Around this area, there aren't a lot of easy lunch spots. So when this Panera opened, it was like a little ray of sunshine had opened up on Sugarloaf and all of us cubicle drones came running. If you come here during weekday lunch, expect for there to be a line. In fact, last Wednesday the line was *almost* out the door. But they move the line quickly, and the employees taking my order are cheerful to boot. Although there's quite a bit of seating in this location, every table is going to be full during lunch hours. So come early, come late, or do what I do: get your order to-go. They have a small bench for those waiting for their to-go orders, and it's always been fairly quick. Outside of being everything that Panera is -- generally good food, albeit a little over priced-- it's just too busy for me at lunchtime. read more

Would you pay $7.40 for this? This is the four cheese grilled cheese. It literally means 4 strands of cheese. At least the staff and the manager are reasonable. And by reasonable I mean the manager refunded my money and did not laugh at me for spending $7.40 on this. Apparently other Panera breads give better portions on the toppings, but this is a "corprorate" AKA stingy location. The soup with the meal was fine, and the staff is fine. However, shame on you, Panera corporate. read more

Panera Bread - $7.40 for this - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

I came here because I was craving chicken noodle soup. It tastes great but the presentation is aesthetic but not practical. My soup was in a bread bowl!!! The point of soup is to slurp as much of the liquid as possible. But I couldn't because the bread was soaking up the soup and my soup was being mixed with soggy bread - I hate soggy bread. I really think Panera should change back to the bowls for soup . Cos I would imagine I'm not the only one who hates soggy bread + the waste of the bread bowl too . It's fun to be creative but practicality is also important . Also I ordered the bread bowl - soup + a side of bread . Imagine my surprise when I saw my soup in a Piece of bread + a side of bread . When it's supposed to be soup in a bowl with a side of bread. What a waste read more

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The gist: fairly expensive food for small portions- not the best customer service but fresh food. I've been to Panera a load of times, this location being many of the visits. I will preempt by saying today's visit was one of the best! I ordered the fontega chicken panini and broccoli cheddar soup (1/2-1/2 combo) which rang up to just over $9. The food was fresh and came out hot but also took over 20 minutes to be ready which I didn't understand as Panera goes under the banner "fast food." Overall, I will say Panera has delicious and fresh food. My favorite thing about Panera is the variety of options they have to offer as a cafe. What I don't appreciate is the lack of customer service, the long wait, and the sheer cost of the typically tiny meal they provide. Seems like Panera is becoming more and more like a franchise that focuses on money over food by the day. Overall, Panera is an average place. But I'd say to go to local cafes instead if you're in the area! More bang for your buck and the local cafe scene is pretty great in Duluth! read more

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We love this place! Healthy and delicious place. Always fresh bread and pastries. Soups are delicious. Also offers healthy juices. You can also sign up for free Panera Rewards Card. read more

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I ordered a half salad and soup with online ordering. It was easy to order and customize. I found the service quick, efficient and accurate. I would stop by again. The salad was simple. The bacon was chewy, I prefer crispy. The bathroom were clean and the only table available was dirty. It's obviously a very busy location. Still a great place to eat and get work done. read more

Quality of service has declined a lot, be ready to wait a 20 minute minimum for your food.

I will I could give less than 1 star !!! I ordered lunch on the 21st for 9 of my team members, $150, for delivery on the 22nd by noon. At noon the only items delivered where the soups and baja bowl. There were missing sandwiches (pick 2) and salads. I called at 12:07 to inquire where the rest of my order was, I was told by the Panera associate that he had to talk with his manager. He came back to the phone and told me his manager would call me. I did not hear anything for over 30 minutes so I called, 12:39,12:45,12:58,1:23, finally got an 'associate' manager at 1:29. Who persisted on telling me that she put the order together her self, which at this point I didn't care because my team did not get half their orders. The 'associate' manager was instructed that we would like to have the order delivered. The 'associate' manager said she 'would personally' deliver the order. I asked how long before the order would be delivered, she said 20 minutes. The 2nd part of our order was delivered at 2:30, by door dash and not the 'associate' manager. Awful service from the top down !!! The order that was delivered at 2:30 contained items that were prepped at 10:30/11:00 am that morning. So were these items sitting in someone's car for 3+ hours? I was given no credit or no I'm sorry here is a few extras.... As a corporate manager at a company that is 2 blocks from this location, going back to the office in April,, I will definitely not use this location in the future. Diane R read more

Went against reviews and tried anyways. Definitely not worth it. Ordered off the kiosk and was charged a $1.30 per bagel for cream cheese and was given little packets to apply ourselves. But don't charge the $1.30. Food was good otherwise, not worth the price. Also, they don't serve sweet tea. read more

How hard is it to find a black Volkswagen that's one row back and directly in front of the door? This is two days in a row now. Really..how hard is it? I don't expect to be waited on like a king, but if customer orders curbside and puts the description of their car in the order, it shouldn't be this difficult. We're in a pandemic and I'm high risk, so that's why I chose curbside. Please train your employees to read directions. read more

Horrible horrible HORRIBLE. Do NOT come to this location. Manager was rude to customers and staff. Staff members are not friendly. Very slow service. read more

I've been eating here for years. The food is great! I can always count on the broccoli cheddar bread bowl and Caesar salad with extra dressing. And don't forget to grab a pastry! My fav is the cinnamon crunch toasted and sliced with a little bit of butter melted on top. This makes for a great study snack. If you're in college or are looking for a comfortable place to study for the afternoon, I recommend coming a little after lunch and before the dinner hustle. Who doesn't like unlimited coffee?! Anyways, these are the only times there are seats available. Besides the limited seating in this location, I am giving 4 stars because during peak times the wait time is outrageous. But being located right off of I-85, across the street from the Infinite Energy Center, and super close to multiple offices, you can't complain! Don't forget to sign up for the MyPanera rewards. I got my cinnamon crunch bagel for free tonight! They're always trying to give you free stuff. One thing I would like to try out is the new online ordering. Being a night shift nurse, this may be a good option for me, to pick up my meal on my way to work! read more

Panera Bread - You can never go wrong with a broccoli cheddar bread bowl! - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Came during lunch it was a little busy all the Boost were taken that's always a good sign it was very fresh came up pretty fast I order the turkey sandwich and potato soup very yummy my job is not too far from this location so it's very convenient and since it's very healthy good choice, everything turned out good as you know Panera Bread is set up a little different as far as ordering and everything but it turned out good and they were very helpful. Got right through the line with ease. GREAT experience good food. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Eating my breakfast , this guy must work for coffee there ! So he straightens out the chairs on the patio Cleans the table with a napkin and spits on the napkin to take a stain off the table ! I'd good zero stars if I could ! read more

Panera Bread - Spit cleaning the outside tables ! Does he work for coffee or what ! - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

First time at this particular location. I received a coupon via email for a free salad so I decided to use it before it expires. To use the coupon, you have to use your rewards card or enter your telephone number that is connected to your rewards card. So I entered my number and the young lady at the register told me I have two free salads on my account. Oh really! Lol I don't know how two appeared because the email said one but who am I to argue. I ordered the Thai Chicken Salad and the Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Nothing like free! read more

Panera Bread - Thai Chicken Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

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Soup was good bread on the side was cold and hard. Shouldn't it be checked or warmed up??? Bought a pastry and asked if they could toast it for me reply was we have a microwave outside. Lol if I wanted it mushy microwaved I wouldn't have asked for it to be TOASTED. Any way I will return and eat the great sandwiches. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Hats off to Panera for fixing my mistake! I ordered lunch for delivery. My fat fingers chose the wrong address and I didn't catch it until the order was on the way. I called and the manager took care of it and directed the driver to the correct address. The food is fresh and tasty, made just the way we ordered. read more

Made exactly how I wanted. Especially since it was the day of the Kelly CLARKSON concert. read more

Panera Bread - It was made exactly how I wanted - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

Always perfect bread and pastries. Love the lunch combos perfect for anyone's palate. Awesome broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl! read more

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Ordered my items online in which they ask for your email and phone number they allowed me to drive all the way there and substituted my order without asking me I politely asked for a refund if you don't have items available then you need to call the customer and ask them what they would like for a substitute but, to seal my bag as if I wouldn't open it prior to leaving they are trash and I won't be back. read more

Came in to get my order the manager was friendly and patient for fixing my mistake. The girl who made my chai tea latte IS AMAZING ! She made my drunk so good, honestly wayy better than Starbucks so I'll be getting my chai tea from them from now on. Thanks Panera crew ! read more

Stopped in during lunch and ordered the pick two option. I waited a good solid 20 minutes for my order. When I opened my order which ended up costing $14. the salad was in a tiny plastic bowl and the soup was about 1/2 cup of soup. There was only 2 pieces of chicken in my salad read more

The online/app ordering has changed my life. This location is near my job. I like going here for lunch. With the app you can place a rapid order and pick it up from order area quick and easily. Saves time during the lunch rush. The staff is always friendly. Fresh baked goods are delicious. read more

I am disappointed with the unfriendly attitude and unsanitary service of this store manager. I would absolutely not recommend this store.

The worst chicken sandwich ever sold by any restaurant. It is their new "Signature Chicken Sandwich." This is awful, better chicken sandwiches have came out of a vending machine. $10.19 gets a no flavor chicken breast, bun, mayo (this was to have been garlic aioli...don't think so), parmesan chips, springs of lettuce (suppose to be emerald greens...don't think so). You will be better served buying a chicken sandwich so elsewhere. read more

They delivered the wrong order to my home. There were problems with the phone system so I drove to location in pain. Wanted to talk to the manager she was too busy outside pocking on her phone This manager on 9/23/2022 at 2 pm needs to fired. The staff inside very professional. read more

Clean, big, very nice employees, wonderful selection of lunch choices! Food was good, but some errors were made, such as: putting my order to go, when I was eating in, forgetting the chicken on my friends chicken salad, all easily corrected. But I've noticed at all Paneras that if you get a salad to go, you don't get as much. read more

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Most of my reviews have a bit of wit, humor or sarcasm in them. Not this one. I'm just gonna tell it like it is. This location CONSISTENTLY makes mistakes. As I go here on my way to work, I cannot just "turn around" when they screw up. The first time I didn't receive my breakfast sandwich. The second time I got the wrong get sandwich. The first time I was refunded at least which I appreciate; the incorrect sandwich order was basically a "too bad, so sad" approach. I guess if I go back I need to hand inspect every item I order before I leave...or better yet, I'll find another location on the way to my job. read more

This Panera was ok. Ok service. Good food. But we only stayed for a short period of time after hitting Jumpstreet down the street at Sugarloaf Mills. Great inexpensive place to carb up after a workout. Everyone enjoyed their food. read more

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The most terrible service I have ever received. DO NOT ORDER CURBSIDE FROM THIS PLACE! I ordered from here on many occasions and never once did I get curbside service like promised. Imagine heading to work and ordering ahead just to come and sit in your car for 20+ minutes and having to go in just to find out the order was never ready and "the system was down". Now you're late for work and started off your day super upset. How can the system be down when the coffee I ordered been sitting there getting cold in the window but the other part of your order was never made? So you only saw half my order? Poor excuse and clearly LYING. I asked the lady at the register for the manager and she said "we are too busy so what do you need?" I need some service clearly. Do not waste your time and money!! Rude and terrible service. Bring your business elsewhere where they actually value your time and actually want to provide good food and service. read more

Horrible! Went on there ordered a wrap and waited 45 minutes today. Several people asking for refunds and yelling. Staff all hiding from customers. I made a video so everyone can see. I am going to put it on you tube Monday for the whole world to see employees hiding and yelling at each other and customers. read more

Super busy, but love the outdoor patio seating area! Reliably good Panera breakfasts, soups, salads, fresh baked breads. Known for their fresh baked baguettes and bread bowl soups, Panera does have something for just about everyone at a decent price. Free wifi is also a trademark. Plenty of parking as well. I found a quiet table to do some work and my seating area was relatively quiet, but there were lively seating areas with kids, families and friends. The patio was wonderful and a nice oasis from work to enjoy a meal. read more

Worst service ever!! I ordered no cheese on my Sandwich, and it came with cheese pressed in hot presser so the cheese was melted. When I brought it back to kitchen and tell them I ordered no cheese. She was acting rude and switched the top bread, which has melted cheese, to new bread. There are still some cheese left in my sandwich, so ask to change it. she was almost throw the dish with attitude. Finally when I got back my sandwich the bottom bread was burned out. I love Panera Bread so I can't boycott it, but I wish there are nice employees who can serve customer better. read more

I cannot understand why this place does not have a 5star review. Panera always has the best customer service. I know because I'm a regular but this Panera is super clean, super friendly, and super comfortable. Already liked the location and setting so was going to give a 5-star before I accidentally ordered something else than I had intended. I just asked an employee if this was the right order. They showed me the receipt and I accepted that it was a mistake on my part and went back to my table. The employee not only made me the sandwich I wanted, but brought it over to me for no charge. Smiling and telling me to have a great day. Something small like this really did brighten my day. Thank you so much! I can't express it enough. Thank you. read more

Staff was nice, I came 45 minutes before close. And I already seen them breaking down things. To me the food seems very salty, but the food is overall always good. The location was clean.. read more

Went to Panera for dinner. Eat here a lot. Decided to try the steak and cheese panini. Almost 10$ for this sandwich so I expected a lot more than what I got. There was probably no more than three oz of meat on the sandwich. Literally all bread. Yes 9$ and some change for a sandwich. I also ordered a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup while my wife ordered the cup. We decided to take it to go so we put both in to go containers. The exact same amount of soup in a bowl as the cup. Bigger bowl but same amount. Seems they are skimping on a lot of things. Not to mention they had NO pastries when we were there. 7 pm. Really? read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Georgia

This place has Free WiFi. It has quickly become one of my favorite lunch places. The Sierra Turkey and either Broccoli Cheese or Tomato Soup are the truth! I now have the "regular customer" card, smh. Okay, I am a regular. Spending too much money on lunch. Just wait til I go to the grocery store lol. I wont be back lol (yes I will). Oh, but check your bags before you leave if it's to go. Sometimes they forget your chips/apple.Other than that, go, what are you waiting for. Pick 2. read more

A decent Panera location, but it is one of the "older" designs. By "older" I mean not having touch-screen kiosks and a better waiting area for your food (if you are taking it to go). In the mixed-use area where I live (in Dallas-Fort Worth), there is a Panera Bread location that has these amenities which I have gotten quite used to...I don't know if DFW is a test market for these touch screens and rapid/automated pickup improvements, but it is a desired trait that I look for in ALL Paneras now. read more

The coffee is taste not good at all. The sandwiches they made are really dry. The only thing I like it is pecan roll. read more

Pretty good location, the customer service was average, and there was nothing outstanding that occurred or was noticed. My coffee had grounds in it and when given our order, the handler told us the wrong plates. read more