I love Panera and this one is consistently good in terms of quality and service. Love the Fuji Apple Chicken salad! Yum!! Also, I love the black bean soup and Caesar salad too! Not to mention the ginger peach (hot) tea. I think I love everything on the menu! Woot woot!
(4)
Kevin F.
Panera's in Olney has a problem. They screw up orders. Frequently. Not the little kind, but the major ones, teh screw-ups that make you drive back to the place and you need a PowerPoint presentation to explain it to them. I like the food, sort of, but I'm from CA, and I have a teeny ounce of eco-ethos in me, and Panera's must contribute more to the waste land-fill than a lot of other places. Panera's is not cheap, and the food is meh, but it's everywhere. And I've never been sick from their food.
(3)
Annie T.
I use to love Panera so much, but their new menu is killing my love. Before the menu change you could see the ingredients for each sandwich. Now it's just the title, I don't have all the sandwiches memorized. It would be nice to know again what each sandwich had. I love their sandwiches, but lately their size proportions have gone down. I always get the u pick 2, but the 1/2 sandwiches now are tiny. I'm small and if I'm still hungry, I can't imagine how it is for everyone else. I got the chipotle chicken and broccoli cheddar soup with bread. The sandwich was really greasy and the flavor was lighter than it use to be. I had to dip it in the soup a lot. The soup as always was delectable. And I always ask for a pickle on the side, a must for me. Their prices have also increased. I still love panera, but I can't justifying going as frequent as I use to.
(3)
Jeff B.
I spend all my babysitting money here. After frequenting this Panera eight times in the last month (dropping between $20-30 each visit), I can now form my All-Star dream team of Olney Panera employees. If I could visit this Panera on a perfect day, I would like to have Holly, Leah, and Emily as the three cashiers because they embody incredible customer service in addition to smartness. They also smile a lot, and that makes me smile. Winner is the honorable mention because he's cool, too. Izzy would be the barista and bread baker. Dustin, Mark, and Steven would be on the All-Star team for making the sandwiches and salads in the back because they are the hardest-working and think my friend and I are awesome customers (which we are). Karim is the honorable mention because there are only three employees who make the first team. These guys deserve a tip box for how amazing their sandwich creations taste so I made them a tip cup and put in $15. It is disgraceful that Panera forbids tip boxes for the employees when they make minimum wage. Franklin and Morgan are the best employees for keeping the Panera fresh and clean on the inside and out. And the manager who makes the All-Star team is Christie. She welcomes us with open arms every time we pop in for our 2 hours of debauchery. The only pastries that are worth ordering here are the chocolate croissant, cinnamon scone, coffee cake, brownie, chocolate chip cookie, flower cookie and pumpkin muffie. Everything else in the pastry department tastes bad. This includes the bear claw, blueberry muffin, cinnamon roll, chocolate walnut cookie, and carrot cake muffin. I recommend either the tomato mozzarella panini or the mediterranean veggie sandwich because they are vegetarian. You can substitute any type of bread into a sandwich. Also, you can order a cookie as the side (as opposed to an apple, baguette, or chips) when ordering a sandwich or salad for an additional one dollar. In that case, I'd recommend the flower cookie. You can find us here on Saturday and Sunday nights until closing. Panera isn't too busy at night, and the food still tastes pretty good. I feel like I'm part of the family.
(5)
Rumit P.
I've been here only once, so I'll update my review if my experience next time drastically differs. With that said, a friend of mine from high school and I decided to come here to catch up and have a bite and drink to eat. I ordered a tea and the cup they gave me was dirty at the bottom, and the hot water pitcher was empty. When I told them about it, they gave me a look and gave me a new cup, and instead of replacing the hot water pitcher, they told me that I needed to ask the woman behind the counter making food to fill up my cup. So I did, and she clearly was bothered. The interior is very, very spacious. However, this place is also riddled with obnoxious 12-16-year-olds.
(3)
Kathy B.
The food is good, the atmosphere is great and the staff is fantastic! My only concern is that the staff handling the breakfast bagels and buns do not wear gloves when handling the food.
(4)
Miles D.
Here on a soccer weekend when food systems and service are stressed. Ood was good but service showed signs of stress on systems. But, girls soccer team enjoyed and having access to wifi was great. Also, server provided free drink for one missed on original order. Would visit again, especially with U13 soccer team:-)
(3)
Steve H.
It is what it is... Standard panera fair. Staff is very friendly though!
(3)
Melanie K.
My parents live in Olney so I've been here a handful of times. Honestly, this is just average as far as Panera goes. There have been times when the food is just right and delicious, like last Saturday when my husband and I stopped in for lunch. We got the Roasted Turkey Artichoke Panini and the Turkey Apple Cheddar panini and split them. They were perfect. Then there are other times (like the time before that) when my dad had to send his food back. He got the Smokehouse Turkey panini that had been smushed by the press, but not at all grilled. There was a tiny piece of bacon on it and the lettuce and tomato were sparse, at best. Overall, it was a mess. When I took his panini over to the counter and asked for them to remake it, they looked at me quizzically and asked, "Why?" Umm..."would you pay $7 for a panini that looked like this?" We like to bring our dogs with us whenever we go out, so it's great that this place has so much outdoor seating. Oh, and the employees are always very friendly (maybe a little too friendly, especially with one another--last weekend two employees shamelessly flirted with one another right behind the register while I was attempting to place my order, gag) and seem competent. Since it's convenient to my parents' house and one of the only places in Olney that doesn't serve Mexican food, I'm sure we'll be back.
(3)
Adrianne C.
Love panera!!! Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service. The green tea is amazing. Along with the chipotle chicken sandwich. The strawberry smoothie could be a little sweeter, but then it wouldn't be as healthy! Overall I am a very happy customer.
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Bertina V.
Broth bowls are so horrible. Two friends and I decided to try this new item. What a waste of money. I only hope managers take those off the menu and replace with their other items.
(1)
Simon C.
I'm a regular at this Panera location in Olney and the food is generally good there, even though the service is either a hit or miss. But today was probably the worst I've ever experienced. Earlier this morning, at 8:30am, I finished breakfast with my mother and as we were walking out, my mother slipped and fell very hard. The floor next to the trashcan was wet. She fell so hard that her coffee spilled all over her clothes and her hair. Not ONE Panera employee came out to see if she was ok or even asked if everything was alright. There were no customers in line and all the employees just stood in the back watching us. As soon as I helped my mom get up and wiped the coffee off her clothes/face, this young lady (employee) walks over, drops the sign which says "the floor is slippery," and walks away. I mean, really? This was an unbelievable experience.
(1)
Kathleen K.
Panera's food aint' the greatest (or the worst) but they let you sit for hours working and sipping coffee. Free WiFi too! I'd probably give it 2-stars if it weren't for their attitude towards lingering customers and their super nice employees (Olney location). It's my go-to place if i want to get out of the house but still get some work done. Power sandwich for breakfast is decent. The soups and salads are pretty good too (tomato is my favorite). Try the roast beef sandwich with horseradish on the cheese bread. Not for the carb-fearful but delicious.
(3)
Joanna R.
This Panera has the friendliest staff! It's a panera so it's not like the most amazing cafe I've ever been to, but as far as Paneras all over go, it's 5 stars.
(5)
Nina A.
Stale brownies, "panini" never touched a grill pan (someone needs to explain to them what a panini is), customers have to clean up their plates like at camp. I give the Olney panera two stars: one for location and one for nice ambiance when it's not crowded.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes 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
Lynne S.
I love Panera and this one is consistently good in terms of quality and service. Love the Fuji Apple Chicken salad! Yum!! Also, I love the black bean soup and Caesar salad too! Not to mention the ginger peach (hot) tea. I think I love everything on the menu! Woot woot!
(4)Kevin F.
Panera's in Olney has a problem. They screw up orders. Frequently. Not the little kind, but the major ones, teh screw-ups that make you drive back to the place and you need a PowerPoint presentation to explain it to them. I like the food, sort of, but I'm from CA, and I have a teeny ounce of eco-ethos in me, and Panera's must contribute more to the waste land-fill than a lot of other places. Panera's is not cheap, and the food is meh, but it's everywhere. And I've never been sick from their food.
(3)Annie T.
I use to love Panera so much, but their new menu is killing my love. Before the menu change you could see the ingredients for each sandwich. Now it's just the title, I don't have all the sandwiches memorized. It would be nice to know again what each sandwich had. I love their sandwiches, but lately their size proportions have gone down. I always get the u pick 2, but the 1/2 sandwiches now are tiny. I'm small and if I'm still hungry, I can't imagine how it is for everyone else. I got the chipotle chicken and broccoli cheddar soup with bread. The sandwich was really greasy and the flavor was lighter than it use to be. I had to dip it in the soup a lot. The soup as always was delectable. And I always ask for a pickle on the side, a must for me. Their prices have also increased. I still love panera, but I can't justifying going as frequent as I use to.
(3)Jeff B.
I spend all my babysitting money here. After frequenting this Panera eight times in the last month (dropping between $20-30 each visit), I can now form my All-Star dream team of Olney Panera employees. If I could visit this Panera on a perfect day, I would like to have Holly, Leah, and Emily as the three cashiers because they embody incredible customer service in addition to smartness. They also smile a lot, and that makes me smile. Winner is the honorable mention because he's cool, too. Izzy would be the barista and bread baker. Dustin, Mark, and Steven would be on the All-Star team for making the sandwiches and salads in the back because they are the hardest-working and think my friend and I are awesome customers (which we are). Karim is the honorable mention because there are only three employees who make the first team. These guys deserve a tip box for how amazing their sandwich creations taste so I made them a tip cup and put in $15. It is disgraceful that Panera forbids tip boxes for the employees when they make minimum wage. Franklin and Morgan are the best employees for keeping the Panera fresh and clean on the inside and out. And the manager who makes the All-Star team is Christie. She welcomes us with open arms every time we pop in for our 2 hours of debauchery. The only pastries that are worth ordering here are the chocolate croissant, cinnamon scone, coffee cake, brownie, chocolate chip cookie, flower cookie and pumpkin muffie. Everything else in the pastry department tastes bad. This includes the bear claw, blueberry muffin, cinnamon roll, chocolate walnut cookie, and carrot cake muffin. I recommend either the tomato mozzarella panini or the mediterranean veggie sandwich because they are vegetarian. You can substitute any type of bread into a sandwich. Also, you can order a cookie as the side (as opposed to an apple, baguette, or chips) when ordering a sandwich or salad for an additional one dollar. In that case, I'd recommend the flower cookie. You can find us here on Saturday and Sunday nights until closing. Panera isn't too busy at night, and the food still tastes pretty good. I feel like I'm part of the family.
(5)Rumit P.
I've been here only once, so I'll update my review if my experience next time drastically differs. With that said, a friend of mine from high school and I decided to come here to catch up and have a bite and drink to eat. I ordered a tea and the cup they gave me was dirty at the bottom, and the hot water pitcher was empty. When I told them about it, they gave me a look and gave me a new cup, and instead of replacing the hot water pitcher, they told me that I needed to ask the woman behind the counter making food to fill up my cup. So I did, and she clearly was bothered. The interior is very, very spacious. However, this place is also riddled with obnoxious 12-16-year-olds.
(3)Kathy B.
The food is good, the atmosphere is great and the staff is fantastic! My only concern is that the staff handling the breakfast bagels and buns do not wear gloves when handling the food.
(4)Miles D.
Here on a soccer weekend when food systems and service are stressed. Ood was good but service showed signs of stress on systems. But, girls soccer team enjoyed and having access to wifi was great. Also, server provided free drink for one missed on original order. Would visit again, especially with U13 soccer team:-)
(3)Steve H.
It is what it is... Standard panera fair. Staff is very friendly though!
(3)Melanie K.
My parents live in Olney so I've been here a handful of times. Honestly, this is just average as far as Panera goes. There have been times when the food is just right and delicious, like last Saturday when my husband and I stopped in for lunch. We got the Roasted Turkey Artichoke Panini and the Turkey Apple Cheddar panini and split them. They were perfect. Then there are other times (like the time before that) when my dad had to send his food back. He got the Smokehouse Turkey panini that had been smushed by the press, but not at all grilled. There was a tiny piece of bacon on it and the lettuce and tomato were sparse, at best. Overall, it was a mess. When I took his panini over to the counter and asked for them to remake it, they looked at me quizzically and asked, "Why?" Umm..."would you pay $7 for a panini that looked like this?" We like to bring our dogs with us whenever we go out, so it's great that this place has so much outdoor seating. Oh, and the employees are always very friendly (maybe a little too friendly, especially with one another--last weekend two employees shamelessly flirted with one another right behind the register while I was attempting to place my order, gag) and seem competent. Since it's convenient to my parents' house and one of the only places in Olney that doesn't serve Mexican food, I'm sure we'll be back.
(3)Adrianne C.
Love panera!!! Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly service. The green tea is amazing. Along with the chipotle chicken sandwich. The strawberry smoothie could be a little sweeter, but then it wouldn't be as healthy! Overall I am a very happy customer.
(5)Bertina V.
Broth bowls are so horrible. Two friends and I decided to try this new item. What a waste of money. I only hope managers take those off the menu and replace with their other items.
(1)Simon C.
I'm a regular at this Panera location in Olney and the food is generally good there, even though the service is either a hit or miss. But today was probably the worst I've ever experienced. Earlier this morning, at 8:30am, I finished breakfast with my mother and as we were walking out, my mother slipped and fell very hard. The floor next to the trashcan was wet. She fell so hard that her coffee spilled all over her clothes and her hair. Not ONE Panera employee came out to see if she was ok or even asked if everything was alright. There were no customers in line and all the employees just stood in the back watching us. As soon as I helped my mom get up and wiped the coffee off her clothes/face, this young lady (employee) walks over, drops the sign which says "the floor is slippery," and walks away. I mean, really? This was an unbelievable experience.
(1)Kathleen K.
Panera's food aint' the greatest (or the worst) but they let you sit for hours working and sipping coffee. Free WiFi too! I'd probably give it 2-stars if it weren't for their attitude towards lingering customers and their super nice employees (Olney location). It's my go-to place if i want to get out of the house but still get some work done. Power sandwich for breakfast is decent. The soups and salads are pretty good too (tomato is my favorite). Try the roast beef sandwich with horseradish on the cheese bread. Not for the carb-fearful but delicious.
(3)Joanna R.
This Panera has the friendliest staff! It's a panera so it's not like the most amazing cafe I've ever been to, but as far as Paneras all over go, it's 5 stars.
(5)Nina A.
Stale brownies, "panini" never touched a grill pan (someone needs to explain to them what a panini is), customers have to clean up their plates like at camp. I give the Olney panera two stars: one for location and one for nice ambiance when it's not crowded.
(2)Keith G.
Service and food always good.
(4)Savannah R.
Great place to study!
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