There's 1 million reasons why I love Panera and I love this one too because it's kept clean and the stuff nice and I just love the healthy options for food, including the pick two because it's a very good deal for under $15. There's always plenty of Free Parking. And the Menlo Park mall is right here so you have access to everything off of Route one. I love all the different rooms you can go to and the fireplace and the conference tables. Some areas are warmer or cooler than others so you can adjust to what your body needs. read more

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Got takeout at this location for my family. Got home took a bite of my sandwhich-where a bug proceeded to walk out of! I good not get to the bathroom quick enough. Drove all the way back-sandwhich and bug with me. Asked for a Manager all she did was give me coupons. Why would I want coupons - I will never be going back. And even worse contacted the CEO who seemed to care-told me someone from Operations would be in touch-never happened. They could care less about the company Stay away read more

Recently stopped by this Panera and had a positive experience. Lots of tables to dine in and work. Would have loved if there were outlets to charge devices though. Clean restroom is also a plus! read more

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Panera is back with some really good sandwiches . Panera used to have some good sour dough sandwiches 4-5 years back and they suddenly stopped it . They are now back with some amazing sandwiches after 3-4 years ! I just loved it . Nice location. Right on rt 1 and close to many different shops/restaurants . Parking is good . Lots of parking spots . Lots and lots of space inside to sit and eat . Huge place . Ordering was easy and quick . They made the sandwich in 12-15 mins .. nice service . I had toasted garden caprese sandwich . There was an option of half and full , and I ordered full . Full was like half :) wish their portions are a bit bigger . Tasted so good though. Just a few veggie options. Wish they had few more options for vegetarians . Food was good .. liked it overall. 4 stars . read more

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I had a lovely experience today at Panera bread in Edison. The staff were extremely friendly and nice. I sat there for hours doing school work and there was no time limit to sit which was really nice. The cookie was absolutely delicious!!!! It tastes like a sugar cookie with m&m on top. My chai latte was very good too. I also thought it was reasonably priced both items came out to less then $10. Very clean inside as well. Staff even came around and picked up small things like napkin off the floor. I'll definitely be back read more

Panera Bread - Iced chai tea latte & Candy Cookie - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Disappointed at 840am TODAy, the person in front of me took the last soufflé. When it was my turn at the register, I asked how long do I have to wait for the next soufflé batch. I was told Panera only makes 2 batches of soufflé per day!!!! What!?! Really. You serve breakfast until 1030am and you only make 2 batches of soufflé regardless of the time. Please consider making soufflés during the breakfast hours. Need more than 2 batches per day. Very disappointed. read more

They were running out of pastries when I came in the afternoon, so I decided to try the cherry pastry. It was quite tart and sticky, not as good as the almond or pecan pastry. I have the Sip Club membership, and sometimes come here for coffee. There's a lot of variety for the seating, but sometimes it's clean, sometimes it's not. There's not a lot of outlets though :( The staff was kind and sweet. There's plenty of parking in their parking lot. read more

Dirty floors, counters, food was dry and minimal. Blonde girl who claimed she was manager forgot her name when inquired. Service just the same at 2700 Woodbridge. read more

Pulled off interstate for a quick bite to eat... Congrats this location has earned a fat "0" from me. Horrible customer service, foul language being used amongst each other. Employees need hair nets when working with food. I nicely asked employee to disregard the chipotle sauce on pizza, her response " we don't have any sauce and it's made already anyways". My response: None....I refuse to match low class energy. To owner: I chose to take the high road and not match rudeness with the educated. Please train your staff, let them know customers are the reason you have a pay check. I would never ever have employees in my place of business with this type of attitude. BTW the reviews are the truth, my mistake for not checking them first. Tip: skip this location, read reviews before entering. Pic is proof of what was purchased. read more

Panera Bread - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Wow people hating on Panera. It's a Panera, the food is a bit overpriced, buying Panera gift cards at 15-20% off makes it better. Sip club is good cuz cheap caffeine. (Cancel before renewal to get like $6/mo offers for 3 mos). This Panera is rly big and has this cool fireplace, food is the same as other Paneras. Convenient location. S tier Panera, highly recommend. read more

Panera Bread - Fireplace - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Great place. Good food. Convenient right next to make with a drive thru like Clark and Linden. Standard Panera fare of sandwiches and salads. Breads such as bagels and great drinks. read more

I love Panera Bread's Greek salads, and I'm normally very happy with them. But today I got skimped on the salad for sure. Basically was half full...and I paid $10+ for it. The only reason I didn't return it was because I was on my lunch break and had a meeting I needed to attend. Otherwise I would have. read more

Panera Bread - "Full" Greek Salad - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Going downhill: No one at the counter. Dirty floors, dirty tables, broken tables, way too hot. It's a shame. Most Panera locations seem to be giving up. read more

Horrible service and the quality of food. If I was able to give negative starts I would. Donot waste your time here, just buy food from 7-11 and it will be better than food here. I wish I would read the reviews before I ordered food here. read more

Gillette nj Panera. worst. I places order twice and both times it said " it's ready, pickup your order". one time it was completely wrong order second time they did not have the bread. still it said come and pickup. staff has no idea what they are doing. read more

25 minute sitting in drive through. Had to beep the horn multiple times for someone to come to the window. They said "sorry this location tends to be very slow" it took another 4 minutes to get my food. Do not recommend. read more

Panera Bread - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

What a horrible experience. I never complain but this place is disgusting. My daughter had a grilled cheese and the cheese wasn't melted. I ordered the toasted steak it looked horrible. It looked like they took the meat and threw it on bread from across the room. They forgot my salad!!!!!!! My bread was so hard and stale. I paid over $50 for this food. I'm calling and calling trying to get in touch with someone and no answer. Must of closed early. I don't know. What kind of people work here? My daughter could do a better job. Shut it down!!!!!! The one I go to in Piscataway so much better. read more

Panera Bread - I don't know...supposed to be a sandwich of some sort. - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

BEWARE: FOOD POISONING On two different occasions my daughter's have experienced food poisoning from this location. My 10 yr old got food poisoning from the chicken noodle soup and vomited immediately and another time my 5 yr old got food poisoning from the Mac & cheese and had several bouts of vomiting all night. I will never eat at another Panera ever again. read more

I love that Panera Bread is located close to Menlo Park Mall. It's nice to be able to grab a quick and healthy lunch before taking a stroll around the mall. I am a fan of Panera's You Pick Two. You can choose 2 of the following: a cup of soup, half sandwich, or half salad. Their Broccoli Cheddar, Creamy Tomato and New England Clam Chowder soups are some of my faves. They taste great and are well prepared. I have been a big fan of their Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad since I was a teen. The chicken is seasoned well. I love the cheesy croutons and Caesar dressing. I really wish they sold their Caesar dressing in stores. With the You Pick Two, you also get a choice of a side item (ie. Whole Grain Baguette, French Baguette, Potato Chips, or an Apple). If you like green tea, definitely try their Iced Green Tea. It's really refreshing on a hot day! read more

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Just like any other Panera... This happens to be in a former Sizzler shell ----- Time for some stream of consciousness: Like any other Panera Tasty soups, sandwiches Free coffee refills Slow as he** wifi (i think all internet traffic is routed to St Louis, MO - the headquarters of Panera Bread), with annoying 30 min timeout during peak hours, along with lack of wall outlets Unique to this Panera Spacious back room - a sun room that was probably a Sizzler salad bar in its former life Easy access off route 1 southbound in Edison read more

Panera Bread - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The location is at the awkward diagonal intersection of Rt. 1 and Parsonage Road, next to the Sonic's. No matter what direction you're coming from you'll have to make an unregulated left turn to get into the parking lot, which is a pain during lunch rush or after-work hours. Nevertheless, this location still seems to get a lot of traffic from locals and employees working in the Metropark area, which accounts for some of the reasons I will probably not be returning: 1. Noise level. The sound of silverware clanging against plates mixed with the unruly conversation from staff and customer alike (heard even during the end of lunch rush at 2:30 PM) makes this Panera less than ideal for anyone wishing to eat, study, or work in some semblance of peace. Unlike other Panera locations, this one has mostly open-table seating and fewer booths, which make for little privacy and poor sound isolation. Unless you sit in one of the tables in the sunroom at the east end of building and wear noise-isolating earbuds, expect to put up with the sounds and ambience of a busy cafe or diner. 2. Cleanliness. Tables have never been clean at any Panera I have ever been to, and this location is no different. I can clean up crumbs and spilled coffee on tables and vinyl seats myself, but sticky floors and counters in dining areas and restrooms are hallmarks of a McDonald's or a Chuck E. Cheese's. 3. Service. Interactions with store associates were relatively pleasant. However, all three varieties of unsweetened iced tea were unavailable during my visit, and even after asking a store associate to fresh the empty dispensers I had to wait an hour before I could drink anything other than coffee or soda. Wi-fi was a bit patchy at times. read more

Came in after 9pm , place was almost empty , few students and some business people present. I wanted low calorie diet so ordered spring salad and vegetables soppy . They had special with drink order for pastry $.99 So got that and sat near fireplace in April 19 th cool. This store Serve food at your table. This is another visit. read more

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This Panera is one of the worst I've been to. The service is horrible and that's putting it lightly. I had a mobile pick up order that was ready, they made me wait an extra 20mins at the drive thru window with 0 communications only to find out after waiting all that time that they were making food for the cars behind me instead of just giving me my order. My food and soup were completely cold by then and my lunch hour was used up. read more

I like this Panera bread as a great spot to camp out and work or meet with friends. It's a pretty big space but it does get crowded especially during lunch hours and later on in the day. A lot of people also hold business meetings and you can check out the back room to have meetings and close it off to the public. WiFi is passwordless and fast, and I've stayed for hours at a time (buying food and drink of course) without anybody bothering m The food and drinks are like any other Panera bread. I enjoy it but it is a little pricey. I like their Cuban sandwich and the Italian (they're discontinuing the Italian it makes me so sad ) as well as the grilled cheese and most of their soups. I like their Mac n cheese too. They have a lot of variety, especially with their you choose 2 option. Service is great at this location! If you're dining in, they give you a pager to put on your table and they will bring you your food. Supervisors are very willing to pick up the work during rush hours as well. Cashiers are pleasant and friendly overall. They have a new employee I think who I met today and was a little off put by.. she didn't smile at all. Like not once, not while greeting, not while taking my order, not while saying have a good day. Not something I would really complain about but just I get along with most of the servers here so thought I'd mention. It's a very clean place also, they wipe off the tables immediately after people leave and you can always see someone cleaning. Update: please remind your workers to bring a straw when delivering drinks that need one.. doesn't make sense to deliver to seat if customers have to get up to get a straw One thing is the bathrooms are incredibly small. Women's restroom only has two stalls, one regular and one handicapped. It's just a very small space and sometimes uncomfortable when there's a crowd, and also oftentimes one of the stalls is out of toilet paper. read more

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Very skimpy with the sanwhich filling! I've ordered the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt many times at other locations. Other Paneras are definitely more generous. There was barely any chicken or avocado in my sandwich. Not even half the amount as other Panera locations. read more

Panera Bread - Chipotle chicken avocado melt - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

seriously a little slice of peace on this earth. the staff is super kind and friendly they let you come and catch up on some work the place is always spotless and calm they have a fire place and ample seating. i took my order with a young guy named patrick super friendly wholesome guy he had a smile and was patient with me since i couldn't decide what i wanted to eat. cooking staff was also super sweet to me letting me know they didn't have the bread i asked for but willing to accommodate seriously would recommend this place to everyone thank you staff for being so wholesome and kind to a regular stranger like me it really made my heart so so full. read more

Panera Bread - chocolate chip cookies super yummy - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I was here yesterday in drive through and ordered my favorite salad which is a Greek salad with no chicken. They charged me for a chicken Greek salad and that is what I got I didn't realize until my lunch break at work. I tried calling several times to discuss this issue. But no luck in getting anyone on the phone. The phone just rings away. No one will answer. I wonder how there employees call out of work. Lol. I was highly dissatisfied and disappointed and I couldn't even eat my salad Bc I'm vegetarian. And again I couldn't address the issue so now I have to drive all the way over there to rectify this today. Pick up the phone! Sheesh!! read more

This Panera is disgusting. The restaurant itself is dirty. I'm not sure if they are understaffed but they need to clean more. My boyfriend and I couldn't even find a clean table to dine at so we were forced to take our food to go and eat in the car. The place wasn't packed either so that wasn't the reason for tables to be dirty. The pastries were old as well. I got a chocolate crossiant and my boyfriend got a chocolate cookie. Both stale. I'm pretty sure it gave my boyfriend food poisoning because he's been sick ever since. I will never return to this location. Woodbridge is SO much better. read more

This Panera is conveniently located on Route 1 South, directly across from Menlo Park Mall. It was my first time here and I was in a hurry and looking to grab a cup of java in a pinch. I was pleasantly surprised to find a drive-thru there (Yay). I've been to several Paneras and this was my very first time seeing a drive-thru. I arrived at Panera and joined the drive-thru line. I noticed 3 cars ahead of me and it didn't seem like the line was moving but from the time I joined the line, from when I grabbed my food was a total of about 6 and 1/2 minutes- PURE EXCELLENCE and I commend them for their extreme efficiency and dedication to the drive-thru. When I pulled up to the window to order, I asked about vegan breakfast options. The server offered some type of egg white sandwich which confused me since eggs are not vegan. I dismissed her suggestion and ordered a bear claw (also not vegan but oh well) as well as a caramel cafe latte with almond milk. The server was kind and professional. She spoke clearly and articulately which I truly appreciated. My coffee was unsweetened. I'm taking away one star for this since I had to drink unsweetened coffee. I do realize in hindsight that I probably should have repressed that I wanted a latte with sweetener but it's been a very long time since I've had coffee so I didn't think to ask for it. Not to mention, most of the time latte is naturally sweet but this one wasn't so the server should have asked me if I wanted it. All in all, the service was good; the pastry and unsweetened latte was also good. I would definitely return and I do recommend. read more

The croutons on the French Onion were stale. The pizza crust rated like cardboard. Terrible location

This Panera has literally the worst drive thru!!! I don't understand why they don't move cars with larger order or orders that will take longer time to parking spaces rather than making everyone else in line wait. I Hope something changes bc I'm about to stop going here. read more

Very good mobile service have order twice the app is very helpful I am precise and let you know when your food is ready and when you walk in it's ready read more

Decent tables and service. We came in at 9:30 pm on Saturday . Ordered two adult meals and a kid's meal. Salad, sandwich, sparkling water and tomato soups ...the usual!! read more

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I used to love Panera but as someone else mentioned, they have got very sloppy. They make the most poorly constructed sandwich as it is always falling apart. I had the tuna today and the sparse amount of tuna wasn't evenly properly spread in the bread. I once had a tomato and mozz sandwich and the tomato was only in one side of the sandwich. Sloppy Sloppy Sloppy. I have always enjoyed their soups. My favorite is the tomato soup. But, at almost $10 for half of a sloppy sandwich and a small bowl of soup and having to clean up after myself...yes, that sorting of the tray items is a PITA (and I don't mean bread), I might as well go to a local diner. read more

This Panera is one of my favorites. Of course it has all the standard "You Pick 2", bagel, beverage, pastry options that others have, but the staff and set up really help make for a comfortable experience. Employees: friendly. All of them. The person at the register offering recommendations and patience when you can't make up your mind. The person building your order who makes sure they have your side of choice absolutely correct (wheat not white, apple vs chips). The person wiping tables and offering to bus away your finished tray. The manager who swings by to make sure you're happy where you're sitting. Thank you everyone - you're wonderful. I also like the structure of this Panera. It's sub-divided into three different areas which allows you the feeling of a Panera crowd, but also keeps things moderately quiet and reduces traffic. There's a side room that's walled off from the order counters, a main dining space in the center, and another side room twisted off the main center (terrible description, but you'll get it when you see it). The last few perks I'd call out is that coffee is always fresh, location is good for ducking off Route 1 or escaping Menlo Park Mall, and that patrons are typically friendly. A lot of people on laptops typing away and happy to share an outlet if you need one. read more

Panera Bread - Side seating area - Soup Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I learn something new every time I enter a different Panera Bread! This location has a modified table service. You can order at the register, the self-pay iPad kiosks, or at the table using the mobile app. They are also using a table tracker location technology, so the servers know where to deliver your food. I'm so excited about all the new changes and new ways I can now order my Fuji Apple Chicken Salad. Keep it coming. read more

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I waited 24 minutes in the drive through. I ordered a Greek salad with double chicken I received a very small amount of chicken and it was actually frozen together. I've heard they serve food like a cafeteria but like frozen chicken in my salad? For over $10 cmon read more

Dirty kitchen and bathrooms. Dumpster overflows. You can see the bags of trash from Route 1. Don't they do sanitary inspections in New Jersey? Spare yourself the disgust and go to the Panera near Wegman's instead. That Panera appears to be well run and cleaner. read more

This is probably one of the worst panera that I have been to mainly because of the customer service. I waited patiently in line to buy 4 gift cards. There was only one register open. When it was my turn, there was a problem with ringing up the gift cards. The girl who worked the register had me swipe my card about four times because she tried ringing each card individually. While this was occurring the manager took over another register to help the person behind me instead of addressing my issue first. Finally the manager gets on the register and does the same thing, makes me swipe my card a few more times. Finally a third person tries to assist with the situation and yup not helpful at all is what I say. They finally figure out that the gift card system is down. When I asked for them to call another store to assure that I could purchase my gift cards there, they offered no such help and the girl walked away from me. I finally asked well what should I do wait or go to another store ... Which I don't know why I should be asking this... And the manager said yes it could take hours until the system was up. It would have been nice #1 for them to problem solve my issue when the manager was assisting me.. But no she was just as lost as the rest of the workers. Lost twenty minutes of my life to people who don't know how to do their job. read more

Panera Bread. See my other review for the full details. http://www.yelp.com/biz/panera-bread-north-brunswick#hrid:fplIk-FjJZp-7Fi9No3qPA -1 star compared to the North Brunswick location for the awful parking lot set up and less diligent staff. read more