I recently tried the You Pick Two at Panera Bread and had a bit of a mixed experience. The Fuji Apple Salad was definitely the highlight. It was fresh and flavorful, and the dressing really stood out as it was light, slightly sweet, and complemented the ingredients perfectly. Unfortunately, the turkey and bacon sandwich didn't live up to the same standard. It was dry and lacked flavor, and the bread wasn't soft at all. Overall, it reminded me of a pre made sandwich you might grab at a gas station, which was disappointing given the price point. On a positive note, the service was friendly and attentive. The staff even cleared our plates promptly after we finished, which I appreciated. We even received a sample piece of their cinnamon roll, which was yummy. Overall, I would come back for the salads, but probably skip the sandwich I ordered. read more

Panera Bread - Apple Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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Do not eat here if you like real food. They used to use real eggs in their breakfast items, now chemicals from a box. The avocado toast should be illegal to be called that. They use prepackaged avocado spread (more chemicals). Sad to see what happened to this place. read more

I ordered a fruit cup from door dash and received 5 pieces of fruit. The label says melon, cantaloupe and pineapple. No pineapple in the cup and the price was about $1.00 per piece of fruit... read more

Panera Bread - $5.00 Fruit cup... - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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Love Panera Bread! This is one of my favorite chains. Great Salads and soups and they do a great job catering too. I used to use them quite a bit for work. And also used to go in early Saturday mornings and order a meal and do a Bible study. It was very peaceful read more

Panera Bread - Cute Tip Jar - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

This place is always the place to go whenever you want to meet with friends or family. I like coming here with my mom to eat soup and drink coffee. They have really good m&m cookies more like organic m and ms they remind me of elementary school cookies from the cafeteria. Their coffee is always fresh and the taste of ihop and Dennys coffee..I love coming here but the parking sucks usually I find parking but sometimes tight. The service is good but they also have tablets to use to order. The soup is always nicely decorated with a side of bread I recommend you coming here read more

Things have sure changed for these restaurants. Just recently went here and was surprised. Instead of ordering at the counter with a real employee, they expect customers to order digitally on tablets displayed. Yes, technology is awesome but when it takes away from an actual employee taking your order, that is so cold and unfriendly. The old school aspect of having an actual employee take your order can be argued as far superior. If anything, it is nice to get an actual human who may greet you and say - like- how are you? May I take your order? Also, you can actually ask an employee questions like- is this sandwich spicy? If I order this salad, can I have it with a different salad dressing? etc... Surely you cannot do this through technology. I only saw a few employees there and they seem inconvienced when asked to help. Food appears to now be prepared in advance and then defrosted. I miss the way Panera was about 5 years ago when technology did not take over and when food was prepared at time of order. read more

Food is decent , prices are a little outrageous for portion sizes but the only thing that really ticked me is when the workers prepping food have the meanest attitude! I seen my order was ready and politely asked where it was and the (I'm sorry I didn't catch a name but she was of darker color, curly hair with a septum piercing) she rudely had told me to sit down and wait for my to be called, shocked I mentioned that I received a text and the "track your order" they have on screen In The lobby said it was done. Again she responded back very nasty saying that those aren't even accurate and that I needed to wait and sit back down for my order. Extremely disappointing on their end. Did not even get courtesy to let me know they were running behind on orders instead I was treated with no respect. Too it off I didn't even get my French baguette while ordering soup. At least it was free right? Update : name was SHAY - store lead read more

Went in for breakfast at 10:25 and they didn't want to sell me breakfast because they weren't going to make more egg since they stop selling breakfast at 10:30 read more

Great tasting sandwiches and good all around food. The breads and ingredients are always fresh tasting! Would recommend trying them

Food is OK but very expensive for how small the portions are. Also signed up for text me when orders ready. When approaching counter I said the name and was redirected to sit down cause it wasn't ready. I won't go into detail but they need a attitude adjustment..pretty rude having a job dealing w customer service. Thank God I don't live around this place. read more

Panera Bread - Small portions - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

A family member (who loves cookies) turned a year older today. While I'm not in the area, I know some people who are and pulled a favor for someone to pick up my order and deliver it to the birthday boys doorstep. I placed an order online for a dozen cookies. At other locations I've found this to be a risky move because they're often out of certain flavors or types. They were also sold as 4 packs (I got 3 different flavors) but I was hoping they would be presented nice... there's always a risk and I don't know how they do it. I left a message on my order asking them to place them in a pastry box together and they were being delivered to someone for their birthday. To my surprise, they had all the cookies and flavors in stock, placed them in a perfectly presented pastry box for me, and wrote happy birthday (and drew balloons) on the outside of the box! Super impressed by the little extra effort. I only wish I knew who handled my order so I could thank the particular employee! Thank you Panera for helping us make his day special read more

Panera Bread - Dirty spoon with cilantro on it, served with my soup which contains no cilantro - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

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The store is nice. The staff is pleasant. I ordered via the Penera AP, and I ordered a value duet. The meal shown on this review was what is promoted on their AP as a meal duet. Half sandwich and small soup sounds perfect, and the price is a value....for what is shown. The second picture is the so-called half sandwich. The thing is not half sandwich it looks like it belongs in a happy meal. This is just sad read more

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Excellent service the food is amazing ,my cashier Karla did an excellent job. I ask for modificacions and she was pleasant to do it. read more

Did a pick up order today, they didn't have what I ordered, so the staff went out of their way to make it ok. Definitely above and beyond.

Never ordering a steak sandwich from there again. Almost 14 bucks for a sandwich and as you can see it's mostly bread and cheese and no meat. If they are gonna charge that much at least put enough meat to cover the bread yeah? Had already bitten into it otherwise I would returned it. read more

Panera Bread - Steak and white cheddar sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

Sylvia , your an awesome manager. . I had a small issue with my order and Sylvia acknowledged and validated my concern. Sylvia sincerely apologized and agreed to correct it immediately. She's an asset to this company please acknowledge her Panera . read more

Drive Thur is extremely slow. Sandwiches have very minimal ingredients, generically made.

Not a fan of Panera in Salinas. Order 2 pick and person who took order gave me only a sandwich and not the soup. At pickup, the manager said I ordered only the sandwich and not the Soup. I ordered the special with soup as shown. Instead of offering a change, he stated you got what you ordered. This does not happen in Sand City. Not a fan! James Nakashima read more

Ordered on the Panera app, food was ready, hot and delicious. Staff was friendly upon arrival.

Not much to say. Its Panera ya know lol. Decent Sandwiches and decent soup. Chill and aite spot to grab some comfort lunch food . read more

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I drive into town from my campsite and was waiting for the sporting goods place in the mall to open, decided to take the dog for a walk then get something here. glad I did! I'm vegan so I asked about a side of avocado to put on the sourdough bowl I ordered. The clerk hooked me up with a whole avocado as well as a side order of turkey for the dog. with coffee, it was still under $11. a lot of places really gouge you for sides of avocado, but Panera didn't. the place was clean, bathrooms available, workers helpful. I think that calls for a five star review! read more

Panera Bread - Cinder (bottom left) gives the sliced turkey five stars also - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

If you want your sandwich toppings to just be thrown in there and be skimped of pretty much everything but pay for a pricey sandwich then come here. If you're really craving Panera, I suggest go to a different location. Get better workers management!!! read more

Good food and friendly service. I like their soups and when you have an account you get rewards - free drinks or some food. My favorite is chipotle chicken avocado melt sandwich. They have healthy menu that has a good amount of variety. It's nice and comfortable inside. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

Love the chocolate croissant. It is my favorite and the flatbread pizzas. Those are my Go To. Johnny is one of the best also. He is very friendly and funny. Staff is extremely friendly read more

I went here to this Panera one day for breakfast and let me say, I was pleased with not only the food but service. The food was amazing I had a bagel with a coffee. The service was amazing. I believe the girl's name was Jackie. She was so so so nice and energetic. She is a top worker. I want to bring all my family here for the good food and good service from Jackie. She kind of reminded me of Jackie Chan.... so so nice and humble. Gods given!! Thank you very much Panera! read more

I went to Panera for a couple of breakfast sandwiches, delicious on the cinnamon crunch bagel I was their first customer and they were so friendly and helpful, wonderful food and service! read more

ordered food for delivery. Order was incomplete and the manager told me i could come and get another soup. i wanted a refund and was told to call doordash since they did the delivery when it was the store the messed it up. NEVER GO HERE read more

I love the sip club The staff is always courteous Really I go about 3 times a day for a free drink it's great read more

I was just at Panera getting started with my workday. And I happen to take my service dog with me. He barked once and the manager there Angela came out and basically raised her voice at me didn't say good morning and told me my dog is not allowed there Only service dogs are allowed... she didn't bother to ask me if my dog was a service dog which he is but just her attitude and the way she approached me was completely uncalled for I was nice. Looked at her and just said OK. Also, I could see by the look of a female employee sitting near by that was also waiting to clock in for her shift she didn't want my dog there.... I am very disappointed. I have been there before with my dog....also when I went to ask for the supervisors name, I was only given her first name, even though I asked what her last name was the employee at the front just repeated her first name... It was almost as they were smiling for asking me to leave...I'm very disappointed. I will not be back again and apparently that's what they want is for me not to go back again. Zero starts for this place. If you have a service animal pet, this place is not where you want to go. read more

Never had a bad experience at this location till this time we decided to have Panera , and just drive through, Food was good, service not much we had shaeylah helping us on the drive through on Sunday morning , she had a very bad attitude while taking our order,and handling it to us, it wasn't busy at all, we waited 10-15 minutes for two chicken melts, we got the wrong drink sizes, I guess she was too busy being rude, just a very bad experience.. read more

Steak and white cheddar sandwich. I bit into sandwich and only tasted onion. Where's the beef? Tiny piece of meat for the price. The cheddar and broccoli soup is pretty good. read more

Panera Bread - Steak and white cheddar sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

I ordered a Roasted Turkey and Avocado BLT It came with no Avocado! They also forgot a bag of chips read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

I think that this place can have so much potential if they have more veggie sandwich options and GF bread option so that people who can't eat regular bread can eat here! read more

The service was horrible , rude cashier The food was cold , the bread was so hard you could barely bite into it , Not a good experience read more

I know that I am late to the party, but I finally got the chance to visit this particular Panera location! I think I have found my new favorite cafe in Salinas to do some work on my computer (yesssss free wifi). This particular Panera location is nice and clean. The interior is spacious. The coffee area is neat and well-maintained. Panera is a chain so the decor is standard - muted colors and everything comes together quite harmoniously. As to the food, thus far I have only tried the Cold Brew iced coffee - strong and bitter as it should be. Their Chocolate Chipper cookies are BOMB though (better than the Kitchen Sink cookie in my opinion). The cookie has a fresh, home-baked taste to it. (Side note: since I was sitting by the order pick-up area I noticed that there was a handful of people complaining of a mistake with their order... just a little something that I observed.) Overall, this Panera location is a lovely place for studying or just hanging out. They have a variety of food and beverage options to satisfy your needs - whether it be a pastry for your sweet tooth or some java for your caffeine fix. They even have a plethora of soups, salads, and sandwiches if you are in the mood for heartier fare. I predict that I will be frequenting this Panera location quite often! read more

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I have tried Panera in different locations but not with a drive-thru I have to admit it's cool we have one in Salinas and sad people are having a bad experience. I'm going to give it 5 stars for getting a new type of food joint in the area AND because although the time was a bit long (15-20 mins drive-thru) I felt the quality was good for the food and the guys was very courteous. UPDATE: was just given a micro sandwich WOW a 2x2 for $7!!!!!!!! read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

If I could give this place a zero I would. The staff here has by far the worst customer service, I would completely avoid spending my money here. read more

Welllll, i had their mac &cheese with broccoli which was amazing. It was very creamy and full of flavor, purchased a small one 6.00, this place is expensive for the size and also had the pepperoni and mozzarella its good, but fir the price they really need to put more pepoeroni and cheese to make it worth the ptice! Only if they added more ingredients i woulf go back again! Not worth th price! I will say their breads absolutely delicious! Too bad their ingredients are so little!! This is why i gave them a two star rating!!! Sorry, forgot to take pics. read more

I went to the drive-through today and I would have to say that I had the best experience by far in a long time with fast food. The lady that took my order was very kind and friendly and patient with me as a place my order, she was so nice out I even bought a cinnamon roll. as I went up to the window to pay I was greeted by the same lady her name was Sylvia she's very nice and sweet and she handed me the information to register for an account. she took the time to talk to me and sure how it works I really appreciate this especially at a time right now when human connection has been obsolete. it's very rare to find people who actually enjoy what they do, keep up the great work Sylvia we appreciate it!!! read more

Panera Bread - Drive Thur lunch - Sandwiches Near Me - Salinas, California

I truly love the Panera food, however the training of their employees is horrible! every time I have gone they mix up my order, something is always missing! You have to go in when you have lots of time because you will have to recheck your order twice. I understand that this is a training facility, just a suggestion: Can you please hire someone just to ensure that all orders are correct??? read more