Entering for a quick drink, I was greeted and order taken quickly. I ordered a Tomato Basil BLT in addition to a hot tea. Both drink and Sandwich was good; however, the sandwich was a bit skimpy. All in all the restaurant was clean, quiet and of good condition. Ill visit again. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I've lived in Russett for 4 years (November 2020) and have yet to write a review on my local Panera. Today is the day! I became a Sip Club subscriber in June 2020, where you get upwards of 1 cup every 2 hours. I get a large iced coffee or iced tea typically. Before I moved to Russett, I had never gone to this Panera until August 2020 when I was looking to buy my place. Over the course of 4 years, I've been to this Panera many times. Vast majority of times I come in just for the drink & leave. But perhaps 5-10% Panera also gets a sale from me, typically I get one of their salads, but I've had sandwiches, soups, etc. Staff here is friendly for most part & usually if I'm just getting a drink, I tend to be in & out quickly even when line is long, they are pretty efficient getting people through. The manager sees me come in, & he will volunteer to get on a cash register to help out. A lot of managers out there won't do that. In MD City/Russett area, it's one of few healthy options (& only healthy if I get salad). So, this is often a go to place. A lot of the other places are fast food/ casual like Chick Fil-A, Chiptole, Burger King, etc. none of which are healthy. Chick Fil-A salads are small & similar price to Panera; Panera you get a good amount of salad with various fresh ingredients. If I'm going to Chick Fil-A, it means I want a chicken sandwich. If I want almost anything else, Panera would be the winner. Burger King is pretty weak, & occasionally like Chipotle & other places depending on what I'm in mood for (or if I have a deal). As for Panera salads, they do a good job at this one. I've been to some others where it wasn't so fresh or skimped on the food. Never had a problem except maybe once in 4 years where they didn't do the right substitution. I often got Green Goddess Cobb salad with 3 adjustments, no bacon (more chicken instead), no onions (cucumbers instead), & no green goddess dressing (Caeser instead). They do with no issue or upcharge for doing so. Also like Fuji apple salad. Over years, they've introduced new salads. I really like the Southwest chicken salad as an example. Besides salads, their sandwiches like Philly cheesesteak one is pretty good. It's almost as good as Charley's Steaks in same center. I've gotten turkey avocado & a few others out there. I feel sandwiches are often not enough meat to bread ratio, but still tasty. Soups are good here too, but I'm not a big soup person in general. My favorite they have is chicken & WILD rice; not sure what makes the rice so wild, but it's good. They also had the turkey chili, which is a bit more expensive, but often worth it if I want more meat & is good. I was upset they had taken away chili from their menu, but as of 12/4/24, it's Back! That might be my biggest complaint about Panera in general is that they have an item you really like & then discontinue it. I also like their chicken chipotle breakfast sandwich. It used to be a wrap, but they discontinued the wrap & was annoyed, but I like it better in Ciabatta bread it comes in. They also have bagels. On rare occasions, I've gotten bagel. One time in 2024, my girlfriend & I got bagel each & cream cheese each. It ended up being $7 for just 2 bagel/cream cheese. Panera charges more for cream cheese than for bagel itself, & what we realized is we should've split cream cheese as there is plenty in container, but considering I paid for my own, I loaded mine with all of the big container. This Panera is larger than the normal one going deep in back with lots of various seating 2 & 4 person booths, tables, etc. Other Panera can be pretty cramped especially in the afternoon because they are just a small location but still get a good amount of business. I'm thankful to have this one by my home. Because it's close to home, I've taken food to go a bit more than I've eaten in here, but as I said eating here is comfortable. With the ample size of the restaurant, it's kind of a community gathering place as I've seen people I know. Chipotle in this center & pretty much any location is pretty cramped. There were a few times I did my work in here like if my Xfinity service was out like today Wednesday, 12/4/24! My work wasn't too busy, so I had some time to write this. Also, my 2nd date with my girlfriend was here at Panera in February. Since then, we've been here together often at least for the drink & have eaten in here too. Our 2nd date we got &Pizza in the same center, & I said it'd be roomier if we ate our pizza here in Panera, which I justified as I was getting my Sip Club drink so technically a customer, and knew they wouldn't be that busy on a Thursday night. Overall, Panera is great especially this location. read more

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Weird day for Panera. Decided to stop by to get a drink while I did a little work. Couple people passed out in chairs with food from Royal Farms on the table. One guy there in an undershirt and a lady passed out with a winter hat. Just not a great vibe. read more

Always a pleasant experience whenever I visit my neighborhood Panera, the good is good arrive is great and restaurants is always clean read more

Panera Bread - Mongo smoothie - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This is probably the first Panera that I ever visited (over a dozen years ago). It has always been a quiet location with a steady stream of customers coming in and out. For breakfast, the my food was fine. It's kind of hard to mess that up oatmeal and a milk box. Today, after my oatmeal and milk, I decided to sit and do some work. There was a general din of noise but nothing too distracting. The music is at the right level and sufficient for being ignored. I don't really know what's changed over the years--I'm sure something has. Despite being relatively old as chain restaurants go, this one still seems clean and pleasant. read more

This is BY FAR, my FAVORITE Panera!! Every time I come here (SN - the beauty supply store next door is AMAZING!!!) I am welcomed by a friendly staff member. The last few times here, I ordered my usual - caramel latte with almond milk and extra caramel - don't judge me, it's my cheat day lol along with a green goddess salad for later. Well, Michaela makes my latte perfectly!! I mean I drive all the way here just for that perfect latte and she delivers it with a smile (through her mask of course ) Let me also mention Marty, who always remembers me and asks if I need anything. He has been so kind to me and even come and handed me my salad! It's definitely worth the drive to come here and enjoy consistent good food and amazing service. Today I decided to take time to sit inside and write this review because they are just that great here! read more

Panera Bread - The perfect caramel latte with almond milk - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Panera food is good. Went to redeem my free pastery, which was a blueberry muffin. It wasn't busy. They sell beverages, smoothies, sweets, pastries, sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizza. This a place you can go for lunch, dinner, meet up with friends or co workers. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch on a Saturday. The place was quite lively with lots of cars in the parking. It's a large dining room and we had no trouble snagging a booth near the fireplace. We ordered the Pick 2. I had chicken soup and a Caesar salad. The chicken soup had few noodles or chicken and was mostly broth. The salad was huge, fresh and enjoyable though. My wife got cream of broccoli soup and a Cobb salad. She enjoyed them both and chose well. We each got a large piece of French bread that was soft and freshly made. You could have instead get an apple or potato chips. The food came out quickly with little wait despite all the customers. Overall service was indifferent and we didn't feel particularly welcome there. The dining room was a little dirty and needed attention. Several tables needing bussing and the carpet needed sweeping. read more

I've visited this location many times in the past. Whenever I order from Panera, I use their app, so I can rack up on points for free or discounted items. Plus, with their rapid pickup option, your is prepared and ready and record time. The staff here is friendly. The quality of the food is always consistent with what I expect for all Panera locations. I wasn't able to order a wheat roll, but I didn't need the bread anyway. read more

Panera Bread - Teriyaki Chicken Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Delicious fresh Fuji apple salad is my holy grail, I used to be addicted to the Mac cheese when I was younger but now I'm more into paneras awesome fresh and consistent salads. read more

I love this Panera I always come here to work and the foood is always good and fresh no matter what time u come. I'm here around 4 the soup is so warm and tasty also the sandwich's are good too I had a tuna and was surprised! read more

Panera Bread - Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Chocolate croissant and coffee. I got a plain croissant that I took home to my husband because I was given the plain one by mistake and when I told the staff they said keep it and gave me the chocolate one I ordered. I ate outside on a beautiful morning surrounded by people who gather here regularly. Such a lovely atmosphere. All around a good experience. read more

This is the worst run Panera Bread location. The service is extremely slow. The order processing is awful. I have yet to get my order that is correct. The cleanliness is non existence. The trash was overflowing in all trash cans. Tables are dirty and not wiped down. Never again. Beware before you choose this location. read more

The food has become very tasteless and just thrown together between two pieces of hard bread! The new thing is they are saying their sandwiches are "new" when is really LESS they are giving you. Pay close attention to your sandwich with only sauce and a lot of lettuce making you think you have a good tasty sandwich. The lettuce for the salad is old . I think Panera was good in the beginning but now they truly suck they truly suck. read more

I swear IDK what is happening to laurel. It's starting to become a complete dump in every way. The first thing I noticed about this Panera is the outside had trash blowing around which is unusual for Panera. Also the trash cans are overflowing which shows lack of cleaning or delegation by management. Upon entering. No one greeted me or anything. I noticed the rug was very dirty. Also the entire place was smelling like someone burned something massive in the over or something. When i got to the cashier. The cashier was friendly. But I'm guessing the woman who is the manager standing next to her was kinda rude really. So ordering was a bit of conflict really. After I ordered I had to wait almost 15min for the food which was completely ridiculous because they're weren't even backed up even. Upon getting the food. I noticed the sandwich was barely warm so I had to pop it in the microwave. Also it was lacking even a decent amount of meat also the avocado chunks are ONLY on one side of the sandwich. ???? The Soup was hot but also lacking even a decent amount of broccoli chunks really. Lastly the bread even though they have bread in their name. It was hard as a rock like it had been sitting there virtually all day. Most likely will not becoming back here unless my life depends on it.... read more

Stopped in for a hot cup of coffee and had nothing but trouble here. Three of the coffee pots I tried all were all COlD. I asked if they had hot coffee and they told me they would go check the back. I proceeded to just ask for a refund. The restaurant is not even busy and they can't even provide hot coffee. Terrible service. read more

Service was awful. There's a cashier that worked there on Sunday, she ignored costumers and when you wanted to take your order she was just plain rude. I do not recommend this location. read more

It's your typical Panera Bread. Great place for lunch after perusing wines and beers at Total Wine across the parking lot. I usually opt for the salads or soups, but noticed that they have these new "broth bowls." Decided to try the Thai Chicken Garden Won Ton and it was pretty tasty. I got my order to go and they packaged it in a nice, sturdy bowl with accompanying silverware, napkins and bread. The broth bowl contained 5 won tons and was full of veggies-- mushrooms, broccoli, napa cabbage, spinach, onion and topped with sesame seeds. The only downside was the price, almost $10! Kinda pricey for Panera Bread. It was good, but not $10 good. read more

Panera Bread - Thai Chicken Garden Won Ton broth bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I stopped in for coffee yesterday. I was greeted right away. I placed my order and used my Panera rewards. This location is a bit tucked away! It's right next door to a beauty supply store. There is plenty of parking available. The store is clean and ample room to sit if needed. I don't come to this location often but I appreciated the quick and great service. read more

This Panera is terrific. the cashier Dani was super kind and joyful. also the employee Cameron who made my salad did a great job and made me feel very welcomed. this is my new favorite location. read more

I sometimes come to the Panera @ 12285 Tech rd, silver spring MD. Most times i come in the mornings, there is a guy coming with his Gitar, start cursing the F... word from the time he comes inn loud. Then he start playing his Gitar, and sing LOUD, doesnot seem to care that he is Disturbing a lot of people around him. I saw many people who went to the manager, every time I am there and complained to different managers. I am not sure if they basically are afraid of him or what, no staff seem to address the issue. I now leave whenever I see him come cause I know what he does next, but it is so sad/upsetting that the staff don't seem to care about his loud play and cursing people. read more

Friendly and fast service. Outdoor seating area could use some sprucing up. Food was what you expect from Panera.

Serving all the same terrific food (the steel-cut oatmeal, the eclectic full salads, and tempting pastries) as the chain's other locations, this one, the Corridor Marketplace location in Laurel, Maryland, also has ambience in spades. The intimate but large seating area allows a couple to eat while never feeling like they are at a large table with two other couples they don't know. read more

Panera Bread - Steel Cut Oatmeal (with strawberries, cinnamon crunch topping, pecans, and blueberries!) - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Great service and people... but Caprese salad is an Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. Not sure what arugula, spicy mayo and mozzarella on bread is, but it's not a caprese sandwich. Maybe take that word out of the sandwich name. Was pretty disappointed. If I wanted a ton of mayo I would have gone to McDonald's. read more

Now, this may be bias but I secretly LOVE Panera. I rarely if ever visit this location(Town Center Route 1 Always), however, I had a Walmart Pickup across the street and a nail appointment nearby so whose cooking?? As I was waiting on my Walmart Pickup order I decided to place a Panera App order as well. Take two with the Turkey Chili and Toasted Frontega Chicken and I added a Kitchen Sink cookie...yep sure did and if you haven't you should. I placed my order at 5:42(10-15 min wait) it was ready at 5:44...WHAT...still waiting at Walmart. Needless to say I hungrily arrived at Panera around 6:15 and grumbled at a store rep "hey I am here for a pick up"...sorry girl I smiled with my eyes behind my mask. Grabbed my order and headed out. In the car..bag check...spoon, cookie, napkins...all good. I knew a touch of heat would be needed after my delay and drive, however, Panera tried it...the mini tomatoes and thrown together sandwich that only my eyes were seeing. That Frontega looked disappointing but BABY it was GOOD yet I could only take two bites after the Turkey Chili (another winner)and that cookie will last a week of bites hopefully. Great, clean location and right off 295. read more

Panera Bread - 1/2 Toasted Frontega Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

The usual Panera fare, but not easy to get to from 295 South. Citrus beet salad was fresh & prompt.Difficult to order my "usual", because I couldn't order from my table, & couldn't see a complete list of ingredients on my app. read more

Panera Bread - No ordering at one's table here; have to hear your number called. More expensive on extras than other places. - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Tucked away in the corner of Corridor Marketplace near the Corridor Fine Wine lies Panera. This used to be a Blockbuster video and it's not a place you'd suddenly be in the mood for while driving past it b/c you can't see it from 198. I like this Panera for a few reasons: 1) free samples - though when several people approach it at the same time, you kind of feel like a duck in a pond 2) the sandwich and soup combos ($6-9) are pretty tasty and often hit the spot on cold days. I especially like the paninis. For a funny story, see below. 3) free wifi hotspot, which seems to go hand-in-hand with these type of cafes these days 4) decent baked goods - I especially like the chocolate desserts 5) warm, spacious interior 6) one of the few places in Laurel to meet and catchup w/ friends What I don't like: 1) the food isn't too healthy. Now don't go rolling your eyes at me...I know I'm not the healthiest person in the world, but that usually only applies to meat. The breads and cheeses here are tasty but really pack on the calories. 2) with McDonald's beginning to convert to McCafe's, complete w/ WiFi and lattes, their competition is stepping it up 3) the prices are a tad high for what you get IMHO 4) the drinks here are just ok. Maybe it was the particular baristas I've had, but the drinks are usually a little weak. Still, a good spot to meet up with friends to chat or to snuggle up to your PC/Mac and get your learn on. Funny Story - So the first time I went to a Panera back in college, I was either really tired or my eyes were bad b/c while looking at the menu, the 'a' in Panini looked like a 'u' and I thought, "What kind of place is this?!" read more

Had a gift card so thought I would give Panera a chance after years of not being a customer. Walked in and looked at the menu board which an employee with dreads was leaning back on the counter texting. After a few minutes a young lady asked I needed help. She took my order of a chicken sandwich and the broccoli Mac and cheese. I was in shock when the bill was close to 15 dollars. I would never pay that much without a gift card. The sandwich was clearly heated up from frozen because it was still cold in the middle. The sauce was basically Mayo with hot sauce. Next I started eating the Mac and cheese and it just have been in the pot all day because the pasta was mushy and the sauce was watery with what was clearly little frozen broccoli pieces floating inside. The flavor was so bad that couldn't even eat it. I don't know people can pay those high prices for such low quality reheated food. I had the please to go to Cheesecake Factory today and for the same price as Panera, I had a delicious salad. read more

How could you possibly go wrong with Panera! This particular location you can go wrong- if you're in a rush. The staff at the front is extremely kind. The staff making the food tend to not be as open to being friendly. Recently, I visited this location and my sandwich was overcooked. The young lady offered me new bread on a plate beside my food. I had to ask her if I was suppose to switch out the sandwich myself or if she would, lol. She did not find my question humorous, and proceeded to "switch the bread" & only made a new one once instructed by another employee. This particular experience was not one to remember. read more

Literally just started going to Panera a month ago...for cookies only. Went in the other day and got some cookies and smoothies. The smoothies tasted like ice and yogurt. Yuck. They were lacking all of the mango flavor. Smh. The cashier forgot to give me my change and didn't give me all of the cookies I ordered. She seemed like she really didn't want to be there. I'll still go back since this was the first/only issue. read more

I actually received really good service. The cashier Joelle(she was so helpful I actually asked her name) helped me settle on the mac and cheese. The location was clean. Will come back and definitely recommend for a quick bite to eat read more

Panera Bread - The remnants of my delicious mac and cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I still like this place and it is my go-to to get some work done. The internet can be a little slow at times but it's the best place around my house that has good food and coffee, available tables and wifi. You have to sign into the wifi and it does say that during peak times/hours that your wifi is limited to 30 minutes. I have never been kicked off however. Last time I was there I got the half sandwich and half salad combo. The turkey, bacon, lettuce, avocado was good and I especially enjoyed the chicken strawberry salad. The salad had just the right amount of dressing and lots of fruit such as strawberries, blueberries and mandarin oranges. It came with an option of chips, bread or an apple. I tried to stay healthy so chose the apple. The apple seemed a little old so wish I just went with what I wanted, bread! The food came out very fast and totaled to be about $10-11. I appreciated the lemons that you can add to the water yourself here. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I don't normally think of writing a review for Panera Bread (probably because the one I usually frequent in Ocean, NJ is horrible) but this location deserves a positive comment, or two. We were in Laurel for a couple of days, babysitting for our grandson and actually used Panera twice. Both times they scored a solid 4 stars. I agree with a lot of the other reviews in that their staff is very friendly and very helpful. The restaurant is neat,clean, well lit and welcoming. I had the Smokehouse Turkey Panini on the first visit and the special Grilled Cheese sandwich on the second visit. Both times I chose the Cream of Broccoli Soup, which was excellent. I know it is fast food with a twist and a little overpriced but they have some healthy options and the ambiance is always nice. read more

I've been to this Panera a million times. Ususally it is not packed and you can find a quiet corner to study in and as a law school student any place I can study that is NOT indoors is well appreciated. Free Wifi for the first 30 mins in peak time, booth seats and big desks. So why 4 stars? Because the cashier that was assisting me was so busy checking out the man behind me in line that I had to repeat my order 3 times! He was not even cute. I won't put her name out there but it starts with an M and ends in an A. Overall, I'll be back, likely to a different cashier. read more

Panera Bread - Pick 2 with Chicken Greek Salad and nrw Turkey Apple Cheddar sandwich and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Soup and salad is the best at a Panera Bread. Don't forget to get some bagels, too.

First visit to this location and it was very positive. On a cold, rainy day a table large enough to accommodate my co-workers and I was a welcomed sight. I ordered the half chicken, avocado cobb and the half bacon turkey bravo sandwich. You can choose chips, apple or bread to go with your meal.The salad alone was enough to fill me up. I ended up taking the sandwich to go. The tables, common areas and bathrooms were all very clean. The cashiers were patient and offered suggestions and explained some of their new options. The ambiance was just right for us to hash out a few pending items. The wifi didn't seem very strong but it is an available option. As I was clearing my eating area the manager did inquire if I was satisfied during my visit. I did indeed! This is just right for those days I forget my lunch or want fresher options. read more

Panera Bread - Chicken avacado Cobb with half sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Came in for a bagel , the young lady wasn't very friendly or welcoming. Took my order and never went to get my bagel . Another lady stepped in and helped . There were no more kitchen cookies after i paid for it . But i did get a cookie not what i wAnted read more

I'll give this location 4 stars, it's a great place to meet friends, and spend time with your laptop or tablet on a rainy day. The food was good, tasty, and the baked goods looked delish... read more

Panera Bread - Chicken frontega, tomato soup, lemonade - Sandwiches Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I tried their curbside, checked in at 7:31, the exact time it said my order would be ready. 7:38pm I walked inside the restaurant to find my order completed and just sitting there. I asked to speak with the manager and he kept insinuating I didn't "check" in but acknowledged he saw my order sitting there the entire time. No apologies or anything. Absolutely ridiculous! I have had food quality and customer service issues here before. They just happen to be walking distance from my house but from now on I'll order from the Rockville location near my job and bring it home! read more

Ordered a toasted half sandwich. Received it cold and untoasted. Asked them if they could warm it up. Employee said they will make a new one while other grabbed the original from my hands and tossed it in the trash. A perfectly good, still wrapped sandwich. Instead of just toasting the original. Such wasteful practices. read more