Panera Bread - Ithaca

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Panera Bread

Panera Bread
4.0 / 5 (6968 reviews)

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Reliable chain café known for tasty menu and friendly, hardworking staff, but service and quality are uneven. Diners praise clean dining, ADA accessibility, free parking and convenient drive‑thru, while noting frequent crowding, sold‑out items, long waits (including drive‑thru delays), occasional cold or incomplete orders, and rising prices. The space can feel chilly year‑round; some self‑order kiosks are sometimes down. Good for families, travelers, and quick meals, though quality control and staffing issues occasionally dampen the experience.

Last update: 15.05.2026 from: John

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★ 4 / 5 from 6968 reviews
jessie-jean
01.05.2024

I normally don't eat here much but I had a gift card. I went for lunch solo and had a lovely experience. The seasonal butternut squash soup was delicious ?The food was yummy and the atmosphere was chill.I'd go again!

sydney-brister
01.05.2024

Andrew was the best employee experience I’ve ever had at Panera! He was so helpful and

rebecca-osar
01.05.2024

We were denied any refills on the charged lemonade with no warning. Everywhere I looked online said they refill if you ask.They filled a 20oz cup to the brim with ice, which put the caffeine content at ~150 mg (less than a Celsius), charged over $4, and refused to refill it even once.

john-charles-cat6
01.05.2024

Great food and service. Bring some warm clothes though, cold in the winter cold in the summer. There is constantly cold air coming from the vents in the ceiling.

quinn-favo-bird7384
01.05.2024

I noticed that the tables, chairs, and booths were nicer than in other Paneras I have visited.

FAQ

You can use the WLAN of the place at no extra cost.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

The restaurant accepts the common credit cards.

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