Food - was well prepared and fresh. Attractively serve served and tasty. Service - friendly and efficient staff to take orders. Selection was processed quickly and came as ordered. Ambiance - this location was clean and well maintained. Ingredients and additional items for purchase were displayed professionally and shelves were stocked. The tables and booths were clean and available for use. read more

Steak Asiago sandwich was heavenly. Delivery was on time and friendly. Potato soup was tasty but mushy. The Valentine cookie was okay but not fantastic. I would definitely order the steak sandwich on the asiago bagel again. read more

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This location was a huge disappointment in regards to food quality and service. Both of our salads consisted of wilted lettuce so 50% was unedible. Then the store ran out of the sauce and their substitute was terrible. The man who took our order clearly did not want to work so was grumpy. This store in Minnetonka also needs to be remodeled since the furnishings are worn. We won't be back! read more

Simple sandwich packed with flavor [Minnetonka MN] We have quite a few Panera Bread restaurants in our neighborhood in California so this isn't new to my taste buds. I always get the Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT so this is what I ordered for lunch on Day #2 of our workshop. Glad to know that they are prepared consistently good. Everything was yummy and fresh and they were generous on the Applewood-smoked bacon and the fresh avocado. The sandwich came with free chips. There is also a salad version of the Turkey & Avocado BLT (fresh veggies, turkey, and bacon crumbles topped with balsamic vinaigrette dressing). I might try that next time. Until I get a chance to actually dine in the restaurant this is all I can review about. The orders were to go and was picked up by one of our colleagues. Review #3115 read more

Panera Bread - 08.22.23 Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Great place to grab some food and do some work! I haven't been here in a while but I tried their bacon mac and cheese and I loved it! Everything here is great!! The food, the staff, the restaurant were all very good. The only thing I wish is that they had more breakfast options throughout the day. The menu is quite varied and I would love to try more of the food! I came here to grad a bite to eat and work and it was a great place to dine! read more

Panera Bread - bacon mac and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Four of us stopped for lunch. I have not been to a Panera in a while and was impressed that they have stepped up their food selections. We all got some form of a hot bowl. All the ingredients were rest and tasty. We had a few special orders and they all came out as requested. We used the self-service kiosk, so our only interaction was with the folks when we picked up our order, and it was all good. There were employees cleaning tables so there were spots readily available. read more

Panera Bread - Mediterranean Chicken Bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Food and service was good. The environment was gross. Walking throughout the restaurant my shoes would stick to the floor. Every table was dirty. The soda station was covered in stick. The bathroom was not kept up. read more

To start off I have never been a fan of Panera I have always though of it as well "Chick food" my wife and daughter love the place so I end up going too. So My wife and I were shopping and she said she was hungry and "Oh look a Panera " so we went not expecting much they have a new sandwich the chicken cordon blu with Black Forest ham and grilled chicken so I tried it . First its the first sandwich I have had there that has enough meat on it to be tasted and tasted it was ! it was great the chicken hot and juicy the ham was real Black Forest ham not just a name and a black edge on a fantastic baguette I would definitely order and eat again . As for the service it is a fast food but fresh made and the assembly line was fast and efficient and all fresh they took the time to present it nicely not just thrown together I will go back . Now if they only had french fries !!! read more

i lunch here at the Ridgedale restaurant most days. and have had the opportunity to get to know some of the service staff, whom make this location an enjoyable experience. kudos to: Brian, Simeon, Mathew, and Bridget Jeff G. read more

I randomly went to this Panera on a Tuesday mid-afternoon. The restaurant was moderately empty and there was only one or two people ahead of me in line. I usually go with the you pick 2 because it's a decent amount of food and I was pretty hungry! I ordered the Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich and the Green Goddess salad. With this deal you get an option of chips, apple, or baguette. I chose baguette. The cashier was a pretty nice guy! This Panera has a lot of seating options like most other Paneras. There was a booth with a fireplace next to it, which I don't think I've seen in other Panera locations. Shortly after choosing my table by windows, my food arrived - we love a short wait! Everything tasted yummy just as it should! Although I chose the baguette, I find that the outside usually really tough so I always opt for just pulling out the inside to eat which is pretty soft. Overall I like that this Panera over other locations had a fireplace and was pretty tame for lunch but still had the great Panera quality food and service. read more

Panera Bread - Pick 2: Napa Chicken Almond Salad & Green Goddess Cobb Salad w/ baguette - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

I decided to use the self-serve kiosk because there were 3 chatty guys ahead of me. Panera Bread has it going on with this system! It was easy to navigate and I was able to order my food and drink without waiting. I went to find a seat by the window and had my order delivered to my table with a limited wait. The turkey sausage, egg white and spinach breakfast sandwich was ok. I don't love the bread they use, which is too bad considering they're a bread shop, but I didn't hate it either. I was a little surprised to see the sausage mixed with the egg white though. My preference is to have a sausage patty that is separate. The skim latte also wasn't very good. Which is why they only get 2 stars from me... read more

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Hooray for Panera delivery! I've ordered from this store a couple of times while visiting my grandkids and I've never been disappointed. I like the Spicy Thai Salad with chicken - spicy, crunchy, fresh greens, edamame, grilled chicken - what's not to like? Tonight I ordered the Pick Two and had a half Thai salad with a cup of Black Bean soup. You also get a side, so I chose the delicious baguette. The soup was heavenly, rich and velvety just the way a slow-simmered bean soup should be. My daughter-in-law let me try her mac & cheese, but I thought it was just okay. I prefer a sharper cheddar flavor. My son had the Steak and Arugula sandwich, a lovely and spicy concoction on fresh bread. The steak was tender and nicely cooked. There are so many salads, soups, pastas, and sandwiches to choose from I feel like I could try something different every day. There's a Panera near me as well, so this is definitely going in the rotation. read more

Excellent seasonal selections. Breakfast has unique offerings and nice coffee options. Open all day.

We had visited an insurance company in the morning, and were going to visit another one in the afternoon. In between, we needed to fuel up with some food. This Panera was right in the middle, and its menu in no way whatsoever distinguished it from any other member of its chain, apart from perhaps its staff. Well, let me take that back... there's nothing about that staff that was in the least bit memorable. Not rude or anything, just completely forgettable. As was the food. Nobody got sick as far as I know, and we made it through the afternoon without dying of starvation or falling asleep from a food hangover. Seating for eight was available if not particularly comfortable, and there were restrooms with functioning facilities. If this franchise got picked up by a tornado and deposited in Salt Lake City, nobody would notice. read more

I hope my favorite Panera isn't losing its mojo. Received a lukewarm flatbread. Brought it back and asked if they could make it hotter; they said they couldn't do that, with no apology. Asked for a manager; they said they didn't know where he was. Very disappointing. Mediocre food today and terrible service. I hope their "not giving a damn" is not a trend. read more

My friend and I both got the new Asian Chicken Crunch salad and enjoyed it. Maybe go a few less on the edamame. Nice addition.

I am a Panera Bread fan, this has one of the best customer service, and one I frequent quite a bit and they remember me! Alex, the manager here is one of the best Panera Bread managers, he is always going around making sure everyone who eats here is happy. Also, there is always someone cleaning and making sure the table areas are clean for the next customer. Nice comfy layout, too... you can never have bad seating here. read more

If you are in a constant "work at home" mode & looking for a lunch you don't have to cook, don't forget how easy Panera's online ordering & curbside pick-up is! Each order took 10-15 minutes to be ready & was always timely. In the last few weeks I've stopped twice to get the lunch "pick two." What I've ordered: the half spicy Thai salad (5/5), half southwest chili lime ranch salad (5/5), half smokehouse bbq sandwich (2/5), and half Napa almond chicken salad (3/5). I definitely think Panera knocks it out of the park on their salads, but for the sandwich the bbq sandwich was dry & didn't pack in any flavor. The almond chicken salad also was a pretty small portion & seemed to lack sauce. But, like I said their salads are worth coming back for! And, one day I did add a lemon drop cookie for 99 cents...could you say no? It was SO good. And as you can see in the photo, bigger than an adults hand! read more

Panera Bread - Lemon drop cookie...could you say no? - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

well, its Panera so... tooop of the line breads and soups, chicken panini is THE BEST!!! and i really like all their pastries for sure.. cant never get tired of Panera.. been going there since 99.. read more

The entire restaurant was filthy. Additionally when I went to order the cashier made fun of my speech impediment.

The food is good and healthy with reasonable prices. I'd like to give it a 4 or 5. Why 2 stars then? I've ordered delivery 3 times recently and each time they forget drinks for my family. I've even called to mention they need to be careful to remember drink orders and today they forgot my drinks again. It surprises me that a place that makes good profit on drinks and features items like smoothies and blended coffee doesn't deliver those items when they are part of the order. read more

This is the best Panera I've been to in a long time! The service was excellent from start to finish. Employees held doors for us, helped us with our order, chatted with us and was even there to take our plates! I never see this, and was compelled to write this review because it was such a great experience. The food at Panera is always great so I don't need to go into much detail there, but if you're looking for something new to try, the spicy Thai chicken salad is a great choice! read more

The employee who was there that day was entirely lacking in people skills. Downright rude. Will never eat here again.

Not going to name names, because everyone has an off day. But Panera staff, when I ask a couple menu questions please don't roll your eyes and sigh and grab your head like I've given you a major headache. I'm not trying to make your life worse. I promise. Next time we will hopefully get along much better! read more

Wow! Never waited 25 plus minutes for my lunch at Panera Bread, ANYWHERE! MANAGEMENT ISSUES?? People are 15 deep waiting for to go orders. 30 minutes and our food arrived. read more

It's been a while since I last stepped through these doors but despite the time away my taste buds were still craving the usual combo. So my mind was already made up the minute as I approached the counter. Then it happened. I looked up at the pretty pictures in the menu and saw some new items, even 'hidden' items. Didn't know this place had a hidden menu but I guess not a lot of people do which is why they had to share it on the menu. Despite the other new choices available I stuck with my gut and went with my usual combo (Frontega Chicken Panini w/bbq chicken salad) since it was what I was craving. The place is kept clean, the staff is very friendly and there is always an empty seat next to the fire place waiting to cozy on up next to as you satisfy your hunger. It's also a great spot to go to (free wi-fi) and get some work done while you sip on a drink (non-alcoholic of course) and snack on a pastry. I find it much quieter than a coffee store, since you don't have grinders and all sorts of machines in the background distracting you with the sounds. read more

This is my favorite Panera location. The only thing that could make it better is if they had a drive-thru (which I hear the new Knollwood location will have...) There is always plentiful parking and rarely a long line. My favorite thing about Panera is that they list the calories on the menu, you can make an informed decision. I think I have tried almost everything on the (adult) menu, as well as several bakery items. With their "pick two" combo, there are so many different combinations that you could probably eat here for an entire week without having the same meal. My summer go-to is the Strawberry Poppy seed Salad, it is superb. My winter go-to is the Wild Rice soup. Quick Tips: Always get the french baguette - delicious. Sign up for their rewards card for freebies on your birthday and other discounts for menu items throughout the year. The more you dine, the more rewards you receive. read more

I love Panera Bread and have been to many, may Panera locations around the country. This one had the best customer service. My fiance and I went here for breakfast when we moved here this last weekend. The workers were extremely nice, very helpful and the food was perfect just as I expected. The store itself is very clean and comfortable. We will be back. read more

Bad service and really bad staff I guess that's what you get at places like this. Frequent here but every-time I have been the staff and service has been so-so! read more

Panera Bread - Coffee Bokeh - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Very rude. Placed my order in the store. There was no one helping place orders. No one in view at all. I was waiting for my food and only then did someone come out and tel me that I couldn't be loitering in the restaurant! I was there with my two daughters and we were waiting for our order! Not loitering! There were no signs indicating we needed to wait outside. It was very embarrassing read more

Fast casual restaurants with emphasis on unique food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have been coming to this location for a long time and have never had issue with the service. Breakfast is my main time when there is no rush of people. I usually grab a bagel with cream cheese, but today I asked for a fruit cup. The associate that helped me made sure they had them before simply sell it too me. That alone goes above and beyond what I ask for in customer service. Being as I also work at a small level of customer service myself, I may go easy on those in the industry as well. With that being said, do not pass up this location if you enjoy Panera already, it's a comfortable, warm environment with plenty of friendly faces. Keep it up Panera and you will always have a fan! read more

Panera DELIVERS!!! I've used their no-contact delivery option multiple times. Delivery is always SO FAST. Food arrives hot, delicious, at my apartment door, often in less than 30 mins! Cheaper delivery fees than door dash. They also have a new "grocery" items for delivery that I have used to get fresh fruit in a pinch! read more

I was very unhappy with my visit to this location last week. I have never met so many arrogant people working in the service industry. The employees were extremely rude and spoke down to us. Not only that, but when the couple in front of us needed help, no one was able to be found. I will never go back here again. And yes, we left without ordering due to the extremely poor service. read more

Excellent food - some of the best in the area. Sandwiches are great and the chili is the best I've ever tasted. The only downside is that it is a bit pricey. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

OK, so I'm not gona go on and on about how I'm such a huge fan of Panera Bread because we all know (not really) that I have raved about Panera some time ago. I loveeee their mediterranean veggie sandwich and they are RIDICULOUSLY huge at this location. I mean, MAYBE I just got lucky that day and they cut a huge slice of bread for me but my coworker said the same thing! They have bigger portions. I guess that makes it official! Yay me for finding another sandwich shop for the days that I just wanna lay on my couch after work, eat leftovers and have take out lunch the next day. WOOT. read more

Visited Panera Bread after a long time - Broccoli Cheddar soup as awesome as usual - Panera has never disappointed except they have jacked up their prices a little bit !!.. triple chocolate walnut cookie was yummm as well read more

I love these guys. I can't get enough of them. Like any restaurant there are unhealthy choices but they have access to the nutritional info so you can pick good food options. They also have a seasonal rotation so there is always something new to try. read more

About 2 weeks ago after a 12 hour day, I decided the Asian chicken salad from this Panera sounded great. I went in ordered the full salad, lemonade and a cookie to go. I waited and had a good 3-5 minutes to watch the nonsense behind the counter. 3 people at the registers talking to each other laughing and joking with the manager (dude with a pink shirt, sandy blonde hair and glasses), a guy and a girl making the food. The place wasn't busy but everything seemed to be very randomly done. Not the Minnetonka Panera I've known. I shook it off, drove home, pulled out a bowl, dumped the salad in and mixed it up. It seemed so dry. Then I realized, there was no dressing. It was forgotten. I called, asked for the manager and told him what happened. Oh, he was so sorry but he was not a problem solver. I had to ask for a gift certificate, I don't think it was too much to ask for reimbursement for that dinner and another. The manager took my name and address and said he would send it. Well he lied because he didn't send it. So now Mr Manager, you lost me as a customer and I'm on Yelp! telling my story. Shame on you Mr Manager. Shame on you Panera! read more

Panera had something for everyone...soup, sandwiches, pasta, salad, bagels, baked goods, coffee, barista drinks. The food is fantastic and tastes homemade. The baked goods are baked fresh every night. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. You won't regret your Panera experience, and make sure to get a Reward Card! :) read more

.I'm a big fan of Panera Bread. I love their soups, salads, sandwiches and especially their macaroni and cheese (yum!). Service is generally quick and the food is consistently good. This location gets very busy during lunch time, so be sure to secure a place to sit as quick as you can. read more