Two stars for the shrinkflation and how the portions are smaller but the prices have skyrocketed. Tried the crème brûlée bit, which is literally the size of a small bite (maybe the size of a small meatball) and it was $1.99? Double ewe tee eff? If it weren't for the fact that Panera is actually a pray god third space, then I don't know why anyone would come here. At these price points, just get a better meal for the same price you would get at a sit down restaurant like Applebees across the street. read more

Panera Bread - The NEW Crème Brûlée Bite is literally just a bite and a tiny one at that - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Great place for lunch, very friendly and helpful customer service folks working the counter. I love their Unlimited sip Club, I go in there often for drinks. Very clean and friendly restaurant, and the broccoli cheddar soup and steak sandwich with arugula have always been my favorite. They need to bring the steak sandwich back. read more

I stopped here for lunch with a friend today. We were a little skeptical given the rating on Yelp but the Google rating was higher so we decided to give it a try. When we walked in we immediately smelled what smelled like burnt gristle from a grill. Looking at the cooktop, it seems that's exactly what we were smelling. It desperately needs to be cleaned. We placed our orders at the kiosks and sat to wait. The kitchen staff were right in front of us and were talking loudly, they seemed young and were just chatting but it seemed like they got their jobs done so it didn't bother us. The food came out pretty quick. We got it to go so we didn't eat at a table but there were plenty of tables and they seemed clean. The bathroom was pretty small and the floors were sticky. It seemed clean until you walked around and felt your shoes sticking to the floor. It was also very tight and cramped, with only two stalls in the women's room. The food was good, they got everything right but forgot to include butter with our baguettes. Everything else was prepared properly and tasted good. Overall, we had a positive experience here and I'm glad to contribute to a higher rating for this Panera location. read more

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The place was filthy. Employee swept the floor and left the pile in the middle of the floor. She didn't change her gloves and went back to making a sandwich. Manage didn't seem to care when we canceled our order. read more

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I ordered the seasonal harvest chicken salad and absolutely loved it! Arrived quickly and was very fresh. It was quite busy which tells me that others love their food here too! read more

I can't believe it. I just went to Panera and got a large iced tea a salad and a bowl of chili and it cost me $29. The salad had like three of cheese, a tiny bit of bacon and two tiny little ranch dressing stuck inside it. It was like the smallest dinner salad I ever saw the chili was good, but it felt like it was in the pot all day. read more

Panera Bread - Ranch bacon salad-ish so sad total rip off - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

This is place has by far the WORST customer service I have ever heard of, this place is discriminating if you are a person of color you will be racially profiled, my husband was there a bit earlier today 3/18/2026 and as he was getting some napkins a lady by the name of EDITH blatantly said loudly in front of others " oh my you are taking all my napkins are you taking them for home?!" My husband put the napkins back and told EDITH I don't need your napkins, then went to the counter to ask the lady, AMETHYST to ask who is the manager of this location,her response was " that's personal information" the incompetence of the employees is beyond me, This is absolutely poor customer service and nobody should ever be treated this way shame on you EDITH and AMETHYST you both need training on what good customer service ought to look like. read more

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted immediately and the workers were really pleasant. I ordered the pick two with the chipotle chicken avocado melt and broccoli cheddar soup with a bag of chips. I love the focaccia bread in the sandwich! Both were really good but I felt like it was on the pricier side for what you get. I don't think you can go wrong with Panera though, lots of choices and their pastries looked tasty! Wish I took a baked good to go. This is a great spot for a lunch that is quick and not too heavy. read more

Panera Bread - Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt and Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I am done with Panera. They are out of their minds charging 35.00 for their small portions. Their food tastes good but their prices are insane now. 11.39 for a small bowl of mac n cheese. No more. Good luck. read more

Panera Bread - These people are out of their mind. The prices for the portion sizes are ridiculous. Won't be back. - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I've always loved their bread! The Caesar salad is my usual go to and I love that some of these locations are now available on door dash.

Love the food and the white Mac and cheese and the bread the bread ah love it BUT the prices are getting way to expensive in my opinion and yes it the economy and wages that's fine overall all good place and staff very friendly read more

I wish I got a picture of my food. I got the French onion soup ( wry good!) and a Frontega half sandwich. My Friend got the Turkey sandwich and Turkey chili. The chili was hot and flavorful. My French onion was very tasty. The Frontega I added bacon and avocado which made it that much better. Definitely will go back. read more

Panera Bread - Turkey sandwich with Turkey chili. - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

We have visited this Panera several times and today may have been our last time I'm sorry to say. Few restaurants require you to pick up your order, bus your dishes when through eating, and heat your own order ( like soup) if it arrives cold. I was pointed in the general direction of a microwave. After several tries to heat our soup I asked a person cleaning a counter to show me the trick of using their microwave ( I have been using microwaves for 50 years, they're not new). We know how to do all of these things but do expect a little better service when paying. This was definitely a poor $32 experience. read more

Panera has really gone down hill. Ordered through door dash. Every time we do it takes so long for them to prepare a meal. Ridiculous. Ordered two items. My Asian salad was legit disgusting. The lettuce was lowest of qualities. Had three pieces of the bottom core of lettuce. THREE! Who eats that? $17 for that salad. I'm seriously probably not ordering ever again. They use to be so good and high quality ingredients. Sad. read more

Went into Panera bread with my family to eat stood in line for 10 minutes. The line didn't move. People behind us were talking noisy. I got irritated so we left without a thing. Staff was moving too slow. The line wouldn't move went across the street and had Vietnamese soup much better. End of story. read more

Love Panera! Love the sip club! We've visited over two dozen Paneras in five states so far on our road trip and we love being able to stop in any Panera and getting a drink. This Panera was clean, our order was executed quickly and the staff were welcoming. Many More Paneras to go! read more

My dad and mom were huge fans of Panera. I ate there a few times with them and had pleasant experiences each time. You should understand the type of restaurant they are before going. It is a cafeteria style restaurant; you order from the listed menu on the "back-board" and/or you might find a printed version near the register. They have delicious food that is prepared for you which you fairly quickly and you move along the counter with your choices (drink, soup, sandwich, salad, chips, dessert, whatever you choose); pay at the register and go to a table. Staff will always help you if you ask or if they see or anticipate that there may be a need. They are wonderful about it! When you have gotten settled and commenced with your meal staff will keep an eye open for any needs that you might have including asking if they can refresh your beverage or they will ask if they can take anything away. So, you are attended to and don't feel like you're in a typical cafeteria, but more like a cozy spot with good quality food, many options, and pleasant staff. The decor and ambiance is also charming, not cold nor sterile. Each time I've been to Panera I've had a lovely experience. read more

For over $15.00, a sandwich catastrophe. The thin bread fell apart so I ate the tasteless, low-quality ingredients separately. Never ever again. read more

Oh man, I've recently discovered this place and I'm OBSESSED!! Their rustic baked potato soup is to die for and som is their grilled cheese! 10/10 recommend read more

Staff was quick and friendly. But Panera is wrong to put a Lettuce blend on a toasted Caprese Sandwich. That's just cheep and gross! Wilted lettuce ruins the sandwich. read more

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I always love Panera I have never had a bad experience here! Food is great service was friendly we will be back!

Eh it was fine. I was hungry but now that I ate I feel kinda gross I spent all that money. Like post hunger clarity. Also give me a normal water cup. Edit: Food made me shit like it was Taco Bell. First Panera L in a while. read more

Panera Bread - Toasted Steak & White Cheddar - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Overpriced less than mediocre food. Here's their chipotle chicken sandwich. It's supposed to have cheese, avocado, and peppers on it. Didn't see or taste them. Will not be eating here again. read more

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I love this Panera location and have excellent service there every time! Our cashier today was very thorough and took the time to explain the options for our meals (get a little smaller meal but save money on a duo, for example). They also made sure when we ordered the last kitchen sink cookie (our FAV!!) to wrap it up right away so we had the goods secured. General feedback (we weren't here for breakfast this day) PLEASE PLEASE serve your soufflés all day!! They're my FAVORITE ITEM. (Kitchen sink cookie is my favorite cookie - the soufflés are my go-to item here, but the time limit on them breaks my heart). read more

We tend to forget this one is here and that it has a drive thru. One day out looking for something to eat we decided to stop by and give good 'ol Panera a try. I was never really a fan growing up but goodness, I get into my mid 30s and all the sudden half a sammie and soup or salad sounds like the jackpot. So far I'd say the green goddess caprese melt is my absolute favorite between the 3 toasted baguettes. Pepperoni is a close second. I like meat but let me tell you, to literally pick the caprese melt over the pepperoni or even the chicken one really says something. Service has been good any time we've gone. This has nothing to do with the location itself but the app is annoying to use. I received a GC and basically uploading it into the app if you plan to go in is pointless. I mean great for having it on there but they have no way of scanning to use it, they need the numbers. I'd rather just have the card to swipe and move on. All in all though, pleasantly surprised with the 3 times we've been here over the last couple weeks. read more

Panera is a chain restaurant but I am always happy with my orders! I get bagels from here once a month for my staff. I always love the sandwich, soups and salads! read more

I'm going through the drive-through as I'm placing my order the guy who's taking the order keeps rushing me. The last question he asked was if I wanted bread chips or an apple and I didn't even have a chance to respond and he said I have your total at the window. I'm sorry but Customer Service is just going downhill and Panera. You need to train your employees a little bit better because that's just not right. I don't even want to give you guys my money now. read more

Food - 2 Star Normally decent. Watch my bagel sit on counter get Luke warm. Nobody orders a warmly toasted bagel. I prefer a fresh out the oven, hot bagel. Service - 2 Star Asked a manager for an additional Sour Cream Cheese to go with my bagel. She said no and to get back in line for a .50 cent condiment. What? Ambiance - 2.5 Star More tables in the lobby were dirty than clean. I will say the young lady working the counter was wonderful. read more

to start off, your bagels suck ass. You were out of normal bagels, so I settled for an everything bagel. AND YOU BURNT THE FUCKING BAGEL. YOU HAD ONE JOB, AND YOU MANAGED TO FUCK. IT. UP. Not only that, but I came with my two other henchman, and henchman #1's soup was COLD AND HENCHMAN #2's croutons were STALE AF. and ALSO might I add, you should leave butter bins OUT, ASWELL AS KNIVES. ALSO CLEAN YOUR FUCKING TABLES. thank you, have a lovely evening. Sincerely, your #1 opposition read more

Ordered 4 brioche rolls for rapid pick up. Bag nicely sealed. What the hell is this. Seriously. And there is no way to contact the store by email. read more

Panera Bread - Ordered 4 brioche rolls online for rapid pick up. What the hell are the bread chuncks??? Scary - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I paid $9.39 for a bowl of soup and it had the same amount in it as my friend who ordered a cup of soup. Done with Panera, overly priced and underfed read more

I am beyond disappointed with this Panera. I ordered this morning because I have a dentists appointment, which causes me great anxiety, and we thought it would be a nice treat to start the day. I had a reward from my last order, because this store missed an item. This morning, my order was supposed to arrive at 6:20. Not only was it half an hour late, causing me to only have enough time to grab the bag and go, rather than enjoying before my appointment, it is yet again missing an item. The chocolate croissant, which was the item I was most looking forward to, is not in my bag. This is the second straight time this store has missed an item--and they have done it several times before that, in fact. I am not placing large orders, the items are straightforward, I don't understand why this keeps happening. I spent hard earned money thinking they would get this order right. They failed. read more

The people who work here are wonderful! Everyone is chill and conversational, and I had such positive interactions with them all. Thank you for a nice evening, all. it was lovely. read more

New to the area since July 21, sorry - late post! This Panera 99.9% of the time, is 10 stars!!! By far THE BEST Panera I've ever been to, and I've been going for 15+ years! One of the managers, Shelly is excellent! Very good customer service, she's always very accommodating and more than willing to fix anything that comes up. The drive thru, also, again, I'm not kidding when I say, 99.9% of the time, again, are the best!! Always so friendly, kind, genuine!! Overall quality and customer service. There's another manager who's also always nice!! Don't remember the name. Just overall - THIS Olympia Panera - Super friendly and fresh food and coffee. read more

The food was absolutely horrible. I ordered the Napa chicken salad sandwich and it hardly had any chicken salad on it. I used to love this restaurant, but no longer. read more

Food look yum serice is awesome with extra kindness. Hawaii doesn't have a Panera bread so it was more fun to eat. Ambience is regular but with the people it made it better so service they won't be on how asking how I'm doing. Is everything OK from the takeout line read more

I am pretty frustrated with the local management and food quality at this Panera location. I can't eat fresh cilantro and asked the it never be put on the Baja Mac and cheese ( I have my food ordered and delivered due to my busy work schedule). They have gotten the order wrong no matter how many times I ask them to fix it, when it is clearly put on the order, sometimes twice, ask the home office to adjust for the complaint. It got so bad that I finally just started ordering something else, feeling like I was fighting a losing battle. ( I am a really good tipper , always tip generously. The store is right around the corner of my office, walking distance actually and many of my coworkers and myself order multiple times per month.) Imagine my unpleasant surprise when I ordered the Autumn Squash soup and at the bottom of the cup, you guessed it ...cilantro. ( there is no cilantro in that dish). Yes , I tasted it ( I have the genetic code that makes it taste like dishsoap...check it out) Yes I wrote the home office and they have given me new coupons, but I am really concerned about using them. I cannot believe that the day to day management is so poor, so undertrained and so unwilling to provide customer service. I love the company mission but throwing away food is not a good use of my time or money. read more

Panera Bread - Yes, that is cilantro on my spoon.... I didn't ask for no cilantro because this dish doesn't come with it! - Sandwiches Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Reading the other recent reviews, I am inclined to agree: this is the best Panera location I've been to yet! What stuck out to me the most was when, upon my ordering my mac and cheese in a bread bowl, the cashier double checked to make sure they were in stock. After bad experiences at other locations, I was really moved by this simple action. The wait for our food was relatively short, and every order came to the table exactly as we'd placed it. My mac and cheese was piping hot and well-flavored, the sauce just permeating into the bread bowl to soften its interior. It was quite delicious, though I've yet to discover how one ought to eat a bread bowl once the mac and cheese is gone. Are you really meant to pick it up and tear it apart as if you are a lion? Cause that is what I did. read more

The staff are nice at this location, but I cannot go to Panera Bread overall anymore. The prices are outrageous for the ever-diminishing portions that are now the size of my tiny hands where the food portions just a year ago were well-sized and tasty. read more

Will not be going back. Service just to order was very slow while management laughed and played around. People who were known in the prep area quickly received their orders while others who had ordered before them were waiting for their orders just to be started. They could all learn something about customer service. read more