Panera Bread

Tuscaloosa, AL · Cafe

Rating
3.7/5
★★★★☆ 3.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Tuscaloosa
#103
of 286 restaurants
City Percentile
28%
rating percentile

Panera Bread is a restaurant located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It is one of 286 restaurants listed in Tuscaloosa. Its 3.7-star rating is slightly below the Tuscaloosa 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–9 PM
Monday6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday6 AM–9 PM
Thursday6 AM–9 PM
Friday6 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Monica Adams · Feb 2026

I went by and picked up lunch from Panera Tuscaloosa on my way back to work. As always, the customer service was great, everyone was helpful/friendly/courteous. The review is not about the staff it’s about the food quality. I spent $25 for a salad and a fruit cup! Panera is expensive and I was aware before I went there. I don’t mind paying. But when I spend my money, with those prices, I’d expect ALL my lettuce to be fresh, not beginning the decomposing process!

★★★★★ 5.0 Shay · Jul 2025

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Panera Bread – Thoughtful Service and a Delicious Dairy-Free Dinner Tonight’s visit to Panera Bread was everything I needed after a long day. I ordered the Creamy Tomato Soup and a Frontega Chicken Sandwich (customized without cheese—because I’m lactose intolerant) as part of the You Pick Two combo, with a cup of water. The sandwich was still flavorful, smoky, and satisfying, and the soup was the perfect warm comfort I was craving. But what really stood out was the customer care. Before leaving, I asked to purchase a cherry Danish—not for dessert, but to enjoy as a treat the next morning. The way the team responded truly made my night. One of the staff members asked with sincerity: “Which Danish would you like?” That small question made a big impact. Being given the chance to choos

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Alyssa Dunn · Sep 2025

I ordered broccoli soup, it tased good with the baguette bread. Also ordered a grilled cheese. It was just baked cheese toast. Service was okay. Not particularly my favorite.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Ron Bunning · Dec 2025

Ordered a chicken Caesar salad through Uber eats and it shows up with no Caesar dressing, none on the salad and none on the side. How does that happen?? According to the receipt , no one checked my order. So frustrating and Completely unacceptable.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Sabrina Brandon · Jan 2026

The person at the register did not know what to do. They had no coffee, no soft drinks, no sweet tea. The place was dirty and looked like it was falling apart. For Panera charges I expect better...especially something to drink. Thankfully my food was good.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

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