huge fan of the Thai Chicken Salad. But I'm also partial to the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad and the clam chowder soup. And when I feel like adding to my waistline, I'll indulge in a cinnamon roll. So good! Panera is a great place for dining with friends or family or, since they offer free wi-fi, setting up your laptop and getting some work done. They also have some very tasty tea! This particular location is quite spacious with a nice, but small, outdoor seating area. The only downfall is it's location next to a Walmart. Parking can get a bit tricky at times but convenient if you have other shopping to do. read more

Very disappointed: my friend found a big chunk of plastic in her grilled cheese sandwich. When she showed it to the managee, they just said: "oh, sorry". That was it! Not a good way to do business, guys. Oh, yes, she was given her money back and offered a bagel, but she has eaten plastic at this place! read more