On Elmwood, a street so well known for its trendy local restaurants, do yourself a favor and stay away from chains. Unless, of course, your mother offers to buy you dinner and you're too broke to object (me). We were also in a time crunch and needed somewhat healthy food fast. Our cashier was so sweet and friendly. Guy with some sort of nose piercing. 3 stars just for him. My order was completely right, but my soup just tasted off. Some of the noodles were discolored and it tasted a lot more bland than from other stores. Bathrooms are super nice and clean. Have to take off one star for the layout and parking. I can never get a parking spot and the weird layout of the store just bothers me. Enclosed front room then hallway with pickup station and a few tables. There is also a big room at the end of the hallway. read more

I have been eating at this Panera since it opened never had a problem with an order before. This morning I ordred a bagel breakfast sandwich plain with 2 two sausage and two cheese. I said no egg whatsoever. I also ordered a plain bagel first with butter for my friend. When my order come out it's an everything bagel and it's just egg. Luckily my friend order was correct. When I spoke to the woman I told her my order was incorrect and go over my order again one single plain bagel with 2 sausage patties and two cheese slices. She proceeds to take away not only my incorrect order with the egg but my friends order which was correct and throw both of them out. I then tell her no my friends order was correct a plain bagel with butter. she then informs me there are no plain bagels left which my friend then has to resort to a different kind of bagel for her order. When they finally serve me it is once again incorrect it is two plain bagels each with only one slice of cheese and one sausage not what I ordered. I have never had this issue before in my many years of coming here and the lack of understanding communication with the staff today was displeasing. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I went in today for my last free coffee. As any regular Panera visitor knows, Panera periodically has rewards, ranging from a dollar or two off of a soup or salad or beverage to a daily free bagel or coffee for a month. The current offer was 2 weeks of once a day free coffee. Each time I went into this Panera, the usual question was " I assume you want a large?". Today the person at the register did not ask; she simply handed me the a coffee cup.I did not question it, but discovered later that it was not a large. (I should explain that I do not drink coffee and so picked up the freebies for my husband.) I will review Panera again when I have a meal 2/22/18 Another trip to Panera for a take out lunch. I specifically asked the lady preparing the take out to NOT add utensils as the sandwiches and soup were being taken home. I looked in the bag as she handed me the bag and took out one of the THREE packets of plasticware( why 3 when 2 of the things in the bag were sandwiches????). She said she could not take them back( I had not even stepped one step away from the counter). She said "throw them away". Has Panera not heard of waste and the environment? read more

Went to a meeting there so I was in a separate room. The heat was unable to be controlled by the location. Nothing the employees could do. So it was a bit hot in the room but I enjoyed having that option to be secluded rather than at some tables. Offered the group some privacy. My absolute favorite thing to get from panera is the broccoli cheese bread bowl. I enjoy it every time. read more

I ordered the chipotle chicken breakfast wrap. I was the only one there, but service was still a little slow. The avocado that they used in the wrap was not ripe and ruined the wrap. I had the green passion fruit lemonade and it tasted fine. read more

Conveniently located but falls short in the satisfaction department for a few reasons. Their wi-fi is either horrific or nonexistent. I have tried sitting in every corner of this place and still no connection. I have even tried three different devices and none have been successful. When I inquired with the manager about their wi-fi he told me, "Try connecting to Spots." I thought he was kidding but when I realized he wasn't and tried, it worked, but it wasn't a strong signal.....OBVIOUSLY. They just introduced a new bathroom lock system. You get the code when you order something. Hey, that's fine with me. I'm all about cleanliness and if they think they keeps their bathroom properly maintained, good for them. What I'm not all for however, is when I order a coffee get a code, head to the bathroom a few hours later and realize the code is incorrect. I was in the back dining area studying and needed to use the restroom. The code wasn't working so I walked all the way to the front, inquired with a worker who told me the code I had was incorrect and she gave me a new one. This new code was also, incorrect. I went back to the front and the same woman told me that I was punching in the numbers incorrectly and that the code she had given me was correct. Headed back, REALLY had to use the restroom and the code was again, wrong. So, instead of walking back up to the front I asked a customer who gave me the RIGHT code. What was that about? They do not serve decaf coffee. I have been to at least 15 different Panera (no exaggeration) and I have never ever visited a Panera that does not serve decaf. I came in late night and while I did not need a caffeine boost, I needed some coffee flavor. I asked one of the women behind the counter where the decaf was and she said they only made it upon request and then asked if I, "Really needed it." Seriously? Yes, I really need it. She said it would take 15 minutes. I thought that maybe the reasoning behind this was because I came late at night, but when I came in the other morning at 8, it was the same deal, no decaf. Their hazelnut regular coffee however is absolutely divine, however they do not sell it by the bean. If you come late a night, don't expect a selection of bakery items, they will most likely be gone. I did utilize their rapid pick up service and it went VERY smoothly. I placed my entire order online and entered my card information. I scheduled my pick up for 2 hours ahead of time and it was ready exactly when I needed. The entire process was so easy. All I did was walk in, find my bag waiting for me on a shelf, grabbed in and bounced. SO convenient. Unfortunate complaint about the food however. I ordered the Mediterranean Flatbread and while it looked delicious it tasted like brown sugar. Straight brown sugar. I was dumbfounded so I googled the ingredient and saw that it did in fact have brown sugar in the ingredients. I think there must have been a brown sugar spillage into the sauce on this flatbread because that was all it tasted like and was overwhelming. The rest of my meal was tasty but online I specified that I did not want any sides. The reason for this was that I did not need or want the temptation of having additional food. They put two bags of chips in my order probably to be nice. Might be appreciated by some, but it's not appreciated by my skinny jeans on a Saturday night... read more

Note: I've only stopped in here to pick up food to go. Never sat and ate. Never used the Wifi. The folks are friendly and helpful with decision making. HOWEVER I ALMOST ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FINAL ORDER. Sometimes I catch it, sometimes I don't realize until I get him. Now I do tend to order things with a few personal twists. For example my go-to breakfast when I splurge here is toasted sesame bagel with egg whites and bacon, no cheese on the sandwich but a side of cream cheese (the small to go ones). Today I got breakfast here and looked in the bag and didn't see the cream cheese, so asked for that and got it. But when I arrived home and went to eat, I saw that the bagel had not been toasted, there were eggs (full eggs with yok) instead of just egg whites, and there was no bacon. I looked at my receipt and bacon wasn't charged, so I was glad I didn't pay for it and not get it, but I was annoyed to not get it! This is like the 3rd time this has happened and I had to get started with my work for the day so I decided to just Yelp about it instead of call and tell them. SO THE TAKEAWAY IS THIS: Good quality food, nice employees, good variety of food and drink options. ***But if you order in a way that makes any sort of tweak or adjustment to the standard menu item, inspect your order before you eat/leave the store!*** read more

I'm not usually a fan of chain restaurants... especially when faced with all of the many independently owned places on Elmwood.... but my son had a gift card and wanted to take his dear old mom out to dinner here.... so how could I possibly say, no"? The place was clean and comfortable (like every Panera I've ever been to). We each chose a "Pick Two".... An Asian Chicken Salad and a cup of Broccoli Cheese Soup for me... and some kind of Apple Chicken Salad and Half a Turkey Avocado Bacon Sandwich for the boy. Everything was fresh and tasty. Just like it always is. No complaints! read more

It's pretty much like every Panera out there. There's a shared parking lot with some reserved spots just for Panera. I would hazard a guess that many of the spots are usually taken by those shopping and eating elsewhere. Finding a parking lot spot is hit or miss, but there's plenty of street parking if needed. Inside is Panera. There's yummy bagels and breakfast pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, etc. There's a rotation of seasonal menu items, too. I've yet to have something bad. read more

First off, I don't usually review chains but since Panera Bread has become the "new guy" on Elmwood I'll make an exception here. Anyone that has been to Panera before can comment on their fresh baked goods, "You Pick Two," breadbowl soups, and variety of tasty health-conscious fare. The food is no different from one location to the next possibly with the exception of rotating soups. There are several reasons why I love Panera on Elmwood. It's a great place to study with bright lighting, background classical music with comfortable seating and the self-serve coffee is consistently brewed fresh every few hours. I definitely agree with Lydia W. that the WiFi is flawless unlike spot coffee next door, which I could never get to connect. For someone like me who enjoys reading/studying in a cafe setting with a fresh cup of java and the occasional French onion soup, Panera hits the spot! (No pun intended!) read more

They need to update their hours. Visited this location Friday night around 7:50 to see they were beginning to close. The hours on Yelp and google says they're open until 9. Besides that, they still took our order and the food was good (and fully cooked!), will be coming back here. read more

I like here, really clean and warm place. Sometimes they ask me what kind of cream cheese I want but they still forget it. I'm crazy for it so I need to make sure if they have it or not. However the food is nice. French toasted bagel is so delicious. Tomato soup is also my favorite. read more

Panera Bread - French toasted bagel - Salad Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I initially cringed at the thought of Panera opening on Elmwood. Now that it has been open for a while, I don't mind it. Spot and Globe Market will do just fine... they are already so well established on Elmwood (not to mention Buffalo in general). This Panera location in particular, although nicely designed, seems to be different than some of the other locations. I have eaten here a handful of times and each time the food has been less enjoyable than when I have ordered the same item at a different location. Maybe the kitchen just needed to iron some kinks out? I'm not sure, but at this point I still prefer Spot or Globe Market. read more

The service here never misses, flavors are consistent, I know that when I order, I know exactly what I'm going to taste and love every bite. Shopping and dining local is always great, but the service I receive here is why I always come back. They even don't mind when the kiddos order for themselves (they get the same thing all the time anyway) read more

me and my friends went out after school to this specific Panera, and they kicked us out because we were "running and yelling", even though we were like the quietest customers in the entire restaurant. read more

No no no. Went here because I had to get rid of a gift card. This chain is the place to go if you're desperate. This location is large, great. Food quality is subpar. One of the other customers complained about her panini sandwich being frozen, and they told her they can't remake it but they can heat it up? WTF? How do you press a sandwich that is pressed on the outside but frozen on the inside? I was horrified, if I was her I would've raised hell instead of storming off. Got an order to go, dressing was missing and so were the utensils. The place was dead what are you in a rush to do? Go back to talking--nice. Also at this location they take your name--but then instead of saying hey --- your order they stare at you and say bruskly---uhhhh this is yours.....WTF? Again it was dead there--no reason to be rude and rushed. Never going back here again! read more

Panera came through with free daily bagels - even toasted w Butter -for loyal customers in January- asiago and cranberry walnut bagel are to die for. I will buy them now. read more

The bbq smokehouse chicken sandwich is the best the 10 vegetable soup is the best the strawberry lemonade smoothie is the best second is the chicken avocado melt the second soup is Turkey chilli most of the dessert is nice and the iced tea are all good the flat breads are gross not the right kind of sauce it tastes like a lunchable it would get 5 stars except the Pizza messed it up read more

I usually like Panera but I bought a $9 Mediterranean turkey salad and I could have went to Wegmans. The pieces of turkey were seasoned well and of nice size but the overall salad wasn't worth it. A few weeks ago I bought a turkey sandwich and broccoli and cheddar soup; which was delicious. The service was excellent and quick. Love the set-up and I will return. read more

I visited on a hot Saturday afternoon and tried the iced coffee--which was fresh and rich tasting. Also sampled a chocolate croissant that was yummy although more bread-like than a buttery flaky croissant. In a way, the food is neither here nor there--it's the same at every Panera. What I really like about this location is the space itself. In addition to a large street-from patio, there's a transitional area that is within the building but has HUGE glass doors that make it feel like a nice shaded porch. Moving back into the store (past the counter) there's a quiet room with plenty of outlets. If you need a work space, this would be a good bet. Additionally, there's a private meeting room at the back of the store where you could meet for business, a community group meeting, etc. (not sure how this is reserved). So, long story short, okay food but a really good space for those of us who sometimes work from home. If I couldn't find coffee-house seating at one of Elmwood's locally owned business (which happens a lot), I'd give Panera a try. read more

Even though there is a passcode to get into the bathroom and a sign says its sanitized frequently it was absolutely disgusting when I went to use it. Urinal and toilet both needed a serious cleaning. Silverware during COVID is a questionable decision, not something that bothered me until I noticed that my spoon was dirty. I don't think reusable silverware is too much to ask for during a pandemic. After leaving Panera on Elmwood I'll be going to get a COVID test. Next time I need a coffee shop, I'm going to Spot instead. read more

Panera breads are always the same - that's the point of a chain store. In comparison to other cafes of this time, this is on the middle ground. Drinks tend to be pretty good tasting, but the food doesn't live up to the look. Last time, I had a cheese danish that didn't taste like much of anything. Cupcakes and muffins I've had there have been really lackluster. I don't know if there is a freshness issue or if I don't like Panera's stuff at all. Things this location is good for: a coffee, getting away from the busy world to do work, sitting in the back room and ignoring the passage of time, it is a very sterile environment if you find that very helpful in focusing, and it has better WIFI than neighboring Spot coffee. I don't want to be default not like Panera because it is a chain, but there's nothing remarkable about this place. There are better places around - but sometimes you really need WIFI. read more

So, one might say - who reviews Panera on Yelp? Well, me ... that's who. I stopped in for "brunch" on a Saturday walk / shopping excursion through Elmwood Village. I knew I had a "Birthday" pastry on my account, so it was a good time to go. Alas to my dismay, my Birthday pastry was not on my account, so I put my Spinach/Bacon/Egg order on hold and called Customer Service to have the problem rectified. The issue was painlessly resolved and I found out that there were new rules for Birthday rewards. At any rate, I reinstated my order and added an Autumn Soup cup of soup. I later realized that even though the cashier asked me and acknowledged that I ordered a cup, and not a bowl - was charged for and served a bowl just the same. Anyway, my food was quite good - especially the soup. I ordered a Cobblestone pastry and it was delicious (if not a bit too stale). I will return as needed, and would give a qualified recommendation if asked. read more

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My coworkers and I order delivery from this panera frequently. Our orders are always 100% accurate, delivered exactly when they say, and everyone is always so polite. We love having an easy go-to that everyone can agree on and we know will be good! read more

My gf works at this Panera. Today her manager, Josh, was refusing to enforce the mask policy put forth by corporate. I do not appreciate my girlfriend's health being jeopardized. I will revise this review once I have seen some evidence that action has been taken against this manager. read more

Great food, consistent. Fast delivery. In every location. Rewards add up to $ savings. The soups are great and salads too.

Two stars for the coffee and wifi. The breakfast bagel sandwich, steak and egg on an everything bagel, had no taste. That's hard to imagine, right? But true. And they grilled the bagel like a panini sandwich, instead of toasting. That created a smashed down thin disc that resembled no bagel I ever ate. I had high hopes for a good breakfast. Been to many Panera stores for lunch. It's no wonder the place was empty. read more

Ordered delivery. Food was fine. Delivery driver just stared at me creepily then sat outside my home for over 10 minutes. Weird. Won't be ordering delivery again. read more

Ugh, there's this extremely addictive bagel here, that I've been eating for years called the French Toast Bagel. Stay away from it, I repeat "Stay away from it!" Oh, and when paired with the honey walnut creme cheese....AMAZING!!! All that flavor should just be illegal LOL. I really love all that Panera Bread offers. The soups and sandwiches are good too! Definitely a good choice when trying to decide where to order bagels. Panera Bread is the Paula's Donuts of the bagel game! read more

Went here the other day and it was horrible, sandwich was cold in the middle, soup was watered down. The fact that they even tried to go next to spot coffee and across from globe market is insulting to the Elmwood village area. Both local buffalo restaurants targeting the same clientele, yet a chain goes there....unnecessary. read more

The employees are very lazy here. Must be poor management at this location. I ordered the steak and blue cheese salad. At other Panera locations nearby they always nicely slice the steak for you. But the last 2 times I ordered the salad from this location they just put 2 nasty chunks of steak in there. Also my boyfriend gets the chicken tortellini and they throw pinkish colored shredded chicken on top of the dish. So gross and again not how other locations serve these same dishes. Something is up. Plus they ran out of baguettes at 11am? Also they didn't offer to slice the half dozen bagels we ordered which is a standard at other locations.....and don't even get me started on their parking lot issue!!! My advice is drive a little farther to the one on the boulevard or Sheridan. Those locations are wayyyyy better than this one. The Elmwood Panera needs to get its act together! read more

This place is proof that corporate is way better than spot coffee and so is the wifi. read more

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This place is gross. Nasty. I ate here with a lot of my friends today and the food was just gross. The bread was like a rock. The Mac and cheese tasted spoiled. And the prices are outrages. Now my friends and I have all gotten food poisoning. I wish there was a no star cause I would of put that down. If you are ever in the buffalo area DO NOT COME HERE. NASTY!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Bad news supposed to close at 9:00but at 6:50 the main front dining room was closed for cleaning. Can't people watch while sitting in the rear dining room by the rest rooms. They never have any coffee made. They will brew it for you If you want to wait for it. Tried to pass off regular coffee for cold brewed coffee after charging a premium price. Manager offered no price adjustment. Counter employee was knowledgeable and polite. It is because of her that they got the one star. read more

This is a wonderful Panera, thanks to the prompt staff and ideal parking lot in the heart of Elmwood Village. I come here often for all meals, and thanks to their rewards program, I got free coffee for a month. I highly recommend signing up for the myPanera rewards program, for it is not too overbearing on your inbox, and it has a nice simple app that stores all of your info & rewards. One of my favorite perks of Panera is their online & mobile app order and pick up. It is so easy for those that are on the go, and looking for a healthy meal to eat. I am glad to see the City of Buffalo attracting and turning the heads of national brands, such as Panera. Panera is the only place where you can get healthy FAST food, just order online and pick it up in store. read more

There must be something of note to review a Panera. Yes the food and set up are the same as any other Panera, but honestly the staff make it worthwhile, at least the current morning staff as of this writing. You can get a breakfast sandwich anywhere, and likely a better one at some place, but not everyone remembers you after only a handful of visits and legitimately cares about your experience. Service goes a long way and the morning staff legitimately make the trip there worth it. read more

i ordered for delivery from here and was pleased! they do charge a $3 delivery fee, but ordering was super easy online or through the app and I was able to pay with paypal. once my order was placed, they told me when to expect my food (30 minutes) and allowed me to track my order. it showed me when they were preparing the food then when the driver left and who the driver was (name and photo) and showed me where on a map the driver was. the food arrived at the appropriate temperature (hot foods were hot and cold foods were cold) and everythign was delicious. I highly recommend the mango smoothie! read more

Panera. The great love of my life. How I have waited for you. There's minimal things at Panera that could really turn me away from loving them. Their broccoli cheddar soup is probably the most amazing soup they have. None the less, it's still considered a fast food place to me... And should not be consumed often :) Also, if you get a chance go buy their bakers dozen bagel ($6 every Tuesday!) have them slice it and you can freeze them! :) I get to eat fresh bagels everyday because I would store them that way. read more

It's Panera. If you like Panera anywhere else you'll like it here. I dig the order online and pick up at a separate counter option. Makes getting lunch faster, especially with parking right there. The space is a bit oddly laid out but it works. read more

Very fresh and high quality bread. So happy they opened two days ago in this location. Plus they have free WiFi. I love their summer corn chowder. Also, try their chai latte soooo good! They even label vegetarian items on their menu.They bake fresh daily. read more