Panera Bread - Highlands Ranch

American, Bakery & Pastries, Sandwiches
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Panera Bread

Panera Bread
2.9 / 5 (160 reviews)

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At Panera Bread, customer experiences vary widely. While some patrons appreciate the healthier menu options and enjoy the mellow ambiance, others are frustrated by poor service and cleanliness issues. Complaints about rude staff, cold food, and unkempt tables persist, with some diners vowing never to return. Yet, loyal customers praise the chain’s breakfast offerings and iced tea selection, citing enjoyable visits and friendly service. The overall consensus highlights a disparity between food quality and pricing, along with a pressing need for improved hygiene and attentiveness. While Panera has its fans, significant improvements are necessary for others to enjoy.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Bernita

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★ 2.9 / 5 from 160 reviews
florence20-lawyer5
24.11.2022

I've visited this restaurant three times, and each time my order has been wrong, with missing items on every occasion. If this hadn't been my third bad experience, I would have left without saying anything and simply managed my own order to ensure it was right. I won't be returning to this place again. Panera seems to have a consistent issue with incompetence!

florence20-lawyer5
24.11.2022

This location is disappointing. Teenagers all on their phones and hair AirPods in. Can't hear you if you needed help. The food was all under cooked. Definitely need some management in there that's going to actually pay attention!

isaac-hickle
25.11.2022

We’ve been here many times in the past several years for dine in and take out. Thanks to their hours, I often stop here for an early breakfast. Love their coffee and the breakfast sandwich options. The cinnamon crunch bagel is a favorite. When we want to grab a bite with friends for breakfast or lunch we have picked Panera Bread. And we’ve always had a good time. Their customer service is almost always exceptional, the ambiance is usually mellow and allows for good conversations with whoever you are sharing a meal with. We often get large orders from here for work related events. The panini sandwiches, soups and bowls are a favorite for working lunches. I like that I have the option to tip their staff. Panera Bread makes the best soufflés. Thank you for being awesome

bernita70
25.11.2022

If you are looking for sketchy food handling, cold food and dismal customer service then this is your place. Oh, don 't bother calling the Panera Bread Customer Service number because they wish to protect the owner of this franchise location. I reported service and food handling concerns on May 18th and had no contact with the owner or the company that apparently attempts to manage the property since that time. It is now the end of May and NOTHING. Food items on the service line are not only left out in the open for long periods of time, but then items can be moved from one sandwich to another. The guy working back there looks less like a blackjack dealer straight from Las Vegas. Also, the food was served at a nice room-temperature . It is obvious that this restaurant, the owner or the parent company do not care about their liabilities or their reputation. They have been reported to the State Health Department. You have been warned! Pic: this was my sandwich as it was as I opened the package. They may as well have served Alpo. The presentation would have been the same.

wlockman-farmer2
25.11.2022

Paislee was awesome! Greeted me when I walked in the door and provided an Allstar customer service experience! Thanks for being so kind and caring about your customers!

FAQ

The restaurant offers complimentary WiFi for its visitors.

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the place.

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

The restaurant and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

You can also pay for your dishes with various credit cards.

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