Had an AMAZING experience. Young, cherry, very pretty girl named Persephone took my order at the very front of the store. IMMEDIATELY was welcomed in with her telling me a cheerful "Welcome to Panera, be right with you" as she immediately dropped what she was doing, quickly put hand sanitizer on and immediately waited on me. Recommended me a Steak and White cheddar with chips and Mac and WOW. Food was pretty good, was rush hour so it was really packed, she told the woman behind me as well that she was going to be right with her without delay and wasn't awkward at all. That was on Tuesday. She was such a delight. I tipped 5$ to her as well and she directed me how to get my drink etc. I would totally visit here JUST to be waited on her again. read more

This has never been my favorite panera in town, but my mom and I decided to give it another shot yesterday for lunch! Keep in mind, we always order off the kiosk, so our order has not changed for the last 2 years!! The food arrived at our table pretty quickly. I picked up my chicken frontega panini and made a comment that it seemed rather light; it failed to include tomatoes, basil, and the chipotle mayo. On top of the lack of ingredients, it had one glob of room temperature mozzarella on it. My mom made the comment, "wawa makes better subs than this." With the price almost double a wawa hoagie, we expected a lot more from our local panera. We returned it because it was far from correct; however, the workers had an attitude when asked to correct it! My mom ordered a salad and wasn't provided with utensils, and I never received my cookie. Luckily, there were still a few kind souls lurking in the restaurant, Aka the guy who brought our food. He offered a cookie to compensate, but we had already paid and didn't receive it in the first place. He brought out two hot cookies that were the most delightful part of my meal, so shoutout to the man who was nice enough to even care about customers! Overall, the experience could have been worse, but if you have the option I'd recommend a different VB panera. It's worth your time for a better experience with friendlier staff! And dear panera, please up your game. read more

Bad look having your drivers park in clearly marker handicap spots. I've been avoiding Panera for a while now, due to a lot of their customer service has been pretty bad. Now seeing this while heading to lunch makes you sick. Especially if some actual handicap person needed that spot, on top of this it's cold and rainy. Be considerate of people. read more

I'm typically a panera supporter. Although, this experience is making me double think that. My baguette was stale as show in the picture below. Unsatisfying. My lettuce was floppy. My salad wasn't vivacious like it should be and is advertised to be. And my cinnamon roll was cold and resembled an ancient roman throwing disk. The silver wear was so cheap that my husband was able to fold them in half. After words I went to get my eyebrows waxed and I ended up throwing up all over the sweet poor lady. My entire lunch fled my mouth in one heave. I felt so bad I tipped her a crisp 20. Panera is not worth a $20 tip for your eyebrow lady. Highly disapprove. read more

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We enjoyed the Soba noodle chicken bowl, the crisp small gala apple as a side, and the strawberry poppyseed salad with tender and cage free chicken. As we just registered for their loyalty program, we got a free pastry. The candy cookie was ok. By answering customers' surveys, you can redeem discounts. The service was extremely fast. The decor was clean and pleasant. It was easy and free to park. It was great the calorie count of each dish was available on their free application for your smart phone. You could also see the customization options for each dish. We were surprised to be charged $0.75 for the French baguette side. The size portion of the half strawberry poppyseed salad with non-antibiotic and cage free chicken was small. Our friend enjoyed his Caesar salad and ice tea. Nevertheless, he preferred the cheaper relatively healthy offering of Chick-Fil-A with the grilled chicken sandwich and salads. Nevertheless, Chick-Fil-A still has still been using chicken with antibiotics, artificial flavorings, etc. Despite the relatively high price point for a health-oriented fast food restaurant, Panera Bread and Chipotle have become our favorite places to eat out. We like their policy on quality ingredients. At Panera Bread, we love their broth bowls served with a side. The indulgent Asiago bagel was also delicious for brunch. Nevertheless, the $1.25 cream cheese has been overpriced. At Chipotle, we would recommend their bowls. The to-go sections of Trader's Joe and Whole Foods have been also great options. The only things I have been still eating at other fast food places have been their grilled chicken sandwiches and their salads with the least amount of salad dressings, as I have been limiting the trans fat, cholesterol, preservatives, artificial colors and flavoring, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), etc. read more

The staff is always very friendly and I can't say enough about the delivery drivers as well. Panera is one of our top three at my office for lunch, partially because the food is really great and the prices are really great but also because of the very friendly staff and drivers. they especially pay attention to any special instructions we put on our food regarding dietary restrictions or personal preferences when we want to customize our meals. read more

Great option for lunch because of the variety on the menu. Sandwiches are always tasty and made to order. Service was cheerful, speedy and friendly! Not at all like the walmart people that I've encountered who act as if they hate their job and they hate you for choosing to come in and be a customer. And apparently they may just hate themselves as noted by their disheveled, unkempt, just rolled out of bed look. I digress. Anyway, I wasn't terribly hungry today and ordered a toasted chocolate chip bagel. It was great. The taste was very balanced and not overly sweet at all. I recommend it if you'd like to try something different. I also ordered an iced chai tea latte with soy. The grand total was $4.98 plus tax. Panera Bread is A-OK with me (for a chain)! read more

I'm rarely at this location. But when I am I have excellent service, quick service. The staff are great here. They've been patient with me when I was indecisive about my order. I've even called in my order before and it was ready and hot when I arrived. One time I couldn't wait for a soufflé to finish cooking and I got breakfast elsewhere. Plant if seating for those dining in. Overall I give this Panera a thumbs up. Parking isn't that great though. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This past Saturday I placed an online order at Panera for a pick 2 of chicken and wild rice soup and chipotke chicken avacado melt. My order was brought out to me and immediately upon getting it, I started to eat the soup because it was a bit chilly that day. By the time I got to my sandwich we had already left and thats when I noticed my sandwich was for the wrong order. It was about 15 minutes before I could go back and let them know the mixup. As soon as I entered the manager greet me and apologized. He got right on making a new sandwich and offered me a baked treat to make up for the mixup and allowed me to keep the sandwich that was wrong. I received a brand new sandwich plus some chips in my bag. The customer service at this location was exceptional and I appreciate them making things right. read more

Panera has always been one of my favorite go-tos. It's a relaxed atmosphere where you can dine solo or with some company. They have cozy booths for more privacy or they have tables as well. I also appreciate the fact they offer free Wi-Fi so if you have some work to do or have a meeting that requires a computer, you are good to go! Just beware that during peak times you're limited on time using their Wi-Fi for fair and practical reasons. Some of my favorite things about Panera: 1. The variety!!! So many choices and I feel like you can never really go wrong. An easy choice for me is Pick 2 where you can have any combo between sandwich/panini + soup + salad. Nowadays have they flatbread, pasta, quinoa, soba noodle, and broth bowls to pick from as well. And usually for just $.99 you can pick a pastry, too. Soups change on the daily and my faves are: Lemon Chicken Orzo or Chicken and Wild Rice. All-time favorite salad is their seasonal Strawberry Poppyseed Salad. So. Freakin. Delicious. And I'm a bread kinda girl so I pretty much love all their sandwiches and pan inis. Haven't had one I didn't like, but if I had to recommend just one, I'd say the Turkey Bravo Sammie with a slice of avocado. They also bake their bagels (and breads) in house and my favorite one is their cinnamon crunch. It's one of a kind. Pair it with one of their whipped cream cheeses. 2. You now have the option to use self serve kiosks. The drink cups and pagers are right there at your reach as well. It can take a little getting used to to navigate but with some patience you will get it! You can customize any and everything. You can even input your rewards number if you have one, which...you should get one if you don't already. One word: The Perks!! (Ok, that was two, but whatever!) 3. You can also order online and just like the kiosk, it's super easy to do. Once you complete and pay your order, you can just come into that Panera location and pick up your order off the shelf. Just look for you name! I've done it at least a dozen times and you don't even have to speak to anyone. And because Panera is really good about quality assurance the my orders have always, always, always have been correct. I've noticed they double check the orders, which is so assuring. 4. Lastly, and though I have yet to try it, they now offer delivery service!!! As for what I don't like about Panera, it's kind of petty and trivial but I'm just being honest. 1. The prices are kinda steep. Depending on who you speak with, the quality + price ratio could change. I personally believe in the "You get what you pay for" thing. I think the quality is worth it. For example, for myself and one other person, if we do a Pick 2 our total could easily reach $30. 2. I don't always like bussing my own table. Why? Well, it's not so much that I don't like clearing my table because I'm cool with that, it's more of when I get to the receptacle to sort your dishes. It just grosses me out when I see a fat pile of plates, bowls, mugs, and silverware. I'm always afraid of touching someone else's germs. Gives me the heebie jeebies. For the most part all Paneras I've been to have been kept pretty clean and orderly. They do have a coffee/hot station separate from the soda/iced tea area, btw. They are also very (and I mean VERY) busy during lunchtime!! Try to come right before, or after the rush. Otherwise, finding a place to sit can be harrowing especially if you're pressed for time! Most locations have outdoor seating as well. Panera is the perfect place to fulfill and satisfy any meal of the day whether it's breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner, or even dessert! read more

Ordered a Turkey bacon sandwich and soup. The sandwich and bread were stone cold. Obviously made up ahead of time. Not good for me anyway.

I work around the way so this Panera is always my go to. Whether it is pick-up or delivery, Panera is always on top of it. I just wanted to give recognition to one of their employees. My mother and her sister came in for lunch (their english is a bit broken) and the cashier ELYSSA was so helpful and patient with them. You rarely see this kind of respect anymore, so thank you! Also they enjoyed every bit of their Caesar salad and wild rice soup! read more

Food nasty. Always wrong. They don't greet shit always cold. Always something wrong with it. But they live taking your money. I hate this place is built like this. read more

I ordered from the Panera website and the driver delivered Cracker Barrel. I called Panera who instructed me to call door dash. I called door dash who told me they would try to re order for me and/or issue me a refund. To do this, they needed to call the Panera store. They couldn't get in touch with anyone at Panera and told me I needed to call Panera myself to request the refund. I called Panera multiple times and my call was not answered. I never got me food and have not been able to get a refund either. read more

I ordered from this location and Red mill location occasionally during the pandemic. Everything was fine until last time when I ordered from the Lynnhaven location and they forgot one of the soup. I should have checked before leaving. Hate to turn back around since I don't live that close, just happened to be in the area that night. I call this location but no one answered and eventually it hung up on me. Do better Panera! read more

I love their chicken strip strawberry city's poppyseed salad and avocado chicken melt

I got a gift card here and forreal if I didn't have a gift card I wouldn't eat here cause it's so expensive. But I can see why. Their interior is really fancy looking that I wouldn't want to classify this as fast food but like right above fast food and below Olive Garden status you know. The portions looked small when we got them but like I've never felt so full from fast food in my life lol. It was really good too it gotta unique taste to it and it seems forreal healthy. We can order from our app and they deliver to our table so that's sweet forreal. When you get the app for the first time they give you a complimentary pastry. I'll come back when I get a gift card to go here again. read more

Panera Bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I'm not too sure about this company as this is the 4th time we've ordered delivery and it took way too long plus ran out of soufflé again. The food is really good which kept them from getting a one or two star. read more

I usually never complain because I'm usually very satisfied, but tonight I went to order dinner with my fiancé and we felt bad walking in an hour before they closed but it was empty and figured we would be in and out and they wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up after us. The young man at the counter seemed annoyed, which I get it, an hour before close and probably ready to go but that didn't bother us. After receiving our food we drove home and didn't notice that one of our sandwiches were wrong. Which I tend to try and get over it because it happens, but for a slow night and us being the only ones ordering food, I was shocked. But what really got me, was eating my candy cookie and seeing a hair coming out of my cookie. Hope next time goes better. Sincerely, Order number 337250 read more

Service sucks. Orders were slow as longer than 30 mins. I went elsewhere for better service.

it is really tasty and in some cases Worth the money that you pay for it. But if you happen to be someone who loves soup I wouldn't suggest ordering the soup that serves four. I couldn't even tell you what it was because I didn't get a receipt. but I could tell you that I paid roughly $20 for something that taste like it was microwaved. With cold spots in it. Waste of money. when the guy handed me my food and said my name they just handed the bag to me without even looking at me. read more

I ordered here all the time and theres almost no complaints. I get the same thing every time, tomato soup, but for this time, its taste and looks are a little different. This soup here looks like burned crushed tomatoes from a Cento can. Its darker and chunky unlike previous orders. This also tastes sour and old. I dont know if this outbreak is making people slack but this is gross. read more

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My girlfriend and I just came to this location and ordered a few things, but they sold out of a lot of things. They didn't have any baguettes, focaccia, etc. That was alright as we found substitutes, but... We ordered a few things to go including a seasonal greens salad with chicken added. We got back to the house and realized they forgot to add the chicken. That's disappointing as the chicken is probably the most important and we paid extra to have it added. It's almost as bad as forgetting to put the lettuce in the salad. We weren't going to drive back to get the chicken so unfortunately we had to let it go, but next time we hope this location has all it's food selections and doesn't forget to add something we paid extra for. read more

Received my bagel this morning burnt beyond the point of even being able to eat it. Called the store to get a new one sent out and no one would answer the phone. It just rang and rang and rang. I don't know who sends food out in this state, but they clearly don't take pride in their food. I'm a FREQUENT customer and this is really disappointing. read more

Hey I just went through the drive through ordered a salad and soup and got a cinnamon roll and 4 pieces of bread instead. Very disappointed

Love this location. I use the rapid pick up. I order from the app on my phone and my order is always waiting for me in the rapid pick up and just as I ordered. I was in a time crunch today and it really helped out. Join Panera Rewards its so great. Last month the reward was a free bagel every single day. Safe to say I had tons of bagels in April :-) I love the asiago cheese bagel, the everything bagel and the cinnamon crunch. The chive and green onion sour cream is amazing. For lunch I always get the broccoli cheddar soup with a side of bread. The best soup I've ever eaten read more

Panera Bread - Can't ever go wrong with a French baguette as a side. Their bread is sooo yummy - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Always fresh always consistently delicious. I ordered from home at the Lynnhaven location in which I live 5 minutes away. My order was there hot and waiting for me as I walking in and out and back home in 10 minutes. read more

I've gotta say panera you lured me in with your scent of fresh bread and quality of service. Everyone has politely asked to take my order has done so with a smiling face and pleasant and outgoing attitude.. Plus whe. I eat here i dont feel like im going to go into a junk food coma i love the tea and omg the creamy cheesey broccoli and cheese soup is so comforting and perfect for a cold rainy day.the bread is obviously great the bagels something to talk about for sure..i love the cinnamon crunch bagel and scones..but every other place i get an everything bagle, im more into savory.. Those brownies are pure chocolatey goodness, you can't really go wrong..i take that remark back I think the cobblestone muffin really needs some work..everything else though that I've had here is on point..I'm here a lot so will add some pics soon!! read more

Favorite soup and sandwich place. Comfortable, clean, and cozy. Had to knock it down to 4 stars because of all the flies getting busy on the pastries. They should really seal them off. Not very appetizing when you're ordering and they ask if you want any pastries with 10 flies on them. Baker's Crust is my goto place now, along with Back Bay Gourmet. Haven't seen any flies lately. Very happy to see you've got them under control and they're not on the pastries anymore. I've added Panera back in the rotation for lunch now. Turkey Bacon Bravo and Cream of chicken and wild rice are a nice combo. read more

I tried their cheddar broccoli soup and BBQ flat bread combo, all I can say is delicious! They have a variety of soups, panini's, sandwiches, flat breads, and drinks. This is a great place to get your soup fix and sandwich craze. read more

Panera Bread - Cheddar and broccoli soup with BBQ flat bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I have always been a fan of Panera Bread, been dining there for years. Unfortunately, this location is probably the worst I've ever experienced. It also happens to be the closest one to my house. I will be making the trip to the one at Red Mill Commons from now on as this one has officially lost my business. I wish I could post a photo of the food I just received in my pick up order. My Chicken Caesar salad I ordered had no chicken, cheese, or croutons, and even though I ordered extra dressing (because this location always skimps), I received about 2 oz. of dressing. $7.79 later and I have some romaine with enough dressing to cover a third of it. Just heed my warning and make the trip to another location. read more

Panera Bread - $7.79 worth of Chicken Caesar salad. No chicken, cheese, or croutons and enough dressing to cover a third of it. - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I never enjoy writing reviews on chains, because they're typically so darn consistent! The food is always good, prepared in a timely fashion, the store is clean, the staff friendly. There's always plenty of seating. Have a cinnamon roll, they're personally one of my faves. Also, if this is your first time, their seasonal salads are almost always a home run. read more

Always quick & accurate. Panera has been my go-to for lunch. I usually place an order for pick up and it's always ready within a few minutes. Went for lunch today & ordered a pastry for breakfast tomorrow. read more

We like Panera Bread because they allow us to build our salads the way we like. Just a few times, when we called in the order, they got a few things incorrect but when that happened they were very accommodating and replaced those items without charge. Everything always taste fresh including the bread. read more

I've been loving some Panera lately! It is so convenient to order lunch at work with the app. I just order it on my phone, and eight minutes later it's sitting there waiting for me in a to-go bag! Healthy and yummy :-). read more

Although it's not your cheapest option for lunch, Panera Bread is a nice treat. They have a great variety of foods ranging from breakfast lunch and dinner and have fresh fruits, juices and salads. It's nice to go somewhere that doesn't reek of greasy fried artery clogging gooiness. Absolutely no French fries on the menu, but there's so much other good stuff to distract you from your fast food addiction. The best part about Panera, though, is the free wi-fi. I'll sit anywhere that I can use my laptop and happily surf away with while chomping on a gourmet sandwich and an apple. read more

My Panera rotation includes this one and the one over in Ghent. Of the two, I like this one better for some reason. It just has a better vibe to it. Also, when I take the kids out for Panera, this is our haunt. That probably explains it. Obviously, the menu is the menu is the menu at Panera but the employees here are friendly and are usually prompt. Look for me over in the corner, hoarding the electrical outlet and pretending to work on important stuff. read more

Panera Bread, you know it, you love it (or not?). I dig it. There's a locally owned version (if you're not from around here), called Baker's Crust, which I think is actually better. Go there instead if you're visiting. But I'm all about Panera now and then. Like any chain, each location varies a little. This one definitely has a Hilltop crowd. Again, if you're not from around here, that means a lot of pretty blond rich people. It's nice. Last time I was in there I had the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, which was pretty tasty. It has apple chips on it instead of real apples, which at first I thought was odd, but actually tasted good. Sometimes it's a real stretch to find a place to sit. If it's cold outside, I'll fight for one of the sofa seats next to the fireplace because how cool is that? read more

I'm in love with Panera Bread. Everytime I come here it's so welcoming and the food always hit the spot. My favorite bagels are the Asiago Cheese Bagels. So good! If you want to change up your sandwich I suggest getting the Tomato Basil Bread. It has Tomato baked right in. It's great toasted with Cream Cheese. If you want something fresh I suggest getting the Strawberry Poppyseed and Chicken Salad. It's seasonal, so when it's on the menu you have to order it. The salad has fresh strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, pecans & poppyseed dressing. read more

Panera Bread - Strawberry Poppyseed Salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My experience was horrible I was told there wasn't any croissant bread but when I ordered, there was some. When they made my sandwich so sloppy and nasty I nicely asked could they make it over and I believe his name was Cortes. He thought it was funny! I always come to Panera and I have a membership and I was treated so wrongfully N E V E R. Coming back. read more