There's a fireplace here, but so few chairs can fit near it. Walk into Paneras and let your eyes feast on what's behind the glass case. I am never disappointed with their sandwiches. I got a sm soup with dirt on my soup spoon (food caked on it). It took two tries for the woman behind the counter to find a clean one. She hand washed one for me. A for effort, a big fat zero for the dishwasher.
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Lnc T.
Love their cinnamon crunch bagel w/ butter! The best bagel in the world! Its only $1.25! You should definitely try it, you'll thank us later :)
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Todd D.
Panera has the absolute WORST system for ordering food!!! I feel like it ruins the whole experience there because you can never tell which side you should be on. And then when there are a few people in line...all of a sudden someone walks in and goes to the OTHER side and gets their order taken immediately. It is a very poorly designed system.
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Anne R.
If I could live in a Panera, I probably would. Fresh baked breads and goodies all day long, free wifi, tasty soups, fresh sandwiches and special drinks? Yes, please!! This chain has nailed quality, value, and experience like no other- all the way down to the fireplace in the middle of the room- which is what makes this particular Panera my favorite in the surrounding area. I'm a huge fan of the calorie info right on the menu to let me know how much gym time my indulgence is going to cost me. French Toast Bagel w/ Honey Walnut Cream Cheese= 490kcals= 30 minutes on the elliptical... it's sooo worth it. Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl- you don't want to know, just enjoy it. ;) The lunch crowd here is everything from 9-5 professionals and freelancers to Moms w/ kids, teenagers, and retirees. While the parking lot always seems full, I've always found a spot. Even though there was a line at 1:15pm, it went fast and I still scored a table for two without table stalking. A table with an outlet may be more difficult and better attempted at an off-peak time.
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Ted J.
Nice and quiet. The food is great, and is priced right. Have wifi. Good place to get work done
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Mike C.
Good service fast and friendly. In and out if you need it decent amount of seating if you don't. Solid options on the menu all the way around and they keep expanding the menu year after year. Nothing stand out good or bad about this Panera.
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Jenny C.
This Panera is located in Drum Hill and conveniently close to route 3. It's situated within a very, very busy plaza which houses the local Wal-Mart, Hannaford, Paper Store, etc. That said, during peak hours you'll be hard-pressed to find a parking spot within close proximity. Throughout the years, I've never had a bad meal here... It tastes like every other Panera. It's also a very busy... during peak times, expect to hustle for a table (which may or may not be clean!). I've also had the opportunity to order ahead and the wait time is always 20-30 minutes (even if the app says 10 minutes or less). Because this particular Panera is a franchise, the owner doesn't follow basic Panera typicalities. Pastry items are NOT $0.99 even if you purchase a meal and a drink!
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Russell L.
Panera brings the ease and convenience of a quick lunch with the quality and care of a corner deli. This Panera location is no exception. Located in Drum Hill in Chelmsford MA, this is a pretty good sized location. My only advice is, if you can take your lunch either at 11 or at 1 DO IT!!!!!! This location gets soooooo much lunch taffic that if you're there at noon, you're better off taking it to go because you'll be walking around looking for a table for at least 10 minutes. They are quick on service, which sometimes means sloppy platings or a messy spoon which the staff will gladly replace. When it is not that busy it's really good and quality is at it's highest. So skip the lunch rush, come in for breakfast or a later lunch and you'll be happy!!! Parking is also a pain because it shares a lot with a Hannafords and a Wal-mart as well as a few small stores in the little strip mall it is located in.
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Mel G.
Really convenient location right off Route 3, and usually there's ample parking. The lunch rush was a little more than I thought, but great place to grab a light lunch/coffee. :)
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Marcy K.
Another day, another lunch. This time, I met a friend at Panera, in Chelmsford, which is a fairly new location for Panera. Situated near a Wal-Mart, a paper store, and Moe's Southwest Grill, this establishment is always packed, especially around lunch time. It took me about 10 minutes to find a space, which I eventually found around the corner. My friend came early and scored a table for us near the entrance. Not the best spot in the house, but it was a spot. I ordered my usual low-fat chicken soup with a piece of French bread, and she ordered the bread bowl of soup, her usual. Many low-calorie options--salads, sandwiches, wraps--are available. About 1/2 hour into our lunch, one of the workers brought around samples of strawberry smoothies, which were tasty. I've never had any of the desserts (mostly sticky buns and decadent cakes) but all look ok. The restaurant was clean, but the bathroom needed some help. This particular location has Wi-Fi and a couple of tables for outdoor seating, but doesn't have a counter and computers, like the one in Nashua has.
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Wing H.
I love Panera! Great food, good price, free-wifi, nice atmosphere, friendly staffs, and most importantly, they have the calorie label on every of their products. I can be sitting in Panera for an entire afternoon!!! Just feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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Tom D.
Panera is one of my favorite places to head to during my lunch hour. The line sometimes streches out the door at this location, but it moves very quickly. The staff members are a model of efficiency. Even at their busiest, I've never had to wait for than five minutes maximum (after ordering) to receive my order. I really like the Asiago roast beef sandwich and, although not a vegetarian, I'm a big fan of the Mediterranean veggie sandwich. I also love the You Pick Two deal they offer where you can choose 1/2 a sandwich and a soup or 1/2 salad. Any business that caters to my indecisiveness is a good one. One thing I've noticed about Panera is general is that no matter how big they are, there never seems to be enough seating. This location is pretty large, but during the lunch hour there are often seat vultures hovering around, standing with their plates of food wishing you'd eat faster so they can have a seat. To avoid becoming one of said vultures, we always have one member of our group stake out a table while the rest of us wait in line. Rarely are we able to score a cozy booth, so we usually end up having to push several small tables together. Overall, three stars for being an affordable quick lunch that doesn't leave you feeling queasy like a tradtional fast food place.
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Nico H.
Great lunch food and coffee. Clean. Easily accessible. Wifi. Lots of tables to study. I usually go here for a quick sandwich. This place seems to be where many people go in the Chelmsford area for lunch. I see lots of people hanging out studying here also.
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Sarah T.
I have had many delicious lunches at the Panera in Woburn but one afternoon of hanging around Lowell with my boyfriend we decided to try their coffee. I was really shocked at how good it was and I have to say it's actually become my favorite! The Cafe Mocha and Caramel Latte are so delicious, smooth and not overly strong. I've also taken to trying a new thing for breakfast from there each time and so far have not been disapointed. If you like pecans & cinnamon then try the Pecan Roll, it's pure bliss.
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C F.
Come here if you must. Everything from the employees to the food is marginal at best. I told the person taking my order it was my first visit. She just gave me a blank stare. No help or guidance with menu. Not even an attempt to upsell or add anything. The sandwich I ordered was smashed into the bag so that all the ingredients and marinara plastered the inside of the sandwich wrapper and made extracting the dang thing impossible without making a mess of my hands, table and face while attempting to eat the mess. Then the taste and texture of the sandwich was cheap and flavorless. On the upside; they keep the place really clean and greet everyone as they come in.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Karen C.
There's a fireplace here, but so few chairs can fit near it. Walk into Paneras and let your eyes feast on what's behind the glass case. I am never disappointed with their sandwiches. I got a sm soup with dirt on my soup spoon (food caked on it). It took two tries for the woman behind the counter to find a clean one. She hand washed one for me. A for effort, a big fat zero for the dishwasher.
(3)Lnc T.
Love their cinnamon crunch bagel w/ butter! The best bagel in the world! Its only $1.25! You should definitely try it, you'll thank us later :)
(5)Todd D.
Panera has the absolute WORST system for ordering food!!! I feel like it ruins the whole experience there because you can never tell which side you should be on. And then when there are a few people in line...all of a sudden someone walks in and goes to the OTHER side and gets their order taken immediately. It is a very poorly designed system.
(2)Anne R.
If I could live in a Panera, I probably would. Fresh baked breads and goodies all day long, free wifi, tasty soups, fresh sandwiches and special drinks? Yes, please!! This chain has nailed quality, value, and experience like no other- all the way down to the fireplace in the middle of the room- which is what makes this particular Panera my favorite in the surrounding area. I'm a huge fan of the calorie info right on the menu to let me know how much gym time my indulgence is going to cost me. French Toast Bagel w/ Honey Walnut Cream Cheese= 490kcals= 30 minutes on the elliptical... it's sooo worth it. Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl- you don't want to know, just enjoy it. ;) The lunch crowd here is everything from 9-5 professionals and freelancers to Moms w/ kids, teenagers, and retirees. While the parking lot always seems full, I've always found a spot. Even though there was a line at 1:15pm, it went fast and I still scored a table for two without table stalking. A table with an outlet may be more difficult and better attempted at an off-peak time.
(5)Ted J.
Nice and quiet. The food is great, and is priced right. Have wifi. Good place to get work done
(4)Mike C.
Good service fast and friendly. In and out if you need it decent amount of seating if you don't. Solid options on the menu all the way around and they keep expanding the menu year after year. Nothing stand out good or bad about this Panera.
(3)Jenny C.
This Panera is located in Drum Hill and conveniently close to route 3. It's situated within a very, very busy plaza which houses the local Wal-Mart, Hannaford, Paper Store, etc. That said, during peak hours you'll be hard-pressed to find a parking spot within close proximity. Throughout the years, I've never had a bad meal here... It tastes like every other Panera. It's also a very busy... during peak times, expect to hustle for a table (which may or may not be clean!). I've also had the opportunity to order ahead and the wait time is always 20-30 minutes (even if the app says 10 minutes or less). Because this particular Panera is a franchise, the owner doesn't follow basic Panera typicalities. Pastry items are NOT $0.99 even if you purchase a meal and a drink!
(3)Russell L.
Panera brings the ease and convenience of a quick lunch with the quality and care of a corner deli. This Panera location is no exception. Located in Drum Hill in Chelmsford MA, this is a pretty good sized location. My only advice is, if you can take your lunch either at 11 or at 1 DO IT!!!!!! This location gets soooooo much lunch taffic that if you're there at noon, you're better off taking it to go because you'll be walking around looking for a table for at least 10 minutes. They are quick on service, which sometimes means sloppy platings or a messy spoon which the staff will gladly replace. When it is not that busy it's really good and quality is at it's highest. So skip the lunch rush, come in for breakfast or a later lunch and you'll be happy!!! Parking is also a pain because it shares a lot with a Hannafords and a Wal-mart as well as a few small stores in the little strip mall it is located in.
(4)Mel G.
Really convenient location right off Route 3, and usually there's ample parking. The lunch rush was a little more than I thought, but great place to grab a light lunch/coffee. :)
(4)Marcy K.
Another day, another lunch. This time, I met a friend at Panera, in Chelmsford, which is a fairly new location for Panera. Situated near a Wal-Mart, a paper store, and Moe's Southwest Grill, this establishment is always packed, especially around lunch time. It took me about 10 minutes to find a space, which I eventually found around the corner. My friend came early and scored a table for us near the entrance. Not the best spot in the house, but it was a spot. I ordered my usual low-fat chicken soup with a piece of French bread, and she ordered the bread bowl of soup, her usual. Many low-calorie options--salads, sandwiches, wraps--are available. About 1/2 hour into our lunch, one of the workers brought around samples of strawberry smoothies, which were tasty. I've never had any of the desserts (mostly sticky buns and decadent cakes) but all look ok. The restaurant was clean, but the bathroom needed some help. This particular location has Wi-Fi and a couple of tables for outdoor seating, but doesn't have a counter and computers, like the one in Nashua has.
(3)Wing H.
I love Panera! Great food, good price, free-wifi, nice atmosphere, friendly staffs, and most importantly, they have the calorie label on every of their products. I can be sitting in Panera for an entire afternoon!!! Just feeling comfortable and relaxed.
(4)Tom D.
Panera is one of my favorite places to head to during my lunch hour. The line sometimes streches out the door at this location, but it moves very quickly. The staff members are a model of efficiency. Even at their busiest, I've never had to wait for than five minutes maximum (after ordering) to receive my order. I really like the Asiago roast beef sandwich and, although not a vegetarian, I'm a big fan of the Mediterranean veggie sandwich. I also love the You Pick Two deal they offer where you can choose 1/2 a sandwich and a soup or 1/2 salad. Any business that caters to my indecisiveness is a good one. One thing I've noticed about Panera is general is that no matter how big they are, there never seems to be enough seating. This location is pretty large, but during the lunch hour there are often seat vultures hovering around, standing with their plates of food wishing you'd eat faster so they can have a seat. To avoid becoming one of said vultures, we always have one member of our group stake out a table while the rest of us wait in line. Rarely are we able to score a cozy booth, so we usually end up having to push several small tables together. Overall, three stars for being an affordable quick lunch that doesn't leave you feeling queasy like a tradtional fast food place.
(3)Nico H.
Great lunch food and coffee. Clean. Easily accessible. Wifi. Lots of tables to study. I usually go here for a quick sandwich. This place seems to be where many people go in the Chelmsford area for lunch. I see lots of people hanging out studying here also.
(4)Sarah T.
I have had many delicious lunches at the Panera in Woburn but one afternoon of hanging around Lowell with my boyfriend we decided to try their coffee. I was really shocked at how good it was and I have to say it's actually become my favorite! The Cafe Mocha and Caramel Latte are so delicious, smooth and not overly strong. I've also taken to trying a new thing for breakfast from there each time and so far have not been disapointed. If you like pecans & cinnamon then try the Pecan Roll, it's pure bliss.
(4)C F.
Come here if you must. Everything from the employees to the food is marginal at best. I told the person taking my order it was my first visit. She just gave me a blank stare. No help or guidance with menu. Not even an attempt to upsell or add anything. The sandwich I ordered was smashed into the bag so that all the ingredients and marinara plastered the inside of the sandwich wrapper and made extracting the dang thing impossible without making a mess of my hands, table and face while attempting to eat the mess. Then the taste and texture of the sandwich was cheap and flavorless. On the upside; they keep the place really clean and greet everyone as they come in.
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