I paid $25 for a grilled cheese and tomato soup. The grilled cheese was not grilled at all. It was literally two pieces of soggy, untoasted bread with melted cheese inside. No browning, no crisping, nothing that qualifies as a grilled sandwich. To make it worse, the app makes it extremely difficult to submit a complaint, which only adds to the frustration. This was a waste of money and a very disappointing experience. I will not be ordering again. I'm personally sick of these corporations taking complete advantage of us. I'll be boycotting Panera and recommend others do the same!!! read more

Panera Bread - Grilled cheese - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

It's been years since I started coming here and finally doing a review. This is my first time having breakfast. We ordered 3 of the sandwiches: Steak and Wake, nicely seasoned and tender. The Asiago Sausage & Egg wasn't bad either, although I really couldn't taste any aioli. Their Chipotle Chicken and Egg had the most flavor, with peppers and cilantro. Usually we come for lunch and pastries. Their sandwiches are consistently good, but don't expect them to look like their advertised photos. Panera also has the Sip Club, where you lay a flat fee and can get unlimited drinks with some exclusions. I tried that but after a week, it's the same thing. I don't drink soda and make good coffee at home, so it narrow it down to a few selections. There are ordering kiosks near the front, or you can place your order at the counter with a human. You're handed a pager and the food most easy for pick up at the kitchen counter when it buzzes. There's also a name board letting you know your place in line, kinda like a pharmacy at a large hospital. Overall, the vibe is chill. The people are friendly and the food is mostly tasty. Dying afternoon hours, people are doing work on their laptops. Lunch hours a bit busier and from my recent experience, there are a lot of to go orders for weekend breakfast. Parking lot I shared with several restaurants in that stretch of the plaza. Most of the time, you'll get a space. Worst case scenario, walk a bit. I live farther away from Panera now, but still come by here every so often for a bite. read more

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This is one of the cleaner Panera that I've been to and the team is always smiling and helpful. I love their tomato soup. It's always very comfortable to sit there and chill for an hour or so. read more

Monrovia and Azusa are the "BEST" locations. Friendly staff and delicious pastries, baked goods, salads, sandwiches and other food items! I've been to a lot of Paneras and these two far exceed the others! The inside is always clean including the bathrooms! read more

This is a place we visit often, but our recent experience was a bit disappointing. The trash bins on the ferry were overflowing, which made the area look untidy and made it difficult for us to dispose of our food waste. What was particularly concerning was that a Panera Bread employee sitting next to me, despite it being lunchtime and seeing the full trash bin, simply threw away their food without any care. Everything else was satisfactory, but because of this, I find it hard to give a high rating. I hope the staff take a bit more responsibility in the future. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

I recently returned to Panera at this location and they have done a 360! They are cleaner, and the staff is more friendly and professional. The manager David was friendly and understanding. The team is professional here. The staff that prepares the food looks more efficient and cleanliness within the kitchen. Very glad I returned after many years away because of how it used to be uncleaniness. read more

The food was stale at this location. I got a cookie and it was a day old at least and rock hard. When I asked them to heat it up to see if I could make it better, they told me to microwave it by myself. The cookie was still rock hard. Also my Mac and Cheese was cold when I got it. This was not a pleasant experience in the slightest. No wonder it was not busy! read more

Panera Bread - Stale cookie - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

Loved it was so good ! The staff was friendly and amazing !!! Would come back again also love the new refreshers

Came for a quick breakfast of just pastries and coffee on a Saturday morning. Took 30 mins of waiting for them to not even toast the bagel when I finally got it. When I brought it back to get toasted I was told by the manager they "can't take it back" and I'd "have to go to the register to buy a new one" NO. I already bought a bagel. I will not be coming back. Support local instead! read more

I got the balsamic greens with grains. Look at the avocado they gave me. For the price, there should have been more. This is ridiculous. read more

Panera Bread - Got the balsamic greens with grains. Barely a piece of avocado ‍ - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

Sandwich is great as always and their choc chip muffie is so delicious. The cashier today, Yahir was courteous and helpful. Love the ambiance for relaxing sunday. I have always been repeat customers. read more

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There was a mishap with an online order I placed for a group workshop I was facilitating. I called the store as soon as I discovered the mishap. They immediately delivered the missing items and even added in a bag of scones! Thank you, Monrovia Panera for being a business with integrity. read more

Went to lunch with a friend today because she saw the commercials for the dipping sandwiches. I wanted to try it. She ordered the beef dip which came with the onion soup as a dipper and a side salad. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak with a side soup creamy potato. She really loved her sandwich with the dip, but the salad she was not impressed with because it was a Cobb salad, which should've been Romain, but it was all that "backyard" lettuce crap. So she was quite disappointed with that. My Philly cheesesteak was delicious, I was a little hesitant because one other time I had ordered a beef type sandwich and the beef was very fatty. This meat was very tender and had great flavor and it seemed like there was also a garlic aïoli horseradish spread on the sandwich as well. Had caramelized onions and some sweet peppers. It was just an amazing flavor all around. First time I ever tried the potato soup because I usually get broccoli and cheese, the soup was very good. It was very creamy had a good flavor and I had cheese on it as well. Now, instead of serving you the food they give you those square things that light up and rattle when your food is ready, and you go to the counter and get your own stuff. It got crowded as we were there so we were glad we went a little early. The one thing I don't really appreciate is that people come in there and just camp out in tables for hours on end with their computers and their phones and take up space that others could be using especially in the booths. So overall, it was a good lunch. read more

Panera Bread - Madagascar Vanilla Latte and side Chips - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Hate this location due to the manager Ema. According to her. Very unprofessional. She gives u necessary attitude. Place is always dirty. Food taste funny. Like they don't clean anything read more

At 5pm on 2/8/2026 a male employee told me to "go fuck yourself" and hung up the phone while asking for support regarding an order than never arrived. The staff now refuses to answer the phone. I will be filing a formal report with Panera HR. read more

I love this Panera. The food is always fresh and plentiful. I especially like coming in the morning to the fresh bread and using the unlimited coffee club. The chipotle chicken sandwich is the best sandwich and the spinach egg white avocado one. Ashlee is a pleasure all The time. The restaurant is super cute too. They have the big circle table perfect for bigger parties. It's such a vibe. Place is always clean. read more

Panera Bread - This is the sweetest girl ever - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

I ate tomato soup with half sandwich for lunch and 25 min after a had terrible diarrhea! I feel so upset, I will never go to that location and advise you guys don't go as well! read more

How can Panera Bread not offer gluten-free bread? Jersey Mike's does. Ike's does. Even Chick-Fil-A does. It makes absolutely no sense that an establishment that calls itself "Bread" doesn't offer a gluten-free variety. read more

When I was sick and have no engery to cook. I came for chicken noodle and broccoli and cheese soup. The soup are so delicious. The soup is warm and help when you are sick. read more

This location is well managed and the food is hot and fresh. When I arrived, my food was ready to pick up and wrapped well in the paper bag. Not many waiting for their food so it seems the crew is doing a great job. Asfor the atmosphere, it is clean and decorated similar to other Panera locations. It feels rather manly, as wood paneling is throughout the front counter and waiting area, but a good look none the less. read more

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Stopped by for a quick dinner, and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. It was already 830, so I decided to order at the kiosk and get my meal to go. Ordering at the kiosk was quick and easy. There were a few people still dining in. The counter and all the bread were already empty, though. Our food was ready within 15 min. I ordered tomato soup + grilled cheese sandwich and broccoli cheddar + turkey blt. The tomato & broccoli cheddar soups were delicious. I highly recommend their broccoli cheddar. The grilled cheese sandwich was not good, though. It was warm but tasted like burned/unwashed grill. The turkey sandwich was not good either. The turkey tasted funky. The bacon and avocado were good, though. read more

Came here on a Friday night and did a rapid pick up order. I ordered two items and the estimated pick up time was 15 minutes but my order was ready in less than 10 minutes. When I got in, my order wasn't on the pick up self but when I asked one of the employee, he gave me my order right away. I ordered the broccoli mac n cheese and a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Both items came out hot and fresh. I really liked the broccoli mac n cheese. The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese was really creamy. The chicken noodle soup was ok. It was a bit too salty. read more

Horrible service! I wouldn't want anyone else to have such a bad experience with messed up orders and unfaithful manger.

Solid grilled cheese sandwich and maybe best Mac and cheese ever! Love that they offer apple or baguette in place of chips if you want something healthier. No one was at the counter so I opted to place my order at the kiosk like many others. It was pretty hassle free and I even redeemed a gift card to partially pay for my order with no issues. The screen by the pick up area lists whose order they are preparing first. This is helpful in gauging how long you will have to wait. There's a small cushioned bench you can sit on while waiting as well. Sign up for Panera rewards and score free baked goods and discounts! read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

This place is a joke! Beef dip sandwich comes with barely enough dip for half a sandwich. Asked for a bit more to finish the sandwich was told no, you can't have more, house rules. I don't know who the imbecile is or are that made that rule, but seriously, perhaps they will go broke and have to file for bankruptcy if they give out an inch more juice so one can actually finish the sandwich! You would think the manager would have handled the situation a bit more professionally, but no, same thing. Those are the rules. Again, what a joke! read more

This review is for Brett and his customer service. I came in with my 92 year old grandmother and she will tell you herself she is filled with Piss and Vinegar. Brett was Kind, patient, and wanted to make sure she found something she could enjoy. The food was mediocre but the customer service was was excellent. I really appreciate him just listening to her and being kind. Thank you Brett!!! read more

Seriously packed on a Sunday afternoon. Cranberry orange muffin was fresh and tasty. Coffee with non-fat milk met expectations. I elected to order directly from a person. The process was fast and easy. At my table within a couple of minutes of arriving. Bathroom was not very clean and in disrepair. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

(okay food, not as okay kitchen staff) * Sausage, Scrambled Egg, and Cheese on Brioche: basic breakfast sandwich. customizable on self-order kiosk. * Avocado, Egg White, and Spinach on Asiago Bagel: Asiago bagel was crunchy outside and soft inside. tasted like avocados, egg whites, and spinach on a cheese bagel. added tomatoes on the self-order kiosk. - kitchen messed up order twice. first avocado, egg white, and spinach bagel came without avocado. kitchen offered to remake it instead of adding avocado on the side of my plate. second remake came without spinach. - lots of seating inside, handful outside. good for studying with outlets along select tables on the wall. - 1 big communal table for 6-8 people - tables with outlets were full by 11AM on Monday - self-order kiosk is similar to the app and allows for easy ordering/customizations. provides descriptions and pictures of the food item. if ordering drinks, cups are conveniently located behind the kiosk - ac keeps the place cool. doesn't get too warm even by the windows. read more

Panera Bread - Avocado, Egg White, and Spinach on Asiago Bagel - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Great customer service Fast service Large parking lot Everything always fresh My daughter and I come here for breakfast often. We always have a great experience. Food is always fresh ! Their baked goods are delicious and there croissants are my absolute favorite ! read more

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After work and I crave for a warm bowl of soup in this cold weather. Close by my home, I try out Panera Bread. I've had their salad and bakery before with pretty good experience so let's see their soup items. This location is in the Huntington Oaks Center on Huntington Dr. In Monrovia. Plenty of parking spots since it's in a shopping plaza. The lady at the front is very friendly and welcoming as I walk in, patiently introduces me about their soup options and she's very helpful overall. Forgot to check her name but this happened on 12/31 at anytime between 4:00pm to 5:00pm. I ordered the Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup. They gave me a buzzer to wait. My soup was ready in a timely manner and I'm happy about it. The soup is so creamy, the diced chicken, long grain and wild rice, celery, onion and carrots all in one bite with numerous of exciting flavors and a calming warmth. I'm really impressed and satisfied with my experience. read more

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Expect to be disappointed. Out of stock on all bagels, all soufflés and most of their pastries by 930am. It's always something with this place and the people who work there look miserable. read more

Worker shortage, not enough staff...etc. Panera Bread is one of those businesses suffering with the lack of staff. This Panera Bread use to be fine pre-pandemic. I order ahead a lot and it's ready in matter of minutes. They have plenty of parking near the vicinity so that's a plus. It's close to a Chipotle and other large stops like Kohl's, Trader Joe's, and Marshall's. Lately I just come here to grab a coffee and maybe a quick pastry. If there's staff upfront it may take a while. They are mainly located in the kitchen area. There's these kiosks in turn front to self order of you're already near the store or want to see what pastries they have before ordering. If you have time I recommend ordering ahead for pick-up in your phone. On my recent visit they were out of my favorite hazelnut coffee. Was barely able to squeeze any Columbian coffee from one of the other jugs. There should be a sign or way to alert the staff that there's no more coffee or creamer...etc. especially since there's stations are now self-serve. read more

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Why would they change the recipe for the chicken avocado sandwich?!! There was nothing wrong with it. I'm not sure if it's just this location or across all paneras, but now the chicken sandwich just lacks flavor completely. The sandwich used to be so delicious with the old recipe there was nothing wrong with it. The tomato soup was still fine as usual. read more

Worst sandwich it's a ripped off And cost me $14 for this order for the 1/2 sandwich. Come on read more

Panera Bread - This is what you call a1/2 bacon avacado sandwich. Omg where is the bacon. It's the little bit inside. - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

My husband and I haven't been to Panera Bread in a while. I looked at the offerings and saw Chef's choice, Chicken Tikki Masala. I was surprised to see it offered and, Indian food being a favorite, I ordered it. What a colossal disappointment! First of all, Chicken Tikki Masala is in a creamy golden sauce with chunks of chicken. This was NOTHING like that. It was in a runny brown broth with some dehydrated rice thrown in and not a hint of chicken. There is a hint of Indian spices but that's it. See the attached pictures. I went to the counter and they graciously exchanged it for some chili, which was delicious. read more

Panera Bread - This is what Panera was trying to pass off as Chicken Tikki Masala. - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Chicken and wild rice soup has no flavor at all. I do not think I have ever had anything with less flavor. I also ordered chili. The chili was more like chili soup. It was so watery... You guys can do better.... I mean it's out of a bad just add a few seasonings... read more

Panera bread has handed Sanitation and covid very well. Inside has well spaced out areas with plenty of hand sanitizer. If waiting outside there are specific parking spots for curbside pickup. Ordering is easy on their Panera bread app, and they are almost never late when ordering ahead. You also get a message when your order is ready and can wait in your car till then. I enjoy their coffee subscription as well ($8.99 per month for unlimited iced or hot coffee or hot tea up to every 2 hours). Sometimes this location gets some of the details wrong, but are happy to fix it if there are errors. I also really enjoy their new pizzas! My favorite is their chipotle chicken pizza- a solid choice! read more

Panera Bread - Chipotle Chicken Flatbread Pizza - Salad Near Me - Monrovia, California

Panera Bread has been my go-to for cookies. First is their bag of 12 petite chocolate chip cookies (around $6). For a while when the pandemic started, they temporarily stopped selling these, so BF and I switched to their large chocolate chipper cookies ($2.59). Recently, we ordered some sandwiches and soup for dinner. BF got the "You Pick Two" with a bowl of Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup ($6.09) and Half Toasted Steak and White Cheddar Sandwich ($6.99). He customized it to the max, subbing out the artisan ciabatta bread for black pepper focaccia and adding in some other complimentary toppings like spinach, emerald greens, cucumbers, and bbq sauce. I ordered the Grilled Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup ($6.99) off their Value Duets part of the menu. Both our orders came with a side of French baguette. I'm partial to my order, but had to admit the extra veggie toppings on BF's sandwich were pretty good. And the French baguette side tasted excellent when dipped in the soup, no butter needed at all! You can easily order for pick-up via their app or go in store. I tried ordering via the app, but there is a limitation of 5 payment options and I had several individual gift cards to use. Unfortunately Panera Bread doesn't let you consolidated gift card balances, so I had to go in and have the poor cashier help me enter in the gift cards as payment. Don't go to the self-serve kiosk either if you have coupons to use on your account or multiple gift cards! Plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

There's quite a few items I really like from here but the service is lacking. Employees seem unhappy working there and kindof a drag. Sometimes it takes 20 mins for them to prep a sandwich. One time, my husband wanted a cold brew with light ice because he hates when it gets watered down and as we were waiting for our drinks, the employee said out loud to another employee that he wanted light ice cuz he was cheap and wanted more coffee. We really held our tongues. My fav items are the egg soufflés, papaya green iced tea, and the chipotle bacon avocado melt. Can't forget the cinnamon crunch bagels with cream cheese. I put up with the subpar service for these items. read more

That sip club will get you in the door for sure. I decided to try one of the Value Duet meals today and went with the BBQ chicken sandwich and creamy tomato soup. For $6.99? A bargain. Although unimpressed by the quantity of filling in the sandwich, the flavor and bread toasting were great. Since I'm not avoiding carbs, the 1cup of creamy tomato soup plus baguette combine with the scanty sandwich for an overall filling and satisfying meal at an excellent price point. One star off for the amount of filling in the Sando. read more

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