Reviews for Panera Bread in Elmira, NY
I travel all over the state but visit Panera more often than any other chain. This Elmira Panera is far superior to the other... Panera Bread locations for so many reasons. The service cannot be beat and visibly starts with the management, John, Pat,Chandler and Christine who can always be found right down in the thick of things engaging fully with their crew and customersalike from opening hour to rush hour to closing hour. I have never had a bad experience while they're working, which seems to bealways. The staff are incredible at this store even without management, which is a great testament to their training andatmosphere of their working environment. I have grown to befriend most of these people from my daily visits and look forward tointeracting with them which is unique when you consider that restaurants and cafes of any sort can become boring after you'vegrown accustomed to the food and drink but I have religiously frequented this location for years on a daily basis long after thefood became boring. It's the modern day real life version of the cafe in the sitcom "Friends". Staff shoutouts at the Elmirastore (and I'm sorry for those I miss) Sara, Christian, Kara, Marie, Jack/John Jr. and the 2 older female cashiers(older, notold) that always keep me laughing and engaged so much that I miss their name tags. I know their are many I'm not rememberingright now that have been a critical part of my experience but it's 5am and I know this won't be the only opportunity I have tosing their praises. PLEASE, if you get the chance spend some time in this location and see the difference, I've been to so manyof them and this is really the only location that gets it right 100% of the time and offers an experience you're not going tofind at the other stores, yet. Thank you Elmira Panera, see you in a couple hours!! Read more
In general, I love Panera. However recently I started to order from here using DoorDash and my experience has been horrible... several times. There has been times the lettuce on the salad is brown, they don't send the dressing with the salad, side optionsoften aren't sent with the order, and my favorite Carmel frozen cold brew NEVER comes with the Carmel drizzle as it is supposedto. Overall, I'm disappointed in the service I seem to get when ordering for delivery. Orders are not consistent, like theywould be if I were to dine-in. If this only happened once, I could understand- no one is perfect. But literally every time Iorder is nonsense. Read more
I was served frozen chicken on my salad. It was like chewing a piece of ice, but the ice wrapped around my teeth and unleashed a... chill to my core. It was unpleasant. But, the team made it right and made sure to provide a pleasant experience. Read more
My favorite place to eat. Clean, good service. If you sit at the back you see nothing but nature, that calms your soul.... Parking is available. Dine in or take out your choice. Read more
Best place to have soup salad and sandwich Bread is always fresh And love there cookies
I really love Panera and this one is no exception. The staff was all very polite and helpful. I love that you can order without... talking to anyone, if you don't want too! The little screens are super neat. Food was delicious. Update, I tried one of the newbowl meals, this is a Mediterranean bowl. It is to die for. ???????????????? Read more
A peaceful place, smiling attendants, delicious food, pastry and bread. The music at the background is soft and relaxing. It is... a clean restaurant. Parking is plenty. Restrooms are clean. It is very busy at lunch time. Soba noodle and edemame blend is thefavorite, bread is good, soup is delicious. I recommend this place. Read more
Not only good food but also the wonderful staff. I left my purse at that store and I was on vacation. I call them and came back... after 4 days..my purse was kept safely. Read more