Panera Bread

Independence, OH · Cafe

Rating
3.9/5
★★★★☆ 3.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Independence
#23
of 46 restaurants
City Percentile
31%
rating percentile

Panera Bread is a restaurant located in Independence, OH. It is one of 46 restaurants listed in Independence. Its 3.9-star rating is slightly below the Independence city average of 4.1 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Panera Bread

From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our... More

Hours

Saturday6 AM–9 PM
Sunday7 AM–8 PM
Monday6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday6 AM–9 PM
Thursday6 AM–9 PM
Friday6 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Aleksandr Shvartsman · Jan 2026

Panera Bread is a solid go-to for fresh, quick meals in a comfortable setting. The soups, salads, and sandwiches are consistently good, with plenty of healthier options compared to typical fast food. The broccoli cheddar soup and freshly baked bread are favorites, and the menu offers enough variety to please different tastes. The atmosphere is clean and relaxed—great for a casual lunch, meeting, or getting some work done. Service is usually friendly and efficient, though it can get a bit slow during peak hours. Prices are slightly higher than average, but the quality and freshness make it worth it. Overall, Panera Bread delivers reliable food.

★★★★★ 5.0 N Z · Sep 2025

It’s 8 AM and Sunday morning. I was wanted to just give the biggest compliments to their staff this morning (especially the young lady on the register/helping). Very friendly and upbeat. Way to start the morning for your customers!

★★★★★ 5.0 glen glazewski · Nov 2025

staff is always friendly they make me feel welcomed when i eat there always smiling willing to help even engage in a quick chat while waiting for your food by asking how your days going.. the place is clean sometimes there is quite a wait time but w staffing problems id imagine and online ordering they get busy but to me it tells me this is the "it" place to be. wouldnt be busy if the food and service wasnt up to par..

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Marc W. · Feb 2026

Good service and large, clean restaurant. Unfortunately I have been disappointed with the coffee every time I've stopped in here before work, so I will not be giving it another try. I order a plain iced latte every time. It's espresso and milk, that's it. But it's always watered down when I order it from here. Has no flavor at all. Sorry, but I've given this location enough chances.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dan O. · Mar 2026

Large lunch order delivered. Very fresh on time fair price. Highly recommend.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantCatererCoffee shopDelivery serviceTakeout RestaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup restaurant

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