Panera Bread

I never leave reviews but Sandra was amazing! She treated us like family and was so so very kind! Her hospitality was way better than any restaurant i've ever been to! We will most definitely be coming back just for the hospitality! Food was also great! The bread bowls are AMAZING and the chocolate croissant was soooo good!

Driving from Illinois going back home, at 7pm and I want hot soup. That's why we stopped by there for takeout order. That was Cheddar broccoli, chicken sandwich and an apple.. Still hot when I arrived home. I feel relieved of the hot soup.The pic is not our recent takeout order. But still we had our dine in there.

Panera Bread at 2704 W Deyoung St in Marion, IL, is a fantastic spot for a fresh, healthy meal. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained, with a welcoming ambiance perfect for a casual lunch or a productive coffee session. The staff is friendly and efficient, ensuring orders are accurate and served promptly. Their menu offers a great variety, from hearty soups and salads to delicious sandwiches and bakery treats.The food is consistently fresh and flavorful. Overall, it’s a wonderful place for quality food and a relaxed dining experience. Fiesta Chicken Sandwich 👍

My recent soup bread bowl order taught me that it consists of mostly bread. A LOT of bread and maybe 8 oz of soup. Maybe 8 oz is what I should have expected, but that's the last time I order a bread bowl. Panera has delicious bread, for sure, but I felt all I had eaten was bread after finishing. Employee friendliness was average. Not overly friendly. The atmosphere always seems nice. It's clean and comfortably warm. I loved the wall fireplace that was not only attractive but gave off heat too. I truly disliked most of the Christmas music that was playing. It wasn't classical Christmas, but a hodge podge of annoying selections. I was truly disappointed and it will take some time before I forget and go back again. If I surprise myself and return sooner, it won't be for the soup served in a b

As a frequent visitor to PB where freshness has in most cases, like 95%, always been a key signature, I was left with a diminished desire to return to this location. My salad just didn't make par as some of the greens had roughage nd the tomatoes had not ripened, yet they were tossed in as edible. Moreover, the service nd engagement did not come across favorable. And while not being accustomed to diversity can be a challenge, it really should present itself as an opportunity for a venue such as this to reward new customers unseen before, rather than leave the patron feeling like an anomaly. May the room for improvement for others be met with the grace 2do so.