Panera Bread - Appleton

Breakfast, Lunch, American

Panera Bread

Panera Bread
3.6 / 5 (237 reviews)

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Panera Bread in Appleton, WI, is a popular American restaurant known for its inviting atmosphere and delicious offerings, holding an average rating of 3.7 stars. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, it's the perfect spot for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations—feel free to call ahead at (920) 853-4464 to reserve your table. Prefer dining at home? Enjoy the convenience of ordering through DoorDash. Panera Bread also offers a variety of vegan options to cater to diverse dietary preferences. If you're intrigued by the menu and want to explore similar selections, be sure to check out Pizza Ranch and Chipotle Mexican Grill. We’d love to hear about your dining experience—don’t forget to leave a review!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Marion

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★ 3.6 / 5 from 237 reviews
bhfulcer
15.03.2024

Unattended. Dine in was a poor experience tonight. Nobody was available to ask questions when we needed help with a gift card not working, a menu/allergy question. After far more work than it was worth we got an order done and hoped that the alright information somehow was seen by the food prep people. The food was fine properly, although the chicken noodle soup was almost lukewarm and not tasteful. I would have taken it back and asked to have something else but nobody seemed to be working there. Then during our meal the overhead music suddenly became very very loud, then soft and it happened again thirty seconds later, as if some child were playing with the volume on their parents stereo. All in all disappointing and sad to see that this store has zero customer service and seems determined to chase their remaining customers out the door.

lisa-c-school0201
15.03.2024

So I stop here every once in awhile hoping it will be better. And every time, this place is filthy. Literally no clean tables, and it wasn't even busy, food in every crevice, gross. Food though was quick and tasty

larry-snap-2
15.03.2024

It’s 50/50 if your order is right. That’s about the only consistent thing about this location. When the order is right the food is delightful.I don’t know if the problem is the employees just don’t care or they are lazy. Possibly a combo of both. A lot of very rude employee encounters also.Given all that I keep coming back though. Is it like a bad marriage? Possible. They do have great food even when it’s completely wrong. I’ve only had to drive back and return it twice in the last three years.

marion-r-fish1
19.05.2025

It was my first time coming here today, and I have nothing but good things to say. First impression: the restaurant is super clean, bright and cheery. The gal behind the counter (Sheila was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. The Mac n cheese,chicken noodle soup and brioche roll were all delicious! My sister had the chicken sandwich, Mac n cheese with broccoli, and sheloved hers too. The gal who came and cleared our plates (Katie? was super friendly, and a great reflection of what goodcustomer service is all about. I was a little nervous about coming here, to be honest, bc some of the reviews were prettynegative, but I/we will definitely be repeat customers. Kudos to your restaurant and staff. Thanks for the great firstimpression!

terri-johnson-squirr
19.05.2025

I used to be a huge fan of Panera, but the last few years they have really went downhill, never know when they will be open inside or drive thru, at times you can?t order online, every time they are out of a few things, and when you get the meal theyskimp on the amount that goes in the sandwich, wish I would have taken a picture . And what happened to the pickle that usedto come with the whole sandwich?? Just not impressed lately, especially with how much it cost.

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