Panera Bread - Madison

Casual, Good For Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert, Almond Chicken
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Panera Bread

Panera Bread
3.5 / 5 (2811 reviews)

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Despite its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant is facing consistency issues that have left customers dissatisfied. Diners have reported varying portion sizes in their meals, particularly in salads, and a decline in quality during delivery. Incidents of incomplete orders and unsatisfactory presentations of popular items, such as sandwiches, have caused frustration among loyal patrons. While dining in appears to offer a better experience, the drive-thru and delivery services have been criticized. Despite these setbacks, the staff's attentiveness remains a bright spot, yet many urge the establishment to rectify these inconsistencies to maintain their loyal customer base.

Last update: 23.06.2026 from: Laura

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★ 3.5 / 5 from 2811 reviews
laura-wood-horse7
17.08.2024

Last week, I attempted to order a grain bowl for delivery, but the restaurant called to cancel my order because they were out of ingredients, which I understood. However, I placed another order today, and it arrived without the grains! It was labeled a "warm grain bowl," yet it only contained black beans, corn, and tomatoes—no grains whatsoever.

lyann-goncalves-1
17.08.2024

I’m quite disappointed with the salad I received today. Usually, I enjoy the salads here as they're fresh and flavorful, but today was a different story. I ordered the strawberry poppy salad and opted for shredded chicken instead of the regular chicken, even paying extra for it. Unfortunately, what I received was just a small bowl of chicken. I remember their salads being much more generous in size, and this felt more like half a salad, which is inadequate for a meal. It's disheartening that a $14 salad looks like this. I’d rather go to Publix and buy a similar salad for $7 than come back for this tiny portion.

samantha-smith-cat6
17.08.2024

This restaurant has been experiencing some problems with their delivery service recently. The salad I received had very little lettuce, and the turkey bravo was missing the sauce we requested. We've had much better experiences when dining in. The staff are friendly and attentive. I wouldn't recommend using the drive-thru or delivery options; it's best to eat inside or opt for takeout instead.

sammy-n-ivy37
23.05.2024

This morning, I felt quite rushed in the drive-thru. The cashier with dark hair at the window was not very friendly. After she handed me my coffee, I accidentally spilled it, and she didn't even ask if I needed extra napkins. To make matters worse, there were no napkins in the bag. It would have been nice if she had at least greeted me with a simple "Good morning, how can I take your order?"

igleichner-vine1272
18.02.2023

I tried to order a cereal bowl for delivery last week and they called me and canceled my order because they did not all the ingredients. Okay, understandable. Ordered today, and it was just delivered. A dwarf corn? Bowl with literally black beans, corn, tomatoes?.no cereals?.

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