Panera Bread
$ • Cafe, Salad, Soup
Hours:
1705 W Gray St Suite 100, Houston
(713) 523-1180
About Panera Bread
Customers' Favorites
New Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chicken
Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Roasted Turkey & Avocado blt
Bistro French Onion Soup
Chocolate Chipper Cookie
Toasted Garden Caprese
Macaroni and Cheese
Chipotle Bacon Melt
Bacon Turkey Bravo
Panera Bread Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 7AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 8PM |
Panera Bread provides a mixed dining experience, with some strengths and areas needing improvement. The food quality remains high, with popular dishes like the corn chowder soup and tasty sandwiches such as the Chipotle Chicken and Toasted Frontega Chicken. Portions are generous, making the meals worth the price. Customers appreciate that the restaurant offers quick and efficient service for delivery and pickup, with prices considered good. The location has ample and free parking, making it easy to access.
However, service at the rapid pickup can be slow, with customers often waiting 15 minutes or more after their order is ready. The ordering process, which involves kiosks and waiters bringing food to the table, can be confusing for some, though it adds convenience. Cleanliness is sometimes an issue, with tables occasionally left dirty and food smells mixing in the dining area. The staff is friendly, but the overall experience can feel disorganized when the restaurant is busy. Despite these issues, many customers still find the food tasty and worth trying again.
Overall, Panera Bread offers high-quality meals and good prices, but faster service, better cleanliness, and more organized management could greatly improve the dining experience. The shift toward automation shows modernization, but maintaining the physical environment is equally important.