I was so thrilled when they opened a Panera so close to my house. I visit this location a few times a month, and I am always pleased with their service and their food. It is a great option for a fast lunch, with so many healthy options. However, if you want not healthy they have tons of that too. I love that they have seasonal offerings, but I hate getting attached to the seasonal stuff then have it go away. For example, I just discovered a new item in the butternut squash ravioli. This dish is a favorite of mine, but it is not something you see on a lot of menus. I was so thrilled they now have this offering, I enjoyed it today and I have to say as far as a quick serve restaurant it made my stomach incredibly happy. My other go to favorites are the cobb salad and any soup I am in the mood for that day. My favorite soups being the chicken and wild rice and the french onion. And my summer time favorite is always the corn chowder.
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Leslie J.
Service was so slow! We waited over 15 minutes for our food. The sandwich was good, while the Mac and cheese was way too thick and sour tasting. Way overpriced for what you get. They are better-priced for breakfast. Wouldn't go there again for a lunch.
(3)
Bryce C.
Panera Bread does an excellent job meeting the demands of a fast-casual restaurant, creating delicious sandwiches, soups, and pastries. This location in particular always seems busy, which unfortunately diminishes quality with sometimes incomplete sandwiches or delays from having to redo drinks. The price for what you get also seems to be going the wrong way, with food size declining and prices increasing over time. A half breakfast sandwich, blueberry muffin, and a latte cost $11. Certainly isn't the worst pricing in Denver, and the My Panera card gives regular rewards even for a causal visitor like me once every month or so.
(4)
L B.
Panera bread is very expensive for a soup and a sandwich damn. I was thinking that the soup and sandwich meal would be around $7.00 not $12.50 for your meal ! The food is ok, I have had a lot better fresher and tastier sandwiches at a local mom and pop sub shop for a lot lower price and lot more food too. The food there was ok and way over priced for what you get. That was me and my wife first time there and our last time. Eat at Panera bread and it will break your bank, unless you are rich ,then I guess you could go were wont.
(1)
Ms. H.
Worst lunch ever today. Limp salad with way too much salad, and French onion soup with no cheese on it. Expensive and poor quality. WILL NOT BE BACK.
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Heidi K.
I love the general setting - its a perfect location to spend a few hours on your laptop, snack on lunch and get work done. Well, it would be perfect if they had more than 2 outlets available to customers and their internet did not drop you ever 15 minutes. The staff is friendly, my orders are made correctly and the cafe is clean, so they get brownie points for that. But I can only come here to work when I have little to no intention to actually use the internet and my laptop has a full battery... That being said, I am yet to be to a Panera that as functional internet and adequate outlets so its clearly a corporate decision.
(2)
Nicole S.
My husband is a teaching assistant, so we stopped by during Teacher Appreciation Week for a complimentary bagel with cream cheese. I'm not an educator, so no freebies for me, but I did buy a four-cheese souffle. Absolutely delicious! So light and fluffy...I'm salivating just thinking about it. And of course, I tried a bite (or two, or three) of my husband's cinnamon crunch bagel. By far the best bagel I've ever had! It was light biting into a cinnamon-encrusted cloud. YUM. The only drawback is that Panera can be a little pricey. Definitely worth it for an occasional treat.
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Kelley G.
Usually I love Panera but this location continues to fall short. Today we stopped by Panera to take some food to go. The woman making our food was incredibly rude. She did not care if customers were happy, or got food or ever came back. I expect better customer service, especially knowing corporates customer service policy. I was very disappointed to be treated this way.
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Vincent D.
Came here for lunch with a friend a few days ago and everything seemed to meet my expectations. The service was great and the employees recommended a great meal for me. I had the chipotle chicken panini and it was amazing but my friend had the creamy tomato soup which brings me to the reason I'm giving them two stars. My friend got food poisoning and it basically crippled her from doing anything for a couple days so if you're going to try the tomato soup be prepared, because you might vomit afterward and have the worst stomach ache of your life.
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Shannon C.
This Panera was really close to where I lived, so I would stop in here often for their Hazelnut coffee--soooo good--before work. I've been to a few Panera's, but this one is my favorite. The staff is always courteous and nice, which somehow makes the coffee better ;) A lot of people seem to gather to meet and study at this location, which gives it a little bit of a "college-town" feel, which I really like. Though I think their food is a little over-priced, it has all been good. Both the asian chicken and the thai chicken salads are awesome, and I love their black bean soup. Also, can't go wrong with their bagels or... these are extremely hard to stay away from... their cookies.
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Gabe T.
My first time to a Panera. Upon entering I was greeted with a warm welcome from a nice young lady. I told her that I had never been to a Panera before and asked her what she recommended. She told me about the You Pick Two deal and told me what her favorite soup and sandwich were. After a minute or so I picked the French Onion Soup and the Big Kid Grilled Cheese with Gruyere, Vermont White Cheddar, organic sliced American cheese and Applewood- Smoked Bacon. I also chose a fountain drink and was offered a $.99 pastry of my choice, which I chose a huge cinnamon roll. I was looking for a meal for around $6 and ended up spending $11.25. The French Onion Soup was very salty. The sandwich was nice but still had that fast food flavor. The meal also came with a nice size section of bread and was probably the best part of the meal.
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Maria N.
This review is only for this location. If I lived closer, I would come everyday! I can't get enough of panera. I always get their asian sesame chicken salad and their almond chicken salad sandwich. I don't' know why but other paneras aren't as good as this location.
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Mike F.
Panera isn't great, but it's always good. The staff are reliably courteous and helpful. Good salads/sandwiches and in regular rotation over the past few years. Bakery items are well done too...a loaf of sliced sourdough and bagels often find their way home.
(3)
Danielle S.
Good as always. Food is consistent, staff is hit or miss on skill level but is always nice, and there may or may not be ample parking.
(4)
A J.
$20 Belmar gift card with any purchase for first 200 customers on Blackfriday-2011!
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Suzie S.
I took my sister and mother here for light snack and was very disappointed. The iced green tea was watered down and they overcharged us on lattes not once but twice. Since Panera Bread in arvada is one of my favorite places for lunch this was very upsetting to have such poor service. Prices are typically on the high side but $7 dollars for a cold latte is ridiculous. I admit when I learned they had opened by my work place I was very excited since their french toast bagels are a real treat but now I probably will never return.
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Melissa C.
Love this place - some of the friendliest people work here. I was so glad when they finally opened a Panera in our little stomping ground. We go here very often to enjoy the overpriced sandwiches and pastries. Yes, I said overpriced, but do I look like I care? I'll pay for quality and service. Plus, with the MyPanera card, you can get little freebies pretty often, like drinks and pastries, and 2 bucks off your meal. I LOVE the white cheddar mac and cheese.....droooolll.
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Paris V.
I like panera for the salads and soups. I will never get a sandwich or smoothie again from here. I ordered a steak sandwich and you get one slice of meat on a think piece of bread. The kale smoothie cost more but comes in a smaller cup then the other smoothies. It's just over priced. The half salad and soup was a good size, tasted wonderful. I don't like my choices of sides as chips and bread are not healthy so I only get an apple. I think more choices of a side would be nice. I do love their unsweetened teas though, super good and healthy. I never see them anywhere else but here. The staff was friendly and did a good job.
(3)
Lily S.
Came in for breakfast and was intrigued by the various loaves of breads, especially the Tomato Basil Loaf, sounded so good. I wondered whether it's a sweet or savory bread, was told more sweet than savory because of the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. Well, that took me aback so I asked if they sell just a slice so I could have that and coffee as breakfast, ain't no need to buy the entire loaf if it doesn't taste good, eh? The guy that worked the morning shift was very accommodating. He said they usually sell entire loaves or slice them up and serve as sandwiches but he was fine just charging me a buck or so for 4 neatly sliced halves, that was so nice of him! The bread tasted kind of unexpected at first but it grew on me with each additional bite. I loved the chewiness and the vibrant color. My boyfriend got the Spinach and Bacon Egg Souffle since he saw them bring out newly baked ones, they are as good as ever, truly a wonderful savory breakfast item! Coffee is just... Don Francisco's Coffee (found that out online), nothing to remember about. I needed a sweet item, so I looked to the Bear Claws. I remember my favorite donut shop has these humongous Bear Claws that looked oh so very tempting and the only thing preventing me from getting them is that they're filled, with the same kind of fillings from Apple/Pineapple Fritters. While I love Apple/Pineapple Fritters, an entire center with such slimy pie fillings does not sound appealing. So when I realize Panera Bread's Bear Claws are filled with almond paste, I was so glad (nothing gooey or slimy here)! Sigh, if only they use donut doughs! I did not care for the yellowish, sweet bread type dough that reminds me of raisin breads or vending machine "pastries". Note to self: stick to bakery breads and savory items at Panera, the sweet stuff never taste as good as they look or their names imply.
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kary k.
A large group of unsupervised children playing on the floor and chasing each other around the tables. Seriously, mommies if your kids can't behave in a restaurant; then take your social time to a playground.
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Chelsea S.
Panera's food is pretty good and definitely hits the spot for homemade cravings when you don't feel like cooking. But after our little mishap last night, I think I should have gone somewhere else. The whole team had a major lack of communication and it showed. While the girl at the register was bubbly and sweet, you could tell she was in another world. Our bag was missing a salad and my broth bowl had leaked and broken the paper bag. The guy who was in charge was frazzled, snippy and yelling at the other employees. He fixed our bag and handed it back to us with a couple sarcastic remarks. So, if you have a complicated order, i would avoid panera until they get it together!!
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Vito N.
There are times this Panera gets really busy and slows the process of service, but everyone always remains friendly and is super happy to make sure everyone is satisfied with the service. Fridays evening are the worst for busy-ness but again I haven't eaten anything at Panera that didn't taste great.
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Address :650 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO, 80226
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Laura A.
I was so thrilled when they opened a Panera so close to my house. I visit this location a few times a month, and I am always pleased with their service and their food. It is a great option for a fast lunch, with so many healthy options. However, if you want not healthy they have tons of that too. I love that they have seasonal offerings, but I hate getting attached to the seasonal stuff then have it go away. For example, I just discovered a new item in the butternut squash ravioli. This dish is a favorite of mine, but it is not something you see on a lot of menus. I was so thrilled they now have this offering, I enjoyed it today and I have to say as far as a quick serve restaurant it made my stomach incredibly happy. My other go to favorites are the cobb salad and any soup I am in the mood for that day. My favorite soups being the chicken and wild rice and the french onion. And my summer time favorite is always the corn chowder.
(4)Leslie J.
Service was so slow! We waited over 15 minutes for our food. The sandwich was good, while the Mac and cheese was way too thick and sour tasting. Way overpriced for what you get. They are better-priced for breakfast. Wouldn't go there again for a lunch.
(3)Bryce C.
Panera Bread does an excellent job meeting the demands of a fast-casual restaurant, creating delicious sandwiches, soups, and pastries. This location in particular always seems busy, which unfortunately diminishes quality with sometimes incomplete sandwiches or delays from having to redo drinks. The price for what you get also seems to be going the wrong way, with food size declining and prices increasing over time. A half breakfast sandwich, blueberry muffin, and a latte cost $11. Certainly isn't the worst pricing in Denver, and the My Panera card gives regular rewards even for a causal visitor like me once every month or so.
(4)L B.
Panera bread is very expensive for a soup and a sandwich damn. I was thinking that the soup and sandwich meal would be around $7.00 not $12.50 for your meal ! The food is ok, I have had a lot better fresher and tastier sandwiches at a local mom and pop sub shop for a lot lower price and lot more food too. The food there was ok and way over priced for what you get. That was me and my wife first time there and our last time. Eat at Panera bread and it will break your bank, unless you are rich ,then I guess you could go were wont.
(1)Ms. H.
Worst lunch ever today. Limp salad with way too much salad, and French onion soup with no cheese on it. Expensive and poor quality. WILL NOT BE BACK.
(1)Heidi K.
I love the general setting - its a perfect location to spend a few hours on your laptop, snack on lunch and get work done. Well, it would be perfect if they had more than 2 outlets available to customers and their internet did not drop you ever 15 minutes. The staff is friendly, my orders are made correctly and the cafe is clean, so they get brownie points for that. But I can only come here to work when I have little to no intention to actually use the internet and my laptop has a full battery... That being said, I am yet to be to a Panera that as functional internet and adequate outlets so its clearly a corporate decision.
(2)Nicole S.
My husband is a teaching assistant, so we stopped by during Teacher Appreciation Week for a complimentary bagel with cream cheese. I'm not an educator, so no freebies for me, but I did buy a four-cheese souffle. Absolutely delicious! So light and fluffy...I'm salivating just thinking about it. And of course, I tried a bite (or two, or three) of my husband's cinnamon crunch bagel. By far the best bagel I've ever had! It was light biting into a cinnamon-encrusted cloud. YUM. The only drawback is that Panera can be a little pricey. Definitely worth it for an occasional treat.
(4)Kelley G.
Usually I love Panera but this location continues to fall short. Today we stopped by Panera to take some food to go. The woman making our food was incredibly rude. She did not care if customers were happy, or got food or ever came back. I expect better customer service, especially knowing corporates customer service policy. I was very disappointed to be treated this way.
(3)Vincent D.
Came here for lunch with a friend a few days ago and everything seemed to meet my expectations. The service was great and the employees recommended a great meal for me. I had the chipotle chicken panini and it was amazing but my friend had the creamy tomato soup which brings me to the reason I'm giving them two stars. My friend got food poisoning and it basically crippled her from doing anything for a couple days so if you're going to try the tomato soup be prepared, because you might vomit afterward and have the worst stomach ache of your life.
(2)Shannon C.
This Panera was really close to where I lived, so I would stop in here often for their Hazelnut coffee--soooo good--before work. I've been to a few Panera's, but this one is my favorite. The staff is always courteous and nice, which somehow makes the coffee better ;) A lot of people seem to gather to meet and study at this location, which gives it a little bit of a "college-town" feel, which I really like. Though I think their food is a little over-priced, it has all been good. Both the asian chicken and the thai chicken salads are awesome, and I love their black bean soup. Also, can't go wrong with their bagels or... these are extremely hard to stay away from... their cookies.
(4)Gabe T.
My first time to a Panera. Upon entering I was greeted with a warm welcome from a nice young lady. I told her that I had never been to a Panera before and asked her what she recommended. She told me about the You Pick Two deal and told me what her favorite soup and sandwich were. After a minute or so I picked the French Onion Soup and the Big Kid Grilled Cheese with Gruyere, Vermont White Cheddar, organic sliced American cheese and Applewood- Smoked Bacon. I also chose a fountain drink and was offered a $.99 pastry of my choice, which I chose a huge cinnamon roll. I was looking for a meal for around $6 and ended up spending $11.25. The French Onion Soup was very salty. The sandwich was nice but still had that fast food flavor. The meal also came with a nice size section of bread and was probably the best part of the meal.
(1)Maria N.
This review is only for this location. If I lived closer, I would come everyday! I can't get enough of panera. I always get their asian sesame chicken salad and their almond chicken salad sandwich. I don't' know why but other paneras aren't as good as this location.
(5)Mike F.
Panera isn't great, but it's always good. The staff are reliably courteous and helpful. Good salads/sandwiches and in regular rotation over the past few years. Bakery items are well done too...a loaf of sliced sourdough and bagels often find their way home.
(3)Danielle S.
Good as always. Food is consistent, staff is hit or miss on skill level but is always nice, and there may or may not be ample parking.
(4)A J.
$20 Belmar gift card with any purchase for first 200 customers on Blackfriday-2011!
(5)Suzie S.
I took my sister and mother here for light snack and was very disappointed. The iced green tea was watered down and they overcharged us on lattes not once but twice. Since Panera Bread in arvada is one of my favorite places for lunch this was very upsetting to have such poor service. Prices are typically on the high side but $7 dollars for a cold latte is ridiculous. I admit when I learned they had opened by my work place I was very excited since their french toast bagels are a real treat but now I probably will never return.
(1)Melissa C.
Love this place - some of the friendliest people work here. I was so glad when they finally opened a Panera in our little stomping ground. We go here very often to enjoy the overpriced sandwiches and pastries. Yes, I said overpriced, but do I look like I care? I'll pay for quality and service. Plus, with the MyPanera card, you can get little freebies pretty often, like drinks and pastries, and 2 bucks off your meal. I LOVE the white cheddar mac and cheese.....droooolll.
(5)Paris V.
I like panera for the salads and soups. I will never get a sandwich or smoothie again from here. I ordered a steak sandwich and you get one slice of meat on a think piece of bread. The kale smoothie cost more but comes in a smaller cup then the other smoothies. It's just over priced. The half salad and soup was a good size, tasted wonderful. I don't like my choices of sides as chips and bread are not healthy so I only get an apple. I think more choices of a side would be nice. I do love their unsweetened teas though, super good and healthy. I never see them anywhere else but here. The staff was friendly and did a good job.
(3)Lily S.
Came in for breakfast and was intrigued by the various loaves of breads, especially the Tomato Basil Loaf, sounded so good. I wondered whether it's a sweet or savory bread, was told more sweet than savory because of the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. Well, that took me aback so I asked if they sell just a slice so I could have that and coffee as breakfast, ain't no need to buy the entire loaf if it doesn't taste good, eh? The guy that worked the morning shift was very accommodating. He said they usually sell entire loaves or slice them up and serve as sandwiches but he was fine just charging me a buck or so for 4 neatly sliced halves, that was so nice of him! The bread tasted kind of unexpected at first but it grew on me with each additional bite. I loved the chewiness and the vibrant color. My boyfriend got the Spinach and Bacon Egg Souffle since he saw them bring out newly baked ones, they are as good as ever, truly a wonderful savory breakfast item! Coffee is just... Don Francisco's Coffee (found that out online), nothing to remember about. I needed a sweet item, so I looked to the Bear Claws. I remember my favorite donut shop has these humongous Bear Claws that looked oh so very tempting and the only thing preventing me from getting them is that they're filled, with the same kind of fillings from Apple/Pineapple Fritters. While I love Apple/Pineapple Fritters, an entire center with such slimy pie fillings does not sound appealing. So when I realize Panera Bread's Bear Claws are filled with almond paste, I was so glad (nothing gooey or slimy here)! Sigh, if only they use donut doughs! I did not care for the yellowish, sweet bread type dough that reminds me of raisin breads or vending machine "pastries". Note to self: stick to bakery breads and savory items at Panera, the sweet stuff never taste as good as they look or their names imply.
(3)kary k.
A large group of unsupervised children playing on the floor and chasing each other around the tables. Seriously, mommies if your kids can't behave in a restaurant; then take your social time to a playground.
(1)Chelsea S.
Panera's food is pretty good and definitely hits the spot for homemade cravings when you don't feel like cooking. But after our little mishap last night, I think I should have gone somewhere else. The whole team had a major lack of communication and it showed. While the girl at the register was bubbly and sweet, you could tell she was in another world. Our bag was missing a salad and my broth bowl had leaked and broken the paper bag. The guy who was in charge was frazzled, snippy and yelling at the other employees. He fixed our bag and handed it back to us with a couple sarcastic remarks. So, if you have a complicated order, i would avoid panera until they get it together!!
(2)Vito N.
There are times this Panera gets really busy and slows the process of service, but everyone always remains friendly and is super happy to make sure everyone is satisfied with the service. Fridays evening are the worst for busy-ness but again I haven't eaten anything at Panera that didn't taste great.
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