When I walked into this Panera Bread, the first thing that I noticed was how small and oddly organized this restaurant was. Despite the cramped environment, my husband and I were able to order our SIPS club iced coffee. The iced coffee and ice were quite far from the creamer, sugar and other coffee flavorings. Despite the odd ambiance, the drink tasted as we would expect. read more

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Alright Panera spot to enjoy your favorites. This spot feels a little smaller and therefore a bit more cramped than some other Panera locations nearby -- which for me makes it less enjoyable as a spot to hangout for a while and work. Service speed is fairly quick, even with a good number of orders. Cleanliness was alright, as was overall tidiness. Food is about the same as you'd expect from any Panera, though the iced coffee is a little stronger than some other locations. read more

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The usual Panera experience. I was craving their chicken salad sandwich and they made it perfectly. Delicious!

Panera Bread in Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 offers delicious meals at reasonable prices in a clean establishment with friendly service! When you're hungry, dine in or pick up some fresh food to go! Don't forget to take advantage of free refills on their excellent coffee. 447 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 is their address. read more

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I review this place a 5 stars because their pizza is so good like the other pizza places I reviewed. So this place deserves a 5 star as well. And their bread that comes with is so delicious I really recommend this place and the other places I reviewed. read more

Oh, who could not love Panera? The selections are great and the "deserts" leave you wanting more.

The staff is fantastic at this location! I've never had this good of service. I would highly recommend this location. It was very clean and all of the workers were kind. The food was also delicious! Will be back to this location soon. read more

Same thing happened to me again today, I did a curbside pick up for my coffee and when I arrived, I press that I'm here on their app, waited, and waited for at least 10 mins, no one showed up at my spot! So I decided to go inside and ask where my coffee was and they said it never showed up on their end! So frustrating, I sure hope they get this right next time! read more

The drive though is now ONLY for pre Orders!! What! without warnings. Used to stop by on my way several times a week but No More! Put up with the wrong orders and warm coffee. Not again. read more

Food is good, service is even better. Here for the summer in Vernon Hills and this will be my go to location.

I'm baffled at the level of carelessness towards maintaining of clean tables! Very unclean and disgusting! read more

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Terrible! We buy sourdough bread every week and Saturday breakfast for the family. This week the sourdough bread didn't taste right. I brought the bread back with only one slice missing. The manager said without a receipt, they wouldn't exchange it, but he acknowledged that it was their bread. Not only did they loose us as a customer, I will let other friends in the area know how bad their customer service is. read more

So gross! I ordered a half Green Goddess Salad (which I normally LOVE), but this location served me wilted, slimy, Roman lettuce. I went through the drive-thru on my way home, so there was no way to return it. So disappointing. read more

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Restaurant review So expensive, I have not been back to panera for a long time but this is ridiculous when you drop 20+ dollars for lunch. The food is fresh and well made. I had the strawberry fruit salad which was done well with a baguette side. I can't say that the meal is worth the money you pay. Pro: fresh food Cons: so expensive Hidden gem: Panera card which helps you earn free food after purchase. I earned a free smoothie after this lunch. When you sign up you get a free pastry item read more

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The food was much better than expected, the servers were fast and polite, and the cashier working there was amazing and swift with her orders. The only reason I removed a star is because she was the only cashier working at that moment, but she was amazing. read more

Horrible customer service. This happened at the Buffalo Grove location on Deerfield Parkway. The employee named Martiza was rude and closed the drive thru window on my face when I mentioned how she didn't know how to speak to a customer. Food was cold and didn't taste good either. Stay away from this location.. read more

This location is a step above many of the other PBs in the neighboring suburbs. Typically PBs are a bit junky and not very tidy. To date, this newer VH location is very clean, comfortable and has great customer service. With the relocation and new design, there also seems to be a fresher attitude, as it pertains to how the staff interacts with the customer. These are definitely positive attributes, as the old PB location was definitely one to avoid, mainly due to such a poor customer experience on every level. Ordering can be expedited if you prefer (online or via phone) and if dining in, it couldn't be any simpler. Place your order, receive a pager, choose a seat, and the food is brought to your table. The enhancements to service are quite positive and simply creates a very pleasant and comfortable dining experience. Keep up the great work VH PB! read more

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This speed of service v slow. I prefer faster...they rely on the tablets too much. Food ok. Baguette not fresh. It crusty and hard. Made my friend and I sad. We had to use our chompers a lot. Table not super clean either. Experience just ok. Nothing to write home about. Something to write you about! Good day read more

This Panera Bread is a great place to go due to the fact that the employees are friendly and treat their customers very well. I like the coffee club and Panera is my new go to coffee shop. Also, other coffee shops are shrinking their indoor seating and prioritizing drive thru. Panera has a very nice dining area to eat and meet others. Great job Panera. read more

Terrible coffee at Vernon Hills. I've gone there 3 times so far and every single time, they've took too long and my coffee is never sweetened. I've asked for carmel syrup and 5 sugars, yet neither ingredients are ever in the coffee. Its as if they do it on purpose. The coffee is usually stale, always luke warm. Not the best location. read more

They recently updated the interior with a fresh new look. Multicolored carpeted floors, leather or vinyl cushioned seating and black top tables. They took wooden window shutters and used them as separators to create a distance, in a way that makes the diner feel more comfortable or secluded while dining away from the order counter. Had a great time reconnecting with my awesome gal pal Kathy H. over good food. The new look made us feel comfy so we chatted, sat, ate and enjoyed the time. Don't you just hate returning to work after a good meal and good times. I ordered a half panini with bowl of mac'n'cheese, the pick two combo with a 10 oz bottled water; total $10.26. read more

Larry is so sweet and provides the best service at this location! We love coming to this Panera because they are the only ones who always get the order right. For some reason, they do have an issue with Discover Debit which can be a pain but this Panera is the best around town. read more

Very dirty. Good food and service. Told employer ALL tables were dirty but no one ever came out to wipe them down. A stream of coffee on floor next to pot, carpet had scattered areas of crumbs, under booths didn't appear they were cleaned all day. Used, wet tea bags on tray of ice tea dispenser. Sunday at 4pm, wasn't busy at this time either. read more

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Meh. Lots of foot traffic so they have the self-serve kiosks. I waited for a while to buy my gift card, yo. Like lots of locations, they didn't put any five spice on my Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Why I always order this is beyond me. read more

Extremely rude. Does not know their products and messes up orders constantly. Never warms up bread even when asked. Would not honor $1 off you pick two when they ran out of bread so i could not order a sandwich with my mac and cheese. Update - Just opened the bag and my entire lentil quinoa bowl was spilled. Save your money and dont go to this dump read more

This is my on the way to and from Panera...honestly, they can't seem to get an order correct about 20% of the time. Manager's customer service to resolve issues has been poor at best. read more

I came in earlier today and was greeted right away by many workers. There was a young lady working I believe her name was Lisa, she was super nice and seemed genuinely happy to help me. I ordered a sandwich and soup they were both delicious. Will be back! read more

This is a relatively new location with a drive thru and food is delivered to your table. Parking is ample. They don't have my favorite soft drink, which other Panera locations do have, the Lipton raspberry ice tea. I only ever by it at Panera as a treat but now I know so if I'm craving that tea, I'll go to another location. read more

I live in glenview but i was driving around the area and i thought it would be nice to get some soup and sandwiches for the kids from the drive thru. I ordered broccoli cheddar soup for my 5 year old son and when we got home my son started choking while he was eating the soup. I saw there was this hard plastic of some kind of corner bag or i dont know exactly what that is but i just got it out with my fingers from my sons throat. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE!! I could sue them for this but i just called them and informed them of this situation but the manager said he doesnt know what to do but would like to send couple of coupons! UNBELIEVABLE !!! BEWARE OF WHAT U GUYS ARE EATING FROM read more

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I told my co-worker today that I think I'm having an affair with this restaurant! LOL I can't seem to stop going here for breakfast. Whether it's the cinnamon crunch bagel with hazelnut cream cheese, the asiago bagel breakfast sandwich, the pastry ring, or my latest discovery, the ham and cheese souffle it's all made wonderfully and fills your tummy and your soul with pure joy! LOL Their pumpkin spice latte beats any one of the major coffee joints out there. I got all my co-workers hooked on them. Their bagel packs are a fabulous deal too if you want to treat your co-workers to a nice snack. I call ahead and tell them which ones I want and it's ready by the time I drive there. Personally I think it's all very reasonably priced for what you're getting. Some of it is a LITTLE on the high side, but I've done a little research and found out that Panera actually tries to use some of the better ingredients around for a franchise, which really means a lot to me. I also usually have great service. Sometimes the back of the house can be a bit ditzy when making my lunch and I was a bit annoyed that they took my favorite soup off the menu for the summer, BUT I forgive them. :-) This is my "go-to" place nowadays. Don't forget to get their new MyPanera card. You get random freebies out of the blue and trust me it happens a lot if you're a frequent customer! read more

Readers be forewarned when I'm talking about Panera Bread. My step dad worked as the head chef for years at the primary one in downtown Chicago so I'm a little put off at the sight of the place let alone the all too familiar smells and tastes (you would be too if this was 75% of your diet for at least 4 years.) Never the less no other place was open so I decided to try it out after removing Panera Bread and it's numerous imitators from my diet years ago. What to expect with Panera Bread: 1. Stupidly High Prices for Simple Things 2. Good, albeit could definitely be better food 3. Great service when they're not busy 4. A overly strong, familiar smell akin to Subway It was 8:30AM so like I said no other place was open except for this. I walked in, was greeted by the cashier and ordered some OJ and a sausage, egg & and cheese sandwich. I grabbed my OJ directly from the ice laden container so it was nice and cool and proceeded to walk down to the pick-up counter. The whole time I was thinking I should've ordered something else since they might put cheddar cheese on the sandwich (I can only tolerate some white cheeses.) I waited for awhile before I noticed the plate with what seemed like a half made sandwich with only egg and cheese before I realized they never called my name to let me know it was ready. When the server noticed me over there she grabbed the receipt hanging over the counter and called my name even though I was literally right there (and the only person as well.) To my delight the sandwich was actually finished (the sliver of sausage was hidden) and tasted great with the mozzarella cheese they put on it. I sat there for awhile and drank my delicious orange juice before I left. On the way out one of the cashiers yelled "See you later darling!" out of the blue so I had to awkwardly stop, turn around and wave, but it was nice. Altogether it was $7 for the sandwich and a small OJ which is more than I'd like to pay, but it's expected with Panera. read more

Go here with good size groups after church frequently. A good place for groups to come and eat. I like the half sandwich and a soup deal. Great lemonade, too. read more

It is okay but their prices are creeping up. And the bowl of soup is getting smaller; it just makes you think, how far will they go to improve their bottom lime and skim customers out of more and more money. read more

I ordered a coffee through the app and go there after 12 mins of me ordering it. I followed the instructions that were given on the app and waiting 15 mins for one coffee. That's just ridiculous! I called them and they said they are coming but it still took them another 10 mins. ON TOP OF THAT my order was wrong. I asked for iced coffee they gave me hot. I thought I made a mistake ordering it but I double checked and it was their mistake. I told one of the employees about it and his guy says "oh, let me give you a cup" no sorry. No nothing to show that it's their fault and they made me wait for so long on top of everything. Worse experience ever. read more

Very large location with many food services. Nice ambiance and great food, very clean too. My new favorite Panera location. read more

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I have to post abt how great that this food stop is open til 9.30 instead of usual 9pm. Being abke to find 'clean good' food at ok prices is hard to find. The Fresh Market closed at rt 44 &21 so now all else is trendy high priced food in Lincolnshire area. $$$$ Panera offers consistent excellent customer service and consistently fresh food prepared and presented in an appetising way. These standards are met by only a few quick food restaurants. Praise be for Panera Bread read more

Josh was at the register, and he was super nice, and he had miscounted in my change, but the way he went about being apologetic, made my visit to this location very enjoyable! read more

I always love some Panera bread. Love the combo deals... the Greek salad is really tasty, and the tuna sandwich is satisfying and delicious without being too mayonnaise-y. Too bad they're a Pepsi place! read more

Panera is a great place to get food if you're looking for lunch or a light dinner. I've been to this location several times and have found the food to be quite delicious. I enjoy that there are seasonal items on the menu. Some of my favorite things to order are the Strawberry Popyseed and Chicken salad (now back on the menu for summer), the Bacon Turkey Bravo, the broccoli cheddar soup and the french onion soup. Their bagels and pastries are pretty solid. I also appreciate that they post the calorie counts of the items on their menu as well. Most of the staff is friendly and the food is prepared pretty quickly. Sometimes, they will even take your plates away from you after you are done eating if they happen to be walking around the area you are sitting in. The location was remodeled maybe a few years back and feels a lot more homey so you can relax and read or do work if you want (or need to). Overall, great location and will be back (especially now that my salad is back!) My only downside is the coffee, which is a bit too weak for my taste. read more

Its Panera Bread... corporate chain, but always quality! Location & Ambiance: Its location is good, and ambiance is the same as every Panera Bread! Not much to be said about either one of these. Drinks: I am putting this as its own section, because they have so many options! I personally go with the B-Green breakfast smoothie quite often, because its is tasty and who doesn't want a tasty drink with breakfast! Food: Never had anything I didn't like at Panera Bread! I usually go with the power breakfast sandwiches, or for lunch get a half tuna sandwich with half a cup of chicken noodle soup. Service & Staff: The service was average, and the staff is usually nice. Not much else to say about that! Overall, this Panera Bread, like all others, seems to be good and leave me satisfied. If you have never been to Panera Bead I would recommend going just to try it out. Side note: Good place to study if you have exams coming up! read more