So Paneras are already a safe bet! I have no complaints! I went around 7 at night and it was pretty empty! Went straight to the counter and ordered! The guy was nice and it was super easy to get my food. We got one of those table trackers and the food came out in like 10 minutes. Food was great. Got the mac and cheese with a mango smoothie. It was so good as always! We cleaned up and left and was just so easy. Only giving 4 stars because it's not swanky or original but honesty it's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal! read more

Panera Bread - The large mac and cheese and baguette! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

No help . Signs on door said everything was packaged takeout since they had staffing issues. Then they told us there was a 30 minute wait for food. read more

Love Panera Bread but they're currently not delivering to our apartment complex. Here we get Uber Eats, H-E-B, and everything else but not Panera. Too bad. read more

I didn't get everything in my order. I called the store to get refunded for what I didn't get. They made it seem like an inconvenience and didn't care to apologize or try to make things right. Not to mention I had to share my credit card information over the phone which I hate doing and it's gonna take 3-5 business days for the credit to appear back on my card. Just not the best experience. read more

heard it was good from my homies, but when I got there I saw how expensive everything was. Im not paying nine dollars for a damn bowl of mac n cheese. read more

Very Disappointed in their customer service. Placed an order online for delivery and was never contacted that they cancelled the entire order. When I called, was notified they were extremely low on products and equipment was down. This is not the first time this store has had these issues. read more

I don't understand this location and why it is consistently poor. There are two things that drive me insane: Staff - it's like there is a brand new staff starting every single day. They are not familiar with the menu or how anything works and it's very frustrating. I have yet to go in and feel completely confident that the ordering process will go smoothly. Food availability: I cannot count the number of times that I have gone in and wanted just a plain bagel or a blueberry muffin at 8:30 in the morning and they are out of both! ON A FRIDAY. Seems like this should be planned for?? It seems petty to point it out, other than the fact that it's happened multiple times. It is really unfortunate that it is this poor. I have been (in)frequenting this location - because it's practically in my backyard - for 7 years now and sadly it has not improved at all over time. read more

This place has really gone downhill....orders backed up, orders not on time, etc. They need a manager!

They burned my flatbread to the point where it was like motza bread not flat bread. The next sandwich was so wet and soggy that it fell apart and tasted like oat meal. Really disappointed considering they charge a lot of money for this crap. Look at the photos I added read more

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I had the turkey bacon bravo and chips delivered. 30 minutes after eating, I became very ill. I started vomiting and made several trips to the bathroom. I really liked Panera but food poisoning is a deal breaker. I will be finding a different place to eat lunch. read more

The crew at this location is spectacular. The lady at the register compliments customers (genuinely), is very upbeat and positive, very confident when speaking too. Very friendly. The gentleman who brought my food to me was very kind as well and even told me to have a blessed day. It's the little things that make the experience memorable :) the food quality was fantastic as well!! read more

Some ladies from AFLAC came by our office to offer us supplemental insurance that none of us but my boss can afford and they brought us Panera bagels. People that think the bagels aren't good - sorry Charlie, but I thought they were excellent. I've been having random bagel fantasies since that day, especially of the sharp cheese bagel variety. Update: I actually WENT to this place this weekend and it's the asiago bagels that I crave which is weird because I've had them at Einstein's and Bruger's and they never provoked such a lust in me. I think it's the way the bagels are shaped. They have a center that creates a moment of taste perfection. The prices aren't outrageous, but if I lived anywhere near Bee Caves and had the means to drop in everyday I have the feeling I'd be up three or four pants sizes within the year. I've never been SO glad I'm not a hoity-toity Rollingwood madam of means. If they decide to plop one on North Lamar (ha!) I'm a goner. Oh yeah - service was excellent. Seriously helpful people working here, don't know if it's the neighborhood they're in or what but the folks working here were very nice. They still only get 4 stars for being completely inaccessible to downtown at lunch time unless you have 3 hours to battle Enfield or 6th Street. read more

I am NOT embarrassed to say that I love Panera Bread! I will shout it from the hilltops! What is the big deal about liking chain restaurants anyway? Some are better than some local eateries. Panera Bread is one of my favorite places to go to study, buuuuuuut I find that I have trouble concentrating because (start reading the rest of this paragraph in a rush, hurried, crazed manner) my eyes are always wandering about the place and then I start thinking of how awesome this place is to study and then that thought reminds me that I'm not studying and then I finally start studying for a few seconds and then the cycle starts all over again haha. (okay stop!) I am addicted to the Broccoli Cheese soup, Frontega Chicken, and IC Caramel drinks!!!! YUMMY! Most of the staff members just do their jobs or arrange small, informal meetings in the corner of the restaurant. In other words, they are not overly friendly, with the exception of Chawky. He is so nice and never fails to strike a conversation with me at my table. You won't have trouble spotting him, because he is the only I've seen wearing a purple/lavender shirt and a genuine smile. They have a plethora of outlets, which are all too conveniently located at every table alongside the walls. The booths are the best place to sit if you need to study or use the computer, if they are available. Unfortunately, too many people have found out about this place and now it gets way too crowded, especially on Sundays after church. It is about time to open a new one in Austin; I'm sure it will happen soon. I will be one of the first ones there too. Now that I have taken yet another break from my studying to write about the very place where I am presently, I bid you adieu. UPDATE!: Chawky just informed me that they will be opening two new locations at the end of this year. One will be on Mopac and Wm Cannon and the other um will be somewhere else! haha I forgot. read more

I had a delightful lunch here with Peter P. who also offered to pay for my lunch which made it an even a sweeter experience. We were looking for a place to eat at with our Pups while my car got detailed across the street at the Finish Line and this place happened to be right across the street with outdoor seating! I went in and placed my order and explained that my friend who was entertaining our pups outside was paying... "No Problem" even though a large group came in between me and my friend placing his order.... I ordered a 1/2 Turkey sandwich and a cup of vegetable soup with a choice of multi grain bread as my side (choices are apple, chips or bread). The perfect amount of food for lunch - no food coma effects afterward.... However, I was envious of Peter's choice: salad with chicken and multi grain bread which he used to make a sandwich for himself and shared the rest of the meat between our pups! There was a HUGE amount of chicken on that salad - as in enough for a grown man and 3 big dogs! read more

I'm normally not a huge fan of chains, though I indulge occasionally in a select few. I think I'll be adding Panera to that list. Convenient to work, and they're very fast. The Portobello & Mozzarella sandwich was tasty, and had fresh mozzarella. The service was quick, and friendly (I even made the girl who took my order laugh when I looked bemused by the fact that a side of potato chips or fruit was called an "accessory"). I'm looking forward to trying out their bagels and their Mediterranean Veggie sandwich. It appears the portobello panini is seasonal, so I'm hoping it gets replaced by something else vegetarian. And while it's too hot to eat soup right now, as far as I'm concerned, their menu is very good at pointing out what is and isn't vegetarian, which makes ordering even faster for me. I also appreciated that they don't present you with a credit card slip that contains a "tip line" and if there was a tip jar, it wasn't evident. read more

I gotta give props to this place. Last night I went to pick up a quick dinner and now on the menu they have the calorie information posted right beside every item on the menu. Man, it made me think twice about ordering some things..especially things like the Caramel Frozen Coffee drink. A big ol' 600 calorie staring right at me in the face. Umm, I think I'll pass. I mean, I know that crap is full of sugar and bad for me..but it's easy to overlook if you just don't think about the nutritional info. I ordered the pick two. Almost got me some tomato soup over broccoli cheese, but to my surprise, the tomato soup had more calories. Go figure it was "creamy" tomato. Duh. So thank you Panera for making me somewhat health conscious. However, it kind of kills the fun of splurging on your lovely baked goods. read more

I'm a little embarrassed I love this place. I'm not much for chain eating, but this place is fabulous. For breakfast, I love the french toast bagel or the chocolate chip bagel both with hazelnut cream cheese. My son is hooked on the pecan roles. The croissants are good too as is the coffee and hot chocolate. For lunch, the pick two with chicken noodle soup and Thai chicken salad are really good. The only negative is panera is sooo packed at lunch. The line often goes out the door. So, if you are going there for lunch, go off hours or be prepared to wait. I guess word has gotten out and others share my embarrassing love. read more

I know this is Austin, and there are a ton of great places to eat that aren't chain restaurants, but my boss thinks that lunch is something that should happen at your desk, preferably in ten minutes or less. That being said, Panera has become my go-to lunch place for when I neglect to bring my own. For being a chain, I think they do a great job as far as variety, pricing and customer service go. This place is a carb-lover's dream (take it from an expert), and they have great menu variety. Their signature sandwiches are always good, and who can resist their bakery treats? The pick two is a great choice if you're on a budget but want some variety. I love that you get the choice of artisan bread, an apple, or chips with your meal. I love/hate that they have the caloric info posted on their menu. It's changed my mind more than once about their mac 'n' cheese, sadly. I also love their new Panera card, but that gets me in trouble with a free smoothie every time I order (they're amazing - try the mango). I love that I can walk in, order, have my food and be out the door in less than five minutes. To top it off, the people who take your order usually don't mind a little friendly banter, and everyone working in the kitchen seems to be at least faking a good attitude. My one concession is that you kind of have to know what to order. The soups vary day by day, but most are pretty good. The french onion can be overly salty, which is saying something since I grew up in a household that believed you couldn't use too much salt (Woo, Southern cooking!). Their tuna salad sandwich is pretty inconsistent, but I think that's just the nature of tuna. I don't care for their ham sandwich either, but if I wanted a ham sandwich I would have brought my own from home. In short, if I'm doing the pick two I usually stick with the turkey. If you're pressed for time at lunch but still want something tasty and inexpensive, I highly recommend Panera read more

We always come here just for breakfast, and primarily for bagels. The Asiago bagels are delicious. My beagles like everything here. I have never had bad bagels from here. They have a good deal when you buy the baker's bagel dozen. Check it out! read more

As someone who generally avoids chain restaurants, I love Panera Bread a ridiculous amount. 1) it's a great place to study. Spacious tables (you may have to wait for one at peak times), free wifi, plugs galore, free coffee refills and study snacks/meals at your fingers. 2) Panera's food is so good! I literally like everything that I've tried there. My favorites are the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, the tomato soup, the tomato/mozzarella panini, the mediterranean sandwich, and their new Salmon dishes are pretty damn good too. 3) Friendly, helpful staff. 4) Lightning fast service. By the time I get my coffee, set my stuff down at my table and open my backpack, the buzzer buzzes and my food is ready! So quick! Love love love Panera and you should too! read more

This seems like your traditional Panera. It's a chain, so if you've been to one, you've been to them all. This one in particular has a nice outdoor area, though. I recommend their Asian chicken salad. read more

VERY disappointed. Had the chili with corn bread on the recommendations I had read here. Unfortunately, the chili was chilly and very bland (and this is coming from a transplant from Minnie-soda and if someone from the Land of 10,000 Hot Dishes for gosh sakes). Someone else in my party had the Mediterranean Salmon Salad. The third member in our party asked "Is that as tasteless as it looks?", to which the owner responded "it is tasteless, the salmon is ice cold and the lettuce looks like it was cut yesterday, but other than that, it's great". The third person had a panini sandwich which actually looked pretty good. All in all, I was very disappointed as I have had lunch several times in Ohio and Minnesota and always had a good experience. read more

Not even half impressed after all the hype. But I am going back to give it a second shot. Italian Combo Sandwhich - nothing Italian about it. Ciabatta bread was just okay, the mayo/mustard sauce reminded me of acidic vomit, the ham & salami were decent, and the turkey & roast beef didn't belong on the same bun. The pepperoncini dosage was silly. French onion soup - flavorful, but I couldn't eat a whole bowl of it if my lunch depended on it. Diet Chicken Noodle Soup - took a taste & lost interest. French baguette as a side item - I enjoyed it more than any of the entree items I tried. Ate the whole thing and ditched half my sandwich. Pizza - only served after 4pm. WTF? Ergo, I didn't get to try it. Chocolate chip cookie - the chocolate chips were numerous, but too small to enjoy any real flavor of chocolate. It was also unevenly heated which ruined the joy of the fresh-baked experience they're trying for by heating it. Cinnamon roll - excellent. Buy one. Frosting was not overwhelming, and cinnamon dosage was thoroughly complete. Every bite was like "the middle" of a lesser cinnamon roll. Moist and evenly warm too! Cobblestone Muffin- like candy. Lots of apple(sauce?), raisins, icing, and cinnamony goodness. Would be a lot better warmed. Wildberry Muffin- not a lot of flavor. "Wild" blueberries are slacking! Pumpkin Muffin- mmmm. Powdered sugar. Free Wifi. Hence, you can surf yelp like me. read more

I love Panera Bread but my complaint about this location is lack of cleanliness. I got there on a Saturday morning before they opened, so was the first one through the door. I went to the restroom after I ordered, which was dirty. When I sat down at a booth, there were lots of crumbs in the back part of the seat. Being the first one in the restaurant, this tells me that they are not cleaning properly from the day before. If they're not cleaning booths and restrooms, how is the kitchen? I don't want to think about it. read more

I took my first foray into this or any Panera Bread today, after an appointment in the area put me in Rollingwood around noon. In search for a lunch I could grab quickly on the way back to the office, I popped into Panera Bread, knowing little besides the fact that they were a bakery and sandwich shop. After contemplating the menu for a few minutes, I settled on the Bacon Turkey Bravo to go, with a small apple (Fuji? Gala?) as a side. The cashier was friendly and prompt and probably would have happily explained the menu choices if I'd asked. I was impressed with how many cashiers they had on staff, which chewed through the lunch rush with startling efficiency. After being handed my oversized, buzzing plastic coaster, I tromped over to the pick-up counter to await the arrival of my meal. It appeared promptly, with little fanfare aside from the insistent buzzing of the chunk of plastic in my hand. No names called, which I suppose keeps noise to a minimum. I devoured my apple on the drive back up MoPac. I thought at first it was somewhat small, but it was just the right size to hold in my hand while keeping that palm (and the other hand) on the steering wheel, so I guess I can't complain. It was perfectly ripe and tremendously juicy, though not so much that I splashed apple juice all over my new khaki pants. At the office, the sandwich emerged, rescued at last from its paper bag prison! The sandwich was by and large what I expected, tender meat, fresh veggies, and flavorful gouda on soft tomato basil bread. I found the bread to have a hint of sweetness to its crust, as though it had been smeared with a light layer of cinnamon and brown sugar (from their menu online, apparently this is the bread's "sweet streusel topping"). Surprising, but delicious and welcome. Overall, I was pleased with my excursion to Panera. I hesitate to grant them a five-star rating based on a single meal, so four it is for now. I highly suspect, though, that my future experiences with them will only cement their pleasant reputation in my mind. read more

Their coffee was tolerable, although room-temperature. Their wi-fi left something to be desired. They block TinyURL, y'all! Hello? What? Why? And you can't even go to TinyURL to decode a TinyURL URL because that would be going to TinyURL, which is "Forbidden: Other." You have to go to one of them *gasp* bootleg TinyURL decoder places to decode your TinyURL. They also block AR15.com because OMG, weapons! Panic! read more

Oh Panera. You can find me at Panera in the late afternoon/evening avoiding traffic while surfing the surprisingly fast WiFi and enjoying a delicious Creamy Tomato soup in a breadbowl. The music is just loud enough to hover over the whir of their coffee makers and the bagel catapult (their slicer, seriously it sounds like a catapult) but not obnoxious enough to disturb my "work". I don't really come here for their Mango "smoothie" (mediocre at best), or their panini's (hit or miss depending on who makes it), but instead for their Chai Latte or Cinnamon Crunch bagel, or to devour a breadbowl (try not to feel like a beast when ripping apart the breadbowl to get the last of your soup, haha). Sure it's a chain cafe-type of place, but overall I like going here, for a combination of food, the oversize tables, WiFi, and the atmosphere. Note: Be sure to bring a jacket, since they keep the a/c hiked here. read more

This place does not even open until next Friday and I can't resist the urge to tell everyone to go check it out. Panera Bread, already famous in the Midwest and Northeast, has intelligently moved into Austin at Bee Caves Rd. You'll find their prices moderate to expensive, and the location not ideal for some Austinites (ie: only two limited service bus routes go to Bee Caves), but I promise you that the trip and the cash will be worth it. I have not once passed a Panera without having to stop in to get their Broccoli Cheddar soup in a sourdough bread bowl, just one of the many fantastic selections they have on their vast menu. Bagels, pastries, paninis, salads, your choice of artisan bread, hot soups...mmmm I need to stop writing about this.... Their stores, although franchised, are pleasant, friendly and quietly comfortable. As for the one on Bee Caves, the jury's still out, but they are off to a good start - yesterday they brought fresh bread to nearby businesses for a taste! My co-workers and I were among the sea of guinea pigs....and we scarfed it down in 10 minutes. Don't let anyone see you licking the paper your sandwich was wrapped in... read more

Your salads were exceptional as well as your soup, the Baked Potato soup was great! Your staff was also exceptional, Brian and Charles were very helpful and happy to help. read more

Panera Bread - A man - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not my favorite lunch spot, but the bakery's good. I don't know why my friends like this place. I've never seen anything more overpriced. The sandwiches are nothing to look forward to, some on the menu I could make at home except I wouldn't sell it for $8. The macaroni and cheese is good, but a small bowl will cost you $7. It's a healthy choice and the bakery is popular i think, especially for breakfast(I recommend Muffies) but it isn't the greatest place unless you have a heavier wallet and smaller stomach. The place is really clean but the food is bland. Go there to buy bagels and things for breakfast, not for lunch. read more

Coffee is fairly standard, pastries are better than the dishes, Internet works well. Pros: * Drinks - really liked their soy hot chocolate, yogurt smoothies * Bagels and other plain breads are reasonable and consistent * Good environment Cons: * Some of the food options I've had sort of disappoint. They just taste sort of flat or dull, and portion sizes seem to have diminished over time. * Pickles are perpetually gross. I adore pickles and I *never* finish the ones they serve here. Skip. Other notes: * Service is generally good but they change out staff frequently here. * Parking is a little weird - the road that runs along side this is fast and winding so definitely want to take the light across from Mr. Gattis. DO NOT PARK AT THE BANK. * If you've got to get the French Onion soup, get it with bread and put it ON THE BREAD. Other formats aren't quite right. Done properly, it's great. * I previously listed that the Internet here wasn't very good but it's since improved. read more

This Panera has very friendly staff, clean tables and seating, and great food. I've never had a bad experience at any Panera, but this one stands out to me because of how courteous and kind the staff members are! read more

Used to order online here all the time. Won't make that mistake again. Delete your panera account ASAP. They leaked customer data, then sat on the vulnerability for 8 months and did nothing after being informed of the vulnerability, then lied about fixing it *repeatedly*. These guys can go straight to hell. It is exactly what they deserve for hiring security people from Equifax, of all places. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/04/panerabread-com-leaks-millions-of-customer-records/ https://medium.com/@djhoulihan/no-panera-bread-doesnt-take-security-seriously-bf078027f815 read more

When it comes to baguette, I know my share, please visit my other reviews if you have a doubt. One way to test a place is by simple ordering a baguette, as you can see no scientific testing at all, but quite effective. That's what I did with this place. I have to tell it was my first time ordering at a Panera, not my first time there, just that the price of the baguette is quite high and one can get it for a lot less. Not that I couldn't afford it, just that it was way to pricey to even consider it. Well, back to the baguette, it had a good presentation, a bit to wide, but nice colors. The taste, which is the most important qualification was not there, as a matter of fact one of the worst baguettes I have had recently. Not appealing at all, I gave it to my dogs, that will eat anything. Maybe they have great salads or other items, but, if your bread is no good I'm not going back, ever. read more

The broccoli cheddar and other basic stuff is good here. I tried venturing to try the Thai soup - worst decision of my life - salty soya soup that's what it was. The chicken soup was bland and smelled of a very typical stale chicken odour. The Thai salad is a better bet. read more

Always outstanding never fails!! The potato soup is always available! The salad is always fresh. The pastries are delicious. The bread is amazing. The Mac and cheese is to die for. I could almost eat here everyday if it was closer to me. Amazing stuff for the price. Wish they were open a little later though. read more

I will start off saying that I love Panera. However, my visit to this location on Sunday evening really let me down. My parents and I ordered 3 different salads to dine in. They were packed to go when we received them, which isn't a big deal... But they absolutely looked unappetizing, and tasted just as bad. I eat salads often and have eaten them at Panera before so my expectations were high, since in previous visits to different locations have been wonderful. Bummer. read more

The most poorly managed location I've ever been to, the staff are extremely unprofessional, the bathroom is always dirty, the food is poorly made plus it's always freezing inside!! You're better than this!!! read more

The management at the Bee Caves Panera Bread is incredible. I had a problem with my order which was quickly resolved by the manager. Not only did he correct my order, but did so in a kind and timely way. I am always impressed with the quality of food that Panera serves, but now I am equally as impressed with the staff. read more

They have soup in a bread bowl!!!!!! My San Francisco transplanted heart is so happy to know this! I adore soup in a bread bowl! And while it's not my sourdough french bread... the bread was VERY good. So why not 5 stars? Well their french onion soup isn't the best I've had. (La Madeleine's is better). Also their sandwich selections don't really call to me. I've had the roast beef and the Italian and while both were good, neither were "Oh my I've got to get that again" for me. The Italian one was HUGE... easily two meals. I see they have a lot more items (breakfast, dessert, other sandwiches, salads) on their menu that I've not tried so we'll see if I can ever pry myself away from my "soup in a bread bowl order "long enough to try them. read more