A big panera branch. Ample of comfortable seating that are spaced appropriately between tables. No drive thru. Clean and organized place as well as the rest room. High chair observed. A lot of parking space. See images for reference. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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I like this location but Panera isn't what it use to be. It's so friggin expensive now. I can't escape this place for just my partner and myself for under $40. Two for two times two and it's that much. I can make soup and salad at home for $10. Won't be coming back anytime soon. Maybe when Trump is re-elected and the price of groceries decreases. Ha! read more

Panera Bread - Wild rice soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

I've been going here much more often now and things have improved greatly. They have expanded their menu so I stop in for lunch sometimes now. I signed up for their Sip Club so you get unlimited beverages basically on select items for $10.99 a month and it's free for the first few months so they don't start charging you until August. Can't beat that deal. Plus they send you special discount coupons. So for instance today I had for lunch their combo of a Greek salad with tomato soup and a baguette plus I got a Pecan Braid pastry that I brought home to my hubby plus a Strawberry lemon mint charged lemonade drink and my total bill with my free sip club and a $2 off coupon was $5.31, Now that's a great deal! Plus everything was delicious! Now I already have a discount coupon for $2 off on Saturday for a Pick 2 combo. This is definitely my new spot... read more

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What the heck happened? This place used to be good but this is the second time they screwed me with the Turkey on a deli sandwich. They are trying to compete with the piss poor offerings as subway! There is literally one skinny slice of Turkey on my deli sandwich. Totally not worth the price. The French onion soup was good but overall not worth a fraction of the price. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

This particular store in the Valley Mall does not have the ambiance nor the customer service friendliness of the store in Clark NJ at Clark Commons. Or the Panerra on Rt 22 in Watchung. The woman who took my order was nice enough, but the gaggle of young men creating the order were doing anything else but being attentive. Sweeping, on their phones, giggling with each other. The kid who made my order called my name and slapped a To Go bag on the counter. When I told him it was an in- store order, he snatched the bag out of my hands and started unwrapping my sandwich. I told him please just give me a tray and I will sit at a table and unwrap my own order. So he basically tossed the tray and bag of food back at me. No love lost here. The food was satisfactory, but between five lackadaisical boys behind the counter, one of them could have gotten it right. I only commend the young lady who took my order who could have been a manager, but I didn't complain to her. I just will not be back to this store. So glad it's the Saturday before Labor day and these Slackers are probably going back to school. 8/30/24 read more

They have very good options! Unfortunately, they revised their menu and removed my favorite, The Spicy Take.

Tonight was my last trip to this Panera. I ordered a Teriyaki bowl without cilantro. It was made with cilantro, so I asked them to make another. They did- also with cilantro. When I showed them the cilantro, they said it was broccoli- it wasn't. What a terrible way to treat a customer! read more

The panera bread location near Gillette is just not as good as it used to be, the building looks old and sturdy and the food looked very mushy! Also, the drinks looked too watery! I don't really think I will be coming back to this Panera unless I see some improvement from it! When I went to Panera that day, I changed my mind about coming for lunch! So instead I went to the Starbucks next door to see if I can get something ok at least! The Panera in Watchung is so much better than this location! Why can't they be just like them with the new modern and cozy vibe? Hopefully my review helped you! Hopefully we see improvements going forward with this location! read more

I just got panera Chipotle chicken avocado melt, and it looks very unappetizing. Almost look nasty. I mean, the first pic is that they are promoting and the second pic what I received. It was over 16$ with tax. It is unbelievable that the customers are getting ripped off. This is a scam!!!! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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It was good customer service. It a bit pricey but it is worth it. They are welcoming and the manager gave me a egg roll for free. read more

Panera Bread - Yum - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

Food is usually okay but I am tired of having to be stopped at the front door ( coming and going ) by two people trying to get money for some charity or whatever it is. How about Panera just make the donations so I can enjoy my short meal break without being harassed for money !!! Last time I went they were there soliciting so I went onto Burger King instead. read more

Came yesterday for a Green Goddess Cobb Salad to go. Other than forgetting to put the egg on it, it was excellent. Came back today to eat in. Go to wait for my food, manager standing right there. Rotten avocado on it. To be fair only a piece or two. But yesterday's was beautiful, fresh pieces. The person that took off the bad avocado and gave me new, was obviously annoyed. Yesterday's tomato and today's was cold from fridge and not fresh. We're in Jersey, it's tomato season ... at the very least get some small cherry ones. These big cold, tasteless fridge tomatoes are not good. Lol what's the point of a mgr standing eye level W your food if he's not looking at it come out?? If the person fixing it, doesn't care. They also used to have Great Iced Tea. Now it's in a fountain. Watered down and not good. read more

Continued downward slide. They push you to use the clunky ordering terminals. Then you wait for your name to appear. Little human interaction. And they STILL don't have fresh lemon slices for my tea (which I will not buy without them). read more

We were about halfway through our tour of NJ-based insurance companies when this place beckoned. Well, not exactly. When you're with a group of six diverse individuals, you need to select a place that's the least offensive to the most people. No risk-taking here, heh heh. But it's not like we're going to venture off and try some Cuban food truck. That being said, this place was ok. Had the Cuban sandwich (see what I did there?), along with a strawberry lemonade. Nobody got sick, but nobody suggested a Michelin star for this joint. Service adequate if forgettable. Day memorable for other reasons, but apart from the fact that this place has an the same address as Bruce Hornsby's third largest hit, it could have been anywhere. read more

This is one of the smaller panera I have been in. But they are all really nice. Food is always hot. I come out this way for work and stop her for lunch now and then. Establishment is clean and managers are out as well making sure it stays that way with a smile on there face asking how your doing and how things are going. Best part is with this location it's right next to Starbucks so you can wash that good food down with a Nice drink. read more

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They have delicious breakfast sandwiches on ciabatta bread. Their bagels are huge, and they have a nice assortment of cakes and pastries. I love their coffee, i always get their Italian roast which is bold and strong. I get a small because you get unlimited refills. They have free wi-fi too. I've been to Panera's so many times i got their frequent member card. The more you use it the more discounts you'll receive. I usually get their half/ half. You can get half a signature sandwich and soup, or half a sandwich and a small salad all for six dollars and change. If you order any of these you will get delicious bread ,or chips, or an apple. I love their broccoli cheddar soup and the baked potato soup. You can get these served in a bread bowl. I love this on a cold day.They make wonderful salads . Two of my favorites:The Fuji Apple salad is to die for. It is loaded with All-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, mixed field greens, romaine lettuce, on our Tomato Basil bread. vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, pecans, Gorgonzola, apple chips & white balsamic apple vinaigrette.The Thai Chicken Salad has All-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, romaine, Thai cashews, fire-roasted edamame, red peppers, carrots, fresh cilantro & wonton strips all tossed in low-fat Thai Chili Vinaigrette and drizzled with peanut sauce. This salad is a bit spicy and sweet at the same time. It comes with roasted peanuts on top. My favorite sandwiches are: The Roast Turkey and Avocado BLT. It's all-natural, antibiotic-free roasted turkey, Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and fresh avocado with reduced-fat olive oil mayo on freshly baked sourdough bread. Turkey Bravo sandwich. Smoked turkey breast, bacon, smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomatoes & our signature dressing, on Tomato Basil bread. The Panini's i like : Frontega Chicken Sandwich Smoked & pulled white meat chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chopped basil & chipotle mayonnaise, grilled hot on Focaccia. The Roast Turkey Artichoke Sandwich, made with all-natural antibiotic-free roasted turkey, artichoke-parmesan spread, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions and fresh baby spinach, all grilled on Asiago Cheese Focaccia. Panera's now has signature pastas. I haven't tried those yet but i will on my next trip there. It is also kid friendly too. There is seating inside and out . I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes good fresh food. read more

Panera Bread - Breakfast sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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I just cannot get down with this Panera - and trust me, I keep trying! Maybe it's time to call it a day. The food is always just so eh, and it's basically just an assembly line leading you from a hectic ordering area to the eventual pick-up of your subpar lunch. I used the new online app ordering system one day when I was in a rush, and when I got to the store at the time indicated, my order was nowhere to be found on the shelf. I waited 5 minutes. Then I inquired. Oh, my order was never received. So much for saving time! There were signs plastered everywhere "If we didn't get your order right, you get a free cookie!" but NOTHING was offered to me for my inconvenience. It was only when I emailed customer service to let them know that they offered me a whopping $5 gift card. I'm not cheap or greedy, but that ticked me off because I basically had to spend more money to even use the $5. I went back last week just to rub salt in the wound. The Thai chicken salad was not good (dressing was way too sweet) and the Mac and Cheese was bland and plasticky. So alas, I think I am finished with this place. It makes me sad because it would be such a great staple to have around the corner from work, but it's just never worth the money, time or panic attack from the crowd. read more

Panera Bread - Thai salad with kale - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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This salad was delicious and the bread was so soft and tasty. I totally recommend their family size salad they are really big and a really good price. I used a 10% off that I received from my rewards card. read more

The manager Andre is an awful person when it come to costumer service and even worse to the employee. My first time there he was being very rude to me and my friends. As we was eating we could hear him screaming and yelling at his employees in a very aggressive maner. This place should be looking for a new manager that will respect and treat nicely not just the customers but also the employees. *Poor management and communication skill* read more

Third time's the charm. Got the order right this time, and the meal was good enough. French Onion Soup, however, could have used more Gruyere. read more

The delivery service is awful. There has not been a single time that we've ordered from my office and have gotten everything that was on the list. The Short Hills location is pretty bad. read more

I love panera!! Especially their fresh salads !! Yummmm!!! Their "pick 2" is amazing because then i get to order a sandwich AND a salad for a reasonable price and save one for later. Man! I'm so glad that they're expanding to my town !! read more

Yeah it's a chain. Yeah its similar to Atalanta Bread Co but I seem to like this place better. The bread, oh the bread...is excellent. Their soups, yum! Had the broccoli and cheddar today, WOW! One of the best soups I have ever had. The only gripe is the salad. It was good but the chicken was cold. I know that's the way they do it but why not heat it up. It tastes rather gross. Other than that, I have had the chicken chipolte sandwich which was excellent. Their bread is thickly sliced and like I said, excellent. The prices are high. You can go to a local deli and get a good sandwich but their bread is blown away by this place. Plus they have outdoor seating. Added bonus is during lunch it does get busy BUT the amount of good looking people is very high! read more

Always love the food. Everything on the menu is delicious. BUT this particular restaurant is ALWAYS dirty! Not a lot of table cleaning or floor sweeping going on. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Gillette, New Jersey

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Took my mom there and she is extremely picky. She ordered broccoli and cheddar soup and the turkey and apple sandwich. They delivered it to the table quickly and my mom ate it all up! She loved the place and that hardly ever happens . read more

Food comes quickly and it's hot, Panera is sort of a fast food restaurant, so if you don't like that I don't recommend this for you. Even though it is a fast food restaurant it gives better food than most fast food restaurants. They forget a lot of thing! read more

Always reliable. Big fan of the curbside pickup and hope they continue with it. I really appreciate this addition not just for covid but also for parents with multiple kids in car seats who just want to pick up some lunch! read more

Came in for a coffee and tea with my dad and it was a very bad experience. People behind the counter were extremely rude and unhelpful with a very simple order. Not sure what happened to this place but I'm not coming back. read more

bro the delivery is so bad they don't even deliver drinks and some idiots who deliver food eat it something because what you order doesn't come. read more

Disgusting. Visiting in town for work order an avocado spinach breakfast sandwich (which Ivr had many times) on a baguette. It was on whole wheat bread. Got attitude when we had asked for it on a baguette. Then we get it and it was SO soggy. They had taken the inside of the sandwich and grilled it again. Making the spinach and tomatoes extremely soggy and gross I asked them to remake it and the manager came to our table and was SOO rude about it. His name was Aron or something. Gave me attitude and was like no it was remade and said it's made in the grill so it cooks it like that? What? No.... never have I had that sandwich like that before..... glad I'm just visiting! read more

There isn't anything special about this Panera location, but they do offer pretty good food at a decent price. They are always packed around lunchtime and are the only fast-casual spot in that strip mall, so it's definitely a solid option. read more

This Panera used to be better, however, I believe the pick 2 opt/sandwich halves have become smaller, and with hardly any filling, particularly the tuna, which used to be one if my faves . Also, and this is old news, if you order Mac & cheese, well- just don't. They squeeze it out of a plastic pouch into a bowl and nuke it. It looks like a pasty, gelatinous mess of goo. Certainly nothing remotely close to what you see on their menu pic, or commercial. Gross. I'd rather grab a salad or fresh sandwich from a deli any day. But guess if you work near-by it beats eating the other fast food burger place nearby. read more

So so so slow, it should not take 20 mins to get a bagel and coffee. Really unorganized staff - can't imagine how it gets when it's busy.

The service here, as in all Panera locations, is barely passable. They call out your name hurriedly, never help to identify your order, and seemingly don't talk to you on the serving line unless necessary. I get annoyed that I pay good $ at the register but treated like an inmate in a chow line when picking up my $12 lunch. One morning at 830, I waited for a breakfast soufflé and power breakfast sandwich, and had to go from the serve line, back to the register just to get the soufflé. Server closed up the to-go bag and said nothing about the excluded soufflé. When I asked - I got the answer "it's over there". Yeah um WHERE? Thanks for making me stupidly return to the register to ASK FOR IT like it was an afterthought instead of half of my order. Idjits. read more

Always has my pick up order perfectly put together and always accurate. The employees are friendly and accommodate every need we may have. Thank you! read more

This Panera has never let me down. Fast service and I love the kiosks! One of the better paneras for sure.

My wife received an incorrect order, when I presented the problem to the uncaring manager he said there was nothing he could do to correct the error.......I contacted Panera Bread Headquarters and informed them they did not have a customer friendly manager, they apologized, and I told them they did not need to apologize, the "manager" should apologize, they sent her a $25.00 gift coupon. read more

I love Panera bread but this location is entirely too small. The staff is very pleasant. They continuously clean up and that is grade A!!!! Clean is always nice. I did not like how they made my salad bc they put all the sauce on the side and gave me the smallest piece of bread. :( read more

This is your pretty standard Panera. The one thing I do like about Panera is that they are pretty consistent regardless of what location you visit. You can't say that about every chain. This particular Panera is located in the same area as the Dunkin Donuts, King's, TJ Maxx, Old Navy, etc. You get what I'm sayin'. I actually find this complex slightly funny as they have a Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Panera all within a baseball's throw away from each other. How's that for competition? Anyway, this location always seems to be pretty busy. I give them credit because they get your food to you pretty quickly regardless of how packed they are. Seating can be a bit of an adventure because they are so busy. As for the food, I think it's OK. I typically get one of their sandwiches - I think they have great breads and great cheeses but I'm not a fan of their meats. You're definitely not getting freshly sliced deli meat, but it's definitely a step above Subway or a place like that. I had some sort of turkey sandwich on my last visit and was served on a tomato type of bread. The bread was very good. They actually got rid of this one roast beef sandwich I like - I noticed that it's no longer on the menu. Overall, I think Panera's a decent place. I do think the prices are slightly high for what they serve but what can you do - not ridiculously overpriced, though. It's never my first choice of places to eat, but I'll continue to come here from time to time. read more

A good place for a sandwich, salad or pastry; however, the bagels are ok maybe if you're in a hurry. My favorites are the roast beef asiago sandwich, Mac n cheese and best polished off with an bear claw! read more