One morning after doing an airport I wanted a good breakfast and to avoid the fast food places so I remembered Panera that just opened. The place looks great with a pleasant design, nice tables and fireplaces. Very cozy. I ordered a bagel breakfast sandwich and headed over to the prep area as I waited. From there you see how your food is prepared. Bagel cut in half, stuffed with a microwaved egg and a slice or cheese then pressed in a panini press. So seasoning, no butter, no sauce. The end result was a bland sandwich. I could have had better results at Tim Hortons or a fast food chain. I'll probably return as I've heard good thing about their soups and the place is nice and clean. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

Ordered some breakfast. Pretty sad. They must be seriously cutting on ingredients. I have included one photos of the 1/2 slice of avocado and tiny slice of tomato included. You wonder why their business is going downhill. Look no further. The picture says it all. Buyer beware. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Niagara Falls, New York

I HAD AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE TODAY & HONESTLY I WILL NEVER EVER BE BACK.... I actually wanted to go to Wegmans to get a sub, but then I wanted to get a smoothie from Panera so I just decided to get lunch from there. Well I ordered the ham and Swiss with Mac and cheese and a strawberry smoothie. I took it back to my house to eat literally took 3 bites and found a long piece of hair in my food. I called the store and talking to the manager. HE MADE ME DRIVE ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE STORE. Now I paid $30 for everything in total and this MANAGER GAVE ME $5. I WASTED $5 IN GAS JUST DRIVING BACK TO THE STORE!!!!!! I am honestly so mad and disgusted with this place that I will 100% never be back I will find somewhere else to get smoothies from. read more

The Mediterranean Veggie sandwich was good, but not great. It would have been better grilled. My friend had the Fuji apple Chicken salad, which would have been tasty except for the blue cheese sprinkled all over it. The Caesar salad tasted like romaine lettuce with Kraft dressing. The Autumn Squash soup was good. Over all, we decided that our lunch was okay but not outstanding. read more

Only giving a 1 star review because I can't even rate them 0 out of 5, they're absolutely terrible. Their hours are inconsistent, close when they please, the drive thru is NEVER open when I go there, they have cones blocking it off, but don't dare try to go inside because then there's 10 people in line waiting, no parking available, they never make anything right, every time I go (which idk why I do anymore it's just super convenient) there's always something wrong with my order or something just so inconvenient happening, last time I went the ice machine was dispensing WATER and they didn't even have lids for the cups the employee said? I can't tell if all of their employees are just that incompetent or their management is absolute GARBAGE, I really have no clue how they're even still in business, the only thing I can think of is because of all the Canadians coming across the border. read more

Terrible location every time I order it is wrong or out of more than 1/2 the menu. Frequently closes at off times and days, understand labor shortages and all but every other restaurant in area continues to operate at normal hours so may be an internal problem as to why you cannot keep employees. For expensive as Panera is you do expect quality and your complete order which is generally always missing at least one thing. My family loves Panera and it's a shame that I would prefer to drive to a different location than the one that is maybe a mile from my home. read more

I've always liked Panera bread but only once in a while due to high cost. On this particular occasion I had a 50% off coupon and wanted to try their new delivery service. The food was excellent especially the chicken tortilla broth bowl and all the food arrived hot and fresh. My only disappointment was that the app allowed me to choose a customized time which I did but they delivered the food 1/2 hour early. I was having it delivered to work and wanted it at a specific time for a reason. If it wasn't for this one small mistake I would be given a 5 star. I wouldn't have ordered at all if it wasn't for the 50% off. Delivery was only $3 charge so no complaints there. read more

We went to Panera on a busy Saturday during lunchtime in January. We are frequent patrons of this place, but they really outdid themselves this time. Angelique at the register really rocks it, she is the epitome of outstanding customer service. The place was clean despite the traffic and the food was outstanding. Frontega Chicken was yummy and both the chicken noodle and black bean soup was comforting on a winter's day. Even the apple was tasty. Warm chocolate chip cookies were the perfect end to a perfect lunch. Parking is a little bit of a problem, but that is probably due to the restaurant's success. Overall a great place to go when you wish to take a break from shopping at the outlet mall. They have a drive through service which would be good during inclement weather or when you are in a rush. read more

I ordered a Chile lime spicy ranch chicken salad. Everything was fine until I realized they forgot the chicken! I waited about 20 mins in the drive thru so it was just very disappointing. I never have bad service before but that's because I usually dine in. read more

Woo Panera bread finally made it to Niagara Falls, NY. And it actually gathered a decent crowd inside. Being a food chain there is nothing in particular that makes this place to stand out from the rest of its twins. Though I like a hidden spot on the back of Panera right by the window with a cozy fireplace, so perfect during long Buffalo winters. Staff is very helpful, it seems like they are trying to educate their customers how to get around cafe assuming most of the visitors have never been in Panera before. It's not the same warm fuzzy feeling that you'll get from the local shop, but I still appreciate the effort. Don't forget to mention, this Panera has a drive though! Wait, what? Yep yep, they must have real ninjas working on drive through kitchen since it usually takes them 5-7 mins to prepare food for regular customers. Anyway hooray for Panera - first decent coffee shop in Niagara Falls! read more

I placed a simple, clear online order for 2 Lattes, one black coffee, snd one iced coffee. When I arrived for pick up, they only had 3 drinks ready. So, I had to wait on the 4th, after again standing in line despite ordering ahead. Then, drove 15 min back to the in-laws only to see that the was no black coffee, one half filled latte, and 2 coffees with cream. Of course, they are also now cold. Now, I understand all the poor reviews for this Panera. read more

Panera is one chain that I just adore. I love their free wi-fi, I love their huge menu that has something for everyone, I love their seasonal dishes, their baked goods, their iced tea varieties. It's just a feel good chain that really knows how to please the customer. This particular Panera has a very efficient drive-thru. Wish they all had this feature!!! After shopping a bit at the Outlets, right down the street, my Mom and I were parched and were in need of a cold beverage and a snack. We drove through the drive-thru and actually got our order faster than we would have had we gone in. Just 2 drinks and 2 baked goods (the chocolate croissants are my FAVORITE!!!!) and we drove away happy. I'm so glad there's a Panera by the Outlets now. No wonder those Canadians love the States! read more

When I went to Panera I ordered a sausage egg and cheese on a ciabatta but Instead I just got bread and cheese. When we went in the restaurant we asked for a remake but they said they didn't have sausage. They did this about 27 times. read more

Met a colleague for a business meeting in the morning. Lots of ample parking and easily accessible from Military Road. I ordered the egg, sausage and cheese sandwich on panini roll. It was very tasty and the egg was fresh which is a nice change from the fake egg mixtures other restaurants use. The sandwich was simple and the crispy ciabette bread add some great texture. I also ordered the caramel latte which was a little on the sweet side but not overbearing. The food and drink was ready in a timelu fashion. Full menu also available online as well as the ability to placr an order online. The restaurant was quiet and relaxing and perfect for our meeting. The workers were all friendly and welcoming. Great place with good food and good coffee. read more

Did an online order for rapid pickup. The only good thing was that it was fast. I did a family kids meal with 2 kids sandwiches; I guess to be fair, actually looked good and well made. It also included 2 adult sandwiches which were a mess with scant ingredients (running low?)-there was more on the kids sandwiches than the adult sandwiches! The French onion soup had no gruyere cheese and no croutons. The Mac and cheese was basically soup there was so much cheese sauce but it is grouped with soups so...? Worst of all was it "came with" a Caesar salad but there was no Caesar salad to be found. When I checked the bag at home I tried calling but apparently they had already closed. Worst money I've spent in a long time! read more

Manager wasn't understanding. Paid 50 dollars twice. In person and Online. Lady at the drive thru window was completely understanding and super nice. I have receipts of order placed online, confirming the order, and another email saying the order was ready for pickup. No valid reason for no refund. read more

This is a typical Panera, with the assortment of baked goods, soups, sandwiches, paninis, smoothies, and salads. It is a VERY busy location, and seating/ cleanliness of tables can sometimes be a challenge. I gave this location 4 stars, instead of my typical 3, because they were AMAZING in regards to my daughter's peanut allergy. The cashier informed the manager of our "special" request, and the manager asked all the staff to change their gloves, and they wiped down the location where her sandwich was prepared. She then came out and explained their protocol. I was highly impressed. My daughter also loved the Cesar salad! I was so grateful they made it such a pleasant experience! read more

This is the worst Panera Bread I've ever been to. The service is terrible. I can't believe two days in a row, you leave stuff out of my order. The incompetence of your staff is ridiculous. I will literally go out of my way to find another place to eat from now on. read more

A little pricey but the turkey chili and mac and cheese with broccoli are very good! Drive thru staff very friendly.

3.5/5 A very nice place to get good food for a fair price. Casual in nature, its perfect for a stop after shopping, a place to study etc. Nothing great about panera, nothing terrible. I'd go to this location again. read more

We just had a great experience with the staff working at this Panera ...there was a small incident with another patron getting angry at one of my children for innocently refilling a cup and my son felt really bad... the staff came over multiple times to express their regret for what happened and were very generous in trying to make our experience positive. The staff truly went above and beyond and we would definitely recommend this Panera to anyone! read more

Terrible service very ignorant at the drive through and very inconsiderate. I came for a pick up order through door dash I called when I arrived and they said I could use the drive through and when I was in a full line of cars they told me I had to come in , I was so mad I waited in line for 20 minutes and then couldn't get out of line I canceled my 30$ order and left I was very appalled by the lady's attitude towards me in the drive through !!!! read more

Employees were amazing and friendly. I went through the drive thru and they were quick and SO kind. I always come to this location but the staff was extra amazing tonight and the food tasted amazing as usual! read more

When it's comes to chain restaurants I usually don't hold them with high expectations. Same goes as when I order a simple "BLT". How could you mess up a simple BLT right? WRONG!!! This over priced lack of effort was served not toasted with burnt bacon and little to no mayo. This whole experience was just a smack in the face.. I will not be back. Panera bread? More like moldy bread. read more

Our hockey team is playing at a tournament in Buffalo, NY. We ordered lunch for the kids between games. As a total of parents we spent probably over $500. Our team traveled here on a chartered bus, so we did not have a lot of transportation options. My particular order was missing 2 soups. I called the restaurant directly and spoke with Tom. He said he handed 1 soup to the woman who picked up the order and the other was in the bag. It was not. Plus, they ran out of the soup we ordered and replaced it with something else. I asked Tom to just refund our order. He said I had to come to the store to do that. Not possible on a team bus. He offered no other solution, had also run out of the other soup and said to me "what do you want me to do?" I said I wanted a refund. He refused to do it over the phone. Tom was rude to speak with, was unaccommodating, and completely angered the group of 50+ of us that had placed orders. Tom, we will make sure to spread the word of your incompetence of leadership and the way you handled the brand you work for. Very disappointed! read more

I would much rather go to a local great sandwich shop or coffee shop so Panera isn't my favorite. But, it seems like around Niagara Falls good local coffee shops you can just sit at for hours and do work are hard to come by. So Panera is always a next best go to. This is the smallest Panera I have ever been to. I went in just for a coffee and the employee just gave me a free coffee and said, "Merry Christmas"! I can't remember the last time that happened at a chain place like Panera. read more

Egg Souffle is one of my favorites for breakfast. It is light and delicious. I love the atmosphere. I love the their menu. WI-FI always works well. I believe the the prices are decent for what they offer. read more

I stopped by on Wednesday for lunch got pick two and picked chicken Caesar salad and turkey bacon bravo and got a Danish for $.99 cents everything was good service was quick and the order was correct. Would definitely return another time. read more

Panera is a good concept. The healthier end of fast food, it has something for everyone. The mac and cheese is mouthwatering, and the iced green tea probably has crack in it. However, this particular location is a hot mess. Multiple times I have gone in and they have ran out of certain foods, especially their famous mac and cheese. How can a food establishment run out of food? I had another memorable visit before I learned better and started to avoid this location where as soon as I walked in, they said they wouldn't be serving anything but soup because of a ceiling water leak, which was visible from the checkout counter. Seeing garbage cans full of gross water was the final straw and I won't go back ever since. read more

Pretty typical Panera location however this one has a drive thru which is a bonus. As per usual they offer free WiFi and a cozy environment. Soups, salads, sandwiches, pastries... this is Panera. Make sure to sign up for their rewards card. They give you freebies for your birthday and throughout the year as well as discounts on their menu items. read more

I guess if you want to spend a lot of $$ and get a small meal when you're not really that hungry, this is definitely the place for you! Portions are pitiful. Be prepared to spend over $20 on yourself if you actually want a full meal that will satisfy your appetite. Not saying $20 is a lot. At a restaurant I'm sure you would spend much more on yourself. But when you're getting glorified fast food, it's not worth it. A $9-10 sandwich with barely any meat and a $5 drink just doesn't do it for me. read more

My food is always very good and the staff are always very nice , great place to eat, and love the free wifi!

Great food and customer service! We are from Hawaii and there are no Panera Bread shops in our state. We've been to this restaurant twice and love it! read more

Sure, the quality is there at Panera in general but the prices are reflective of the trendiness of this place. They didn't invent bread after all, so a lot of it is clever marketing and jacked up prices. If the food was unbelievable I'd give them more slack, but it's good, maybe even darn good, but not Earth-shattering. We tried some Panera soups to take home. Specifically the clam chowder and lobster bisque. Absolutely tasteless. Seriously, I don't know how such rich-types of soups can taste like nothing. Never again, at least not the take home items. read more

I love Panera bread! The food is fresh and the management and staff are always helpful. However at the Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY location today I had a disappointing experience with Team and not very impressed with how the manager Sue handled the situation. I ordered my lunch at the kiosk and took the numbered pager. After my lunch mate got her lunch sometime went by so I went up to see where my lunch was. My lunch was on the counter and a young lady behind the counter said someone would bring it to me. I went and sat down without my lunch, and I went back to sit down and wait for it. Still no lunch so I went back and took my lunch and my soup was no longer hot. I took my soup back up and the girl at the counter told me they I could heat it in the microwave and pointed at it. Then I asked for the manager and she proceeded to tell me the soup is 200 degrees when served I told her my launch sat for awhile and cooled off. I will not be going back to this location for awhile. Service today was poor and frustrating. read more