The first thing I noticed was excellent customer service. We were greeted with a smile upon entry. The restaurant was very clean. Our meals were quickly prepared and served. Everything was delicious. There is ample parking surrounding the restaurant. read more

Panera Bread - Panera in the desert. - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

I was down in El Centro on business and was happy to find a Panera Bread location. This one is probably the furthest South I have been too. Of course had to get my Sip Club drink. The staff was friendly, the location itself looks newer and was very clean and modern inside and out. This location also has a drive thru, which is nice if in a rush. I prefer to use the app to order and then I dine in and relax a bit and do a little work while eating. This location is perfect for that, lots of seating, very nice inside and a great representation of Panera. I highly recommend you join the Sip Club and use the app for ordering. The Sip Club is great for me traveling a lot, but also just great to get unlimited drinks every two hours with many options. The app is a no brainer to save time as well as get deals. Enjoy! read more

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I got the broccoli cheddar bowl of soup. I'm not gonna lie. I'm feeling like a little bit cheated to spend $10 on a bowl of soup and not have it filled up to the top. Tastes great tho! read more

Panera Bread - Am I being a jerk? If I'm paying $10 for a bowl of soup I want that cup filled up! Tastes really good tho! - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

Ok when did a bagel and cream cheese become $9.40? This floored me. Not only that, I went through the drive-through so they don't even put the cream cheese on the bagel - you have to park and spread the cream cheese on it so it's not even convenient when you're driving through. They gave me three cream cheeses, which I didn't need, but the texture of the bagel was not like the texture of a real bagel. I got the Asiago and it was horrible. So I threw it away and went to Starbucks next-door ordered a tall latte and a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich that came out to $10 . read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

We were on a road trip and stopped at PB because we weren't too hungry and knew we could get a salad made fresh and not waste any. We ordered HALF salads and on the menu that were priced at $9.49. However, when we looked at the receipt later, it showed we were charged $11.49 for each. We did not order anything "extra" or asked for something outrageous. When we asked the employee, they appeared confused but then said it was because we ordered off the "choose two" menu. NOWHERE on the menu does it say that if we order from the "choose two" menu we would pay more if we didn't choose two!! So, let me get this straight...we weren't that hungry so we ordered HALF of a salad and because we did not choose a second item, we got charged an extra $2 for each salad??!!! What??!! Since the employees could not really explain the charge, I reached out to PB customer service and got the runaround as well. Doesn't this seem like pretty shady business practices? We paid MORE for less food!! GOODBYE Panera Bread!! read more

Ordered delivery of half a tuna salad sandwic, a bowl of chicken and rice soup, a salad and 2 large drinks from the El Centro California Panera Bread. Upon delivery the bowl of soup was missing from the order. I called the store and the manager told me they cannot deliver the missing item but he offered me a free cookie the next time I would stop b the store. Last time they forgot 2 drinks but they ended up delivering them. I am a dida veteran and I cannot get out much to stores and restaurant. I rely on food being delivered to my house in Calexico. Panera Bread has now been added to my "caca"list and i refuse to spend my money there any more. read more

Do not expect to have your order prepared correctly at this location. Do not expect anything but terrible service here. Avoid this store. There are many other places to eat. You will not find satisfaction due to employee incompetence, and poor management. Twice within the last couple of weeks, this Panera could not accomplish making a sandwich correctly. It's a four ingredient sandwich, and both times two of the four ingredients were left out. I don't know if the people preparing the food are on drugs, or if they just don't care, but I would not trust the food from here, and I definitely will not be returning. read more

Unacceptable customer service. It took about 30 mins for a drive thru order for a half sandwich and smoothie. The smoothie was given right away. However, we were told to wait at space#2 for the remainder of meal. We literally got off the car to retrieve our food from the to go section of the restaurant after about 25 mins of waiting in space #2. Also, the apple provided with the meal had brown spots inside it once bitten. Suggestion to improve: make sure the drive thru orders are not neglected by staff just putting them in the to go area. Have staff monitor orders in the to go section to take them out to customers waiting in designated spots. read more

It's hard to be led astray when going to a Panera Bread! This location represented the brand well - they had great customer service and a clean restaurant. We were hungry while out on the road and were relieved to have a healthy option for lunch. Parking was plentiful out front, and our meals were ready within 10 minutes. This was a great experience with salads and soups I have loved over the years, made consistently across locations. Thanks for a great experience! read more

I have stopped here on a couple of occasions over the several months and every single time it is a 100% positive experience. Always fantastic, friendly employees & service, coupled with deliciously fresh food, and it is very clean and well stocked self-serve areas. Just great!! Thank you for being a reliable and fantastic stop for me during my travels. Note: I travel to Paneras throughout the southwest & west coast and this location is hands-down my favorite. read more

This place was very clean, and had very friendly customer service. Was greeted as soon as I walked in. Cristal the cashier gave me great recommendations for what to eat. read more

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Panera you are amazing. This is what dreams are made of. Tuna on a toasted baguette with arugula. Thank you. read more

Food was delicious but a bit pricey. I had a Toasted Italiano & hubby had a Tomato Basil BLT. read more

Panera Bread - Tomato Basil BLT & Toasted Italiano - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

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Standard run of the mill Panera in the middle of El Centro. Came here for a pit stop and grabbed a cookie that cost $7 after tip and a donation. Nothing too mind blowing but if you're craving Panera there is one out here. read more

I often like to stop in at a Panera Bread when I'm on the road because they have reliable, tasty and healthy food for a reasonable price. This particular location did not disappoint. I typically order from the "You Pick Two" selections, as I think that works out best. This time I ordered a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of creamy tomato soup. Everything was delicious and the service was fast and courteous. read more

Panera Bread - "You Pick Two" - Creamy Tomato Soup and a Tuna Fish Sandwich on a roll. - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

Damian Gutierrez had excellent service, I went during the morning rush and he was still very attentive and kind, seemed like a hard working young man. read more

It's 7:30 am. This Panera has no bagels. This doesn't make sense. And the girls behind the counter look as they don't give AF. read more

Panera Bread - No bagels. And the other bread options are extremely minimal. - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

Aaron and Melissa are the best, their professional services are well appreciated! Melissa made my supper last night with all the small details made to perfection (see the pictures), and Aaron attended my breakfast this morning with a great service just as well. Nice to see well trained employees like these individuals I experienced firsthand. On the top of that, Des, the acting manager proved to be just as professional in handling my special request. Not easy to find such satisfying costumer service even among the Panera restaurant chain nowadays. The bread and croissants are baked to perfection, I will be back for more! read more

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BEST PANERA EVERRRR Super good staff and such fresh food. This is how all paneras should be!!!! read more

I was craving a pecan twist today and there was about 4 flies hovering around them. I hope I don't regret eating this pastry. The floor was filthy and this place seems to have downhill quite a bit. What's going on? I'm definitely not coming back, as expensive as Panera is, I'd expect a little better than this. read more

I love this place! Super clean and tidy Super good foods ( if you ask to have the bread heated in oven, not microwaved) and specify 90 seconds. Warm, crusty bread is infinitely better than cold bread. Staff was happy to comply and now I'm replete Crew, management, food, surroundings, even toilets: super good read more

This Panera location is very convenient right off the freeway. The restroom is clean and the food and staff was pleasant.

I really wish there was another place to get bagels in this town. Every time I come in, there are no bagels in the baskets that are specifically for them in front. They are almost always out of at least one type. When I ask for half a dozen, they disappear in the back for quite a while. Not sure what they are doing back there for so long. Today I ordered, waited 5+ minutes (not unusual). Worker came out because she forgot what I ordered. I repeated my request, and she went to the back again. When I got my bag, they had toasted all of them. I never asked for them to be toasted. I give up. Someone please get a Bruegger's or Einstein Bros. out here! read more

Honestly, we loved Panera but it's become so expensive. This review doesn't concern the price; I know it's a chain and there's nothing to do about that. My husband kept craving Panera for a week and I finally caved. I ordered a half chipotle chicken avocado melt with a half green goddess salad. First, the sandwich was TINY. Not a half but literally a quarter for $8.49, only took about 4-5 bites and I was done. Next, the green goddess salad that was $9.29 (outrageous!) was disgusting. Immediately I took a bite that can only be described as tasting like a dirty dish towel smells. Something tasted spoiled. It was the worst salad I've had. I'm so upset, I will definitely never come back. For these prices, I'm at least expecting the food to taste good. read more

Panera is overpriced, yep. Is it good? Oh yea. Is $40 hard to swallow for 2 pick2 combos? Sure thing. But guess what? That fact doesn't change my rating here because ratings should be based on quality and taste. Steak sandwich w the horseradish sauce is great. Baja mac isn't bad but sometimes a little watery. If you look through the reviews, you'll see the good reviews come from outsiders who know the brand and quality and are prepared to pay for it. I'd like to say a place like this could survive in a place like El Centro, but I'd be kidding myself. The Valley will reject it for the same reason places like Chipotle and Sprouts won't come here. Thanks for trying, Panera, but I fear your time is limited. The Valley prefers fried quesadillas. read more

Food tastes great! I love the drinks and sandwiches. The staff is awesome and very helpful. Nice and clean environment.

Great Place to eat . Good coffee and cookies Sandwiches are good when made right by the ones that know

How does a restaurant that literally has "bread" in their name, run out of bread?? Well, they do here. No baguettes, and no bread anywhere to be found, apart from a bread bowl and two bagels. The answer has to be poor management. There are three things I come to Panera Bread for- soup, salad, and- yes- bread. Got one third of this completely wrong, folks. read more

Panera Bread - No bread, apart from two bagels, at Panera "Bread" C'mon folks, planning and good customer service are not rocket science! - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

Just like any other Panera Can't complain service is excellent customer service very well cleanliness excellent for the city of El Centro good job Panera read more

I've always had a great experience with Panera Bread. Great tasting food and love the sourdough bread.

Ordered from this location many times and never had an issue. Food was always hot and fresh tasting. However, this time I opened my salad to find an animal feather stuck to a piece of lettuce....how gross. This salad doesn't have any meat on it...I threw away the salad, didn't even take a bite. read more

Panera Bread - Animal feather in the salad... - Salad Near Me - El Centro, California

Very friendly and nice staff. Easy to access from freeway, with own parking lot, and drive thru. Clean restrooms and plenty of seating. Outdoor seating is not shaded and some tables were damaged. read more

The fact that they charge more for a 1oz package of cream cheese then they do for the actual bagel um yeah that's a no me! Then still get my order wrong no thanks and again no thanks read more

I love their salads and sandwiches. Great service and friendly staff. Always clean restaurant and love their coffee . I really recommend this place. Mediterranean Grain Bowl and the Roasted Turkey Avocado some of my favorites read more

Service will make you wait 30 mins but can't get your order right. Didn't fill up large soup or Mac even half way and went back and manager wouldn't do anything about it. Not worth the overprice read more

Food was good just disappointed because we ordered a cookie and they didn't give it to us. We weren't that upset, but I tried calling to ask if they could just give it to the next person in the drive through, but they didn't answer so, more disappointment :( read more

We stopped here on our drive from San Diego to Phoenix and were so impressed! The inside of the restaurant was nice and new and spotless. Bathrooms were clean. The ordering process was easy and went seamlessly. We took the food to the car to eat since it's still Covid and no one was eating in the restaurant. My husband said his sandwich was the best he's had-roasted turkey avocado. The kids raved about the baguette being the freshest they've had and loved their Mac and cheese and Caesar salad. Everything was accurate. What appeared to be the manager, a man, was running in and out with orders and was hustling. This is the place we'll stop every time. Forget Yuma, we liked it was better at Panera in El Centro! Well done read more

Never had an issue until yesterday. Both my BIL and I stopped to eat here for our first and only meal of the day while everyone else got In-n-Out. I thought that place made me feel sick. Well, little did I know the first place I would ever experience food poisoning would be from a Panera Bread. We both have been home from work all day, not doing well. I guess I won't be going to this Panera again. Sucks. read more

Rating is for the lack of service. During lunch we had to use the kiosk instead of ordering with a person. This doesn't work for everyone. There are 2 members of my family who really do better with the traditional counter service format, and my hands were full getting through that process. Then Panera got the order wrong bagging only one sandwich instead of 2. I handed a sandwich to my son, seated him, and returned to the kitchen and said that we were missing a sandwich and roll. The woman needed to see the one sandwich to believe that I wasn't scamming them. They could see my son, but they needed that proof that the tiny bag sitting on the table wasn't spandex that could've held 2 big sandwiches and baguettes. (Yes, sarcasm. I've managed restaurants and know when I'm being treated like a scammer instead of a customer with a legitimate complaint. Problem resolution skills are lacking.) After I stopped my autistic son's lunch, I should've handed her the food, requested a refund, and gone to Panda. I went with the fastest option, but I should've opted for a lesson in customer service. You give no service, you lose customers. They took 10 min to make my sandwich, and there was no apology. When your customers buy sandwiches from a kiosk, Mgmt needs to double down on courteous and prompt problem resolution. read more

Why in the world would a bread, sandwich place not have any gluten-free options. Well I guess salad is an option but no gluten free bread that's sad read more