I love Panera! Their food is amazing, their employees are always nice, and the place is very clean.

I can't stand a restaurant with nasty bathrooms. First thing in the morning and poop is in and around both stalls. Can tell the bathrooms have been dirty weeks by all the dried poop and dirt on the inside and out of the toilets. Workers who are making the food and drinks are using these bathrooms. Disgusting. read more

Online order with in cafe pickup. Ready quickly. Quality was poor. Croissant sandwich was greasy and croissant lacked any texture. Bagel flat egg white sandwich did not include the addition of arugula as ordered, had a weird film that may have been melted cheese, not sure. The "fresh avocado was a very light smear that looked more like guac with an off flavor. The bagel flat was NOT bagel texture but more of a hamburger bun and same true for the bagel flat with cream cheese. Quality has fallen off!! Haven't tried the french baguette (loaf) yet but don't have high hopes. read more

Ordering breakfast to be delivered for 2 people at 1040am. Then notified 1055am all sold out. After my payment was processed. Not one item available. Why not update inventory or stop lying when you took the order. read more

This may be the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. I placed my order on the app and went through the drive-through when it was ready. When I got to pick up my order, they told me that two items were already out of stock and replace them with two other bakery items, but did not refund me the difference for those items. Then I ordered a bread bowl of chicken noodle soup, and when I opened the bag, there was no bread bowl just a small cup. Lastly, I ordered a Panera duet with specific instructions of no onion or tomato because of an allergy and it's written on the pick up sheet however, my sandwich had lettuce and tomato, so I had to throw that out. So, for $27, I got 2 cups of soup and two lemon drop cookies. I tried to call the store five times over the last half hour and no one will pick up the phone to handle this. read more

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My family and I came out to visit Jefferson City and were blown away by the exceptional service and friendliness of the team members there. Thank you Margaret for making our day!!! She went above and beyond to give us a great experience and delicious everything bagels! read more

If my first and only Panera Bread experience had been like this one, I would've been a fan LONG time again! The food, service, cleanliness, food turn over time was terrific. They handle our very large BUS LOAD of TEENAGERS like a champ. All the food was fresh and oh so good! If all the Panera Breads are as good as this one then I'm a fan from now on! BUT... and it pains me to write this...they have to get an efficient dishwashing service cause YUCK! I took my 8th spoon to the bathroom and washed it in the sink! read more

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Order a sandwich and salad to go $18. Get back home and nothing is right. Won't be going back here

The store felt very dirty, if you could clean that up, then I would give you a lot more stars. I am just not sure why during Covid places like this were spotless, now the area near the counter and food is not acceptable. read more

The food is always good. I like that you can add or take ingredients off. The service is always good and the best pup cups in town!!

Staff was rude and unhelpful when asking questions about the meal. We didn't stay and went elsewhere to eat instead.

Food sucked. Overpriced crap. The only good thing was the onion soup. Manager too busy socializing

Upon ordering tonight I was informed they had a big order this morning and was out of most breads and baguettes. Even though 3 full baguettes were in the bins we were only offered yogurt or apples. I could see a tower of baguettes and asked about them but was told they were for tomorrow. Just not understanding the concepts of running out of bread. Also, the unsweet tea looked like water. read more

Panera Bread - Unsweet Tea - Sandwiches Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

Great food however, none of the employees wore a mask. We are in the middle of a pandemic, and Missouri is seeing a spike in cases. Carrie, the drive thru clerk, did not have a mask in sight. This should not only fall on this location's fault but Panera should make sure that their employees that cook and handle food and interact with customers should be wearing a mask! Not only for their sake but to PROTECT THE CUSTOMERS. Do better. read more

i come here pretty regularly and love to see how personable and kind the manager is! Today I was graced with some of that kindness and it made my day!! thank you Panera for spreading joy! read more

Ordered green goddess salad with chicken and a pepperoni flat bread, to go. Got home and found the lettuce in the salad was wilted and brown. The flatbread was barely warm, it obviously was cooked earlier in the day and microwaved. Crust was soggy. Drove back with wilted salad and greeted by rude employee and manager. read more

Marcus and Caitlin with their staff are exemplary! Rarely can I get healthy and delicious in the same thought and Panera Bread makes it happen deliciously!!! Thank you!!! I'll be back! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

I love Paneras. I especially like that they now have a drive thru. I love their breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is Avocado Egg White and spinach on a sprouted bagel. Their flatbread pizzas are rather good and the Baja grain bowl is like a taco salad without the chips or the shell. The chocolate chipper cookies are to die for. The prices are a little high. That's why I gave it four stars. read more

What's the use of having Rapid picked up and curbside if all you're gonna get is an empty cup and have to make it yourself.. Others Paneras actually make the drink and have it ready for you. This one they just leave you an empty cup on the counter. Even if you put it in the notes for them to please make it they still refuse to. Complete waste of time will not be back. So much for having a little convenience in a covid world. read more

Panera Bread - Receipt - Sandwiches Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

Got to Panera at 7:15 am Wanted to order a Mediterranean veggie sandwich and was told I could only have a breakfast sandwich. I've ordered these sandwiches at 6:00 am from other Panera's. The girl at the window was rude when we asked if they could please make one. Said no! Salad isn't ready. Never have I ever been turned down ordering this sandwich at any other Panera at any time of day. This is the only vegetarian sandwich they make and they should have something available at all times for vegetarians. Don't go here! read more

Out of several things we wanted to order. No coffee. Worst Greek salad my daughter and I have ever had.

I will start out by saying that I LOVE Panera. Their menu has many good items that I enjoy. The price you pay for this food is more than most places in town, but it's delicious and fresh. When I order dine in I never have problems. They have an array of different seating and even outlets to charge your electronic devices at some, outdoor seating in nice weather. They have fresh breakfasts and many pastry items made fresh daily. This is a new building and it looks so. Parking is either in the front of the building, a few in the West side and a shared parking lot on the west. The rear is where the drive through is. I have never had a problem ordering inside. My problem is with the drive through. I pay the same price as when I am inside but the service I've received is short and food just given. No kind words, no smile, and no "thank you" or anything. I was given my total, paid, and after several minutes, given my food (fresh food is worth the wait). But the first time I got the wrong soup, I had to go back and was already at my second job so that was very inconvenient. Today I ordered two Pick Two meals, I paid over $20 for them, and when ordering the soup I requested a baguette. I got chips with one meal. When I got home twenty minutes later we got two bags of chips instead of a baguette and chips. Go there, enjoy the delicious food, but go inside and get it to go.... read more

Panera Bread - Every time I go there is something. I really miss the old Panera. - Sandwiches Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

It's a Panera, there really isn't much to say. They all look the same, they all serve the same food, and they all have a nice selection of "treats". This Panera isn't any different. Their Mac n Cheese is always a good meal, and the woman at the counter was very kind and ended up getting us to get a chocolate chip cookie. Interior- 4/5 Food- 4/5 Service- 4/5 OVERALL- 4/5 read more

i love eating here but lemme tell you whenever I repeatedly get hair in my food because the girls and workers are not tying their hair up and back and out of the face it's DISGUSTING. you can only offer so many coupons to people. Make your people tie their hair up or wear hairnets I'm so tired of hair in my food!!! it's been three seperate occasions and whenever you call the Jeff city store they don't answer they just let it ring until it hangs up read more

Great place for someone wanting a snack. Will leave hungry so leave your appetite at home. Want half a sandwich? Prefer your soup to have a 10/90 consistency? Go here. Not much to be desired, but I heard the wifi is good and is one of the only reasons people seem to be coming back. read more

as me and my team were heading to the field we stop at the panera. as we walk in we see to our surprise we cannot have lunch i cannot have my mac and cheese. minus one star. as one of my teammates walks up to the counter the mean lady with the tattoos and the "chunky mascara" was telling us the panera will not serve lunch. i don't like her. then i get my bagel honestly great bagel but on graces sandwich let me preface and chicken avocado sandwich. they forgot the chicken and avocado. i don't exactly understand the logic behind that. minus one. they then also proceeded to tell one teammate that they had no gluten free options then proceeded to tell her all the gluten free options that they have later. thank you for coming to my ted talk. read more

Very expensive for skimpy sandwiches. A bit pitiful, too. And how about those sides? "A piece of baguette", which in reality is a piece of cold, HARD, tough bread. Just like they gave the servants in olden days. read more

Didn't get what I wanted ordered a mango charged and the container was empty I had an order pick up and when I went to pick it up they wanted me to make the drink myself even though it was empty asked 3 different staff members for mango they all said they would get someone ended up waiting 30 mins and just got a different one cause nobody wanted to help horrible service read more

Poor customer service!! The store "ran out" of bacon and tomatoes. Instead of telling me this before I ordered or while handing me my bag, I found out while checking my bag to ensure my order was correct. I went into the store and explained what was missing from my sandwich and the employee replied "oh yea, we ran out." I then asked for a refund in return and she walked away as if she was going to get the manger but never returned. I then went to the cashier to speak with the manager. The manager was putting bread away and asked if I needed anything I then replied yes. He then continued doing what he was doing until I had to ask who is charge of refunds and he finally decided to help. 0/10 do not recommend. I'd rather drive to Columbia to get my meal. read more

Panera is Panera. It has food that's a notch above fast food and usually tastes all right. Nothing spectacular, but solid, predictable. What sets this location apart is the number of times we have ordered (we usually order online for rapid pickup) and got the food home only to discover something not right with the order. Once is understandable, but now 3 out of the last 4 orders were incorrect. You call. They want you to come in, but you're already one and don't want to go back out, so they say they'll mail you a gift card. read more

I really like Panera's breakfast so I get it about everyday. Sometimes the wait is long but other times it isn't. Today I went and I waited for my food and it didn't seem like a long time at all but they offered me a free drink or cookie. I declined because I'm not in a hurry. They still gave me coupons. So I'm giving them a 4 star because there avocado isn't that good. I really like the drive thru lady on the morning shift. She's very nice. read more

Very very SLOW. Call in your order unless you want to wait. Here's a photo of the line. Folks keep leaving because they are soooo SLOW. I see 4 people working and 2 helping customers. read more

Panera Bread - Long long line at 8:18am - Sandwiches Near Me - Jefferson City, Missouri

For being a national chain, this location is consistently out of stock of different food items. This is the 8 of 9 visits within the last two months were it has been out of stock. Tonight, Tuesday, they are out of all the broth bowls (soba noodle). The food is good with mediocre service. read more

If you like good food: fresh salads, hot soup, great-tasting sandwiches and warm bread, Panera Bread is a great place to eat. They have a great selection of breakfast items and they are equally scrumptious too. The atmosphere is inviting and is a nice place to have a good meal, especially on a cold day. read more

I have eaten here many, many times. One of the busiest I have ever been to. Their menu selection is great--lots of healthy choices. The staff are wonderfuly friendly and often come around to make you feel welcome and bus tables if they have a free minute. You don't get that at all Paneras. . Good options for a non-meat-eater like me (none of their foods are billed as vegetarian by Panera.) My special orders are very nearly always right and are immediately corrected if I mention it with a big smile. They have seasonal items which keep people who eat there a lot from getting bored, but may disappoint some who go in looking for the same thing every time. Its lighter fare may not satisfy those with the meaty-manly appetites. Atmosphere is good: clean and well kept. Always loud in here because of the acoustics, but what do you expect from an old Sirloin Stockade building? read more

Place was very busy over lunch and there were no lids available for the drinks. The food came out fast despite how busy they were. My grilled cheese was large and cooked to perfection and I got the standard bag of kettle chips. Tables were clean of what was available also. Good for a fast lunch, but pricey, $8 for half a sandwich, chips and drink. read more

Always fresh, fast, and friendly! The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I feel they are not that innovative with their fare. The menu seems staid and stately, yet boring and predictable like a national monument. The delivery is very good, though, and consistent. If consistency is the goal, then goal achieved. But, I think there is room for more fun and vivacity in the form of new menu items. How long have any of these sandwiches been on the menu? A long time. Do something right and do it well, I get it, but unless you're going to offer variety of your choosing (new items on fast food menus) or let me choose my own variety (Chipotle, Subway), I just get tired of it. Even the local bar down the street has lunch specials. Something to think about. Still, 4 stars for food quality and freshness, friendliness, order time, and it's also kind of a coffee shop, bread bakery, and confection bakery rolled into one. Hard to compete with but boring, like a Roth IRA. Panera Bread, the Roth IRA of fast food restaurants. :) read more

Our go to place for a great lunch or light supper. Love the fact that I can order online and it's ready by the tome I get there. We can also order dessert from the table if we want a sweet. Now they deliver too! read more

I'm a huge Panera fan girl, so very critical of them. I've been here a few times always hoping that my last visit was just an off day for them, but after the last one I'm going to officially review and in sad to give Panera such a low scathing review, but this place is AWFUL. Literally no saving grace. The staff is rude or disinterested at best, the food is sub par consistently. Tried a soufflé' last week, one of my favorite menu items. Typically they are decadent, flaky, gooey yet fluffy egg and cheese.. sounds good right? Not here! They are flat, the eggs are so hard it's like they have been sitting there for hours. They make them too wide for one, so the egg is too cooked, just awful. Every time I get bagels here they are oddly shaped, very hard and chewy, most the times flat. Last lunch I had here was the tipping point. For YEARS I've been eating at Panera sooo I'm very accustomed to their menu and what it should taste like. I almost always get a pick two, 1/2 turkey blt, 1/2 Asian salad. Once in a while soup, but this time I got my usual. Note I get no mayo, and often times it's over looked, I never mark down for a simple mistake. So, mine had mayo on out, no big deal, I took it to the pass and explained I ordered no mayo. The guy almost rolls his eyes, doesn't say anything just leaves it on the pass, then puts up a new sandwich with no mayo.. however it didn't have bacon (keep in mind it's a blt) and there was no tomato. So I'm at the pass, balancing my purse, pulling out tomatoes and bacon from the first sandwich wiping off mayo and putting it in the second sandwich. All the while dude ignored me. Don't know what his glitch was but with the mediocre food and terrible service NO WAY! read more

Every time I've been here in the last 6 month's my order has been wrong. I went in to pick up an order for a bridal party and the person making it just stopped and walked away. Several minutes later I was able to get someone's attention to finish making the order. I only went back because I had a gift card. They finally got the order right and the staff was friendly. The total was $22.10 for 2 sandwiches (nothing specially ordered) and bags of chips. There was almost nothing on either sandwich, we were both still hungry afterwards. This chain has really gone downhill. read more