love Panera and their offerings but loaves of bread are not their thing you can buy loaves there and have them sliced but the bread it not good for sandwiches read more

Panera Bread - Country Rustic Sourdough - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

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Valeria is amazing and so sweet!! Made an online order through Panera website. It was unfortunately stolen by the driver. Even though they had nothing to do with the store or their employees.... Valeria was so helpful! She was able to get my order fixed and resent very quickly!!!!! Thank you :) the food was worth the wait! read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

I ordered the Broccoli Cheddar Soup and chips for lunch. Uber driver arrived with my food and the soup was watery, flavorless and warm. They also forgot to include the chips I had paid for. Disappointed. read more

I like coming to this Panera, I've never had a bad experience. I do feel like the food is getting a bit pricey though but when I am craving a broccoli cheddar soup, this is my first option. Their tomato soup with a grilled sandwich is also very tasty. Employees are always nice and helpful. Restaurant is not too big but it's nice and quiet and have outdoor seating. read more

I got turned around on the freeways of Los Angeles and decided to get off and try to calm down before trying to fight my way back home. I ended up at Panera . I was greeted by George at the counter. I was frazzled but he was friendly and patient. After I ordered he reminded me to give him my phone number for rewards and came up with 2 ! After giving me my discount he helped me pick out a desert! Nothing like a brownie to ease traffic anxiety! For a fast food place he never rushed me and made me feel welcome. My food came quickly and was delicious. My hesitation for not doing a 5 star review was the bathroom was nasty. Dirty floors, overflowing trash and nasty toilet stalls. But 5 stars for the employees and the service! read more

Panera Bread - Yummy snacks! - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

I never leave reviews, but I was really upset by my experience tonight. I got in the drive thru at around 7:30pm and waited almost 30 minutes to receive my order. When I move a little forward from the window to check my order (which I admit was my mistake, I should have checked before even moving) my name was on the bag, but the order was completely different. I would have taken the L and left, but it was a BLT sandwich and I cannot eat pork. I went back in line and had to wait another 20 mins to get the correct order. I had to return the incorrect order and wasn't given a sweet treat for the inconvenience or anything. Which I remember they used to do before, do they not do it anymore? When I got home and opened my sandwich, my frontega chicken sandwich was missing basil and was really dry, like there wasn't any of the chipote sauce in it. Extremely disappointing, not worth the $16. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

The five stars is only on the customer service I had by Monica she was very nice and I appreciated how attentive and helpful she was. The food was not good at all. I ordered a hot chocolate taste horrible like water with no flavor. They're very kind and try to remake it still taste pretty bad. I would not recommend ordering it. I did have a muffin. Those are really good as far as their food, I don't like to eat here, but the customer service and the atmosphere is very nice so it's kind of disappointing. read more

I order the chicken wild rice soup with the fresh bread, delicious I highly recommend with this weather

This is my first time coming here I rate the drinks, the guava drink give it a three maybe I came at the wrong time. It was a little bit watery, but I will be back to try to food and see how it is so stay tuned for that one just letting you know I wasn't a fan of the drinks little bit watery, but I will be back to taste of food so I will get my whole review on that one read more

Panera Bread - First time coming here - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

Poor service and poor portions. This location never fails to get my order wrong and the portions are ridiculously small. Several times I have shown workers the very little chicken they add to my sandwich and ask for more and they rightfully give me an extra portion because they know how insane it is! If you ask for mixed greens in your sandwich, you will find only 1 to 3 leaves. You DO NOT get what you pay for. read more

Not my favorite Panera, but the broccoli cheddar soup is always consistent here. The ambiance is typical of the franchise and the servers are good overall. read more

I love coming to this Panera. Everyone is always super nice and if the manager is working the pick up window, they are on it and go above and beyond before they send you off. They always get my food orders right and if there's something off they quickly fix it without push back. I do agree with the bread comments on reviews, it is a bit too hard to enjoy. I just eat the inside. But still, a lot healthier than pizza or other fast food restaurants nearby. And it's always super clean and organized when I wait for my orders. Overall great spot. (Can't speak on drive thru service cause I always go inside!) read more

This Panera location came thru at South Gate as I was on my way to Paramount, amazingly still populated with a lot of people dining in, has a drive thru also busy, everything inside was well organized, all the setup were fully stocked, their self serving kiosks were functional, the employees were very attentive and helpful overall, another Panera discover will be on my bookmark for all my trips to LA read more

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Went this morning and I gotta say I had another awesome experience! They really go above and beyond at this location. I had 2 orders but I put the second in kind of late. I got my first order and went to my car. I headed in to get the second order and the young lady was headed to the door with my bag. She was going to bring it out to me...that was really nice of her and appreciated...it shows the employees actually care....as far as the food goes...I had the garden avocado toast with extra tomato...it was SO GOOD....id never pay 5 bucks for some toast but babyyyyy I will now lmao....im honestly scared to go to any other Panera Bread now because they just cant compete with this location! read more

Panera Bread - Chicken & pepperoni mozzarella melt...I added pesto - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

This is a third time I've ordered here. I'll never order again from this location . my first and second order they forgot the chips with my order . Now to have this. read more

Panera Bread - Tell me , what is this : one side of sandwich has everything other half of sandwich has just bacon bites - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

I have gone to Panera before but had never tried the sausage croissant sandwich and let me tell you that it was delicious. The service was almost instantaneous we waited at least two minutes to get our order. I would like to come here again and most likely will. read more

Ordered via Postmates Half portion chicken salad sandwich Was taking pictures to show how little of a portion the chicken salad was and all the liquid that made th bread soapy when I came across a bug Thank fully I was taking pictures or would have eaten it. I understand things happen but it's still extremely gross and he didn't even blend in. Obviously no one was paying attention when they assembled the sandwich. Can't remember last time I had Panera but defiantly won't be having it anytime soon. Sandwich is in the trash. read more

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Today I decided to stop by this location. The first thing they tell is "we're all out of bagels today". How is that even possible for a place called Panera Bread? It's 9am. Poor service as well. Wouldn't recommend this place read more

Panera Bread seems to keep getting stingier than all get out with their servings. A few years ago, the one in Pico Rivera used to pack the mac and cheese in a large container to the brim with the lid nearly about to pop off. Later they started leaving like an inch below the brim unfilled. Next location! So then... Downey Panera Bread did the same damn thing. Now it's South Gate. A large mac and cheese is $8.89. It comes with a side and our daughter almost always wants an apple. Even the apple is on the tiny side. The strawberry poppyseed salad with chicken ($11.19 for a whole size) was good and fresh, but that fat-free poppyseed dressing was not my cup of tea at all. I had some Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing to make it more interesting. During COVID-19 quarantine, the app is very useful for curbside takeout. It will prompt you to specify the color and make/model of your vehicle. Then when you arrive you just use the app to let them know you're there and they come and find you. read more

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If i could give this specific place a 0 i would. My sister was driving me here from out of town. We were both excited to try for the first time these delicious sandwiches that we were so excited to try from Panera. Boy was I wrong it was about 1 hour before closing time and as we were walking to the entrance the ladies shut the doors right in-front of our face and said "sorry we're closed. We said alright that's fine we'll just order at drive thru.. nope as we were driving up they put the cones and didn't let us order. Bad service in my opinion. Why does it say they close at 10pm here if they were already closing down at 9pm? read more

Panera in South Gate, you could definitely do a better job in protecting your workers for unsafe work practices. Shift manager instructed worker to climb up an a ladder and clean the elevated areas in the "kitchen" area. Worker had one foot on the ladder, and his second foot on the counter where food was being prepared. Before any one thinks that I'm being petty about safety, how about food safety? Is going above and beyond to ensure that your food is clean and safe to eat considered pettiness? Safe work practices include food safety, workers at this Panera cut corners performing unsafe work, the cutting of corners also includes the food hygiene, food cleanliness, and the safe handling of your foods. Foot on counter where food is actively being prepared? Guacala. This was done all while food was being handled on the same counter where the worker had his dirty foot. Cutting corners much? Where's Maria when I need her? Maria, come look at this !!!!! read more

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Friendly service. Used my birthday reward (make sure you sign up for perks) for a pastry. Even though the four cheese soufflé was among the pastries it did not qualify for the reward. Got a chocolate croissant which was good but not the best. Too flaky for me, it started falling apart from the moment I held it. Their puff pastry is much drier and flaky than the usual extremely buttery types. Parking was easy, just in front. read more

I haven't been inside a Panera since those junior college years! Panera has really stepped up their game. Their menu has been revamped to offer soups, salads, and sandwiches made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. After a few indecisive minutes, I steeled on the 'Pick 2' deal. I ordered the chipotle chicken melt and the spicy Thai salad with a side of baguette. The salad was just the right amount of spicy with a crunchy crouton kick. The sandwich was also bomb, with lots of gooey cheese! There is plentiful parking in the shopping plaza and when I arrived around noon on a Friday and there was no line and food was quickly prepared. I will definitely come back to try the southwest salad and my favorite cheddar broccoli soup next! read more

Panera Bread - Spicy Thai salad - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

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Panera is a go to usually buy as of lately portion sizing and quality has been it could be better and service could also be better. As a customer we shouldn't have to take apart a sandwich and physically show you what is in the sandwich but if we have to prove a point I guess we will. A tuna sandwich is supposed to have more than a wipe of tuna. At this point I'm paying $10-12 for bread and lettuce. I really wasted my time twice in the past 7 days trying to get a better quality sandwich. & as employees you should go and try to hide to talk about a customer's satisfaction in food quality bc if the script was flipped you wouldn't like it either. DO BETTER ! read more

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Definitely, I dont recommend this Panera Bread. I order through Drive-Tru after a long day at work. The night staff gave me the wrong soup and size cup, and I paid for it! I ordered the chicken wild rice in a bowl. They gave me chicken noodle soup in a cup. They don't repeat the order after you, so you don't know if they got it right. They just don't care and want to rush you out. I called several times, but they did not answer the phone. read more

Panera Bread in South Gate? Sign me up for some good bagels anytime! I usually get Deluxe Breakfast from McDonalds for my guys working Saturday morning. As soon as I noticed that Panera Bread opened, I knew I had to have the guys try it out. So, I ordered bunch of bagels for them. I placed the order online at 6 AM and picked up at the store at 6:30 AM. Pros: The person helping me at the take out counter was very helpful and friendly. Excellent packaging on the bagel, cream cheese spreads, etc. Very good value for the meal. Half the price of a Deluxe breakfast, and a much healthier option. Cons: Employees at the main counter were a little indifferent and did not have the customer service one would expect at a Hipster catering establishment like this? Will I be back? Of course. Can't beat value! read more

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First time i came at 6am for a dozen bagels i was informed they were out because of a large online order. It sucked because i was staring at baskets full of bagels in front of me. I learned my lesson and ordered online for next day pick up. They forgot to slice the bagels, they forgot two tubes of cream cheese (only packed one), and they forgot two out of the six ordered pastries! I thought maybe I grabbed the wrong order but they really just forgot all those things. I'm fortunate to have ordered for pick up and not delivery or else I would have been SOL. Staff don't really seem to care and appear annoyed when you tell them your order is wrong. Such a bummer read more

This Panera like all other major chain restaurants in South Gate fall under the golden rule which is "just eat in another city". Every time I've come here it's always the same story. Rude customer service by late teen to early twenty year old children who seem to blame you for the fact that they work there. They are ALWAYS out of multiple items no matter the time of day. Meals that you get are horribly prepared and often missing ingredients. The most recent and last trip I ordered a chipotle avacado chicken sandwich which they prepared with no avocado, no chipotle and on different type of bread... guess they didn't think it important to tell me this but hey what do they care it's not their sandwich or money. They also often close early or open late. It's like there is no one supervising this place at all on any level. This place is awful, terrible, the absolute worst all the way around from top to bottom. Even with gas prices as they are I'd still spend the time and gas to drive somewhere else. read more

My go to Panera! The staff is always friendly and the iced coffee is great customized haha. I only go for coffee but once I got the pizza and it was delicious. I ate all of it. I also ordered at the wrong store once and they made my coffee super quick for me. That awesome and amazing even though why it was mistake. Thank you guys! read more

Panera Bread - Iced coffee! - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

So disappointing, This is how I received my order this morning. With half a bread. And burned. read more

Panera Bread - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

IN LOVE! grilled cheese is so tasty, my fav, i always order "pick 2" salad is okay.. not the best. still tasty i guess. comes with their own brand chips & loaf of bread which i adore!(: smoothies are great!! broccoli cheddar soup is SO goooood i'm in love!! Pizza is actually so great. inside is nice, it's cute. it's pretty small due to the location but still comfy. however the service is kind of a wait but it is reasonable for the amount of food you order. Pretty pricey...Sometimes they get my order wrong so be sure to check your food !!! however i do recommend it's so good. read more

Panera Bread - i forgot the name of it! but it's on the menu!! must try! so chocolatety haha, better than starbucks - Salad Near Me - South Gate, California

I came in today the driveway was empty the girl who was working was polite and my coffee tasted great

I don't come here often even tho I live 2 min away. The food is good but what drives me away is the lack of service and overall carelessness for the guest. Me and my wife couldn't decide what to order for my 3 year old, upon asking some questions about the kids meals the cashier seemed bothered that we are asking those questions. Dry and short responses is what we received with a small dose of attitude. More than likely I won't be back for a while. read more

Noooo. A hair in my tuna sandwich. Disgusting. I have short hair so no way is mine. It was inside the sandwich mixed with the tuna. I tried calling them but no answer. Way to kill my food read more

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I use this location often for catering. Their customer service is always amazing and I want to compliment both Maria and Alvin for always being helpful. read more

They have great customer service here. Idk why this place has such low reviews. This place is my go to for lunch now. They have 3 amazing drinks that are sugar free. - Prickly Pear Hibiscus Fresca - Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea - Unsweetened Black Tea read more

Chicken tikka masala? More like RICE tikka masala. Hell a girl needs her protein??? Idk if the workers wanted all the chicken to themselves or if they altogether forgot to add chicken to the entire soup! Just disappointed. Flavor basic like 7/10. I can only do soups for now so I was very sad. Chicken noodle not bad tho. Service pretty decent. read more

Every time I come here they are out of what I want. And I don't even or close to closing time. It's absolutely ridiculous of this place. Not to mention is so overpriced for the mediocre food you're getting. And when you complain management won't take ownership of their lack of skill. Avoid at all costs. read more

It's been awhile since I've had Panera bread. I was really craving some French onion soup, and baby let me tell you!They understand the assignment!!!! I like how they put sourdough bread bites separately. My son got the flatbread pepperoni pizza which was hittin y'all. It was cooked to perfection. It was oozing cheese and marinara sauce! To drink I got the Mango Citrus Lemonade! The cashier was friendly and the service was fast! I will be going back more often. Soup is always good in the cold. Especially the way the rain and weather has been! read more

I love panera bread but this location in particular is always out of SOMETHING ! Either its the bread , or something from my order gets forgot , or my food comes differently everytime i order the SAME THING location gets crowded also. BUT you can bet this location is one of the cleanest ive seen. read more