This is a much nicer Panera than the Mayfair location (which is a filthy, disgusting shithole BTW). This location is clean, well maintained and you'll actually be able to find a spot to sit. The food is the same at all the Paneras which is to say, just fine but nothing special. However, they do some things that I am a big fan of: *Posting calorie counts in plain sight. I find it does help me stick to better choices. *Offering a "power menu" which is low-carb and healthy *Giving me a choice of 4 kinds of iced tea to pick from including hibiscus and berry Panera is great for a quick lunch or if you're looking for something on the lighter side. FYI - this location also attracts lots of families, so be ready to sidestep a few shrieking toddlers on your way to a table.
(3)
Nick F.
Noon on a Sunday = long line prepare to wait. With that being said, the food is your typical Panera bread experience, i came here to get my fiance lunch since she was at home sick. The staff is nice, the location is pretty good, i just don't understand the large building with only 1 door you can actually use.
(3)
Heather L.
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel! Delicious! Again another dessert for breakfast, but really I am a "grown up" I can do what I want. They are really quick with getting bagels and drinks out, so if you are picking something up on the way to work, you can drop in and be out fairly quickly. The coffee always seems to be brewed just right, never had a cup that tasted burnt here and that is big for me! And the great thing about this one is the large amount of seating. The only downside, the closest ones to me are still a decent drive. I hope they put one in on Sunset at the Fox River Plaza...that is what is missing!
(5)
Katy G.
This is a nice Panera. I've been here a few times, and it's always been super, super busy, but they have always been very quick in getting everyone's food out quickly. I love Panera, but I know it's not really anything too special. But since this is a little farther away than I normally have time to get to for lunch, it's nice that I can get in and out in a decent amount of time.
(4)
Meg S.
I was extremely impressed with the staff at this Panera location. I went in during the busy lunch rush, and everyone working was extremely efficient, as well as polite. This is even more impressive, considering the average patron that came to Panera at the same time as me - more often than not, the lovely Panera staff has to deal with the cream of the entitlement crop, people that can't be bothered to put their buzzer in the basket as requested (who me, walk two feet to the left???) nor make eye contact with the employees who keep answering their ridiculous questions with a smile. The food is good, obviously consistent throughout Panera restaurants, and the rewards program helps to offset the higher-than-average lunch prices. If only we could fill this location with customers who are appreciative, polite, and unpretentious.
(4)
Violet V.
Who doesnt like Panera? As always quick service and good food. Love their frontega chicken, bagels and breakfast sandwich.
(4)
Michael M.
Love the mini souffles.
(4)
Sarah Z.
I love the perks card that always surprises me with a free treat accumulated on it. This latest visit, I beat the lunch rush and went in at 11:15 to get lunch to take back to the office. I had a gift card so I went a bit out. Usually all food is ordered on one side and bakery on the other, but the lovely girl on the bakery side helped me out. I of course ordered a Pick 2 of soup and salad and then treated myself to a smoothie. The girl was extremely friendly and bubbly and told me to listen for my name called in 2 different spots. The smoothie was called first and it was deliciously creamy and hit the spot after a long meeting. Then I was called for my soup and salad and even though I had about 30 minutes of driving and review when I got back to the office, the soup was still piping hot. Perfect Tuesday treat for myself and can't wait to do it again.
(4)
Gina S.
I really like Panera because it's a quick option for any meal of the day; breakfast, lunch or dinner. And if you choose carefully, it can be a healthier alternative to other fast food options. This location is especially nice because they have a large community room that can be reserved as a private dinning space for groups. I used the space once for a group of 25 and it worked very well. There was no addition fee to use the room, which is a bonus in my book. The catering menu is very reasonable and has something for everyone: soups, salads, sandwiches and cookies. We custom made our sandwich platter and picked our favorite salad. My only complaint is they do not put up any sign denoting that the space is being used for a private party and customers should use the main dining room, so we had a few confused patrons walk through before the notice they were in a "VIP" zone.
(4)
Kaaren D.
Another great venue, quiet, with wifi and good food. I had the broccoli cheese soup, and a half Greek salad. It was more than ample, and very inexpensive. I know I can depend on Panera any where I am to be a good place for a quick meal.
(4)
Harlan G S.
While this Panera touts an outdoor like patio for dining (if you want to call to that). You can't bring your dog with you. Their stupid policy says referencing health laws or some b.s.. Even to sit outside with you peacefully on a leash. Because a sign on the door leading into the restaurant says you can not. I wonder why then you can, at say a local Starbucks for instance? The food here is fine, tasty and usually fresh. It is hit or miss on "fine" service here. It's good to check EVERY to go order and make sure that they've gotten it right. I think that this is a very transient place for hiring inexperienced, lazy thinking "kids" to run this property. Like most other service industry businesses (low paying jobs = they don't give a hoot).
(2)
N. S.
There's nothing like fresh baked bread and pastries! Our recent brunch at Panera included a Spinach & Artichoke Souffle w/ a croissant crust (2.99) and Sierra turkey on sour dough bread (5.59). Both were good but I thought for the price there could have been twice the amount of turkey on the small slices of bread. Tomato would have added a needed touch. It was nice that there were free samples of bagels w/ cream cheese to try. We took home another souffle and some bagels. I wanted to take brownies and German chocolate sweet rolls but you have to draw the line somewhere!
(4)
Stacy L.
Panera is a very well done chain of bakery-cafes, with a large selection of pastries, fresh sandwiches, salads and soups. This location is in the Ruby Isle shopping center, so there's plenty of parking in the big shared lot. It's a good place to catch a bite to eat while doing weekend errands. It's a great informal place to go with friends and family. You order at the counter, find a seat, and wait for your order to be called. The restaurants are large, welcomingly homey, and clean. But more importantly, the food is really good!
(4)
Frank A.
Panera always is a great spot for lunch or dinner! The food is very good and the bread is delicous. It can be a little pricey, but if you sign up for their rewards card, you can get discounts from time to time. I get the choose 2 and usually get a turkey sandwich and a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup - both are very good. They also have a nice selection of drinks besides just soda. They have smoothies, ice tea, flavored teas, and more.
(4)
Mark P.
Panera is great for a quick lunchtime meal. The Smokehouse Turkey & Steak with White Cheddar Panini's are incredible. I also like the Asiago Steak sandwich on sourdough baguette. The Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl leaves my stomach a happy camper, especially when I get to eat the bread bowl that has soaked up some of the soup. Mmm .. I'm craving it as I write this. The Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is delicious! The combination of sweet/nutty flavors and crunchy/chewy textures is fun for the whole mouth & it's a bonus that the dressing is not too sweet. You cant go wrong with Thai Chicken salad either. The breads & bagels rock. But, the bakery / pastry items pretty much suck! They're totally dried out & lacking flavor. Plus, Panera is way overpriced on their pastry items. I wouldn't mind the cost if the stuff was good. Stick with the Danish if you want something sweet. The staff members at this location are always friendly and efficient. But, the place still has quite a line during the morning & lunchtime rush. Lunchtime usually finds sandwich assembly area a mess with food scraps & stuff allover the floor. I'd expect better from Panera. The restaurant is good size. Although, the entrance / exit is a bottle neck with consecutive single swinging doors to accommodate both directions. It should be referred to as a BUTT FUNNEL. You'll end up rubbing butts with patrons coming the opposite direction while passing through the narrow vestibule / mud room.. Parking is a breeze, the strip ,mall lot is enormous.
(3)
Jake E.
I used to be such a Panera fan-that sadly changed after my last trip. The food tasted fine-the smoked turkey sandwich was decent-though very salty. The problem was the place itself- 1. The sandwich making area was littered with food scraps, dripped sauces, food on the floor...looked like a mess. It wasn't busy-so it seemed like it would have been reasonable to clean it up, especially since the food is made in view of the customers. Subway is much cleaner-I'd expect more from Panera. 2. If you get soup, you may as well save yourself the money and go to the grocery and buy a can. Maybe I was naive to this before, but seeing a worker take a single serve bag of soup out of the microwave and pour it into a bowl blew my mind. Maybe others aren't as surprised by this as I was...but it lessened the fresh feel of the restaurant to me. Usually, I'm happy going out of my way to go to Panera, I think I'll be having second thoughts next time.
(2)
Michele R.
I have been a Panera fan for some time, but I am losing my interest after my visit today. I ordered the Pick 2, with Broccoli cheddar soup and the Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa salad. While it tasted good, the meal cost $9.00 and the portion sizes were ridiculously small for the cost. I had way less than an ounce of chicken in the salad and far less than an ounce of Quinoa. The Kale in the salad was NOT prepared correctly by removing the stem and all I got was hard crunchy stem! This place tried hard, the staff is always friendly, but I won't be back to Panera in general due to the overly conservative, poorly prepared portions sizes.
(2)
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Address :2095 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI, 53005
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Joanna T.
This is a much nicer Panera than the Mayfair location (which is a filthy, disgusting shithole BTW). This location is clean, well maintained and you'll actually be able to find a spot to sit. The food is the same at all the Paneras which is to say, just fine but nothing special. However, they do some things that I am a big fan of: *Posting calorie counts in plain sight. I find it does help me stick to better choices. *Offering a "power menu" which is low-carb and healthy *Giving me a choice of 4 kinds of iced tea to pick from including hibiscus and berry Panera is great for a quick lunch or if you're looking for something on the lighter side. FYI - this location also attracts lots of families, so be ready to sidestep a few shrieking toddlers on your way to a table.
(3)Nick F.
Noon on a Sunday = long line prepare to wait. With that being said, the food is your typical Panera bread experience, i came here to get my fiance lunch since she was at home sick. The staff is nice, the location is pretty good, i just don't understand the large building with only 1 door you can actually use.
(3)Heather L.
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel! Delicious! Again another dessert for breakfast, but really I am a "grown up" I can do what I want. They are really quick with getting bagels and drinks out, so if you are picking something up on the way to work, you can drop in and be out fairly quickly. The coffee always seems to be brewed just right, never had a cup that tasted burnt here and that is big for me! And the great thing about this one is the large amount of seating. The only downside, the closest ones to me are still a decent drive. I hope they put one in on Sunset at the Fox River Plaza...that is what is missing!
(5)Katy G.
This is a nice Panera. I've been here a few times, and it's always been super, super busy, but they have always been very quick in getting everyone's food out quickly. I love Panera, but I know it's not really anything too special. But since this is a little farther away than I normally have time to get to for lunch, it's nice that I can get in and out in a decent amount of time.
(4)Meg S.
I was extremely impressed with the staff at this Panera location. I went in during the busy lunch rush, and everyone working was extremely efficient, as well as polite. This is even more impressive, considering the average patron that came to Panera at the same time as me - more often than not, the lovely Panera staff has to deal with the cream of the entitlement crop, people that can't be bothered to put their buzzer in the basket as requested (who me, walk two feet to the left???) nor make eye contact with the employees who keep answering their ridiculous questions with a smile. The food is good, obviously consistent throughout Panera restaurants, and the rewards program helps to offset the higher-than-average lunch prices. If only we could fill this location with customers who are appreciative, polite, and unpretentious.
(4)Violet V.
Who doesnt like Panera? As always quick service and good food. Love their frontega chicken, bagels and breakfast sandwich.
(4)Michael M.
Love the mini souffles.
(4)Sarah Z.
I love the perks card that always surprises me with a free treat accumulated on it. This latest visit, I beat the lunch rush and went in at 11:15 to get lunch to take back to the office. I had a gift card so I went a bit out. Usually all food is ordered on one side and bakery on the other, but the lovely girl on the bakery side helped me out. I of course ordered a Pick 2 of soup and salad and then treated myself to a smoothie. The girl was extremely friendly and bubbly and told me to listen for my name called in 2 different spots. The smoothie was called first and it was deliciously creamy and hit the spot after a long meeting. Then I was called for my soup and salad and even though I had about 30 minutes of driving and review when I got back to the office, the soup was still piping hot. Perfect Tuesday treat for myself and can't wait to do it again.
(4)Gina S.
I really like Panera because it's a quick option for any meal of the day; breakfast, lunch or dinner. And if you choose carefully, it can be a healthier alternative to other fast food options. This location is especially nice because they have a large community room that can be reserved as a private dinning space for groups. I used the space once for a group of 25 and it worked very well. There was no addition fee to use the room, which is a bonus in my book. The catering menu is very reasonable and has something for everyone: soups, salads, sandwiches and cookies. We custom made our sandwich platter and picked our favorite salad. My only complaint is they do not put up any sign denoting that the space is being used for a private party and customers should use the main dining room, so we had a few confused patrons walk through before the notice they were in a "VIP" zone.
(4)Kaaren D.
Another great venue, quiet, with wifi and good food. I had the broccoli cheese soup, and a half Greek salad. It was more than ample, and very inexpensive. I know I can depend on Panera any where I am to be a good place for a quick meal.
(4)Harlan G S.
While this Panera touts an outdoor like patio for dining (if you want to call to that). You can't bring your dog with you. Their stupid policy says referencing health laws or some b.s.. Even to sit outside with you peacefully on a leash. Because a sign on the door leading into the restaurant says you can not. I wonder why then you can, at say a local Starbucks for instance? The food here is fine, tasty and usually fresh. It is hit or miss on "fine" service here. It's good to check EVERY to go order and make sure that they've gotten it right. I think that this is a very transient place for hiring inexperienced, lazy thinking "kids" to run this property. Like most other service industry businesses (low paying jobs = they don't give a hoot).
(2)N. S.
There's nothing like fresh baked bread and pastries! Our recent brunch at Panera included a Spinach & Artichoke Souffle w/ a croissant crust (2.99) and Sierra turkey on sour dough bread (5.59). Both were good but I thought for the price there could have been twice the amount of turkey on the small slices of bread. Tomato would have added a needed touch. It was nice that there were free samples of bagels w/ cream cheese to try. We took home another souffle and some bagels. I wanted to take brownies and German chocolate sweet rolls but you have to draw the line somewhere!
(4)Stacy L.
Panera is a very well done chain of bakery-cafes, with a large selection of pastries, fresh sandwiches, salads and soups. This location is in the Ruby Isle shopping center, so there's plenty of parking in the big shared lot. It's a good place to catch a bite to eat while doing weekend errands. It's a great informal place to go with friends and family. You order at the counter, find a seat, and wait for your order to be called. The restaurants are large, welcomingly homey, and clean. But more importantly, the food is really good!
(4)Frank A.
Panera always is a great spot for lunch or dinner! The food is very good and the bread is delicous. It can be a little pricey, but if you sign up for their rewards card, you can get discounts from time to time. I get the choose 2 and usually get a turkey sandwich and a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup - both are very good. They also have a nice selection of drinks besides just soda. They have smoothies, ice tea, flavored teas, and more.
(4)Mark P.
Panera is great for a quick lunchtime meal. The Smokehouse Turkey & Steak with White Cheddar Panini's are incredible. I also like the Asiago Steak sandwich on sourdough baguette. The Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl leaves my stomach a happy camper, especially when I get to eat the bread bowl that has soaked up some of the soup. Mmm .. I'm craving it as I write this. The Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is delicious! The combination of sweet/nutty flavors and crunchy/chewy textures is fun for the whole mouth & it's a bonus that the dressing is not too sweet. You cant go wrong with Thai Chicken salad either. The breads & bagels rock. But, the bakery / pastry items pretty much suck! They're totally dried out & lacking flavor. Plus, Panera is way overpriced on their pastry items. I wouldn't mind the cost if the stuff was good. Stick with the Danish if you want something sweet. The staff members at this location are always friendly and efficient. But, the place still has quite a line during the morning & lunchtime rush. Lunchtime usually finds sandwich assembly area a mess with food scraps & stuff allover the floor. I'd expect better from Panera. The restaurant is good size. Although, the entrance / exit is a bottle neck with consecutive single swinging doors to accommodate both directions. It should be referred to as a BUTT FUNNEL. You'll end up rubbing butts with patrons coming the opposite direction while passing through the narrow vestibule / mud room.. Parking is a breeze, the strip ,mall lot is enormous.
(3)Jake E.
I used to be such a Panera fan-that sadly changed after my last trip. The food tasted fine-the smoked turkey sandwich was decent-though very salty. The problem was the place itself- 1. The sandwich making area was littered with food scraps, dripped sauces, food on the floor...looked like a mess. It wasn't busy-so it seemed like it would have been reasonable to clean it up, especially since the food is made in view of the customers. Subway is much cleaner-I'd expect more from Panera. 2. If you get soup, you may as well save yourself the money and go to the grocery and buy a can. Maybe I was naive to this before, but seeing a worker take a single serve bag of soup out of the microwave and pour it into a bowl blew my mind. Maybe others aren't as surprised by this as I was...but it lessened the fresh feel of the restaurant to me. Usually, I'm happy going out of my way to go to Panera, I think I'll be having second thoughts next time.
(2)Michele R.
I have been a Panera fan for some time, but I am losing my interest after my visit today. I ordered the Pick 2, with Broccoli cheddar soup and the Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa salad. While it tasted good, the meal cost $9.00 and the portion sizes were ridiculously small for the cost. I had way less than an ounce of chicken in the salad and far less than an ounce of Quinoa. The Kale in the salad was NOT prepared correctly by removing the stem and all I got was hard crunchy stem! This place tried hard, the staff is always friendly, but I won't be back to Panera in general due to the overly conservative, poorly prepared portions sizes.
(2)