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Panera Bread
Categories: Food Bakeries Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Sandwiches Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches [Edit]
9321 J.W. Clay BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28262
Neighbourhood: University City
(704) 503-3850
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Panera Bread
10 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle K.
Charlotte, NC
3/27/2012
I love panera bread. Never disappointed when I come here. Quick and easy. The pick two is awesome!
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Review from Sam J.
3/16/2012
Positives: I like Panera Bread because they have a varied menu, healthy choices, free wi-fi, beautiful breakfast pastries, fast service, ample parking, and comfortable seating. This restaurant is located in a convenient location. It is easily accessible from I-85, WT Harris Blvd, or Hwy 29. The restaurant is uber clean. The little notification buzzer always goes off quickly indicating that ones food is ready.
Negatives: My only problem with this place is that it is always very crowded, and it is sometimes hard to find a decent seat. The prices are not exactly cheap either, but not too bad.
This is an above average, well run, clean, restaurant chain.
PANERA BREAD #1043
Location: 9321 J W CLAY BV CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/30/2012
Activity Type: Inspection
Score: 96 (Two point "education credit" not included, because it has nothing to do with the restaurant's actual cleanliness.) -
Review from Trey S.
2/11/2012
I had the chance to dine here for breakfast for the first time today, this Saturday 2/11. I've been to Panera many times before, but always for lunch. I do not know why, but when I think of weekend breakfast spots to try, Panera Bread is usually not on the top of my list of places to go. However, due to the fact that my gf had a gift card we decided to give it a shot.
Service - Service was amazing, prompt, polite, friendly, etc. I could go on for days, I'll just sum it up by saying, the place has damn good customer service.
Food: I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel. It was good not great. I'd prefer the same breakfast sandwich from a place like Bruegger's or Einstein's. Bacon didn't have much flavor to me. The sandwich wasn't bad by any means, it was just ok. We also ordered a blueberry muffin and a pecan/cinnamon roll. The Blueberry muffin was great! The pecan/cinnamon roll on the other hand was not so great. It did not taste fresh at all. I feel like it may have been made a day or two ago.
Drink: We ordered a strawberry smoothie before we left. Both my gf and I loved it. It had fresh strawberries and yogurt all mixed together. It was cold, fresh and delicious. No complaints there.
Other: -Free WiFi
-Plenty of free parking
-Great salads
-Great service
-Clean -
Review from Danielle P.
Charlotte, NC
1/21/2011 5 Check-ins Here
The things I have done to salads at Panera are probably illegal in some states.
Okay, thats not true. I just really dig in when I am craving a packed salad enough to shell out nearly 9 bucks (rabbits are not cash-rich you know). From what I can tell this Panera is pretty standard. Enticing menu, maze-like seating area and fairly quick service.
While the employees here are really just super cheery, no amount of happiness hides the fact that at lunch time this place is mobbed. I have more than once been relegated to the bar that is actually IN the ordering line to eat my leafy delight.
Still, if you have a few extra minutes to eat it's a nice change of pace from so many fried, refried & deep fried lunch options in the University area.Listed in: Come on Down to University…
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Review from Stephen K.
10/20/2010 3 Check-ins Here
Panera is a great spot to work and hang out for a couple hours without feeling pressured to buy a ton of food. Actually, I didn't buy anything at all. I'm sure they didn't like that, but no one said anything.
It's worth echoing the other reviews on atmosphere: cozy, clean, and quiet. Just what you would expect from Panera. -
Review from John H.
11/4/2010 15 Check-ins Here
Can't go wrong with Panera! Their menu is big enough (and tasty enough) to pretty much eat every meal here. I usually just go for lunch. Lately I have been doing their "Pick Two" option for lunch so 1/2 salad and 1/2 a sandwich or 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of soup... mix and match.
It was a little crowded today, I thought the rain would force everyone to stay indoors, so there was some jockeying going on for tables (since it was also cold outside). Had a bowl of warm broccoli cheddar soup with half a tuna sandwich on honey wheat. Hit the spot. -
Review from Eric K.
11/22/2008 2 photos
When I first learned that Panera was opening up in the University area (near where I work), I shouted, "Hallelujah!" I've always loved the comforting feeling one gets in a Panera and I've never been disappointed in their lunches, breads, pastries, breakfast, or coffee.
I think by now I've sampled everything on the menu so now I know exactly what I want and order the same thing every time. The You-Pick-Two combo offers you a choice of two of the following: soup, salad, sandwich. I mix it up a little bit depending on my hunger and the temperature outside, but it usually involves two of the three: cream of chicken and wild rice soup, French onion soup, Caesar salad, tomato and mozzarella salad (summertime only) and -- my favorite -- the Frontega chicken panini sandwich. As my side, I take their super-crunchy potato chips and bring them back to work for a snack on another day. Wash it all down with a cup of their hazelnut coffee and I've had a satisfying lunch.
This Panera has always offered great service with a smile and cooked my order very quickly. Never a problem. -
Review from Megan C.
Charlotte, NC
5/10/2009
I always love eating at Panera because of their array of choices and great prices. I sometimes just grab coffee and a bagel but I really like going for lunch. The pick two option is great because you don't have to choose between your favorite sandwich or bowl of soup. The soups are flavorful and always fresh. I would recommend the tomato soup, it's basically the best tomato soup I have ever eaten. The fresh salads are great too and so are the sandwiches and paninis. All the sandwiches are served on their fresh bread. The tuna salad is very good, even for those who are not particularly fond of tuna. Their coffee and pastries are also really good. I would suggest not going between 12 and 1 because it is incredibly busy around this time.
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Review from Derek T.
Charlotte, NC
I love that I can walk to this Panera! Consistently delicious food and and a very friendly staff.
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Review from Dale P.
Charlotte, NC
4/28/2006
While it is a chain, the combination of bakery and cafe really works. This location is comfortable, with plenty of nooks and crannies to settle down in. Nice covered porch outside, too. The location is a bit awkward and can be somewhat frustrating to get out of during busy times, but there is always plenty of parking and the traffic isn't too bad most of the time.
