Panera Bread

4.0(494)

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Location & Hours

Address

2424 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 9:00 PM

Monday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(504) 362-5033

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About Panera Bread

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 15, 2025.

4.0/5

Based on 494 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Kimberly Triplett

a week ago

I placed a takeout order for a bowl of soup after dining in. I brought the order back because it was misleading. I encountered Michael. I explained to Michael my issues and how the bowl and cup option...

Soph M

4 weeks ago

I am not the type of person to write a negative review. But, I placed a pickup order with Panera through Uber Eats, with an estimated completion time of approximately seven minutes. Despite a slight d...

Brian Parker

11 months ago

I took my elderly aunt to Panera on Manhattan today because she absolutely loves it, but today was absolutely horrible. The Gal who took our order was great very nice and professional, however the peo...

Liezl Joie

5 months ago

Food turned out great thank you!

Aly

4 years ago

My food is always delicious and made well... the staff is a little shaky but I just do drive thru lol don't have to be bothered in my car 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ and still receive my favorite items from there....

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experiences described are mixed, ranging from very negative due to poor customer service and order issues to positive experiences with the food. The average rating indicates generally unfavorable experiences.

Customer Favorites

The BBQ chicken ciabatta is mentioned, and there is a general positive sentiment for Panera Bread in general. No other dishes were explicitly mentioned as favorites.

Atmosphere & Service

Service experiences vary significantly; some staff are described as nice and professional, while others are rude, dismissive, and ignore customer requests. There were no specific comments about the atmosphere other than drive-thru is favored to avoid staff interaction.

Value & Quality

Food quality is inconsistent, with some customers praising delicious, well-made food, while others report dry, stale bread and insufficient sauce. There is an implication that it is similar to upscale fast food.

Areas for Improvement

Areas for improvement include customer service (addressing rudeness, dismissiveness), order accuracy, and food quality consistency. Implementing verification procedures for order pickups to prevent errors is also needed.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight significant issues with customer service and order fulfillment problems, especially pertaining to issues with management and pickup orders. These concerns seem to overshadow any potential positive aspects.