Food is very good if they could only buss the tables in a timely manner ! I still give them 5 stars...
(5)
Chris H.
I visited Panera for lunch. I was want a good sanfwhich. What I got was unsatisfying. I oredered a Turkey Breast sandwhich well my friend I accompained to Panera ordered a broccoli cheadder soup and a side salada. When are food arrived at are table we were in shock. There was no chocolate chip cookie!! Like what happened to our cookie. Where did it go. Im not returning if I don't get a chocolate chip cookie on my plate. I kind of expect it at Panera. Also I asked for a healthier side and received a bag of chips. Service was good. Food was decent quite average. But the cookie really ruined the lunch. I think Panera is slacking and fallen recently. I would diffently recommend somewhere else. They used to be one of the best lunch spots anywhere. But there just slacking. I won't be returning. They really need to pick up there food quality again and give cookies with each plate.
(2)
Andrew L.
My go to for breakfast when I'm out of ideas and don't want to rub shoulders with the rest of Albuquerque at The Grove. The food is always solid with the veggie sandwich, the egg white sandwich, and the Thai salad holding the top places in my mind. They always seem to give you a cookie too, I wonder if it's positive reinforcement at work.
(4)
Luis M.
Slow service. Ordered tea and 15 minutes later I got it. I see other tables around waiting too. I would avoid in future.
(1)
Breeana W.
I almost gave this place 4 stars merely based on the fact that they have yummy iced tea that is brewed fresh regularly. The food is basic but the service is friendly and the ambiance is relaxed so it's alright in my book. Good but not amazing. I'm a fan of coming here if I am looking for a spot with free wifi and need a drink and a quick bowl of soup or a salad while shopping. I wouldn't say it's a favorite of mine but it's a nice little spot to rest.
(3)
Patrick P.
Extremely slow... Have been 3 times and have yet to leave with a to go order in less than 15 minutes. Zero urgency and I suspect it's a management issue. Food and coffee: very good. Please address timeliness of service.
(3)
Ling Tzu W.
This used to be called Paradise Bakery and Cafe. If you had read the reviews there, you would know this is one of the best place to be in town. I enjoyed the food here a lot. It is simple, affordable and delicious. Usually on saturday or sunday mornings, me and my husband enjoy coming here ordering a latte and a breakfast sandwich and soup and salad to start our late mornings together. The atmostphere is friendly and the service is great. If you ever order the bagel for breakfast make sure to get the honey walnut cream cheese
I hate only giving two stars because the staff was super friendly ! They brought the food to you which was super nice of them . Being from out of town the view was amazing and it's connected to the mall . However the food was kinda bland . My sandwich itself is normally suppose to be warm and it was cold . The baguette was also super super hard .
(2)
MJ W.
I ordered greek salad w/chicken and baguette to go. When I got back to work, what i got was a teeeeeny salad that barely covered the bottom of the small box, and nothing else. Not a greek salad for sure, no feta, olives, or chicken anywhere in site, and no side. Also they were out of ice for my ice tea. The salad I did get, while very small, was fresh and the dressing was delicious, but if they can't get to-go orders right, I won't go back.
(2)
Nicole N.
Panera is a great place to go anytime of the day. Their soup is awesome, salads are tasty. The cookies/bread/pastries; let's just say I try to avoid them so I don't eat them out of the whole bakery. Nice atmosphere - clean and has a nice patio. I like to go to breakfast or lunch with my girlfriends. Even when it's busy it's still fast and consistent. I like that this location brings the food out to you rather than having to pick it up at the counter. The coffee and tea is really good btw.... If you like those things.
(4)
Eloy W.
Dropped in here for a quick bagel and coffee and stayed for the enjoyable environment. Some people think of Panera Bread as the upscale answer to a coffee-house and bakery. A chain that belong at strip malls in suburbs, or nice, downtown locations. In this case, next to a mall and in a location that is a right fit for what they offer. They should call Panera Bread a Sunday spot...I'm sure it suits every other days of the week just fine but it seems that anyone could fit in here on a lazy sunday (Parnell and Samberg would approve)
(4)
Ima G.
Out running the saturday errands and had to stop for lunch. I ordered the Italian combo sandwich and a mandarin orange muffin. I was in food heaven. The bread was warm and chewy- (which no longer contains yoga matt remnants-lol)- anyhoo- this was the best sandwich I have had in a very long time. Fresh meat, veggies and cheese. I also had a tall cold glass of Acai tea which rounded out the deal. I havent tried the other Paneras in Alb, so I really cant compare it, but this place was meticulous and the staff was awesome. The menu has so many selections it took me a while to decide- but now that I know where they are, and what culinary delites they offer- I will have many more opportunities to taste them all!
(4)
Lisly A.
love this place. i live in Gallup and this is usually my last stop before heading home.
(5)
Local 1.
Panera is another chain restaurant that New Mexicans love. Cheap meat. Skimpy meat servings. Poor selection of meats and cheeses. Go to a local deli. Quit wasting your money on chain restaurants! Panera is not a good value.
(2)
Karina H.
I love panera bread, I am in Albuquerque just visiting.... Ordered two sandwiches , & the bread was hard as a rock.... UNBELIEVABLE, NOT WAS I WAS EXPECTING
(2)
Corey N.
Very good soup I love the French onion the bread bowl is always great they also have very good salad and pasta only had that once love the atmosphere of the place
(4)
David E.
I enjoy this place. The staff is friendly and the food is always good. The place is also kept clean. Oh and the free cookie. I will go back!
(4)
A M.
This was going to b a 3 star review, but taking care of a special request after the order was made gets them 4 stars. Panera was one of my favorite places to eat when I was back east and now I'm happy to see them here in ABQ. Looks like they have changed their order taking system from what I remember, as now they automatically add a cookie with everything you order instead of asking what you would like, e.g. chips, whole fruit or a piece of bread. Also they didn't have the Panera label chips but instead had Ms. Vickys. I think i liked the Panera label chips better. The soup was good and hot, cream of chicken & wild rice. The chipotle chicken sandwich on focaccia was done well albeit a little on the cold side. The wifi service was a little spotty. All in all not a bad experience. Ill come back again next time I'm in town.
(4)
Melita W.
I was madly in love with their turkey artichoke sandwich. It was like spinach artichoke dip spread and delicious! I thought they got my order wrong because this sandwich was nothing like that sandwich. At all. When they sent back the same sandwich, I was extremely disappointed. My tomato soup was delicious and the croutons are fab. I ordered my daughter a grilled cheese and let's just say I'm pretty sure prison serves better sandwiches. It was so hard on the edges I couldn't even chew it, let alone my toddler. I gave her the middle and it was cold. She wound up nibbling on the sandwich I thought they messed up on. Also, if you had been to other Paradise Bakery's or Panera's in other states, this one is definitely different.
(3)
Aaron B.
I came here looking for a Panera Cafe, but what I got was some weird chimera combining a Panera with something called "Paradise" that actually diminished the value of my experience. Specifically, I came here to get a salad for dinner and do some work. That was all great, just like all other Paneras. But I also planned to get some kind of pastries to take back to the hotel for breakfast, but this place doesn't have the usual collection of Panera breads and such. It was almost all cookies with a few other dessert-type pastries (e.g. cinnamon rolls). So that was quite disappointing, but overall it still a nice environment to get some decent food at a good price.
(3)
Annette D.
After paying $17 for lunch for two (no drinks) they didn't even make our sandwich correctly. Wasn't that good for the price, won't return.
(2)
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Address :6600 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87109
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch 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
Cathie C.
Food is very good if they could only buss the tables in a timely manner ! I still give them 5 stars...
(5)Chris H.
I visited Panera for lunch. I was want a good sanfwhich. What I got was unsatisfying. I oredered a Turkey Breast sandwhich well my friend I accompained to Panera ordered a broccoli cheadder soup and a side salada. When are food arrived at are table we were in shock. There was no chocolate chip cookie!! Like what happened to our cookie. Where did it go. Im not returning if I don't get a chocolate chip cookie on my plate. I kind of expect it at Panera. Also I asked for a healthier side and received a bag of chips. Service was good. Food was decent quite average. But the cookie really ruined the lunch. I think Panera is slacking and fallen recently. I would diffently recommend somewhere else. They used to be one of the best lunch spots anywhere. But there just slacking. I won't be returning. They really need to pick up there food quality again and give cookies with each plate.
(2)Andrew L.
My go to for breakfast when I'm out of ideas and don't want to rub shoulders with the rest of Albuquerque at The Grove. The food is always solid with the veggie sandwich, the egg white sandwich, and the Thai salad holding the top places in my mind. They always seem to give you a cookie too, I wonder if it's positive reinforcement at work.
(4)Luis M.
Slow service. Ordered tea and 15 minutes later I got it. I see other tables around waiting too. I would avoid in future.
(1)Breeana W.
I almost gave this place 4 stars merely based on the fact that they have yummy iced tea that is brewed fresh regularly. The food is basic but the service is friendly and the ambiance is relaxed so it's alright in my book. Good but not amazing. I'm a fan of coming here if I am looking for a spot with free wifi and need a drink and a quick bowl of soup or a salad while shopping. I wouldn't say it's a favorite of mine but it's a nice little spot to rest.
(3)Patrick P.
Extremely slow... Have been 3 times and have yet to leave with a to go order in less than 15 minutes. Zero urgency and I suspect it's a management issue. Food and coffee: very good. Please address timeliness of service.
(3)Ling Tzu W.
This used to be called Paradise Bakery and Cafe. If you had read the reviews there, you would know this is one of the best place to be in town. I enjoyed the food here a lot. It is simple, affordable and delicious. Usually on saturday or sunday mornings, me and my husband enjoy coming here ordering a latte and a breakfast sandwich and soup and salad to start our late mornings together. The atmostphere is friendly and the service is great. If you ever order the bagel for breakfast make sure to get the honey walnut cream cheese
(4)Vicki S.
Okay, so I love Panera Bread and have been a big fan since living in Virginia many years ago. I normally go to the one on Paseo, but this morning I thought it would be out of my way when heading down Wyoming to work. I ordered my breakfast online for rapid pick up (which is cool BTW because you order and pay online and then just walk in and look for your order in the section of your last name take your bag and walk out). I arrived a few minutes early and my order was not there, but no worries I knew I was early. The manager greeted me and I said I was there to pick my order and she quickly apologized that they were out of the spinach and artichoke souffle ..uggghhh. She offered to replace it with the spinach and bacon soufflé....hummm bacon? Well of course I will take bacon! She even offered to comp it. I denied because well it was bacon! When she brought out my order, she even added a half dozen cookies for me and my office partners. AWESOME! The customer service I just experienced was perfect. Way to Go Panera!
(5)Megan C.
I hate only giving two stars because the staff was super friendly ! They brought the food to you which was super nice of them . Being from out of town the view was amazing and it's connected to the mall . However the food was kinda bland . My sandwich itself is normally suppose to be warm and it was cold . The baguette was also super super hard .
(2)MJ W.
I ordered greek salad w/chicken and baguette to go. When I got back to work, what i got was a teeeeeny salad that barely covered the bottom of the small box, and nothing else. Not a greek salad for sure, no feta, olives, or chicken anywhere in site, and no side. Also they were out of ice for my ice tea. The salad I did get, while very small, was fresh and the dressing was delicious, but if they can't get to-go orders right, I won't go back.
(2)Nicole N.
Panera is a great place to go anytime of the day. Their soup is awesome, salads are tasty. The cookies/bread/pastries; let's just say I try to avoid them so I don't eat them out of the whole bakery. Nice atmosphere - clean and has a nice patio. I like to go to breakfast or lunch with my girlfriends. Even when it's busy it's still fast and consistent. I like that this location brings the food out to you rather than having to pick it up at the counter. The coffee and tea is really good btw.... If you like those things.
(4)Eloy W.
Dropped in here for a quick bagel and coffee and stayed for the enjoyable environment. Some people think of Panera Bread as the upscale answer to a coffee-house and bakery. A chain that belong at strip malls in suburbs, or nice, downtown locations. In this case, next to a mall and in a location that is a right fit for what they offer. They should call Panera Bread a Sunday spot...I'm sure it suits every other days of the week just fine but it seems that anyone could fit in here on a lazy sunday (Parnell and Samberg would approve)
(4)Ima G.
Out running the saturday errands and had to stop for lunch. I ordered the Italian combo sandwich and a mandarin orange muffin. I was in food heaven. The bread was warm and chewy- (which no longer contains yoga matt remnants-lol)- anyhoo- this was the best sandwich I have had in a very long time. Fresh meat, veggies and cheese. I also had a tall cold glass of Acai tea which rounded out the deal. I havent tried the other Paneras in Alb, so I really cant compare it, but this place was meticulous and the staff was awesome. The menu has so many selections it took me a while to decide- but now that I know where they are, and what culinary delites they offer- I will have many more opportunities to taste them all!
(4)Lisly A.
love this place. i live in Gallup and this is usually my last stop before heading home.
(5)Local 1.
Panera is another chain restaurant that New Mexicans love. Cheap meat. Skimpy meat servings. Poor selection of meats and cheeses. Go to a local deli. Quit wasting your money on chain restaurants! Panera is not a good value.
(2)Karina H.
I love panera bread, I am in Albuquerque just visiting.... Ordered two sandwiches , & the bread was hard as a rock.... UNBELIEVABLE, NOT WAS I WAS EXPECTING
(2)Corey N.
Very good soup I love the French onion the bread bowl is always great they also have very good salad and pasta only had that once love the atmosphere of the place
(4)David E.
I enjoy this place. The staff is friendly and the food is always good. The place is also kept clean. Oh and the free cookie. I will go back!
(4)A M.
This was going to b a 3 star review, but taking care of a special request after the order was made gets them 4 stars. Panera was one of my favorite places to eat when I was back east and now I'm happy to see them here in ABQ. Looks like they have changed their order taking system from what I remember, as now they automatically add a cookie with everything you order instead of asking what you would like, e.g. chips, whole fruit or a piece of bread. Also they didn't have the Panera label chips but instead had Ms. Vickys. I think i liked the Panera label chips better. The soup was good and hot, cream of chicken & wild rice. The chipotle chicken sandwich on focaccia was done well albeit a little on the cold side. The wifi service was a little spotty. All in all not a bad experience. Ill come back again next time I'm in town.
(4)Melita W.
I was madly in love with their turkey artichoke sandwich. It was like spinach artichoke dip spread and delicious! I thought they got my order wrong because this sandwich was nothing like that sandwich. At all. When they sent back the same sandwich, I was extremely disappointed. My tomato soup was delicious and the croutons are fab. I ordered my daughter a grilled cheese and let's just say I'm pretty sure prison serves better sandwiches. It was so hard on the edges I couldn't even chew it, let alone my toddler. I gave her the middle and it was cold. She wound up nibbling on the sandwich I thought they messed up on. Also, if you had been to other Paradise Bakery's or Panera's in other states, this one is definitely different.
(3)Aaron B.
I came here looking for a Panera Cafe, but what I got was some weird chimera combining a Panera with something called "Paradise" that actually diminished the value of my experience. Specifically, I came here to get a salad for dinner and do some work. That was all great, just like all other Paneras. But I also planned to get some kind of pastries to take back to the hotel for breakfast, but this place doesn't have the usual collection of Panera breads and such. It was almost all cookies with a few other dessert-type pastries (e.g. cinnamon rolls). So that was quite disappointing, but overall it still a nice environment to get some decent food at a good price.
(3)Annette D.
After paying $17 for lunch for two (no drinks) they didn't even make our sandwich correctly. Wasn't that good for the price, won't return.
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