Panera Bread
$ • Cafe, Salad, SoupAbout Panera Bread
Customers' Favorites
Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Roasted Turkey & Avocado blt
Variety of Panera Sandwiches
Napa Almond Chicken Salad
Fresh Baked Goods Feast
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Sandwich and Soup Mac
Chipotle Bacon Melt
Panera Bread Reviews
250 ratings
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6 people in line and what has to be the slowest person alive at tbe cash register (Lenny?). The manager was amazing and picked up the slack....5 stars for the manager!
Love Panera but they missed an entire sandwich in my order at this location. It was a large order for six folks but always disappoints that one person. 4 stars as they made it right with a quick reimbursement.
Very good salad and chicken noodle soup.
Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 9PM |
Panera Bread is a clean and friendly cafe known for its good food. It is a favorite spot for many in Ames, especially students who enjoy working there in a cozy atmosphere enhanced by a fireplace. The staff is often praised for their kindness and going above and beyond, with some customers receiving free cookies when they stayed late. The location is particularly appreciated for its cleanliness and welcoming environment, standing out compared to other branches. Customers have expressed that the food is always great, and the staff, especially Stephanie, provides excellent customer service. However, service can sometimes be slow due to high customer volume, and the WiFi in the Ames location needs improvement. Recent renovations have changed the cafe’s once cozy and warm atmosphere to a more sterile, beige appearance. Some customers have noted disappointment with the limited gluten-free options and the lack of condiments with bun-less sandwiches. There have also been concerns about staff sometimes staring at their phones when helping customers, which can lead to mistakes in orders.