Panera is good breakfast. Hot savory food and tasty pastries. Coffee and tea are good. Service is friendly and price point is fair. Many people work at the Panera. There are electrical outlets and allow you to hook up your computer and conduct your work business or check emails. Comfortable seats and quiet atmosphere. read more

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5 stars for the friendly and quick service around 4pm on a Saturday but woo-wee did my wallet feel inflation after ordering here for myself and my 2 year old. A half and half deal soup and salad and a kids mac and cheese ($8..yikes!) a drink and a discount cookie set me back $35. The fall squash soup and harvest medley salad were tasty but the mac and cheese left something to be desired. I love the fresh agave lemonade and ice tea though, so would stop here again if I was in the area and needed a quick healthy meal but would skip the mac and cheese, the price for the portion size and flavor just didn't do it for me and my daughter didn't even end up eating it. Plenty of seating inside and out, with a charming fireplace (wonder if they ever use it) and plenty of parking. read more

This is my first visit to this Panera Bread location. It seemed relatively clean, and the venue was quiet and peaceful at mid-morning. I was in the mood for something new, so I decided to try the BLT sandwich. The BLT turned out to be completely delicious. It was also almost ludicrously overpriced... The staff was friendly and unobtrusive; I almost felt like I was visiting a library while I was here. All things considered, I'll continue to visit this Panera location when I find myself in the area, but I don't think the BLT is good enough to merit its very hefty price tag. read more

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Stopped by here for lunch after a long local hike w/ our pup. Jeff helped me w/ our dine-in order, and I am grateful for his kindness. (I have also worked in food service & really appreciate the people who have to stand on their feet for long periods of time while assisting customers with their orders). Tried the New Zesty Tuscan Asiago Bagel Stack as part of the "You Pick Two," along with the Southwestern Chicken Ranch salad. The food came out fast, and now all I want to eat at Panera is this exact combo &/or def. the bagel stack item. Yay for a new item that hits all the mark for both taste and satiety. The eatery is very clean compared to all of the other Paneras I have been too, and love the outdoor seating so our pup can enjoy a nice lunch/water break with us. read more

Panera Bread - Southwestern Chicken Ranch Salad & Zesty Tuscan Asiago Bagel Stack (You Pick 2, 1/2 and 1/2) - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Still bad. They can't figure it out. Digital orders take heavy precedent over people inside, bagged orders are left unattended or never picked up. Crap hole. read more

Amazing friendly service from the absolute DAWG steven GIVE HIM A RAISE CORPORATE ‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼ HE DESERVES IT FR. best location ever food so buss read more

Panera Bread - STEVEN AND HIS HOMIE - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Slow with no one at register; wrong order and bathrooms out of service. Came in here as wanted it to be quick.. Will not do again read more

I came to this Panera Bread on vacation with my family- and I had an amazing experience with one of your employees, "Hannah". She was very friendly to my kids and was very accommodating to my allergies. I struggle with a gluten allergy, and she helped me pick out what items would be delicious and safe for me to eat! She made sure that my experience was inviting and fun for the whole family. read more

This is hands down the best Panera I've ever been to. From the details such as mashing the strawberries to incorporate them better into the drinks to the AMAZING staff (special shoutout to the new GM Steven and the team lead Jeff). I had to jump through hoops to figure out how to leave a review but finally here we are. Please can we make it easier to leave a review? read more

Jonathan (Manager) invited me back to try out this location again and I did that today during the lunch hour. Everything was perfect this time around. The service was top notch and I really enjoyed the chicken bacon rancher sandwich. The focaccia bread was perfectly toasted and the flavor was great. My hot caramel latte was just the way it is supposed to be. I am really impressed by how the Panera team handled this issue and with the improvements made in such a short time. It shows me that Panera really does care about me and really wants to earn my business. I appreciate that very much! read more

Ridiculously slow. I can't even get a toasted bagel and cream cheese from the front like I used too. Need to go into the order queue and wait 15 mins for a bagel. read more

Not cheap .. not great..no value..soup cold.. service poor ...commercials deceptive.. not good value for money

I ordered a mac and cheese with a side of bread and it was the smallest piece of bread ever and I went to ask an employee for a slightly bigger piece and they were rude and unhelpful. The mac and cheese was good and the ambiance was nice despite having to clean my own tables before hand. read more

Ordered the half and half salad, sandwich. I was soo disappointed. Service was fast as there was no other customers in the restaurant. The sandwich bread was soggy and the Chicken Walnut spread was just dumped on the bread in a ball without taking time to spread it. The Asian Salad was all lettuce. On top of that they charge me $18.00 read more

Just overall terrible. A shell of what it once was taken over by German holding company all food now is mass produced in factories and shipped to stores. AVOID!! read more

I love Panera, this is the only bad one I've ever been to in the entire state of CA. Asked them if the Chipotle chicken sandwich had cheese. Said no. Ordered. It came with surprise cheese which wasn't on menu. Took it back. New one came with no sauce. Dry as cardboard. Cost me 9$. Internet isn't working, the only reason I didn't ask for a refund was because I'm starving. 0/10 can never recommend read more

Panera Bread - No internet - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Came here for a late lunch with a friend. We were here on Tuesday at approximately 3:15 pm and noticed a large group of high school students dropping in after school. It's a great place after school to grab a snack and use the free wifi the restaurant provides. It did get a little loud, but the students were well mannered and respectful of other patrons. Tip: If you visit and wish for a quieter experience, you may want to visit earlier, before 2:30 pm or later, after 4:30 pm weekdays. I ordered the "Pick Two" option. My order consisted of a half a sandwich (Bacon Turkey Bravo), half a salad (Caesar without Chicken) a 1/4 portion French baguette and a medium coffee. In the past, we used to be able to choose the type of bread we wanted with the sandwich, but I was given no option. We also used to have the option of receiving a choice of sides, an apple, a bag of chips or a French baguette, I was not given a choice for the side as well. For this reason, I deducted a star. My Bacon Turkey Bravo sandwich, was delicious. Just the right amount of turkey, cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato. The turkey had a smoked taste and all the other ingredients balanced the flavor of the sandwich well. The Caesar salad was a half sized serving. The taste was adequate, but you may want to ask for the dressing on the side. Some people like to have more dressing and others may like to have less. Asking for the dressing on the side may give you a better idea of how much flavor you want on your salad. If you need more, you ask for more and if you need less, you can cut back on the amount. All in all, the food was good. I always love the coffee at Panera and I usually love to take my time enjoying every sip. You have a couple of choices to choose from, decaf or extra strength. You also have the choice of milk and sweetner. If you're like me and like to take a cup to go when you leave, request a "to go" cup when you place your order and you'll be all set. Every now and then, I just like to go to Panera for a cup of coffee and a baked good. It's a treat while you surf the web using the provided wifi and you can enjoy as much coffee as you like while you relax. read more

Panera Bread - Caesar salad, French baguette and Bacon Turkey Bravo sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Guess I missed this Panera location by 11 years since people already put reviews about it. Located in a very populated shopping plaza, also huge building by the way, nice and clean inside, got outdoor seatings, employees greeted you while you were getting drinks, fully stocked on cups, nothing hidden behind the counter, seems like the most normal location I've ever been since November of last year, now that I found out about the place, if I am in between Encinitas and Carlsbad area, I'll know where to hang :) read more

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It's been years since I've ate at Panera and I will never return. Got the new chili and it tasted like the store brand canned chili from Food4Less and the $10 banana shake came in a small cup. Really poor value and tiny portions. read more

A perfectly solid Panera Bread location. Conveniently located off the 5 freeway in Solana Beach, there is a true abundance of parking. I stopped by for a beverage and didn't interact with employees, but found the store to be clean. There's lots of outdoor seating as well, which is a plus. Enjoyed my stop here. read more

This is my neighborhood Panera Bread, i love the location and cozy outdoor patio with a fireplace (not sure if that works, i have never seen it lit). Its located inside the shopping plaza next to Orange Theory. If you a coffee lover, their coffee club is definitely worth it. For $8.99 per month you get unlimited coffee or tea. I usually visit Panera during breakfast and i highly recommend trying their breakfast egg soufflés, the other eggs sandwiches are great as well. If you join their free rewards program you will get some perks like a dollar off your lunch or a free treat and so on.. read more

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Went to get food for the road ordered a bagel with cream cheese and gave me frozen cream cheese with no knife. I don't know how someone could accidentally grab cream cheese from a freezer. Very disappointing. read more

Panera Bread - Plain Cream Cheese Spread Tub - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Grabbed dinner here with my coworker since our work gave us giftcards. When we came early in the evening there was no one working the front counter. They have self-serve kiosks but two of them weren't working, and the only one that was didn't accept my co-worker's giftcard number for some reason. We had to wait for a good 10 min before an employee appeared from the back. I got my usual Panera order which is their mac & cheese. We asked for utensils and the ones they gave us had food particles stuck to it and it looked like it was obviously used but never washed or at least not thoroughly enough. They could definitely use some help with making sure an employee is assigned to the front during all operating hours haha and also sanitation could use some help. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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The worst service ever! Both waiting in line for cashier always only one lines out the door and waiting for the food forever everyone in there was complaining read more

This is a great location...the only problem I have with it is that the order yourself monitors are always out of order. So there was 1 monitor and a long line to order with a human so we waited about 15 minutes until this young guy was done ordering. Other than that everything is good at this location. Wish the older gentleman employee that always works the front looked more approachable. Everytime you come in he looks at you with huge eyes like you're in trouble. Might just be how I perceive him to be but over the years he has not been so friendly. The older gal that hands out the orders I believe get name is Hahn is so kind and efficient. read more

Panera Bread - Cobb - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

It pains me to write this review, however Panera has gone downhill very quickly. I've been going to this location for over 10 years now and today might be the last time. I ordered the large Mac n Cheese and used the Sip Club for a free beverage. While the Mac and cheese is above average and always has been the prices are absurd. Please see the picture below. If I'm going to pay $13 for some pasta with cheese can you please at least fill it up all the way? I walked away today with a very very expensive snack and will most likely not be coming back. I would like to be clear that the staff has always been nice and attentive but the Panera establishment itself is no longer a viable option for a solid meal. read more

Panera Bread - 1/3 empty Mac n Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

I ordered a soup in a bread bowl and a grilled cheese to go. My bread bowl had a hole straight through the bottom. When I approached the counter to ask for a new one, the employee was watching a video on his IPad and blowing bubbles with his chewing gum which was incredibly unpleasant and unprofessional. The soup also did not even fill the cup I was given. I paid for 1/2 a cup of soup and a bread bowl with a hole in the bottom? The grilled cheese was cold, looked like it got smushed, and the paper they wrapped it in was fused with the melted cheese that hardened. Worst grilled cheese sandwich I've ever received. It's just bread and cheese so it must take effort to F that up. read more

Panera Bread - Grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Great bread! Reminds me of Paris. The owners studied bread making in France. Love the taste of their products. Can't go wrong. Pricey but worth it. Honestly you can taste the difference between their bakery goods and what you typically purchase in super markets. read more

I'm not a huge fan of Panera, because it's a little overpriced. My boss loves it though, so I end up eating it from time to time. I must say, this is one of the nicer locations. I was using my free birthday treat, and I picked a cinnamon roll. Since I had another reward on my account, I picked a pecan roll too. I got them to go, and we are them the next day .They both tasted great, especially the pecan roll. It had a pile of pecan halves on top, that had the glaze on them. So good! This location has the iPad ordering stations up front, for peak times. I always seem to come in at odd times, so it's never an issue. They are a great way to customise your order, though, and make sure it's exactly the way you want it. Maybe I'll actually buy something next time, LOL. read more

Keep your store open till 9 p.m. Panera Bread is open until 9 p.m. in New York and other places. Some people work late and need good dinner. Closing early is not doing anybody any good. I'd give 5 if you closed at 9 p.m. read more

Came here late at night, about 30 min before close. We had to wait a while to be noticed as the employee who was working the register was cleaning up. After the initial rough start things went along smoothly. The restaurant was so quiet, it was like we had the place to ourselves. Our food was served quickly and correctly. Food was tasty. Service was acceptable, nothing spectacular. As it was so late, we ate as quickly as possible and were able to leave about 10 minutes before they closed without feeling rushed. read more

Panera Bread - Summer Corn Chowder with a Spring Salad and Apple - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Had the new Chicken sandwich, it was a frozen weird colored maybe 4oz piece, lettuce for $12.00... soup add on was another $7 and the bowl was half full Never eating here again read more

Such a great location but very normal to see homeless people sitting, relaxing and recharging their phone inside. They also use the bathrooms and leave them dirty. read more

I like that you can easily have 1/2 of soup the other half of salad or sandwich. So perfect! Little bit of everything is fun! A bonus that soda bar and coffee bar is self service so go right ahead & help yourself. Their ice teas and coffees are delightful. Sign up for bonus reward by giving your phone number. You earn freebies ;) Servers clean your empty plates off your table without any stress that you need to leave. Panera is a great place to meet when you have lots to catch up on. They have mini computers / iPads by the entrance for those who are on a rush and prefer to order their food fast and skip the line. Remember to buy a fresh loaf of bread too, your family will thank you! read more

My incubator group meets weekly but chose not to go to our original location in PB and instead decided to meet at the Panera Bread in Solana Beach. There was a lot more space for laptops here but unfortunately the WiFi is always really slow. However, the convenience of the location and the beautiful day assured us that this was the right play for the gathering. Between discussions in the group, I decided to order some lunch. I settled on their "You Pick 2" deal and ordered a half turkey sandwich with a half Greek salad with an iced green tea. The turkey sandwich and salad were sort of boring and I immediately wished that I had stuck with my usual soup in a bread bowl. The iced tea however, is always refreshing an the unlimited refills justifies the otherwise lofty price tag of $2.99 for the small cup. This was the first time I had been back to Panera since discovering Starbucks' fast WiFi and haven't looked back since. It is fine for holding team meetings but the Internet speed makes it really difficult to get anything done. We will probably come back for next week's meeting and this time I will be sure to stick with the soup. Food: 6/10 Service: 6/10 Price: $$ Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

My Mac & cheese came to me it was like mashed potato's very old and feeezing cold I thought it would be better then that but nope not a good choice or not good food it was prolly old and not fresh. Either get a fresh batch or throw it away and make a better m/ warm Mac & cheese disappointed in this place. read more

Panera is always a decent choice. Great options, decent prices, fast service. They also include the calories which is great. Overall I would recommend. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Panera Bread has some really strong points about it, like their freshly baked bread and bagels, the made fresh sandwiches and quality of coffee, but past that, I think they have done little to innovate on the menu. I used to thoroughly enjoy their soups, but would not return for them. I think their bowls are fine, but certainly not exciting enough to make me decide to make a decisive move to dine there. I first had Panera outside of San Diego, and I was excited to have their stores in San Diego. Today, it is rare that I really have a crazing to eat there. read more

ordered "bistro" French onion soup delivered advertised as topped with gruyere yada yada yada. It took me a few minutes to find the cheese which turned out to be a partially melt clump of shredded cheese in the bottom of small cup of mildly watery broth with chopped onion pieces. $10.29. Like no other French onion soup I've had or ever want again. Nough said. read more

Panera in Solana Beach - prices are ridiculous at $3.59 for a cup of iced tea, $6.29 for a cup of soup, $8.49 for a half sandwitch that had 1/2 strip of bacon and 2 slices of turkey. Oh, and this was their 'SPECIAL - PICK 2' deal. the cashier was slower than molasses and was the only one there at 12 noon when it is busy. Their menu posted in located in front of the newer lefthand register so only soups are truly visible unless you walk around the cakes and sweets they sell. On top of that, they look for a tip when you have to go pick up your own food and bus your own tables. WOW. The nerve of some businesses has really gotten out of hand! read more