I spend all my babysitting money here. After frequenting this Panera eight times in the last month (dropping between $20-30 each visit), I can now form my All-Star dream team of Olney Panera employees. If I could visit this Panera on a perfect day, I would like to have Holly, Leah, and Emily as the three cashiers because they embody incredible customer service in addition to smartness. They also smile a lot, and that makes me smile. Winner is the honorable mention because he's cool, too. Izzy would be the barista and bread baker. Dustin, Mark, and Steven would be on the All-Star team for making the sandwiches and salads in the back because they are the hardest-working and think my friend and I are awesome customers (which we are). Karim is the honorable mention because there are only three employees who make the first team. These guys deserve a tip box for how amazing their sandwich creations taste so I made them a tip cup and put in $15. It is disgraceful that Panera forbids tip boxes for the employees when they make minimum wage. Franklin and Morgan are the best employees for keeping the Panera fresh and clean on the inside and out. And the manager who makes the All-Star team is Christie. She welcomes us with open arms every time we pop in for our 2 hours of debauchery. The only pastries that are worth ordering here are the chocolate croissant, cinnamon scone, coffee cake, brownie, chocolate chip cookie, flower cookie and pumpkin muffie. Everything else in the pastry department tastes bad. This includes the bear claw, blueberry muffin, cinnamon roll, chocolate walnut cookie, and carrot cake muffin. I recommend either the tomato mozzarella panini or the mediterranean veggie sandwich because they are vegetarian. You can substitute any type of bread into a sandwich. Also, you can order a cookie as the side (as opposed to an apple, baguette, or chips) when ordering a sandwich or salad for an additional one dollar. In that case, I'd recommend the flower cookie. You can find us here on Saturday and Sunday nights until closing. Panera isn't too busy at night, and the food still tastes pretty good. I feel like I'm part of the family. read more

Panera Bread - Vegan (no feta cheese) mediterranean veggie sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Panera's in Olney has a problem. They screw up orders. Frequently. Not the little kind, but the major ones, teh screw-ups that make you drive back to the place and you need a PowerPoint presentation to explain it to them. I like the food, sort of, but I'm from CA, and I have a teeny ounce of eco-ethos in me, and Panera's must contribute more to the waste land-fill than a lot of other places. Panera's is not cheap, and the food is meh, but it's everywhere. And I've never been sick from their food. read more

I use to love Panera so much, but their new menu is killing my love. Before the menu change you could see the ingredients for each sandwich. Now it's just the title, I don't have all the sandwiches memorized. It would be nice to know again what each sandwich had. I love their sandwiches, but lately their size proportions have gone down. I always get the u pick 2, but the 1/2 sandwiches now are tiny. I'm small and if I'm still hungry, I can't imagine how it is for everyone else. I got the chipotle chicken and broccoli cheddar soup with bread. The sandwich was really greasy and the flavor was lighter than it use to be. I had to dip it in the soup a lot. The soup as always was delectable. And I always ask for a pickle on the side, a must for me. Their prices have also increased. I still love panera, but I can't justifying going as frequent as I use to. read more

Panera Bread - Broccoli cheddar soup, chipotle chicken, bread, & a pickle - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

This this I truly enjoy . This is Panera Bread in the Olney Town Villsge Centre . It's between Grillmarx and Playa Bowls and Subway . This place has the est foods , menus , and deserts that will Tempt your taste buds . This place is family oriented , friendly and more . It has a huge lounge areas with a holographic gas fire place in middle of the store to keep warm and show effect. They have the bestmanagement teams and customer service associates you'll ever encounter. Please give your full support here once again and have a great time here. We all look forward to seeing you all here soon . read more

If I could do zero stars I would! This Panera's employees are one of the best around. I have had no problems with this panera until a woman name Christie came in and ruined all of my experiences. I see the poor employees working their tooshies off in the kitchen. There's long lines. And I'm witnessing this so called manager Christie out in the dinning room sitting with customers/ friends. Whoever they are. It is sickening and upsetting. I feel bad for all of those workers that have to deal with her. She needs to be fired or retrained because this is ridiculous. Lazy management. I can't even imagine how the rest of the managers are operating. This panera is going under. read more

I've been here only once, so I'll update my review if my experience next time drastically differs. With that said, a friend of mine from high school and I decided to come here to catch up and have a bite and drink to eat. I ordered a tea and the cup they gave me was dirty at the bottom, and the hot water pitcher was empty. When I told them about it, they gave me a look and gave me a new cup, and instead of replacing the hot water pitcher, they told me that I needed to ask the woman behind the counter making food to fill up my cup. So I did, and she clearly was bothered. The interior is very, very spacious. However, this place is also riddled with obnoxious 12-16-year-olds. read more

I had a mix-up in my curbside pick up time, and the manager Brian was super friendly and helpful to rearrange my order and keep the food fresh. I really appreciate his understanding and curtesy, excellent service. Thank you! read more

Just visited this.location. Had a reward for 2 dollars off sandwich and was told this does not apply to breakfast sandwiches. Nowhere on the reward itself is this exclusion made. First it took about 4 minutes for the manager to come to the front. Then she proceded to tell me they have "no control" over the rewards. Not my problem. Also 2 employees argued with me that this was "obviously" only for non breakfast sandwiches (it wasnt). The food was good as.usual but what happened to the customer is always right (esp when supported by the facts). They did give me.the discount but only after a 10 minute delay. read more

Very bad service. Took 20 minutes for 2 smoothies. The employees are busy socializing. I was asked what I was waiting for and when I said my smoothies the person said oh yea. Instead of let me find out why it's taking so long!!! read more

Ridiculous wait... should of told me when I ordered I would be standing for 45 mins waiting for my food...

Let me start off by saying that some of those reviews must be a one time bad experience. I have always gone to this Panera whether it be for myself or picked up food to go and I have never really had a problem. I do the rapid pick up for a lot of us at work. That way it is easier and I have yet to have any confusion or things missing. Drinks are made fresh and aren't sloppy or melted by the time I pick them up. The food is amazing depends what you get. Sandwiches might I recommend a chicken frontega panini and the new southwest chile lime ranch w/ chicken salad is the bomb!! Cookies in the bakery section are fresh and salads are delightful and I always getting enough dressings as some places tend to skimp on the dressing to go. The occasional lunch line you will find depending what time you around noon but that is to be expected. Only reason I give this place 4 stars is due to the parking which sometimes can be difficult to find. Other than that, staff are friendly and very polite in general. Hope the next time someone goes, they have a good experience as well!! read more

Seemed to be a party Panera Bread. Dinner time until 8:PM people running in&out the deck door being kinda Maryland Smart. Maybe a fun place on a regular basis if the restaurant added rubber walls. read more

Panera Bread - Live Music & Iced Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Amazing soup, amazing food, amazing service... the prices are high for the portions, but you just spend a little more and everything is good. broccoli cheddar soup is the best, chips are a must and the lemon cookies are superb. nothing of note in anything else, but the chicken sandwiches are the way to go. read more

Food great! Service not so great. Two cashiers were not able to take my order cause they were laughing and interrupting me throughout my order. Don't know their names but they work Saturday night. read more

Horrible customer service experience this morning. Ordered the steel cut oatmeal with quinoa and it had a hair in it. I went to the kitchen staff to bring it to their attention and the woman responded "sorry about that" and turned around and continued to do her work. No offer to replace the dish - definitely not clean. read more

Panera Bread - Quinoa And Steel achy Oatmeal with hair. - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

FYI to all. This location knocks you off of the wifi. Other locations don't. And this is my second time there and second time it's happened.

Easily the best Panera in the DC area. Staff is always very friendly, outgoing, and helpful. Restaurant is clean and there never is much of a wait because the staff is always so on point. read more

My parents live in Olney so I've been here a handful of times. Honestly, this is just average as far as Panera goes. There have been times when the food is just right and delicious, like last Saturday when my husband and I stopped in for lunch. We got the Roasted Turkey Artichoke Panini and the Turkey Apple Cheddar panini and split them. They were perfect. Then there are other times (like the time before that) when my dad had to send his food back. He got the Smokehouse Turkey panini that had been smushed by the press, but not at all grilled. There was a tiny piece of bacon on it and the lettuce and tomato were sparse, at best. Overall, it was a mess. When I took his panini over to the counter and asked for them to remake it, they looked at me quizzically and asked, "Why?" Umm..."would you pay $7 for a panini that looked like this?" We like to bring our dogs with us whenever we go out, so it's great that this place has so much outdoor seating. Oh, and the employees are always very friendly (maybe a little too friendly, especially with one another--last weekend two employees shamelessly flirted with one another right behind the register while I was attempting to place my order, gag) and seem competent. Since it's convenient to my parents' house and one of the only places in Olney that doesn't serve Mexican food, I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Food tasted fresh as expected from Panera, staff friendly but portions of gouda and bacon in my turkey bacon bravo were not exactly proportioned to the sandwich. It's my favorite sandwich, was dissapointed. read more

Panera Bread - Some turkey, almost no bacon or gouda, no bravo. - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I've found all the locations about the same, generally clean with a comfortable dining area and food that is between a fast food joint and a sit down restaurant. I've had soup that was at and below temperature and good sandwiches and some with dried up cheese on them. The bread had been consistent. These are ok and a better choice than fast food. I think they use healthier ingredients but this could be perception. read more

Asian Sesame salad is my go-to order at all Paneras. It is delicious. But I went to this Panera on Monday and the salad was awful, tasteless-- just lettuce, a little of what looked like sliced deli chicken, little dressing. Nothing like the delicious salad I'm used to getting. I complained to someone behind the counter who was not very concerned about my complaint, didn't offer to exchange salad for something else, just gave me a small plastic container of dressing to add to it. I'll never go to this Panera again. read more

Here on a soccer weekend when food systems and service are stressed. Ood was good but service showed signs of stress on systems. But, girls soccer team enjoyed and having access to wifi was great. Also, server provided free drink for one missed on original order. Would visit again, especially with U13 soccer team:-) read more

Great customer service! Easy to order online and pick up curbside. When I got home I noticed a couple of things were missing so I called them. They were super nice and said that I could come back and get the missing items.. I called when I arrived and they brought it to my car - plus cookies. :-). So easy and the food was good. Mistakes happen but how they are handled makes all the difference. I'll be back soon. read more

Love this Panera! We order dinner here at least 1x a week and my husband picks it up at the Rapid Pick-Up counter... best idea ever. We love their salads and sandwiches, I've never had a bad meal. Green juice smoothie is also yum and their breakfasts are super delicious. Staff is awesome, especially the manager. One time I ordered pick up to the wrong location and he made my meal on the spot. 5 stars for sure. read more

Consistently getting worse every time I come here. Longer and longer waits. Not enough employees to handle rush times ! Total mis management! Panera corporate needs to step in and do something! read more

I walked inside looking to try something new as I don't visit Panera that much and the two young girls at the counter started talking to each other and stated "the menu doesn't change it's the same everyday" thinking i couldn't hear them. After that comment I refused to purchase anything. They had terrible customer service and are getting paid to take people's orders. If they can't stand waiting an extra 2 minutes to allow me to look at the menu they should not work in a food service industry. read more

I'd give a zero if I could! Simple bagel and cream cheese to go. They won't put the cream cheese on the bagel so now I have to sit in the restaurant and do it. Not near enough cream cheese to cover the bagel! When I said something the guy laughed and said "I know". I said if you know then fix it. Offered me another one for addl $1.38 and then offered it for free this one time. I told him keep it and I'll NEVER come to a Panera again!!!! read more

Went in for quick bite at lunch today. Wasn't quick. Wait time was incredible. Not the first time this has happened in Olney.

My mom went to this location to get some soup I waited in the car for her. She needed soup since she is trying to fight a cold. I suggested Panera's brocolli cheddar soup since it is so good. So we are in olney at the time so we go to the Panera over here. She ordered her soup and then she sees the cashier talking to two young ladies. Flirting with them. She waits 15 mins before she ask the cashier where her order is. He flirted and talked with them the whole time and then ask my mom what she is waiting for. She says my soup. and he says soup?? And look around and grabs I off the counter. It was ready for her the whole time.... clearly she was too upset to complain to the manager so she told me about it. I will not be going here again read more

I've gone to the Panera in Olney many times and it consistently hasn't been as good as other Paneras I've been to. Today, I ordered the tomato and mozzarella flatbread, which I've gotten before in Baltimore, but this time, there was little on the flatbread. Each 1/2 had one tiny slice of tomato, a dollop of mozzarella the size of a quarter and some pesto with mostly arugula on the sandwich- very disappointing! I was with a friend and didn't want to wait to order something else so I didn't complain- but I should have. Someone there asked me what I ordered because it looked good. I told them it tasted fine but not to order it without asking for more tomato and cheese. read more

Panera Bread - Where's the tomato and mozzarella?? - Sandwiches Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I'm a regular at this Panera location in Olney and the food is generally good there, even though the service is either a hit or miss. But today was probably the worst I've ever experienced. Earlier this morning, at 8:30am, I finished breakfast with my mother and as we were walking out, my mother slipped and fell very hard. The floor next to the trashcan was wet. She fell so hard that her coffee spilled all over her clothes and her hair. Not ONE Panera employee came out to see if she was ok or even asked if everything was alright. There were no customers in line and all the employees just stood in the back watching us. As soon as I helped my mom get up and wiped the coffee off her clothes/face, this young lady (employee) walks over, drops the sign which says "the floor is slippery," and walks away. I mean, really? This was an unbelievable experience. read more

I want to say that Brian made my day today. I had ordered my food through the app as I usually do and was so sure that it was at the Olney Towne Ctr. I had taken one hour out for my lunch, so I was in a hurry. By the time I ran my errands, an email came in that my food was ready for pickup. I made a mad dash in but could not find my lunch at the Pick up stand. I went to ask someone for my food and immediately Brian, who was at the Cash Register asked for my name. I gave it to him and he went to the kitchen area. I could tell by the way he was pacing up and down that something was wrong. He came back to me and said they did not have my order. I was puzzled. I told him I could get my phone because an email told me that my food was ready. Brian met me outside as I went to my van to get my phone. I showed him the email. He looked at it. My order had been placed at the last Panera location that I had ordered food from--In Gaithersburg! I did not have too much time left before I would have to see my next client (work). Brian said, "Don't worry. I'll get it for you!" He made sure that he fixed it and had it ready for me in minutes. I couldn't imagine going all the way to Gaithersburg to get this food and then getting back to work on time. He saved the day. I have never had any problems at this location and having Brian working there makes it all the more worth it to keep going there. He later told me that he called the Gaithersburg location and took care of it. 5 stars all the way! read more

I have been coming to PB in Olney since it first opened, and have always enjoyed their food and service. Great location for visiting sports teams as well!!! read more

Panera's food aint' the greatest (or the worst) but they let you sit for hours working and sipping coffee. Free WiFi too! I'd probably give it 2-stars if it weren't for their attitude towards lingering customers and their super nice employees (Olney location). It's my go-to place if i want to get out of the house but still get some work done. Power sandwich for breakfast is decent. The soups and salads are pretty good too (tomato is my favorite). Try the roast beef sandwich with horseradish on the cheese bread. Not for the carb-fearful but delicious. read more

The food here is delicious and you rarely wait more than a handful of seconds before your order is taken. Very polite staff. A mainstay in my regular places to eat out at. read more

Thsi is a nice place for lunch. Clean and friendly service. Most of the times parking is hard to find and you may have to walk from Harris Teeter side. read more

The food is good, the atmosphere is great and the staff is fantastic! My only concern is that the staff handling the breakfast bagels and buns do not wear gloves when handling the food. read more

Love panera!!! Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service. The green tea is amazing. Along with the chipotle chicken sandwich. The strawberry smoothie could be a little sweeter, but then it wouldn't be as healthy! Overall I am a very happy customer. read more

This Panera has the friendliest staff! It's a panera so it's not like the most amazing cafe I've ever been to, but as far as Paneras all over go, it's 5 stars. read more

We have been ordering food from here for a while but lately the food has been made very poorly. They have started to skimming on meat no matter which sandwich you order. I am not happy with this place. I would not recommend this Panera in Olney, MD branch to any one. read more