Panera Bread

4159 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland
(863) 858-5100

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R W

I don't know why I keep allowing myself to be disappointed by coming here. $26 for a chicken salad and a bowl of chicken noodle soup neither were filled up. Bathroom was disgusting had to tell the manager. I asked chef about the soup and he said sorry, we scoop 3 times and no more...awful.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Seth Gilland

Good quality food with great flavor. I ordered the family deal online and picked it up. It was ready right about the estimated time. The folks behind the counter were VERY busy but helpful when available. The location can be tricky...watch for cross traffic!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jonathan Gennick

I had breakfast here three mornings in a row while in town for some training. I'm a coffee person and will admit that the hazelnut coffee is the attraction. That, and the breakfast fare is a cut above McD's and similar type fast food places. The only downside is that Panera these days has gotten rid of human order takers, and I don't much enjoy having to key in my own food order. Food was good though, and the coffee was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mark Moran

Snotty service by some blonde, dirty tables, and disruptive atmosphere.

Parking: The parking lot always has puddles in the first five spots. So much so that you get your feet wet. Even when it hasn't rained in days.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Apple

Charles

Staff in the morning are rude and loud in the pick up food area . Employees sound and act as if they’re in high school cafeteria.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Stephanie Patmalnee

They know their stuff. Food rocks. If you're feeling under the weather the tomato soup and grilled cheese will do you right. Truthfully working my way thru the soups haven't had a bad one yet!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SpaceVoyager

It was SO not clean that I left.

John Parker

Once a decade visit to Panerai location. Last time we ate Panerai was Philadelphia 2006.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 4

Carol Earick

Ordered the fireside chillie for 4 people, lol maybe for midgets but not 4 grown adults. It tasted like they added all the powdered spices last. Powered spices added at the end and didn't get enough cook time to get that taste out is nasty. Will I order again. Definitely not the chillie.

Food: 2

Service: 4

Jamie Herkel

Food was great. Hot tea bar was missing cane syrup and natural sugar packets. Tables needed to be wiped and the drink area smelt like the inside of a bathroom. Service was excellent though and I left full and satisfied so I was happy. I will be back.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available.

Wheelchair accessibility: Double front doors to navigate thru to enter restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Panini, Chicken Noodle, Grilled Cheese

Stephanie Myers

I’m a teacher and was gifted a Panera Giftcard for Christmas. I have a very short lunch, so I preordered before I took my class to lunch. The delivery said it would be there between 10:10 and 10:20, well unfortunately my food did not arrive until 10:55. My lunch was well over and I had my class back. My soup, sandwich and coffee all came cold. Thankfully it wasn’t my own personal money and a gift card but I definitely won’t be doing Panera delivery any time soon! $27 for a completely cold meal.

Food: 1

Amy Rector

I haven't been to Panera in more than likely over a decade. We were on our way home after a long day & I just decided I'd like to get something. I'm so happy I did. When I walked in, the smells made me regret alone that I hadn't been in for so long lol 🙃 I ended up ordering the ciabatta steak dipper with the French onion & a side of Mac n cheese with 2 cookies 😆 yes I got 2 because my order came to $16.66 so I added a cookie & gave 1 to my husband 😆 when I got home and started eating. It was phenomenal 👏 I'll def be going back for another soon! The restaurant was clean, very busy and the employees were very nice. The young lady at the register was so sweet. She helped me decide on what to get because everything looked, sounded & with all the smells. I just knew I was going to have a hard time without help 😆
I ran to the restroom while waiting. It wasn't as clean as I'd hoped, but it wasn't filthy either. I have seen much, much worse.
The parking lot is shared but it's huge. So no one should have issues finding a place.
I highly recommend. You just can't go wrong here.

Vegetarian options: There are plenty of soup options as well as salad options

Kid-friendliness: No smoking inside, so I'd imagine it's safe

Wheelchair accessibility: I don't recall seeing accessibility but it's possible I didn't due to being in a hurry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emery Cooper

I’m not one to leave reviews unless they’re good one but this actually left me at a loss for words. I opened my wrapped and sealed sandwich and the pickle had a bite taken out of it. I normally prefer my pickles as a whole spear but here we are. I put it on a plate for the photo and have gotten several laughs out it. Whoever did it must love cucumbers because those didn’t seem to make it on my sandwich either.

Stephanie (Starry)

The food is great, although it's definitely pricey, so unless you have a lot of money to spend, don't go here EVERYDAY. But the food & drinks are definitely worth the money. It's also a good place to do some work on your device (laptop, tablet, etc.), even though I don't, but I've seen plenty of people do so.

Vegetarian options: There's not a specific section, you'd just have to look yourself, and most likely ask for certain things out of whatever you order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Orange Cranberry Muffins, Salad, Cinnamon Roll, Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Nether Girl

I came in for the first time the other day to get my sip club as I was in the area and was approached by a young kid asking if I'd buy him food or get him a drink, now I understand the amount of homeless in the area as I saw them when I was driving around but to be approached like I was just made me very uncomfortable. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere they provided was wonderful I did notice the kid go up to a few other people as well when I told him no, I am unsure if it's a regular thing or not but he seemed like he'd done it before and it worked since he kept trying.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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