Standard Panera restaurant. I always order some combination of the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Black Bean Soup, Chicken with Wild Rice Soup and Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. I particularly love this Panera because I've come here on multiple occasions and sat here for hours (5+) at a time, doing work and no one was ever rude to me, asking me to leave or anything. There's a little corner that's kind of tucked away from the rest of the restaurant and I love sitting there and don't feel pressured to leave. I hope they don't ever change that kind of atmosphere!
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George C.
Bowl of chicken noodle soup, $5.29, mostly broth. Not worth the price. Took two spoons to get a good one. Not a happy meal!
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CaK T.
Food is always fresh and tasty. Girl at front counter today needs to care more about her customers then picking at her nail polish. Gave four stars because usually front staff is great but today, they were off there game..
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Dan E.
Generally, I do like Panera. My wife and I were traveling out to Central PA and were looking for a quick bite. This place is a little further off 78 than I had hoped. It's in a tucked in strip mall. The line took forever -- not a fan. They were not efficient. That's the main reason for the 2-star rating here. I like the food -- you know what you are getting so they're pretty consistent. I like the breads and salads but the sandwich meat is pretty average. It's nothing to get excited about. But, the Cobb salad is very good. I also don't know what it is about Panera but I never feel like the bathrooms are very clean. I probably will not go out of my way to come back here.
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Christian M.
Their sandwiches are too overpriced and the quality of the food has gone down over the past few years. Their soups and Mac and cheese are all pre packaged. The only safe bet here is their fresh bread and bakery items.
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Megan W.
Panera is pretty tasty, and I like this newer location. Always clean, and the staff is usually pretty friendly and upbeat. I have been here during some pretty busy times of the day, and there is always a place to sit. My biggest Panera pet peeve is the CUSTOMERS that just leave their plates on the tables for someone else to clean up. How rude! Don't they notice that everyone else is politely taking their dishes over to the containers to make room for more people? Grrr...of course, this has NOTHING to do with the employees. They're fab-u-lous! AND, now that they have the MyPanera card, I get free snacks, drinks, pastries etc., every few visits. SCORE! Thanks Panera, for always being clean, friendly, and well-lit! Although, you do get a little toasty inside during winter afternoons when the sun is blazing through your windows. It's all right though, that's why I wear layers!
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Jin G.
Not the best panera I've been to. It seems that this panera is especially salty. I purchased the creamy chicken and wild rice soup with half of the chipotle chicken panini. They are both over salted. On the up side, their bread is freshly made, soft and yummy.
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Kelli R.
Great lunch spot. Nice, homey atmosphere. I had a tomato and mozzarella panini with fresh basil and sun dried tomatoes. Really delicious! Staff is very welcoming and they will let you sit there all day on their wifi and work on a school project - I know this from experience! Additionally, their tomato basil bread is awesome!
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William S.
Tried it a few times. It always seems they feel the need to throw an ingredient or two into their sandwiches that ruins the flavor of everything else in the sandwich. Soups are not bad, but it's just not a place that I can convince myself to return to after several tries.
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Kellie B.
Food is great here as is the norm with all Panera Breads that I have been to. The only reason the 5th star wasn't earned is that they were sold out of cinnamon rolls by noon and they don't serve sweet tea here, which I have since learned is the norm for most Panera Bread locations in this region of PA.
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Irfan K.
The Mediterranean sandwich is awesome there
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susan p.
Best bread in the Lehigh Valley. Pumpkin spice coffee now! It's always clean with friendly service. I highly recommend it!
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Olivia J.
I love Panera. Everything I've had there has been great from, soups salads and sandwiches to lattes, cookies and bagels. I haven't once been disapointed. Now, being the health nut that I am, I reserve Panera for my cheat days! Because as the previous poster stated they are far from a healthy choice with a CUP of their yummy Creamy Tomato Soup with Croutons having 300 calories and it doesn't include that side of bread and a drink. Just think if you add a 1/2 sandwich and extra side of bread to that!
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Robert S.
I have mixed feelings on Panera. It's got a great atmosphere and decor. Employees are friendly and perky. The menu has a good variety, and the breads and cookies/brownies/etc. taste great. This location is very busy at lunch time with the Air Products crowd and employees at other local companies. The food is less healthy than you may think. I was shocked at how many calories are in some of the sandwiches when looking on their website. Unfortunately some of the menu items are pre-made, so you can't get them without the gobs of sauces they come with. A lot of people think Panera is healthy for some reason, but your local deli probably serves a healthier sandwich. The sandwiches don't even have that much meat on them either. I think the bread is one culprit. It sometimes tastes "saturated" and greasy.
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Kevin M.
Great food, but the seating area is a bit crowded. Also, the staff at the pickup counter could be a bit more friendly. At least try and be happy :/
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Address :6379 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA, 18106
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Bike Parking : No 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
Jennifer W.
Standard Panera restaurant. I always order some combination of the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, Black Bean Soup, Chicken with Wild Rice Soup and Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. I particularly love this Panera because I've come here on multiple occasions and sat here for hours (5+) at a time, doing work and no one was ever rude to me, asking me to leave or anything. There's a little corner that's kind of tucked away from the rest of the restaurant and I love sitting there and don't feel pressured to leave. I hope they don't ever change that kind of atmosphere!
(4)George C.
Bowl of chicken noodle soup, $5.29, mostly broth. Not worth the price. Took two spoons to get a good one. Not a happy meal!
(3)CaK T.
Food is always fresh and tasty. Girl at front counter today needs to care more about her customers then picking at her nail polish. Gave four stars because usually front staff is great but today, they were off there game..
(4)Dan E.
Generally, I do like Panera. My wife and I were traveling out to Central PA and were looking for a quick bite. This place is a little further off 78 than I had hoped. It's in a tucked in strip mall. The line took forever -- not a fan. They were not efficient. That's the main reason for the 2-star rating here. I like the food -- you know what you are getting so they're pretty consistent. I like the breads and salads but the sandwich meat is pretty average. It's nothing to get excited about. But, the Cobb salad is very good. I also don't know what it is about Panera but I never feel like the bathrooms are very clean. I probably will not go out of my way to come back here.
(2)Christian M.
Their sandwiches are too overpriced and the quality of the food has gone down over the past few years. Their soups and Mac and cheese are all pre packaged. The only safe bet here is their fresh bread and bakery items.
(2)Megan W.
Panera is pretty tasty, and I like this newer location. Always clean, and the staff is usually pretty friendly and upbeat. I have been here during some pretty busy times of the day, and there is always a place to sit. My biggest Panera pet peeve is the CUSTOMERS that just leave their plates on the tables for someone else to clean up. How rude! Don't they notice that everyone else is politely taking their dishes over to the containers to make room for more people? Grrr...of course, this has NOTHING to do with the employees. They're fab-u-lous! AND, now that they have the MyPanera card, I get free snacks, drinks, pastries etc., every few visits. SCORE! Thanks Panera, for always being clean, friendly, and well-lit! Although, you do get a little toasty inside during winter afternoons when the sun is blazing through your windows. It's all right though, that's why I wear layers!
(4)Jin G.
Not the best panera I've been to. It seems that this panera is especially salty. I purchased the creamy chicken and wild rice soup with half of the chipotle chicken panini. They are both over salted. On the up side, their bread is freshly made, soft and yummy.
(2)Kelli R.
Great lunch spot. Nice, homey atmosphere. I had a tomato and mozzarella panini with fresh basil and sun dried tomatoes. Really delicious! Staff is very welcoming and they will let you sit there all day on their wifi and work on a school project - I know this from experience! Additionally, their tomato basil bread is awesome!
(4)William S.
Tried it a few times. It always seems they feel the need to throw an ingredient or two into their sandwiches that ruins the flavor of everything else in the sandwich. Soups are not bad, but it's just not a place that I can convince myself to return to after several tries.
(2)Kellie B.
Food is great here as is the norm with all Panera Breads that I have been to. The only reason the 5th star wasn't earned is that they were sold out of cinnamon rolls by noon and they don't serve sweet tea here, which I have since learned is the norm for most Panera Bread locations in this region of PA.
(4)Irfan K.
The Mediterranean sandwich is awesome there
(4)susan p.
Best bread in the Lehigh Valley. Pumpkin spice coffee now! It's always clean with friendly service. I highly recommend it!
(5)Olivia J.
I love Panera. Everything I've had there has been great from, soups salads and sandwiches to lattes, cookies and bagels. I haven't once been disapointed. Now, being the health nut that I am, I reserve Panera for my cheat days! Because as the previous poster stated they are far from a healthy choice with a CUP of their yummy Creamy Tomato Soup with Croutons having 300 calories and it doesn't include that side of bread and a drink. Just think if you add a 1/2 sandwich and extra side of bread to that!
(4)Robert S.
I have mixed feelings on Panera. It's got a great atmosphere and decor. Employees are friendly and perky. The menu has a good variety, and the breads and cookies/brownies/etc. taste great. This location is very busy at lunch time with the Air Products crowd and employees at other local companies. The food is less healthy than you may think. I was shocked at how many calories are in some of the sandwiches when looking on their website. Unfortunately some of the menu items are pre-made, so you can't get them without the gobs of sauces they come with. A lot of people think Panera is healthy for some reason, but your local deli probably serves a healthier sandwich. The sandwiches don't even have that much meat on them either. I think the bread is one culprit. It sometimes tastes "saturated" and greasy.
(2)Kevin M.
Great food, but the seating area is a bit crowded. Also, the staff at the pickup counter could be a bit more friendly. At least try and be happy :/
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