Panera Bread

Panera Bread

(Now Closed)
Bakery, Sandwich Spot, and Café$$$$
Union Square, New York
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  • Kasey M.
    Kasey MaAugust 7, 2013
    When panera finally came to New York, I nearly died. I've been waiting for one to open as I've grown up around so many and love this place. Service is awesome, even when I changed my order.
  • Lori W.
    Lori WhiteAugust 10, 2012
    Trust a St. Louis native (Bread Co...as it is known in St. Louis, was founded in the land of The Gateway Arch), and get the broccoli cheddar soup and bacon turkey bravo you pick 2. Trust.
  • Monti B.heart icon on user image
    Monti BrayApril 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always slow and never any seating, but boy is that broccoli cheddar soup and pecan braid worth it.
  • Kirsten P.
    Kirsten PowerFebruary 19, 2016
    order from the kiosks at the front, cuts wait time by 1/2
  • Alexandra S.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra SantiagoDecember 6, 2013
    I love their sandwiches but is to bad they don't have turkey bacon. I am pretty sure there is a high demand for it, specially in this area.
  • Kristina M.
    Kristina MarieApril 5, 2013
    It is really crowded here and hard to find seats but the wait staff scanned the restaurant and actually found seats for us. Pleasant surprise. Good customer service.
  • nukirk d.
    nukirk digi.talSeptember 20, 2014
    The way the space is layout, you think there are no seats, but there's plenty in the back. Just keep in mind it's very popular.
  • Nicholas G.
    Nicholas GiovanniAugust 8, 2012
    Turkey, Avocado BLT was excellent. Today was the first day they were opened and it was packed for lunch.
  • Jacob C.heart icon on user image
    Jacob CassSeptember 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always fresh and great service. Get the Panera loyalty card, you get free stuff and very often!
  • Himanshu D.heart icon on user image
    Himanshu DubeyDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great customer service. Very warm, polite and inviting. Their broccoli cheddar soup is out of this world!! Must try.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengFebruary 5, 2016
    Amazing, friendly staff. The Chicken & Avocado BLT and Chicken Soba Noodle Salad are good.
  • Marcus J.
    Marcus JonesJune 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    If you love seafood, add shrimp to your salad. It's kind of expensive, but you get 8 jumbo shrimp for the price.
  • Florence H.
    Florence HOctober 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Yay! There's finally a Panera within walking distance. Frontega chicken with broccoli cheddar is always a failsafe. Staff is pretty nice. Pecan braid has like...2 pecans.
  • UglyCookheart icon on user image
    UglyCookMarch 7, 2015
    Must have the cinnamon crunch with honey and walnut cream spread....
  • Eva A.
    Eva AvshalumovaSeptember 14, 2012
    Love love love the place and the food. The broccoli cheddar soup in the bread bowl is to die for!!!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChoiJanuary 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I feel guilty for getting a bagel at a chain, but their asiago bagels are the bomb.
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LubkinAugust 17, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Excellent customer service!!! I have been to many paneras in NJ, PA, and NY. This is definitely the best one I've ever been to!!
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordJuly 30, 2016
    Vegetarians - try the black bean soup with the side salad
  • Lee H.
    Lee HoffmanJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken artichoke panini is delicious
  • Chris C.
    Chris CAugust 17, 2012
    Man this place is really nice. I wonder how long til dope fiends take it over like Au Bon Pain next door?
  • Brooke B.
    Brooke BurdgeNovember 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Sign up for the Panera card. Get card in store, register online. Frequent free stuff-- smoothies, iced coffee, pastries, etc!
  • Maxwell Z.heart icon on user image
    Maxwell ZSeptember 29, 2014
    If you're missing the suburbs, saddle up to a bacon turkey bravo and broccoli cheddar soup
  • Craig W.
    Craig WilwolDecember 3, 2012
    Lines move pretty well for a chain place I would recommend the Cuban
  • 💎T
    💎TDecember 31, 2014
    It's always crowded here. Don't even expect to be able to land a table during peak hours.
  • Cristo S.heart icon on user image
    Cristo SotoAugust 11, 2012
    @Krista B. Hey if you had any knowledge in you. You would know that ,they only opened 3 days ago. So give them a break and don't be a jerk.You want service done by jerks go to AuBon Pain next door.
  • Gajendra D.heart icon on user image
    Gajendra DeshmukhMarch 22, 2016
    Try the sour dough and fresh coffee.
  • alessandra h.
    alessandra heinenFebruary 13, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the Mac and Cheese
  • Nandi A.heart icon on user image
    Nandi AndersonMarch 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot to relax and hide from the many people in union square!
  • Caitlin C.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin ClementsMarch 7, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    You totally have to be on the prowl for a table - it's like a competitive sport!
  • Erasmo J.
    Erasmo JuniorFebruary 19, 2013
    People stay sit ad eternum using their computer while other ones who want to eat don't have a seat.
  • Paul H.heart icon on user image
    Paul H.December 21, 2014
    Chicken caesar sandwich!
  • Allison H.
    Allison HrebsJune 9, 2013
    Love a panera downtown but be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes for your food...
  • Eric W.
    Eric WMarch 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I think the sandwiches here are smaller than the sandwiches at non-Manhattan locations.
  • Renz P.
    Renz PeeMay 11, 2014
    Went here Friday and got food poisoning... place was the dirtiest panera I have ever been to. cups and garbage on the floor, trash piled high ... just dirty...too bad I noticed after I placed my order
  • Johnny M.
    Johnny Martin-AlexanderSeptember 11, 2013
    This place is a rip off. For $7.61 I got a pathetic sandwich of lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and onion. no better than Subway. Whatever makes this sandwich "Mediterranean" is beyond me
  • Stephanie M.
    Stephanie MonroeJune 12, 2013
    Try the Cherry limeade frozen drink.
  • Marilyn R.
    Marilyn RosaFebruary 27, 2017
    The service was relatively quick and very polite but the blueberry muffins are not good.
  • Jason T.
    Jason TranNovember 27, 2012
    Try the "Pick 2" - Black Bean Soup & Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich!
  • Bu D.
    Bu DhaviMarch 28, 2013
    Great chat at the register. Plenty of seating the rear.
  • Mariana S.heart icon on user image
    Mariana SampaioAugust 25, 2015
    In love with the broccoli cheddar soup
  • Cristiana C.
    Cristiana CannizzaroFebruary 10, 2013
    Try the Mac and Chesse, so good!
  • Karissa✨heart icon on user image
    Karissa✨May 5, 2015
    It's your typical Panera. Pretty crowded. There's lots of seats in the back, though.
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniMarch 30, 2016
    It's a Panera. Tasty baked goods.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LinSeptember 1, 2017
    Not as good as other Panera Bread that I've been to outside of NYC.
  • Matt T.
    Matt TerpeningAugust 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Give the associates a break, they're trying hard for how long they've been open.
  • Diane D.heart icon on user image
    Diane D.April 13, 2016
    Tea I'd great
  • Jesse F.heart icon on user image
    Jesse FrankJanuary 27, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Soups and coffee
  • MIZANUR R.
    MIZANUR RAHMANFebruary 26, 2013
    Good service! N they can pronounce my name!!!
  • Leigh Anne Z.heart icon on user image
    Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterMay 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Get a MyPanera card. Seriously.
  • Brigette K.
    Brigette K.January 19, 2013
    This place is not set up well- seating is really annoying.
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