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Panera Bread, your neighborhood bakery-cafe, offers a welcoming atmosphere and a menu full of delicious options to satisfy your cravings. As a Bakery, we freshly bake bread daily, providing the perfect base for our mouthwatering sandwiches. Start your day with a visit to our Breakfast Restaurant, where you can enjoy a variety of breakfast items, including quiche, omelets, and more. Our Cafe serves a wide selection of hot and cold coffee drinks, teas, and iced beverages. Whether you're in the mood for a healthy salad or a warm bowl of soup, our Salad Shop and Soup Restaurant have you covered. We also offer Catering Services for your events and gatherings, making it easy to feed your guests. Conveniently located at 1286 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029, we provide Delivery Service and Takeout options, so you can enjoy our food from the comfort of your own home or on-the-go. At Panera Bread, we're committed to serving clean food, free from artificial preservatives, sweeteners, and flavors. Come visit us today and experience the difference for yourself!

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Lu Dywen
Lu Dywen -Google user
6 years ago
Love the you pick two, you get enough and everything is super fresh and tastes good.
Charles Schagene
Charles Schagene -Google user
a month ago
Ordered online so the food was readily available when we arrived. We were able to sit at an open table outdoor and enjoy the San Diego weather. The place was clean, people were friendly and food was great. What more can you...Read More
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Jason Campidonica
Jason Campidonica -Google user
a month ago
Love the kitchen sink cookie...always a sucker, especially if ordering through the kiosk and they are gonna give me such a great deal with my sip club drink...why not? Always a pleasure. Thanks
Take out$1–10Atmosphere: 53-4 people
Jadette Lowery
Jadette Lowery -Google user
3 weeks ago
Love Panera bread, always get the you pick 2. My favorite is a Fuji apple salad and the broccoli cheese soup. I've been going to various paneras for years. Prices have substantially increased!
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseLoyalty programs
Jayme Olson
Jayme Olson -Google user
a year ago
I joined the unlimited sipper club. Great place for a pit stop. There is plenty of parking and a lot of thirsty people walking around. So be smart driving around the front of shop. It has a poor design and many don't know what's going...Read More
Dine inOther$1–10Atmosphere: 5Soup and Salad
Grace Aguilar
Grace Aguilar -Google user
a year ago
The catering manager, Angel, is the best! She is very helpful, professional, and flexible when it comes to our special requests. She is always so friendly even when she is extremely busy. The entire staff at this location in Escondido is always on point. Thank...Read More
pat mahler
pat mahler -Google user
2 years ago
The Manager Julio was extremely nice, very accommodating and had excellent customer service. He definitely went above and beyond! The Mediterranean bowl was super tasty! My wife and I will definitely return soon.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Lauri Rogers
Lauri Rogers -Google user
a year ago
Both times in one week, I called to request something specific at the San Marcos cafe, and both times, the staff person who answered (Anthony? last week...his first name began with an, "A") and last night, was friendly, attentive, and actually fulfilled my request. So...Read More
DeliveryDinner$30–50Service: 5Soup and Salad
Jay Nichols
Jay Nichols -Google user
5 months ago
Very clean. The staff were wonderful and the food was great
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seatingSomewhat recommend
Rolan “Papa Roach” Roxas
Rolan “Papa Roach” Roxas -Google user
2 months ago
Service was quick, waiting time was considerably short.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkUp to 10 min
Ray Rauch
Ray Rauch -Google user
6 years ago
Really love this place. The walk up kiosk ordering is really nice and I'm glad they added that because the line can get long during the busy times. The food is always freshly made. The bread bowl is really good! My...Read More
Micoli Nonster
Micoli Nonster -Google user
Edited a year ago
Service is great. Valerie, Carlos, Adriana, May & Hope care about the Customer & are very attentive. Very rarely are there any issues with my orders & if so they promptly find a solution
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Nici puppy
Nici puppy -Google user
8 years ago
They were super busy and delivered to me and my coworkers. The cook had to bring us food and they had forgotten a side, we call and let them know. With in 20 minutes they bring us the missing side, more bread and cookies. This...Read More
Tara Juergens
Tara Juergens -Google user
3 years ago
Kiosk card reader wasn't working, so after the manager tried to help us older ladies, he gave up too and helped us at the counter. And gave us free drinks for our trouble! Anyway, good food, and fast service. The parking here is a bit tricky...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
Scott McCarty
Scott McCarty -Google user
5 years ago
Went in to check out the coffee club details and get an iced coffee. Ended up getting an Asian chicken salad too. Both were good and served pretty quickly. With the new Covid rules, you can order inside but have to get it to go...Read More
Cynthia Mitchell
Cynthia Mitchell -Google user
3 years ago
I had my favorite sandwich, the turkey, bacon, and avocado as a combo with the Strawberry poppy seed salad. They were both delicious! The bread was soft yet thick enough to hold the fillings. It was a perfect meal topped off with a chocolate croissant...Read More
Brittney Villa
Brittney Villa -Google user
4 years ago
This is my local Panera, and I come here pretty often! Every time I've come, I've been met with friendly and welcoming service. I'm sad to see other reviews saying this location messes up orders, but all of mine have been good with the exception...Read More
Jesus Rodriguez
Jesus Rodriguez -Google user
6 years ago
Best customer service ever. Last week we ordered a sandwhich without horseradish but they made a mistake and put it in. Not only did they replace that sandwich today they didn't charge a penny for the entire food. This is amazing service, I wish there...Read More
Fernando Rodriguez
Fernando Rodriguez -Google user
2 years ago
Every time I order here there’s a very sweet young lady who always has the best attitude and quickest service. Noor is definitely the best and most hardworking worker there so far. She deserves a raise!!!
Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Robert Mincey
Robert Mincey -Google user
2 years ago
Awesome customer service, the team is full of awesome individuals. Joseph has become a great team leader and Lauren is a great manager! Lucy is the best! Josiah is on point . Love the eggs every day!!!!! Love this team!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Robin Romero
Robin Romero -Google user
6 years ago
I have gone to this location many many times with my girlfriend. We absolutely love the atmosphere of panera and the prices are perfect. Customer service is also always very good and it seems like people genuinely enjoy working here. We absolutely love there broccoli...Read More
Gabriela Chavez
Gabriela Chavez -Google user
4 years ago
I had a busy day so I ordered a big lunch inside. I left to the bank and came back within 10 minutes, where my food was all ready. The workers are very kind and I definitely have always had a great experience going to...Read More
Farah Farah
Farah Farah -Google user
7 years ago
you can always count on Panera to have the healthy delicious food that place is always clean up their stuff is absolutely amazing. they say you can tell how clean the kitchen is from the way the bathrooms are …
J Johnson
J Johnson -Google user
5 years ago
Really enjoyed my lunch here. Awesome tuna sandwich... first visit...I will be back. Lots of menu choices. Even the pick 2 sounded tempting...next time for sure. Staff were nice and it was an overall Great experience.
H M
H M -Google user
4 years ago
I work down the street and I like that they never mess up my order. The broccoli and cheddar soup is amazing! I like that you can pay beforehand so you can get in and out real quickly!
Darlene Simpson
Darlene Simpson -Google user
5 years ago
I got there just before the lunch crowd. I wanted to try the grain bowl. I ordered the Baja Grain Bowl. I enjoy it. It has cilantro, lime, brown rice & quinoa, black beans and corn salsa also salsa Verde, red grapes tomatoes, avocado, feta...Read More
Jorge Mendez
Jorge Mendez -Google user
9 years ago
Had breakfast here twice this week and everyone is always helpful. They usually get our orders right amd the food is tasty and prepared as expected. Definitely coming back.
victor aguirre
victor aguirre -Google user
2 years ago
I placed a big order for breakfast and the food was great staff was very attentive and Overall just so satisfied with this place thank you Panera in Escondido! You guys are the Best!
e m
e m -Google user
8 years ago
I love this Panera and everybody here. The picky reviews are written by people that obviously have no experience in PUBLIC settings during RUSH HOURS. It's a wonderful place to bring your family, a date, a friend, ANYBODY. This Panera is the best<3
619 OG
619 OG -Google user
4 years ago
Food is good quality and reasonably priced.....sometimes the wait is long but it's a def step up from fast food. Nice decor and relaxing seating options.

Features

Service options

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Highlights

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Popular for

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check icon Solo dining
check icon Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

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Offerings

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check icon Comfort food
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check icon Quick bite
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Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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Payments

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Children

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