This is still my go-to Panera. At this point, I've been to every Panera in the Louisville area, and this one is top because there are lots of tables with plug ins ! I am also so happy to have the Pomegranate hibiscus tea out with other drinks. I love having a low cal tea option! Tried the BLT salad stuffer and it was good. Definitely a way to eat salads on the go. read more

Panera Bread - Ranch Parm BLT ​Salad Stuffer - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Breakfast at Panera is always good. The food was hot and filling this Rising. I had ok service through the drive thru. The ambiance was giving dark and foggy today lol I had the steel cut oatmeal and the new iced crème brûlée coffee. read more

Panera Bread - Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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The ambiance is delightful. The service is so good everyone is so perky and polite. The chili is freaking delicious never had chili with cilantro and I love cilantro. The half sandwich with a soup broccoli cheddar one of my top choices is a great deal. read more

Clean, friendly/helpful employees and good food. What more can you ask for? They are always consistent in all of these areas.

Give my girl Liz a raise! She is so sweet to me in the drive thru and keeps me coming back

Sure it can be hit or miss sometimes but this time was a hit. We ordered the Pick 2 combo that actually gave us a bigger salad than we expected or had received in the past. The soups were both hot and we always enjoy the bread that accompanies the Pick 2. Ok, I could use a little more dressing for the salad. Otherwise a good experience. read more

I can't say that I've always had the best experience at Panera. I can remember being pregnant and crying when the Gorgonzola was left off my salad. I've had some small chicken servings on my chicken salad. I've had my food delivered and smell so strongly of cigarettes, I could barely stomach it. But tonight, Panera for the win! I'm not sure if they've had changes in management. I called tonight after an especially bad day of weather in Louisville. Nobody has power. I tried so many places before I finally called Panera. A manager, I presume, answered and I regret not making a note of his name. I could guess, but I don't want to be wrong. It was after 8pm. They close at 9. He was friendly. He seemed genuinely happy to help. He said he looked forward to seeing us soon. So, I took a leap of faith. I got online and I placed an order for 2 you pick 2s. One was with broccoli cheddar soup and the new pesto caprese sandwich and the other for the broccoli cheddar soup and the green goddess chicken salad with feta added. We were surprised by the size of the sandwich. My husband and I split the sandwich and the salad. Both were delicious. The soup is always good. I'm pretty sure Panera stays in business based on broccoli cheddar soup alone. Long story short, this was a solid amount of food for cheap on night everyone else shut down early. It exceeded my expectations and whoever is working at Panera on Poplar Level in Louisville tonight (March 3rd) seems to be doing their job well. read more

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There are days I just fly out of the house to get to my part time job. And if I failed to prepare lunch-or even have time for breakfast, Panera comes to the rescue. Honestly, I don't think their breakfast sandwiches are anything special, but they are a healthier alternative to an Egg McMuffin with the hash-browns I don't have the willpower to resist. Besides, their ciabatta bread sure beats an English muffin. This time, I skipped the sandwich and went with a "pick your two". I went with a cup of chicken noodle soup and half Asian Chicken salad. Soup for breakfast. Salad for lunch. I was pleased the soup wasn't overly salted. The broth, noodles & chicken weren't up to my wife's standards, but still, very good. The salad was also good, although I'd like to compare a half salad to a full order. Crisp lettuce. Too many fried wonton crisps. And chicken that was a tad rubbery. Dressing on the side, when applied, hid that minor fault. I ordered and paid via their app. I received notice my order was ready for pickup and to find it on the rack. It still took another 5 minutes before they brought it out. But then again, the soup was hot. The salad chilled. And they did provide utensils & napkins. read more

We stopped in here and got some bagels for the staff before work started one day. They always have a special on Tuesdays for the bagels. So we pick some up brought them to work and they were a hit. Bagels were very tasty the blueberry one is probably my favorite overall good selection and I recommend read more

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I like the vibes here. It is unimaginably good. I wish I could live here. Chicken noodle soup almost as good as grandma's. -- Warren (9) and Julienne (8) read more

Panera is a brand that has definitely adapted to these COVID times, and I am so thankful for it. Their app is key. It is very user friendly, and you can order to pick-up in-store or curbside, which my family recently did. We've also used the app for several locations inside and outside of Panera -- Panera is definitely a family fave -- and the service and quality of food have been consistent. My recent go-to has been the "pick 2" with the Fuji apple salad and Modern Caprese sandwich. I'm not huge on salads, but this is definitely one of the best. I love the crunch of the apples with the sweetness in the salad. And the sandwich is comfort with the cheese and tomato. I also usually get two meals out of this, saving the salad and accompanying baguette for a later snack or lunch. And if you want to splurge, I definitely recommend the Kitchen Sink cookie or cinnamon scone. You can't really go wrong with Panera. read more

Be prepared to wait for your food to be made incorrectly from the order you placed on their tablet. Might as well have customers making the salads and sandwiches in the back after you place your order. It might be correct then and they would have more people prepare food read more

Had lunch with a friend. We arrived at noon and ordered at the counter. Service was quick and the girl at the counter was friendly. My friend had the apple salad and had to ask for more dressing which she says is always the case but liked her salad. I ordered the pick 2, half of a roasted turkey avocado BLT and a cup of autumn squash soup. Soup was hot, great flavor, creamy and filling. My sandwich was good with lots of bacon and turkey, not much avocado. It was a bit dirty in the resturant, the floors and tables needed cleaning. But over all good food and service read more

I'm a lifelong consumer of Panera and have always been a big fan, but this store really puts the brand to shame. I placed a mobile order and picked it up in the drive through. When I got home, I realized the soup they gave me was absolutely rancid. It smelled like spoiled milk and was a nasty consistency. Beware! read more

Panera Bread - Rotten Chicken & Wild Rice soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Stopped in at 11:30, 1 person running the front, line out the door, coffee station a wreck they gave us rotten apples with our meal, do yourself a favor find somewhere else to go. Also if corporate is reading, this store really needs your attention, you need to shut down and retrain your staff read more

Panera Bread - Yeah this isn't fresh - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

When I need a quick hot lunch in a productive work space or for a quick meeting, I go to Panera Bread. The staff is always friendly, food is served fast, and it's consistent in quality. I almost always order the You Pick Two option w/ broccoli cheddar soup, half a frontega chicken sandwich w/ no tomato, a baguette side & an iced green tea to drink. I enjoy it every time. This visit was no different. My only bit of constructive feedback during this visit was the state of the booth we sat in and beverage area. They were both full of trash/crumbs & had not been attended to in some time. I chalk that up to it being the tail end of a late lunch rush on a Saturday, so it was no big deal to wipe it down ourselves & enjoy lunch. Overall I'd definitely continue to frequent this Panera location, both for dine-in & drive thru. read more

Panera Bread - Broccoli cheddar soup, baguette, & half a frontega chicken sandwich w/ no tomato. - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I used to frequent this location because it's the only one near me, but lately I've been disappointed. They seem to constantly be out of things. Want a soufflé? Nope. Sold out. Every time I go. Cookie? No, sold out mid afternoon. I don't know why I keep wasting my time in their drive thru line. read more

Super fast, friendly, & accurate drive thru service this morning! Was glad that they weren't out of the four cheese egg soufflé as the location nearer my home runs out early often. My order came out hot and with the needed utensils to go. Yum! read more

Panera Bread - 4 cheese egg soufflé - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I was in the mood for warm soup today. I was cold and my belly wasn't feeling great so I thought some bland french onion soup would suffice. I looked at the menu online and it looked great. So, I went to the drive through and spotted the butternut squash ravioli so opted for the pick two menu with that and the onion soup. When I opened them up I couldn't believe I spent $9.31 on this. The soup looked absolutely nothing like it should've according to Panera's website and the raviolis were lacking in size. The taste was okay. But, I'm still not happy. Also, the bread was just thrown in the bag with the two containers not wrapped up or anything and no spoon. read more

Panera Bread - Blah. This was the entire meal minus the bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat that's not fast food. Lots of options to choose from. The pick the choose two option so I can try several things or mix it up. We came on a Tuesday night, only had to wait a minute or two to order our food. It was $30 for three of us to eat, including our 7 year old. They give you a pager and now you don't have to wait for it buzz and you come up to counter to grab your food. They bring to your table! That's a nice change. I like the multiple drink options including lemonade and specialty teas that have unsweet options too! My hubby had the chicken salad sandwich and chips. He thought it was about average, chicken salad was somewhat bland, but edible. My little guy opted for pick two, BBQ salad and grilled cheese. Great portions for the money. He was pleased. It didn't seem like there was much cheese on grilled cheese though. I ordered the pick two autumn squash soup and BBQ flatbread. This was the first time for both and I was super pleased. Soup was so good! Tasted like it was grandmas feel good food. BBQ chicken flatbread had much more meat the turkey option. Service was great! Be sure to sign up to be a Panera rewards member it pays off and you get coupon offers and free items! Who doesn't like free stuff! This is a great option for fast and healthier options than traditional fast food restaurants. They are great for bagels and pastries too! Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner options. read more

Panera Bread - BBQ chicken salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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First time visiting Panera (had a gift card from Verizon points) and I chose to go thru the drive up window. There was a line of about 6 cars but I will say that the line moved quickly. The menu board was easy to decipher, placed my order for the Bacon Turkey Bravo; Sandwich - half sandwich Smoked turkey breast, applewood-smoked bacon, smoked Gouda cheese, lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes and their signature sauce on Tomato Basil Bread. The sandwich was delivered quickly and was delicious. I'll need to try Panera again...only going inside. I hear they have a tremendous menu. read more

I've been to a few of the Panera stores and this one seems to be smaller than the other locations. It may be the same size, but they seem to have the tables closer together. So it feels smaller. The service is good, they have the new kiosks that you can order from, and the food is the same, so good! This place is always clean. I appreciate that. There don't seem to be as many plugs in this one as there are any others and maybe that's because it's not near an area where there's a lot of corporate office around them or something, but it just seems like there's not as many power outlets. I always enjoy the food at Panera. Today I have the soba noodle bowl. Ingredients: sliced chicken, soba buckwheat noodles, fresh spinach, napa cabbage blend, roasted mushroom and onion blend, sesame seeds, and cilantro in umami soy-miso broth. It's delicious. read more

Panera Bread - Nice little outdoor patio. Not much to see but the parking lot but it's nice to be outside. - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I forgot how good Panera Bread really was. I was craving Broccoli Cheddar soup as I always do once fall hits. And my entire experience was very nice. I ordered on their monitors set in the front when you first walk in. Gave me a great deal of time to decide with I wanted and an option to look through all they had to offer. Once we ordered and sat down the food took about 8 minutes to come to us. Very nice employees and fast response times. read more

Panera Bread - Bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Nice staff, quick food. May I please make one recommendation.... Discontinue the chicken chipotle flatbread... it's too soupy... and that isn't something that should be said of a pizza-adjacent food item. read more

Hey Panera !! Not a treat I give myself often at work but missed breakfast and was hungry. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and a chai tea latte. I needed to let you all know the food was great and the chai tea was the best I've had in years. You made my Monday great read more

I'm having a hard time writing this review because I love having a restaurant close enough to me with healthier options, but lately I have to talk myself into going. The food is delicious, but the money you pay for the amount of food is extremely difficult. The last time I went, I ordered a salad, and the container was a third full. I can't convince myself to go anymore and buy a $10.50 salad that doesn't come even half full. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I typed up a review a while back about the Panera in the Highlands. That review is mainly about the coveted Asiago bagel. I won't rave about that bagel again in this review. The food is like every other Panera. That bagel and the Highlands location gives it every star they received. For this review, I'm going to comment on the store and service. This Panera is perfect for me when I need a bagel on the way to work. It has a drive-thru and if you visit early enough... you're through the drive-thru line in a jiffy! I have to stick with an average three stars because there are many chains that can't get everything right. I think Panera needs to work on their coffee. I always order my coffee black and if you can't make a good cup of coffee that doesn't need cream and sugar... then you're not getting perfect marks from me. That's not to say that it's not drinkable because I can power through anything. The coffee here is just good enough. I don't understand why they chose to put most of the seating facing inward from the road and the drive-thru next to Poplar Level. It seems like a missed opportunity to people watch the traffic had they constructed this restaurant differently. If you need a quick snack during your day, I'll recommend the Asiago bagel with Honey Walnut cream cheese any day of the week! read more

We always have the best experience at this Panera bread location. Convenient online ordering, dine in, carry out, and curbside available. We have recently enjoyed their family meals. Different options of either a soup/sandwich meal or our favorite, the flatbread pizza meal (2-3 flatbread, 2 salads). We always get great and fast service. Restaurant is clean and staff is super friendly. Be sure to sign up for their reward system or their free coffee club. read more

This location is always on point! The friendly service is always. Very clean as well. The setup is the best one so far. Order your food sit and the staff will bring your food out to your table!! read more

Found two long strands of hair in my sandwich...it was in the bread and on the meat. Never been so disgusted. read more

Panera Bread - Found two hairs in my boyfriends sandwich, the hair was in the bread & on the meat. Absolutely disgusting. - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Once you've seen one Panera, you've seen 'em all. But a few things that stand out about this one... Parking is plentiful. But if that's not your cup o' tea you can use the drive through. Quick and easy. Actually that's the about it. Bagels and coffee are pretty much par for the course. Both best served fresh. But I was pleasantly surprised that they kept well when packaged into a ziplock. This isn't a knock on Panera or this location. It's just that it isn't out of this world or absolutely disgusting. It's just average, quick service, and clean. read more

Panera Bread - Well packed Bagel Pack! - Sandwiches Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I ordered the large Greek with chicken and a an apple. I sat down and waited for my food. I noticed this woman with a fruit cup. I went to the team lead to ask for the fruit cup instead of an apple. Rudely, he said that can't be done because it was going to be an extra charge. Not that he directed me to the cashier to cover the cost....he simply said no. Lastly, when I went to recover my food and turn in my timer, the same team lead took the timer and threw it across my face into the basket barely missing my face. I took it upon myself to go to the cashier to order a fruit cup. This fruit cup became a 3 person ordeal and ultimately I was told no I couldn't buy a fruit cup because it wasn't a side item. But yet, we see this woman with a salad, grilled cheese and a freaking fruit cup! I guess fruit cups are only for "certain" customers. read more

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My bestie and I actually got to head out for lunch and decided to try Panera's new flatbread pizzas. We both love Panera but I was disappointed with the new flatbread pizza. I ordered just the plain cheese and didn't care for the flavor of the cheese or maybe the sauce. It actually reminded me of the pizza in a box by Chef Boyardee. I did like the crust and the size of the pizza but I believe I'll stick to my favorites when I return again. read more

The avocado in my sandwich was bad. I know I shouldn't expect much but basic quality control is not too much to ask.

Traveling and ordered Chicken noodle soup & a chicken sandwich. When I picked up my food from this restaurant, they gave me chicken broth with carrots at 8:20pm well enough time before their 9pm closing. This was ridiculous but yet they didn't want to give me free delivery back to my hotel that was 2 miles away. read more

I like this place for the most part. Quick service. Food is amazing & hot. I'm taking a star off for the staff's inability to read a receipt & think I'm really trying to stiff them from a $1.39 container of honey walnut spread. I paid for it... so I want it. I was trying to conserve paper so I opted for no receipt. I won't do that again. I also asked for it to be sliced & toasted. Apparently that is too much to handle. read more

I already enjoy Panera Bread, but I feel this location is the best. They of course have the new screens you can order and customize your meal and the food comes out fast and hot. This location is very clean and we are always asked how our food is and if there is anything we need from the staff. While there is nothing wrong with the other locations this one seems to take it an extra mile. While Panera is semi fast food, you can always count on them to care just a little bit more! read more

COVID Carry-Out Panera...Armed with a gift card and my daughter's soon to be expiring free sandwich, we decided to do an online lunch order. Panera has one of the better online platforms for placing an order. Selections are easy as well as custom tailoring an order. I have used it many times on Tuesdays for the really good bagel deal. For our virus times Panera will bring out your order to your car. You plug in your vehicle description so Panera knows where to bring the food. We placed an order for a Cuban sandwich, a ham and cheese sandwich and potato soup. I made the short drive over to the Poplar Level location. Usually a rather busy place, not so much now. I pulled up right to the curb. Two other folks were already present. I wasn't there a minute, when the Panera rep walked out with the order. Impressive. Second time I have had the Cuban. The bread is the winner, a crusty loaf with the pork, melted cheese and pickles with mustard. I probably should have did a halfer, but what a great sandwich. My fellow diners were also satisfied with the ham sandwich and the potato soup. Panera also has some great apparatus for holding a soup bowl in a bag. A cardboard holder that keeps the soup from dumping over. Cool. Not sure if the menu has been cranked down due to COVID issues, but quite a few sandwiches were not available. None the less a nice lunch and nice pickup. read more

Great service every time I am there. Friendly folks.

I really like Panera Bread. It's a healthier fast food option, and they have some really tasty stuff on the menu, so it's a go-to for me. I've only been to this location once, but it was great. Fast friendly service. I had no issue ordering to-go and receiving my order quickly. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend this location of Panera. read more