The food is always fine, it's definitely taken a decline over the last few years which has seemed to be a common theme - but when you're craving it, it totally hits the spot. I really enjoyed the app-exclusive steak Asiago sandwich and the side southwestern salad! I typically order through the app so I don't get to interact with the staff much, but food comes out quickly and there's usually ample seating. My friends and I really enjoyed stopping in here to catch up the other day. read more

Friendly fast service. Great food. Lines go fast. I will be coming back over and over.

Orders are wrong constantly. They refuse to take phone orders. They play bait and switch- the price online and a different price in person. In fact, we tried to order online at the restaurant and the online price was NOT correct. Not sure how long we will continue to put up with their incompetence. read more

I just love Panera. Although the service can be kind of slow and the tables dirty if your in the mood for Panera you go. If you towards the end of the bay most baked goods are gone. read more

Ray Kroc, iconic founder of MacDonalds, achieved business success with a simple concept: achieve the customer's expectations every time with unwavering consistency. Panera achieves this, almost all of the time and at almost every location. I wish I had the business branchild to have founded this business, in terms of how well it is run. The only variance can be in very busy periods when public space cleanliness (table bussing and such) may lag. The odering process, the menus, the speed, the layout and the costs vary only very slightly place to place and time to time. What you see (and expect) is precisely what you get. In that sense Panera is like MacDonalds with one key difference: most of the menu items are much better for you and you can control the nutrition you get. What's wrong with that, here in the 21st century? Ray Kroc might not admit it, but he'd be prod of Panera Bread. It's his business model, done right. read more

Oh my goodness how insanely polite and accommodating are the staff and managers at this location! They are always polite and notice that I have been in there a lot recently since arriving here to stay with my family for a while. There is one sour person who works there but it could be because of my tattoos or dress because I'm an artist, but the managers and staff other than that make me feel like I'm at my local coffee shop! I don't want to go anywhere else for my coffee or tea while I live here and I have even had good conversations with locals about this Panera. It is also very clean and everyone opens the doors for each other as well all should! Thank you for doing an awesome job! read more

Food is mediocre, employees burn food and still serve it. Ambiance is the same as anywhere else. do better.

I love a good soft cookie, bear claw and sweet green tea. I can get my sweet tooth satisfied here as well as a good cup of coffee to wash it all down. It's a great place to do schoolwork if you don't mind a little noise. There are plenty of plugs and get a refill of coffee while you work. They stay very busy. Expect noise. read more

Panera Bread - Bear claw and small coffee. - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

I have gone to this Panera a few times, and the most recent time was rather frustrating. I always do rapid pick up via my phone. Upon arriving I was told that they didn't have the bread I ordered in stock. No problem, I requested another. The teenage employee was very nice, but the manager on duty (2/11/19) was rather rude and condescending. I am always friendly to people, and had asked about the $ 2 off coupon in My Panera and why it didn't deduct it from this particular order. Perhaps I missed it but I truly did not see the option to deduct the $ 2 off and the manager was basically chiding me claiming that it is in the payment option and I must have missed it. I am not a computer illiterate person and was simply inquiring but his response and tone was irksome. I understand the weather was inclement and clearly he was irritated at having to be there. He told me that yes the $ 2 off was still in my Panera rewards (until 2/14) missing the fact that I wouldn't be coming back in three days just to use the rewards. I found it odd that he could give me the difference of the bread (.20) but not adjust the rewards on his end because it had been prepaid. If anything it makes me not want to return, when there are options in the area with great bread, coffee, sandwiches, and not disgruntled corporate employees who need a vacation. I've worked in the service industry before, it can be grueling. What is unacceptable is a manager to be snippy to customers who are not being rude in any way. The end. read more

Eldersburg Panera needs to clean up their act - literally. The floor under the booth is filthy as well as the wood dividers. Clearly children are putting their hands all over. I question the last time the carpets were vacuumed. If this store is this dirty where you can see it, what do the areas we can't see look like? read more

Panera Bread - Filthy Floor under a booth - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

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Perfect lunch date! It was not too busy and we got our food SUPER fast! Our food was hot and fresh! Their bread was phenomenal! It was baked to perfection. Also, everyone who works there was very friendly and should deserve a raise! read more

Panera Bread - mac n cheese and caesar salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

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Stopped in to grab soup and bagels for this rainy day. All but one cinnamon bagel left. Really? You are a bread place. Bathroom was soaking wet all over with no toilet paper or even paper towels. read more

This Panera location offers reliable service and cozy ambiance. The review is based on multiple visits over several months. I love going here. read more

I doubt anyone will ever read this, because I don't think half the people in Carroll County use computers, but.... I have yet to eat at a bad Panera, and this place is no exception. They are all very clean, quick, and very tasty. Last night, I had their new salad, the Thai Chopped Chicken Salad. It has a beastly Chili Vinaigrette that came to party with your taste buds whether you like it or not. Very spicy! It has some delicious edamame and carrots on it that were really good. read more

Yes, people in Carroll County do use computers....Panera is always a good stop for lunch or a snack. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

Mediocre for a Panera. Their sandwich makers never seem to get it right. Was there yesterday and got a Turkey Bravo; the bread slices had giant air pockets in them and should NEVER have been used for a sandwich. It was also assembled sloppily. When I got it home, I had to resort to eating it with a fork. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

This is the perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Foos is always delicious and staff always friendly. Great location with easy parking. Restaurant is clean and their soup is perfect for a fall day! read more

Good food but it should not take 40+ minutes to pour two bowls of soup and break off two chunks of bread. Unimpressed.

Salad was great, a few limp pieces but I thought there was a better standard for the apples. Gross!! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Eldersburg, Maryland

You can pretty much expect the same thing at each Panera which is good if you don't like surprises and you are craving a specific menu item. This Panera is good. It is laid out nicely with a combination of booths, tables and high tops. The restaurant is clean and quick. By the time I placed my order and made it back towards the pickup, it was ready. Service was pleasant. The food was consistent and tasty. It's a great place to stop in for a coffee, breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, etc. It's also a great place for road warriors looking to grab a bite to eat and catch up on some work. BTW, I had to laugh at John S' review that no one would read his review. People from other places may end up in Carroll County and want a clean place with free WIFI. read more

Best tuna salad ever! Panera has a great menu but I keep getting the usual - it's so good. Also has great bagels and breakfast items. I would love to get a quiche but I usually get their too late and it's all gone. The coffee program is wonderful too - I'm not much of a coffee drinker but they signed me up for a free trial. It's so great that I'll probably extend the plan. read more

All three times I have tried this location it is SUPER slow in comparison to several other locations. Not sure if they are always understaffed or not but even when it's not overwhelmingly busy it has taken 30+ minutes for 3 meals. My most recent online pickup order took 15 minutes more than the time I was given and me going inside to retrieve it. The total time waited was well over 35 min from order to pickup. The food was very good once I did get it though and it does seem clean. I guess if you don't mind the long wait it's fine. read more

Had a wonderful experience with Emily. Wasn't sure what I wanted and she explained everything that was in what I said I wanted to order from memory and got me exactly what I wanted because I asked for the wrong item. She was very sweet with a huge smile and a super positive demeanor! I will gladly be returning soon. Customer service like that is a rare diamond these days! read more

Same as any other panera bread. Fru Fru food on Fru Fru breads at decent prices. Nice free Wi-fi while you munch a ciabatta or semolina. read more

Not normally a person who dines at Panera, but I was visiting a friend and it was his call. We grabbed breakfast sandwiches and a dozen bagels. The place was clean, the workers were prompt and friendly, and bagels went down easy. I'd go back. read more

Love the food. Love the convenience of ordering online, picking it up and eating at home. Couple of things with tonight's order that could be fixed fairly easy. We will see if manager will fix. 1) The amount of food with takeout is a LOT less than eating in. Soup was less than half a bowl. What's up with that. 2) When people want to pick order up later (specifying the time) do not have it early on shelf. I arrived 15 minutes early and the order was ready (but getting cold!). If we order to pick up at 6:15 it should be ready at 6:15, not before. Like I said - great food, just get a little better please. read more

Had trouble finding a clean table Sunday 4pm very few customers staff standing around talking while restaurant is filthy food is good

Typical Panera location - but they're all good, that I've seen anyway. Staff is very attentive and the atmosphere is nice.

The best Panera because of the crew & service The best set of people in Maryland, they are always so so nice,helpful & the place stays clean ! read more

They redecorated, to poor effect. No more fireplace, and the whole place looks like a cafeteria. I can't eat the food here (makes me feel msg'd and fuzzy), but they have good cappuccino when they manage not to burn the espresso during grinding. read more

The service was exceptional. The turkey melt was good. The steak sandwich was good but could not taste onion or anything on it. The corn chowder was good and the onion soup. Could use have used a little more cheese. read more

they took french onion soup off the menu. :( was my favorite thing. don't need to spend my money there anymore unless it's on greek salad :( very sad they took it off the menu read more