Panera Bread
“The place runs on a pretty timely fashion and if have no problems when I visit the Bloomfield location its clean and it provides a friendly environment.”
“The convenience of ordering ahead and then having everything packed neatly ready for you to scoop up when you arrive.”
“The ambience is embracing enough to keep a customer at ease even if the order takes longer.”
Panera Bread
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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It's quite busy this afternoon, but the service excellent. We stopped by for chicken noodle soup, there was quite a number of people there,however, because of how organized the process is, we didn't feel out of place.
For a second we thought there was something else going on here today, so packed on a Sunday afternoon- then it clicked- free wifi. Yep! That's it. The convenience of free access, good food and productivity goes hand-in-hand.
Finally we were called and our chicken soup eagerly awaited us on the counter. The soup salty but not too salty, not too hot, and just right.
Can't forget to elaborate on how clean and well kept this Panera is, it's what keep people coming and feel warm. The ambience is embracing enough to keep a customer at ease even if the order takes longer.
See you soon Panera, you've found a way to keep us conning. Kudos to all the staff.
Love,
Dennis&Lilian
I haven't been to any Panera in like a year (none really that convenient) and I am pleasantly surprised how things have changed. I always get the iced green tea, and depending on location, they may or may not have given refills, but it was always behind the cashier so sometimes it was hard to get their attention if there was a line to get the refill. Now it's next to the soda machines. Also instead of going down to pick up your food, they gave me a buzzer and brought it to me when ready and also picked up the plate when I was done. So it seemed a lot more helpful then before and I was happy with the experience. It's still a bit pricey for getting a sandwich and a soup, but once in a while for good tasting food and good service, I will be back!
I stopped at Panera to get take out before a movie. I decided on the Steak & Blue Cheese Salad (which I love!). My friend and I placed our orders with ease. We went down to the pick up area, which is where things went downhill.
My friend got her food, then the employee called my name. I was expecting my food to be ready, but no. He was calling me to inform me that they were out of the blue cheese vinaigrette that comes on this salad. I was taken aback. I told the employee that if they were out of the dressing, that I should have been informed of this when I placed my order as I would have ordered something different. The fault is in the employees taking your order, but the staff preparing the foods should also make sure to tell the employees who take your order. So, somewhere in there is a communication problem.
I was incredibly disappointed and selected balsamic vinaigrette as my alternate dressing. it definitely gives the salad a different flavor, which didn't please me. I also noticed that he did not put the Cabernet Reduction on either. This he didn't mention to me.
Overall, this was a very disappointing visit to Panera Bread. Given the experience I had, I would not frequent this location again.
It's a Panera. How much can I say? I've never had a problem here. The staff is friendly, they keep the place clean, and the food tastes no different than any other Panera. The only thing I don't like about this location is that it's right next door to a Smashburger, which always tempts me to make the unhealthier choice. Parking is also sometimes tight as several businesses share the same lot.
What can I say, its clean, has ample parking, free wifi, never really crowded.
As for the food, one thing that they do offer is excellent kids lunches, prepared fresh. I pick up right before taking them to school. The lunch comes individually packed into a nice tidy box which they can put into their lunch box or directly into their backpack. Its sealed pretty tight so that it wont open and spill all over their stuff. The lunch comes either with an apple or you can substitute for a bag of chips.
Personally i love their asiago bagel. The coffee there isn't great at all, and I would rather just go next door and pickup a cup from 7 Eleven.
The staff is always friendly which is expected from a chain such as this one.
Why can't I have a good Panera customer service experience? Is it something about Panera in this area?
I started a new job a couple of weeks ago and was told that this Panera location beat the others hands-down. So, I drove up Bloomfield Ave this morning, hoping to try the Pumpkin Pie bagel with the NY Cheesecake style cream cheese.
Service was slow. The manager had to come out and help ring because they had one person working the case and having to make everything. I finally get to order (and there was only one person in front of me) and the cashier was very pleasant. She takes my order, proceeds to get everything ready, then tells me they don't have the cream cheese. I asked if they carry it at all, and she said yes, it sells out because it is popular – a completely different story than West Orange's "we just don't carry it because no one orders it." She makes an attempt to look in the back to see if there's more, and there's not. She asks the manager, who tells her no, there is none.
She tries to talk me into another one but honestly, at this point, I decide to just give it up. Maybe it's fate telling me I don't need the carbs. I asked for a refund.
Know your stock before you ring, people.
This is my local Panera Bread. I don't know how I would review the food – it taste like every Panera Bread haha. Good ole Panera food and great service. The staff is really friendly and get your orders done in time. As for the place, it's nice & clean, and every time I eat there, there are people studying and eating (I love this because it reminds me of studying for finals in college).
One of my go-to lunch & quick breakfast favorites! I absolutely have a wonderful obsession with panera's spinach artichoke soufflé. It is a delicious combination of artichoke hearts, cheesy goodness and spinach.
I have been here twice in the last week – ordering online each time for rapid pick-up. Why can't more places have this?!?! 5 stars just for that! The convenience of ordering ahead and then having everything packed neatly ready for you to scoop up when you arrive. My soufflés are always hot and smoothies are perfect.
I have never had any issues with my food – but all of the staff seem very pleasant and the cafe itself is well kept and clean.
The establishment is in a strip mall with ample parking….so convenient for that rapid pick up!
I frequent this place at least once a week and will continue.