Stop in early and pick-up a dozen Bagels and cream cheese! For the "area" they can't be beat!!! We usually get bagels, a breakfast sandwich and coffee once a week. On the rare occasion I'll get one of there "Signature" 1/2 sandwiches and Side. This is one of the only places I get a Tuna fish sandwich... Very good. Broccoli and Cheddar soup or Mac-n-Cheese are My favorite sides. Quick, easy and spacious... Free WiFi and Frequent Shopper Card are a plus. read more

It took 30 minutes to get our order. My sandwich came with an option of a side of bread or a tiny apple. What happened to a side of chips? Who orders a sandwich with a side of bread? My wife's salad that was supposed to come with chicken, did not have chicken. My son's grilled cheese was burnt. We paid restaurant prices, got restaurant wait times, and they couldn't get anything right. After this experience I will never go to another Panera again. read more

I like Panera for breakfast. It's a little pricey but their food is fresh. I usually get the chocolate pastry which has a perfect balance of freshly baked bread and dark chocolate filling. Their breakfast sandwiches are small but filing - bacon, egg and cheese on a ciabitta bun. Other good choices are the pumpkin muffie and iced chai latte. Service is usually good unless it's super busy. read more

Great place for a quick good meal. Their food is much higher quality than fast food and comes at the same speed. I had a grilled steak and cheese sandwich which was excellent. I also treated myself to a cinnamon bun which was very good too. I'd recommend this place anytime you want a high-quality sandwich soup or salad along with their delicious bread. read more

Great smoothies. Delicious salads, and I love the fresh ingredients they use on their sandwiches. Their chocolate chip cookies are the BEST. Especially when they're freshly baked, and still warm!!! read more

ok...i think people are kinda being harsh on the panera....yes it's a bit pricier than most spots....but here's the deal -mutherf00king cini-apple-cheese pastries are the bomb -mutherf00king mini-soufle's are the bomb -mutherf00king free wifi is the bomb i like this place...hells yeah read more

The cheese pastry was soooooooooooooooooooooooo GOOD. Thanks for the good service. I love your studious atmosphere. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I stopped in here after work one day because someone gave me a gift card. I had a half Cobb salad and a classic grilled cheese sandwich. It was terrible. The salad had an acidic dressing on it, no blue cheese or avocado, most of the things you expect to see in this type of salad. The sandwich was not warm, it was not buttery, I could have made better food at home. I would never go back here. read more

My family and I love Panera! We were so disappointed by the service received at this location. Items were missing from our order, and when asked for it, I didn't receive any kind of customer service. I almost felt like the worker was thinking I was trying to get over. Across the board not just this location, never fails to not give me a pickle with my sandwich! read more

Rapid Pick Up is the way to go it saves time from having to stand in line and wait for your food especially if your on a time crunch. I love coming here for the broccoli cheddar soup. They had my order ready to go on time and everything was correct I like that on the receipt it shows that someone had to sign off showing they double checked your order to ensure accuracy. Will definitely be returning and hopefully being able to dine in next time around. read more

I have no idea what's going on with this location but it has gone downhill. Showed up at 0930 am on a Friday and they were completely sold out of bagels and egg soufflés. While trying to decide what I was gong to get instead I overheard other people trying to order even more simple items that they were also out of. When I went up to the counter to inquire about a breakfast sandwich they use to have, the girl at the register wasn't even listening to me and just kept answering me with weird responses. I got so frustrated I just left. I don't I'll be coming back to this location again. read more

Enjoy their soup selection excellent French onion and broccoli cheddar pastries are delicious The bagels are great when they have a special for a dozen read more

So I do want to start with saying panera bread Elk Grove is usually on top of there game but there has been 2 instances that I have pre ordered the Napa Almond Chicken salad sandwich for pick up where there was literally a little spoonful of chicken in the sandwhich. If im gonna pay $8.49 for a sandwich atleast make sure theres chicken salad in the whole thing and not just one corner. Also when I brought the 1st sandwich back the employee that made the sandwich had the nerve to say "whats wrong with it??" I always held the franchise to more of a higher standard. Sad to say but Ive never been treated this way at Togos or any of the other spots in the area. So maybe if your thinkinganout going to Panera bread for lunch this yelp might make you think twice. Sadly disappointed... read more

Love love love the bread and bagels!!! I get all kinds of freebies on my loyalty card! My fav is the quiche!!!

A decent place that sells sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, and baked goodies. This place has been a hit or miss experience, majority of the time a miss. I always get my usual here: Half & Half of a fuji apple chicken salad and a broccoli cheddar soup. Half of the time I come here, the salad is fresh, and the other half the salad is bitter and the greens seem like their old. Half of the time I come here the soup is hot and perfect, the other times its lukewarm. It could just be that they have their on days and off days, but I just wish they were more consistent with their food. I love it when they're doing great, but when they're not delivering well, it's just terrible to the point where I tell myself to not come back here again. But I still have this slight hope in them the next time I come back. It's a love hate relationship I guess. I'm not quite sure how some people are able to study at this place because there were times when the internet is unstable and the noise level just gets extremely crazy at times. But at night, it gets pretty quiet and empty, so if you ever want to study, I would say come at night. read more

i came here on a monday during lunch time to get a drink because i was so thirsty. i have seen someone posted a picture of their green tea from here. i walked and was greeted and i asked for a green tea and i was asking how much it was and if there is a choice of non sweetened. unfortunately the tea was already sweetened and i asked if its very sweet because i want it less sweet if possible but it was pretty sweet to me. the green tea was mixed in with ginseng and honey too. i didn't like the green tea at all. it was on the sweeter side and it cost 2.69 for a decent size maybe 16 oz. good service and nice guy, but just not a fan of the drink. i don't think i will stop by here for some tea soon. back to Starbucks i go for tea or teavana. inside looks nice to study and just chill. the place makes you feel comfortable and feel like home and they have sandwiches and salads as well. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Stopped by here today for lunch after I had placed an order online for the "rapid to-go pick up." I was extremely disappointed. I tried twice to leave a comment about my visit on the website and both times my submission failed after I had submitted it. Therefore, I was extremely dissatisfied with my order. My salad was missing it's dressing and there was tons of cheese on top after I had requested no cheese due to allergies. Needless to say, I threw away my lunch and skipped a meal. read more

Today was the first time I went to Panera Bread and to say the least, it wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. I'm surprised the place is still in business during this horrible economy, when people supposedly can't afford much and businesses everywhere are closing down. Anyway, I ordered half of their smoked turkey breast sandwich on country bread. The country bread ended up being sliced bread, which I couldn't differentiate from regular white bread, according to sight and taste. The turkey sandwich was okay, but nothing extraordinary. I could have made the same thing at home. At least they used real deli meat, which I gave them credit for, unlike Subway, whose meat looks gross and weird since it's so discolored. The other part of my meal was French onion soup, which I have to admit was really delicious. French onion soup is something that not all places can make correctly, so I thought Panera Bread did a good job with that. The meal came out to a little less than $7, which I thought wasn't bad compared to places like Quiznos or Subway. The service was normal; it was nothing that really stood out or wowed me. While I was waiting by the counter where they were making the sandwiches, I noticed a fly that kept buzzing around, which kind of grossed me out. I hate flies anywhere near my food. I may go back there again or I may not. Basically, there's no rush and I'm not dying to go back any time soon. I have nothing against the place, but I just don't think it offers anything special that I couldn't make myself at home. read more

An OK place for a more restauranty sandwich-and-coffee experience. Food consists of various sandwiches, soups, and cakes. It's passable, but expensive for what it is. Their coffee (both drip and espresso-based) are also OK, a little worse than Starbucks. There's a mix of booths and small tables inside, so this isn't the place to hold a large birthday/study party or anything. But the biggest plus is that they offer free WiFi at all Panera Bread locations. You won't be offended by the food/drink they have here, but the free Wifi and private booth/table seating will probably make up for the fact that you probably spent $4 more than you would have otherwise. Good for studying. read more

Good place to go for a good amount of somewhat healthy food for a good price. This was our first time visiting this place. The parking lot was really packed since it was dinner time on a Friday evening and the Panera is near a number of other restaurants. We entered the door and there was a line of 15 people and only two people taking orders. I was worried because we needed to get on the road to get out of town and it did take about 10 minutes to get to the front of the line. I ordered the buy 2 deal and got a grilled cheese and Caesar salad for $7 ish. I was a bit worried that we would be there forever knowing that there was 15 people ahead of me, but within the time of paying and filling up our water glasses our food was ready! The grilled cheese was warm and gooey and the Caesar salad had a good texture and tasted fresh. Only gripe on the salad was that a bit of blue cheese found its way into the salad, which threw off the taste. My wife had the BBQ chop chicken salad and it was a LARGE portion of salad. Just know that if ordering a whole salad. The eating area was clean and bathrooms were nice. Had free WiFi. read more

The BEST customer service award goes to... ...Schaun! She was super sweet and accommodating when it came to my preggo sister! Gave us samples of the soup because they did not have our fave, clam chowder today. (Not because they were out of it, It wasn't friday (: ) we ended up getting the baked potato! Great suggestion! To top it off, her personality shined! Warm and friendly from start to finish! Thank you Schaun again for all of your help! We will definitely be back! A+++++++ make sure she gets this outstanding praise! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I woke up this morning CRAVING their blueberry muffin, only to get there and find out that by 8:30am, they were all sold! So, as I'm frustratingly trying to find something that is pretty low in calories, yet still satisfies my craving, the cashier next to mine is offering a few suggestions. She has a great attitude and for a moment I had to glance at my cashier to see if she stepped away... I forgot my cashier was even helping me. As I was waiting for my order the cashier, Genevieve, brought over a half of a blueberry scone. She said that she didn't want me to leave without the next closest thing, and half the scone offers much less guilt than the full scone! Lol Customer Service at its finest. She didn't have to take the time to make sure I was satisfied, afterall she wasn't even my cashier, but she did. Great attitude and a great way to start ny day! read more

This place is awesome. If you're a student and need a place to get away from all the distractions at your house this is it. With beverages and delicious snacks and goods this place is a pastry escape! I love the bagels and the sandwiches here. They say everything is made fresh and it has the taste to back it up! The only thing that annoys me is the other customers Ppl are rude and kinda annoying Another thing is I'm always rushed to order even when I stand off to the side to review the menu read more

We used to come here once a week and order online thru rapid order. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Something in our order was wrong, to the point that I ALWAYS checked my bag before I left the building. Unfortunately I know the managers name by heart. It's sAd too because their salads are great but not worth the hassle it takes to get my order right. I SERIOUSLY received a turkey sandwich that had NO MEAT once. Very disappointing!! read more

Panera Bread - My favorite! - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Really a 2.5 review but since Yelp doesn't allow us our voices....3 Stars by default. Panera, we've had a rough relationship. I never knew what the big deal was about this place. Overtime, by other people's choices I have dined here more often. Sunday morning around 8 I stopped in for a few bagels, you know just a quick stop for bagels....easy enough. There were 2 people ahead of me, I figured that wasn't bad and surely I would be able to get out of here in time to make it to where I needed to be. Nope. 15 minutes went by before my bagels - no cream cheese, just plain bagels, were handed to me. And that's after I asked about them. Once I asked, it took about a minute to get the bagels. What's the hold up?!? I was irked to say the least. And to top it all off....the workers are less than pleasant at this location. I don't want to spend my money at a place that makes me feel like a nuisance. read more

One half of our order didn't get delivered. I called the store and they refused to do anything. I emailed the company and got back a very nasty response. I emailed again and was promised a refund of the missing items (from a $65 order.) I didn't get the refund and never heard from the Panera company again, even though I emailed several more times. read more

I've always thought this place was expensive. But what place doesn't charge a ridiculous amount to make soup and sandwiches for you. However, don't get what you pay for. Mediocre at best. read more

Worst salad ever. Ordered summer caprese salad. Doubt if there was one ounce of cheese on the whole salad. In contrast the summer strawberry chicken salad was loaded with chicken, 3 kinds of fruit and pecans. I don't get how they can charge the same amount for such different salads. Never again read more

This Panera has the normal delicious food but when you get a large Mac and cheese don't expect it to be full as it is a large bowl only filled halfway and they charge an extra dollar and like twenty cents for a bit of cream cheese which was the amount as big as a pinky. It was also very uncomfortable in there as when I am sitting down eating I feel a very competitive spirit between the workers and it effects the happy mood I have felt at others Panera's. It could be a more friendly environment so that I do not have to focus on the stressful workers and their managers handing out violations read more

Pros: selection of breads, selection of bagels, variety of salads. cons: pricey, small portions, very salty soup. overall verdict: take out breads and bagels are good, eating anything else, forget it. pricier than la bou, but not better. read more

Open early, healthy choices, free wifi. Great place to enjoy a bite and be productive. Also, usually there is no music here which makes it easier to get some work done rather than going to Starbucks or Peets. Employees are always nice. read more

Panera Bread - New delicious and healthy steel cut oatmeal. Great way to start your day! - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Panera Bread's food, service style, and pricing is comparable to La Bou. I typically order a sandwich/salad combo or soup in a bread bowl. Panera's bread is quite tasty. I have tried all of their creamy soups; my favorite is the chicken wild rice. With sandwiches or soup orders, you have a choice of an apple, potato chips, or bread on the side. They usually have multiple flavors of iced tea brewed. In the past, I have enjoyed Panera Bread at a catered work function. They prepared sandwiches, soup, salad, chips, and cookies. Panera has some sort of rewards program that you can sign up for and receive promotional e-mails with various in-store deals. read more

This is my new favorite place. I'm so in love. I got the creamy tomato soup and it was amazing. I will definitely be back to try different things on the menu and check out the sweets!!! Great service too, great location lots of parking and free wifi !! It's a great place to have lunch!! read more

Panera Bread - Creamy tomato soup and French baguette - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Love their breads, baked goods and fresh lunch. Typically go for the Thai chicken salad, but today I decided to try their Chinese citrus chicken salad...it has lots of pineapple, mandarins and fresh veggies. read more

Panera Bread - Chinese Citrus Chicken Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The quality of this Panera can be a hit and miss. Last time I went my food was a little cold and service was slow but other times I've visited and my food is piping hot and my food practically flies out. Depends which way the wind is blowing? I love all the paninis here and the French onion soup is always a hit. read more

The staff are not friendly and the rapid pick up order said my food was ready then I go in and there's nothing on the shelve. Asked the worker and she said it's just a automated message... not sure if that was helpful. Order finally came out after 8 mins. read more

I had to come on here because I realized they have so many bad reviews. I go here a lot and order 24 bagels and drinks. never had an issue, the employees are always nice, and the facility is clean. read more

One of the best Panera's that I have visited. The staff was really friendly and helpful. I was able to get tons of stuff for a get together with no issues and in record time. Thanks to the staff for recommending some of the soups. They were delicious! read more

Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich does it for me everytime. When in a rush, Panera has replaced my fast food hits. For roughly the same price of a combo meal, I can get a much healthier meal and keep me within my calorie budget. No drive through, but I can call my order in from the car, drive up, and pick up. So far, faster than any drive through I've been in. They even ask what time you will arrive, and make your food fresh by the time you get there. read more

Workers were really nice to me! I bet they knew I was a noob. Lol. My first time here and it was awesome. Love the bread. It was well worth my money :) read more

Panera Bread - Tomato moz. Panini with chicken added. Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Elk Grove, California