Panera

One would think that brown rice is GF but if you look closer at ingredients - may contain soy and wheat. It’s a shame that as newly diagnosed with celiac, Panera is no longer an option.

Not good knowledge and no way they are able to keep gluten out of the air when they make all bread onsite

Celiac friendly?

No

While it seems odd to look for gluten-free choices at a chain with "bread" in its name, there are a few choices here, and the kitchen makes every effort to avoid cross-contamination. The tomato soup (sans croutons) and several of the salads allow those with gluten allergies to join their friends for lunch or dinner. They do not have gluten-free bread or rolls for the sandwiches. I wouldn't make it a regular stop, but if your friends really like Panera, at least you can join them.

Celiac friendly?

No

Items are not clearly labeled as gluten free or friendly. Caution, their soy sauce has wheat

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

Typical Panera. Good GF salads but no GF bread or sandwiches I could find. Great coffee. Some really good GF soups

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Panera was not good at all when I asked them about gluten free options. Only good option they offered was salad.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Disappointed that they don’t bother to have more gluten free choices. Due to having multiple dietary restrictions i can only have salad and like one soup. There salads are good but sometimes I want a sandwich or soup they put wheat as a thickener in a lot of them. Like their broccoli cheddar one, which I used to love before switching to a gluten free diet.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I got their salad as it’s pretty much one of the only options there. And once I got to the bottom of the bowl I found a crouton :(

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average