It's the same Panera food you've had before. I like the other ones better as they are often faster at preparing food than this one. That said the food is fine and the staff is nice enough. They have warm cookies for $2.00. That is a nice feature.
(4)
Linda T.
Panera is one of our family's favorite restaurants. Everything is great. Kids love bagels and chicken noodle soup. Adults usually order "you pick two". Sandwiches, salad are all very good.
(5)
Nicole M.
This Panera Bread location is ideally located in the Waterfront shopping center in the midst of several shops and a large parking lot. The space itself is much larger than many other locations I have been to and has ample seating, which is always a good thing. Unfortunately, the service is slow and unfriendly (there was no line and it took a few moments for someone to notice there were customers trying to order). I was surprised that I was automatically given a baguette with my meal rather than being offered a choice between the bread, an apple or a bag of chips. Perhaps it is this location, or maybe it was just a one-off oversight. As I mentioned, there is plenty of seating, but our options were limited because all of the tables were disgusting with trash on them and in desperate need of a wipe-down. If it were over lunch or a rush, I would be more sympathetic, but there were only a handful of patrons in the entire establishment. I was also upset that the WiFi was not functioning. Despite my nitpicking, the food was fine and it is a standard Panera, just not a stellar location.
(3)
Kimberly T.
Sometimes I use Panera as a lunch place and sometimes I use it as an office. Either way I tend to spend a lot of time at Panera. If I am meeting someone I prefer to sit in a booth for more privacy. I like the homey feel of Panera and love it when I get to sit by the fireplace. The bakery items are always fresh. It's nice that they keep the chocolate chip cookies warm. Yum! The food is unpredictable. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not so good. The serving sizes on their soups and salads have shrunk considerably in the last year. They do have a good selection of food. They keep adding healthier options. Their recent addition is Soba Noodle Bowls. They look good but I sense a lot of sodium hides in them. If you need a place to meet someone to chat or get some work done it is a good place. Food wise there are many other choices to consider around the city for better food at the same prices.
(3)
Matthew U.
This use to be my go to Panera Bread. When I worked in the area I would stop here before work to grab my breakfast and then stop to get my lunch as well. I was happy when I left the area and moved on to bigger and better things. My waist also appreciated it. Those scones are delicious. I recently stopped back here when I was shopping and was pleasantly surprised. With all my new allergies I came in here hoping to get some bread. Not knowing, nor doing my homework before I showed up, I asked the manager if one particular bread had corn syrup in it or not. Not knowing the answer herself, she was kind enough to pull out a binder that contained all of their recipes, ingredients included. After looking through it for a few minutes I was able to select the bread I wanted. They will sliced the bread thick or thin for you there right now. If you would rather slice yourself, I am sure they will wrap it up and you can go on your way. Yes, it's true, it may be a bit more expensive than your cheap bread on the grocery store shelf. But it is much better tasting.
(4)
Darren W.
I was dragged here due to Kay holding in her possession a Panera gift card and because we needed to meet with some folks from the 3 Rivers Ferret Council. Unsure as to what to order, I went with a tuna salad sandwich on rye that left me perplexed as to why Panera's bread is so well-liked. This was spongy, Value Time-grade material one could buy a loaf of at Wal-Mart for less than the price of the entire sandwich. The tuna salad was mushy and only mildly flavorful, tasting like something dished out at a hospital cafeteria at lunchtime. Panera's saving grace (aside from free wi-fi and a self-serve soda fountain) is its chocolate chip cookies. Fall-apart toasty, I kept wondering where the chocolate ended and the cookie began during every bite. The chips had a deep cocoa flavor, and the cookie itself had a lightly crunchy exterior to offset the plush, gooey, humid interiors. The facilities were well-kept, the employees were friendly, and the service was adequate. We were all amused by the feisty, colorful, and upbeat elderly cashier/order-taker who kept giving patrons movie recommendations a la Gene Shalit.
(3)
Mindy L.
Panera bread has to be the most inconsistent restaurant I have ever been to. I have posted two pictures of the strawberry poppyseed chicken salad. The first one looks delicious the second one looks like they could've used a smaller bowl. It did not even look appetizing.
(2)
Sunjoo C.
In general, I like Panera so rather than reviewing Panerai overall, I'm going to compare this Panera store to other Panera stores that I've been to. I've been here a couple times and so far, no major complaints in terms of food and service. The people are generally friendly (honestly, they are probably the friendliest Panera staff I've seen in all of the Panera stores I've been to in Pittsburgh, although I haven't been to them all). Once, I came in after breakfast time and asked for a quiche and they gave it to me without any problems. I haven't had to wait super long, even if there are a lot of people. However, my biggest problem with this Panera store is that there are hardly any outlets and seating is rather a pain. I like to go to Panera to eat and do work at the same time but it's rather hard when there aren't many seats and very few outlets. Food: 4 stars - just your average Panera food Service: 5 stars - as mentioned, pretty good experience Seating: 1 star - don't come here to work or come with a huge party Overall: 3 stars
(3)
Anne C.
It seems silly to rate a chain so I won't talk about the food. I just love coming to this Panera because it's right by Barnes and Noble. I recently started getting into the Panera card. Compared to the other Paneras I have to say that this one seems cleaner, bigger, and all around nicer. Of course I would never go out of my way to get here but if you're at Barnes and Noble and aren't happy with the sandwiches there (which I was) I would venture on over to Panera.
(3)
L C.
Non existent internet service. I came here to do some work on my laptop and the internet speed wasn't strong enough. :(
(1)
Sandy M.
My daughter and I went to Panera Waterfront, Homestead Pa. around 4 pm on a Saturday and TRIED to order a dozed bagels. We inquired as to when more Asiago bagels would be available and the counter person responded with we won't be making more bagels that's all we have. Thinking maybe this was a mistake I tried calling in for a dozen bagels at 3 pm on Saturday a couple weeks later and was told the same thing that Panera ' a neighborhood bakery' was OUT of French Toast bagels at 3 pm and won't be making any more. I find it interesting they have many employees standing around I could see if they were busy but they aren't busy and items are in the oven baking and with several hours left open for business they easily deny customers product they want to purchase surely it doesn't take very long to bake 6 bagels when given a couple hours. Maybe they should not be so concerned about the leftovers being donated instead they should focus on customers reasonable request.
(1)
Elizabeth B.
I really enjoy Panera, and this restaurant meets my expectations. I particularly love the Asiago Cheese Bagel, Caesar Salad, Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Smokehouse Turkey Panini, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Iced Chai Tea Latte. I've ordered all of these items at this location, and they have been very tasty. I have had this location run out of the side of French Baguette once or twice. However, last time that occurred, I asked for a bread bowl as a replacement, which I was given for free. I'll definitely be returning soon!
(4)
Ilia S.
Amazing amazing place and I really enjoy to eat there and drink the prices they not high, very good service and fast .
(5)
Julie R.
I like Panera Bread, and when I found myself at Homestead with less than an hour to get linner (cross between lunch and dinner) and saw Panera. Problem solved. Great! Since it was about 3:30 on a Friday, the place was fairly empty. The girl at the counter can only be described as surly. From the snappish "Here or to go? Is that for here or to go?" (apparently I didn't answer quickly enough for her), to her giving me a child's cup (I later learned it was the size they give when you want a water--I suspect she wanted a drink and used the cup I paid for to use it when she was on break) when I deigned to ask her about getting a cup, it was a miserable experience. There was a girl halfheartedly putting around a broom/silent butler and wiping off tabletops. The table I went to was not only dirty but really sticky, like someone dumped a coke on the top of it. I asked her if she could wipe it off for me. What I got was an eye roll and a heavy sigh. I told her "never mind", went to the bathroom, wet a couple of Kleenex and did it myself. By that time my food was up. I ordered a tuna salad sandwich. It was good, the bread was fresh, a generous portion of tuna. The food I would give a 4, the cleanliness/attentiveness to cleanliness a 2-3, and the service a zero.
(2)
Meredith B.
Had lunch here after getting my nails done in the Waterfront. It's your standard Panera - lots of seating and a sunny room from all the windows. Our food was made very quickly, even though the place was pretty busy (lunch on a Saturday). Chicken noodle soup is tasty, but there was too much broth and not enough noodles and chicken. I tried their Sierra Chicken sandwich for the first time, and it was pretty good. It's very flavorful, I like whatever they put in their chipotle mayo. It was a salty meal though - definitely had me running to the fountain machine to get more water. If I have to get a quick, light meal and only chain options are available, Panera is my best choice. It's definitely predictable and usually tasty. But there isn't much special about it, of course.
(3)
Rita D.
I like Panera bread but this one is a so so. I always get my fuji chicken salad in every Panera bread I go. All of the other use spring mix to make their fuji chicken salad except this one.. They just use regular salad and salad doesn't taste or look very fresh either. I was kind of excited to find there is a panera bread around us but I am disappointed after trying it. Don't know if we will be back again.
(3)
Carrie L.
I Love all Panera, equally! I am def a fan of this easy, better than fast food, time-killing eatery. Great place for a lunch social/date with good eats and a good place to sit and talk for a while or to get some work done between appointments. PROS: Great Food; Free WiFi (though some locations are limited to 30 minutes during the lunch hour); Seating is always tricky at the lunch hour. CONS: pricey for salads, soup and sandwiches; tables should be wiped more frequently--even if you have to ask a newly seated guest if they would like it wiped, the tables should be wiped! For Pete's sake, give a fork with the Mac and Cheese, not a SPOON! lol
(4)
Ryan P.
This is by far my favorite Panera location in the Pittsburgh area. Friendly, plenty of room to sit, and good quality food & coffee. Panera is a great place to hang out and read the news - they even have free WiFi! Try their toasted sandwiches, especially the chicken bacon dijon.
(5)
Nisha G.
I've had bad experiences here a few times now. I wrote panera bread and haven't heard back. Bad service all around!!! Basically, we ordered our food, they ran out of what we wanted, so just decided to make us something else with out telling us. When we got our food, we asked why they made us that instead of what we ordered---'oh it was the closest to what you wanted'.....hmmmm how about you tell us that before we pay, and how about you give us our money back. Really, you don't get much for what you pay for at panera. Its not very good at all.
(2)
adam t.
I live close by so I go here frequently pretty much for the free WIFI and espresso. But here's a secret - they don't seem to know what an Americano is so often I am charged like 75 cents for a double shot of espresso to which they add hot water upon my request. Needless to say coffee is not expensive here as you can fill up as many times as needed without being hassled. Although there regular coffee is undrinkable to my taste. Pastries are baked fresh and are plentiful. There is other foods to choose from ie whole grain bagels are edible and about a buck with no extra charge for butta. Outside seating and people watching is always a good distraction plus there are all kinds of people who frequent this Panera from the very very old and decrepit to the fashionistas taking a break from Victoria Secrets, Ulta, Wet Seal and the other various shops at this water front location.
(4)
Sorry, we don't have Q&A for this restaurant.
Sorry, No Coupons available for this restaurant.
Address :210 West Bridge Street
West Homestead, PA, 15120
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : 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
Dave P.
It's the same Panera food you've had before. I like the other ones better as they are often faster at preparing food than this one. That said the food is fine and the staff is nice enough. They have warm cookies for $2.00. That is a nice feature.
(4)Linda T.
Panera is one of our family's favorite restaurants. Everything is great. Kids love bagels and chicken noodle soup. Adults usually order "you pick two". Sandwiches, salad are all very good.
(5)Nicole M.
This Panera Bread location is ideally located in the Waterfront shopping center in the midst of several shops and a large parking lot. The space itself is much larger than many other locations I have been to and has ample seating, which is always a good thing. Unfortunately, the service is slow and unfriendly (there was no line and it took a few moments for someone to notice there were customers trying to order). I was surprised that I was automatically given a baguette with my meal rather than being offered a choice between the bread, an apple or a bag of chips. Perhaps it is this location, or maybe it was just a one-off oversight. As I mentioned, there is plenty of seating, but our options were limited because all of the tables were disgusting with trash on them and in desperate need of a wipe-down. If it were over lunch or a rush, I would be more sympathetic, but there were only a handful of patrons in the entire establishment. I was also upset that the WiFi was not functioning. Despite my nitpicking, the food was fine and it is a standard Panera, just not a stellar location.
(3)Kimberly T.
Sometimes I use Panera as a lunch place and sometimes I use it as an office. Either way I tend to spend a lot of time at Panera. If I am meeting someone I prefer to sit in a booth for more privacy. I like the homey feel of Panera and love it when I get to sit by the fireplace. The bakery items are always fresh. It's nice that they keep the chocolate chip cookies warm. Yum! The food is unpredictable. Sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not so good. The serving sizes on their soups and salads have shrunk considerably in the last year. They do have a good selection of food. They keep adding healthier options. Their recent addition is Soba Noodle Bowls. They look good but I sense a lot of sodium hides in them. If you need a place to meet someone to chat or get some work done it is a good place. Food wise there are many other choices to consider around the city for better food at the same prices.
(3)Matthew U.
This use to be my go to Panera Bread. When I worked in the area I would stop here before work to grab my breakfast and then stop to get my lunch as well. I was happy when I left the area and moved on to bigger and better things. My waist also appreciated it. Those scones are delicious. I recently stopped back here when I was shopping and was pleasantly surprised. With all my new allergies I came in here hoping to get some bread. Not knowing, nor doing my homework before I showed up, I asked the manager if one particular bread had corn syrup in it or not. Not knowing the answer herself, she was kind enough to pull out a binder that contained all of their recipes, ingredients included. After looking through it for a few minutes I was able to select the bread I wanted. They will sliced the bread thick or thin for you there right now. If you would rather slice yourself, I am sure they will wrap it up and you can go on your way. Yes, it's true, it may be a bit more expensive than your cheap bread on the grocery store shelf. But it is much better tasting.
(4)Darren W.
I was dragged here due to Kay holding in her possession a Panera gift card and because we needed to meet with some folks from the 3 Rivers Ferret Council. Unsure as to what to order, I went with a tuna salad sandwich on rye that left me perplexed as to why Panera's bread is so well-liked. This was spongy, Value Time-grade material one could buy a loaf of at Wal-Mart for less than the price of the entire sandwich. The tuna salad was mushy and only mildly flavorful, tasting like something dished out at a hospital cafeteria at lunchtime. Panera's saving grace (aside from free wi-fi and a self-serve soda fountain) is its chocolate chip cookies. Fall-apart toasty, I kept wondering where the chocolate ended and the cookie began during every bite. The chips had a deep cocoa flavor, and the cookie itself had a lightly crunchy exterior to offset the plush, gooey, humid interiors. The facilities were well-kept, the employees were friendly, and the service was adequate. We were all amused by the feisty, colorful, and upbeat elderly cashier/order-taker who kept giving patrons movie recommendations a la Gene Shalit.
(3)Mindy L.
Panera bread has to be the most inconsistent restaurant I have ever been to. I have posted two pictures of the strawberry poppyseed chicken salad. The first one looks delicious the second one looks like they could've used a smaller bowl. It did not even look appetizing.
(2)Sunjoo C.
In general, I like Panera so rather than reviewing Panerai overall, I'm going to compare this Panera store to other Panera stores that I've been to. I've been here a couple times and so far, no major complaints in terms of food and service. The people are generally friendly (honestly, they are probably the friendliest Panera staff I've seen in all of the Panera stores I've been to in Pittsburgh, although I haven't been to them all). Once, I came in after breakfast time and asked for a quiche and they gave it to me without any problems. I haven't had to wait super long, even if there are a lot of people. However, my biggest problem with this Panera store is that there are hardly any outlets and seating is rather a pain. I like to go to Panera to eat and do work at the same time but it's rather hard when there aren't many seats and very few outlets. Food: 4 stars - just your average Panera food Service: 5 stars - as mentioned, pretty good experience Seating: 1 star - don't come here to work or come with a huge party Overall: 3 stars
(3)Anne C.
It seems silly to rate a chain so I won't talk about the food. I just love coming to this Panera because it's right by Barnes and Noble. I recently started getting into the Panera card. Compared to the other Paneras I have to say that this one seems cleaner, bigger, and all around nicer. Of course I would never go out of my way to get here but if you're at Barnes and Noble and aren't happy with the sandwiches there (which I was) I would venture on over to Panera.
(3)L C.
Non existent internet service. I came here to do some work on my laptop and the internet speed wasn't strong enough. :(
(1)Sandy M.
My daughter and I went to Panera Waterfront, Homestead Pa. around 4 pm on a Saturday and TRIED to order a dozed bagels. We inquired as to when more Asiago bagels would be available and the counter person responded with we won't be making more bagels that's all we have. Thinking maybe this was a mistake I tried calling in for a dozen bagels at 3 pm on Saturday a couple weeks later and was told the same thing that Panera ' a neighborhood bakery' was OUT of French Toast bagels at 3 pm and won't be making any more. I find it interesting they have many employees standing around I could see if they were busy but they aren't busy and items are in the oven baking and with several hours left open for business they easily deny customers product they want to purchase surely it doesn't take very long to bake 6 bagels when given a couple hours. Maybe they should not be so concerned about the leftovers being donated instead they should focus on customers reasonable request.
(1)Elizabeth B.
I really enjoy Panera, and this restaurant meets my expectations. I particularly love the Asiago Cheese Bagel, Caesar Salad, Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Smokehouse Turkey Panini, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Iced Chai Tea Latte. I've ordered all of these items at this location, and they have been very tasty. I have had this location run out of the side of French Baguette once or twice. However, last time that occurred, I asked for a bread bowl as a replacement, which I was given for free. I'll definitely be returning soon!
(4)Ilia S.
Amazing amazing place and I really enjoy to eat there and drink the prices they not high, very good service and fast .
(5)Julie R.
I like Panera Bread, and when I found myself at Homestead with less than an hour to get linner (cross between lunch and dinner) and saw Panera. Problem solved. Great! Since it was about 3:30 on a Friday, the place was fairly empty. The girl at the counter can only be described as surly. From the snappish "Here or to go? Is that for here or to go?" (apparently I didn't answer quickly enough for her), to her giving me a child's cup (I later learned it was the size they give when you want a water--I suspect she wanted a drink and used the cup I paid for to use it when she was on break) when I deigned to ask her about getting a cup, it was a miserable experience. There was a girl halfheartedly putting around a broom/silent butler and wiping off tabletops. The table I went to was not only dirty but really sticky, like someone dumped a coke on the top of it. I asked her if she could wipe it off for me. What I got was an eye roll and a heavy sigh. I told her "never mind", went to the bathroom, wet a couple of Kleenex and did it myself. By that time my food was up. I ordered a tuna salad sandwich. It was good, the bread was fresh, a generous portion of tuna. The food I would give a 4, the cleanliness/attentiveness to cleanliness a 2-3, and the service a zero.
(2)Meredith B.
Had lunch here after getting my nails done in the Waterfront. It's your standard Panera - lots of seating and a sunny room from all the windows. Our food was made very quickly, even though the place was pretty busy (lunch on a Saturday). Chicken noodle soup is tasty, but there was too much broth and not enough noodles and chicken. I tried their Sierra Chicken sandwich for the first time, and it was pretty good. It's very flavorful, I like whatever they put in their chipotle mayo. It was a salty meal though - definitely had me running to the fountain machine to get more water. If I have to get a quick, light meal and only chain options are available, Panera is my best choice. It's definitely predictable and usually tasty. But there isn't much special about it, of course.
(3)Rita D.
I like Panera bread but this one is a so so. I always get my fuji chicken salad in every Panera bread I go. All of the other use spring mix to make their fuji chicken salad except this one.. They just use regular salad and salad doesn't taste or look very fresh either. I was kind of excited to find there is a panera bread around us but I am disappointed after trying it. Don't know if we will be back again.
(3)Carrie L.
I Love all Panera, equally! I am def a fan of this easy, better than fast food, time-killing eatery. Great place for a lunch social/date with good eats and a good place to sit and talk for a while or to get some work done between appointments. PROS: Great Food; Free WiFi (though some locations are limited to 30 minutes during the lunch hour); Seating is always tricky at the lunch hour. CONS: pricey for salads, soup and sandwiches; tables should be wiped more frequently--even if you have to ask a newly seated guest if they would like it wiped, the tables should be wiped! For Pete's sake, give a fork with the Mac and Cheese, not a SPOON! lol
(4)Ryan P.
This is by far my favorite Panera location in the Pittsburgh area. Friendly, plenty of room to sit, and good quality food & coffee. Panera is a great place to hang out and read the news - they even have free WiFi! Try their toasted sandwiches, especially the chicken bacon dijon.
(5)Nisha G.
I've had bad experiences here a few times now. I wrote panera bread and haven't heard back. Bad service all around!!! Basically, we ordered our food, they ran out of what we wanted, so just decided to make us something else with out telling us. When we got our food, we asked why they made us that instead of what we ordered---'oh it was the closest to what you wanted'.....hmmmm how about you tell us that before we pay, and how about you give us our money back. Really, you don't get much for what you pay for at panera. Its not very good at all.
(2)adam t.
I live close by so I go here frequently pretty much for the free WIFI and espresso. But here's a secret - they don't seem to know what an Americano is so often I am charged like 75 cents for a double shot of espresso to which they add hot water upon my request. Needless to say coffee is not expensive here as you can fill up as many times as needed without being hassled. Although there regular coffee is undrinkable to my taste. Pastries are baked fresh and are plentiful. There is other foods to choose from ie whole grain bagels are edible and about a buck with no extra charge for butta. Outside seating and people watching is always a good distraction plus there are all kinds of people who frequent this Panera from the very very old and decrepit to the fashionistas taking a break from Victoria Secrets, Ulta, Wet Seal and the other various shops at this water front location.
(4)