Cafe

Panera Bread

Rego ParkQueens

4.3· 1,529 reviewsClosed now
Panera Bread — cafe — in Rego Park — Queens — NYC
Panera Bread interior — Rego Park

Rego Park

Queens

The brief

About Panera Bread

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

Health inspection

NYC DOHMH Grade A

A

Score7(lower is better)

Inspected6/11/2025

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it.

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Community Rating

4.3

out of 5

1,529 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Panera Bread

15 verified Google reviews

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JonathanLocal guide
6 days ago

My mom and auntie have been to this place and ordered many foods like broccoli cheddar soup, green goddess chicken cobb salad, and many other foods. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was that there were people eating, talking, and other things.

L Mancini
3 weeks ago

The best time to go is in the morning. Coffee is fresh and Ginny is usually at the register. She's great at her job!<br>There are some healthy breakfast options like Oatmeal with strawberries and avocado on toasted sourdough.

manuel riveraLocal guide
a month ago

The cashier checked my bills to see if they where real but checked no one else's. In addition my order was incorrect with no correction made by the management. Food is good however the service was terrible.

Elana LevinsonLocal guide
3 months ago

The place is clean. It's a lovely dinning room. My food came quickly and tastes fresh and delicious. Will be back again.

Mildred Acosta
5 months ago

Was delish. The most part is is fresh veg fresh and hot soups and the Teas are natural. Always satisfied. And the time to wait. Is amazing. Thank you Panera for your service to us the customers. Hope never change. Or lost the way to serve. Happy Holidays. New 2026 Year.

Robert GrijalvoLocal guide
5 months ago

Visited this location late morning during Christmas week. It's very convenient for shoppers going to Home Depot, Dick's, and Bob's Discount furniture. Given the time of year, it was not as busy as usual, so there was plenty of seating and no line. The staff was busily staging to go orders and cleaning/organizing the dining room and coffee station. Big thumbs up to them! Ordered a danish and coffee. The coffee was fresh, but the danish could've been better. Seemed a little stale, but a good cup of hot coffee fixed that. Regardless, I would recommend this location to anyone shopping/living/working in the area.

Stephen HundiakLocal guide
7 months ago

Right between Home Depot and Trader Joe, a good location. Hot soup, warm sandwiches are delicious. Good seating including booths.

UnknownLocal guide
7 months ago

Panera Bread is a cozy and casual place to grab a meal, whether you’re studying, meeting friends, or just want something fresh to eat. The restaurant has a warm atmosphere with plenty of seating and free Wi-Fi, which makes it great for relaxing or getting work done.<br><br>The food is consistently good, especially their soups, salads, and sandwiches. The Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a fan favorite — creamy, rich, and perfect in a bread bowl. Their sandwiches are made with fresh ingredients, and the bakery section always smells amazing. The menu has a nice balance of healthy options and comfort foods, and there are plenty of choices for vegetarians.<br><br>Prices are a bit higher than fast food, but the quality makes it worth it. Service is usually friendly and quick, though it can get crowded during lunch hours. Overall, Panera Bread offers a comfortable dining experience with tasty, fresh meals and a welcoming environment.

Michel MotaLocal guide
a year ago

Restaurant the truth is that they work super fast and the employees are very friendly this restaurant is usually always super full…<br><br>but super difficult to find parking. Because it is in a slightly inconvenient area, but there is enough parking in the stores behind it like HomeDepot and DICKs…<br><br>My husband and I always order the chicken noddles soup, Italian sandwich, Bacon mac and cheese with the apple and baguette bread and everything is super hot and fresh. 🥖🍎🍜🥗

Sandra WileyLocal guide
Edited 2 years ago

This is my favorite Panera location. The staff here are so nice & helpful, especially Virginia the cashier. The food here is always fresh & well-prepared. Today I ordered 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, & cheese on a ciabatta & it was perfect. The coffee at this location is *always* HOT 🔥 & today was no exception. (I don't know why a certain other location is having an issue with this.)

Angelic CrownLocal guide
3 years ago

Nicely clean and cozy atmosphere with jazz like music, booth seatings and friendly staff. Only con, the portions for dining out has immensely downsized, for the increase of price. However, for a quick and restful breakfast, lunch or dinner it's 👍 Had a delicious garden cob salad with avacado and chicken tikka 🍲 soup. Very friendly customizable and flavorful order options with kiosks available in front entrance.

CrystalLocal guide
4 years ago

Love this restaurant! Their app and kiosk come in handy especially when you don’t feel like going to their cashier. I’m a big fan of their pick two option. I got their chicken Caesar salad with avocado since they ran out of croutons and chipotle chicken avocado melt sandwich with extra chicken. Also got a side order of their chicken noodle soup I enjoy as well. Always a good time when I eat from here. First time trying their juices..and I liked their Strawberry lemon Mint with Guarana & caffeine the most.

Usman ChaudhryLocal guide
5 years ago

Update: adding 1 star because they leave the almond milk out for anyone to take..incredible...other stores make you ask beg and plead for it... Also took my temperature and made me fill out a contact tracing card..<br><br>Not the best service and a more beat up store..but they had everything I wanted..almond milk and an orange scone...plus NYC is the best place in the USA and I've been to every state in 🇺🇸

Hsin Yi WeiLocal guide
5 years ago

The pastries of Panera Bread are decent and we visit there every one to two weeks when we don’t have any idea what to eat for breakfast.<br><br>We have subscribed to their unlimited coffee plan for months and this was our first time seeing that all the coffee wasn’t served in hot & fresh. Hence, we were disappointed with their service at this location.<br><br>The indoor dining is currently available and their safety procedures for COVID-19 is pretty good. The staff checked temperature for every customer and kept social distance between tables.

ClariceLocal guide
6 years ago

Merry aka Meriam has a very positive attitude you can feel it once you walk in. She didnt rush me at all. Thank you! I ordered the Cobb salad and Pumpkin soup which was really good! I'll be back!

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