Panera

3 ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Salad

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

343 Gorham Rd
South Portland, ME 04106

Most Recent Reviews


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Paneras are not safe for someone who is Celiac.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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totally clueless staff and manager. website on phone very unhelpful.

Fuji Apple salad is GF, but it took me 10 min to figure this out.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Only checked to see if there was a gf pastry available for a coffee break and found a very tasty chocolate cookie available.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Salad

Categories

  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Reviews of this Chain

Hashimoto's

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Had the Chicken Mediterranean Bowl they give you a place to mention gluten allergy at the ordering kiosk they prepared with new gloves and package it to go even if you’re dining in was not impressed had grilled chicken white unidentified ingredient had no taste clump of hummus a few olives and way too much cheese not a good choice their gluten free salads are a better bet or their tomato bisque but bring your own gf crackers

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Wheat Allergy

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We purposely ordered at counter instead of kiosk to be sure our allergies were handled properly. Young man at counter told us a manager must come handle allergy orders, so I thought that was a good sign. I asked to order the Mediterranean bowl and questioned if there was anything that needed to be altered to ensure it would be gluten free. The manager indicated to the cashier for him to remove the feta and yogurt from my order. When I shared that those items are dairy and not gluten, the manager seemed confused and got out the nutritional info book. 2 out of 4 in our family ordered GF food items. When our takeout bag was ready, there was a baguette loose in the bag with unwrapped plastic forks. While we were waiting for our food I heard the same manager tell a customer that she had been working there 3 years. I don’t think allergies are taken seriously at this location.

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It’s Panera. It’d be ridiculous for me to expect GF. I was able to get the Fuji salad. Fortunately, I noticed the rogue crouton that made its way in my salad before it was too late. They were very gracious to offer me an apple instead of a baguette—even put it a bag to try to keep me safe. :)

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Celiac

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This restaurant is celiac friendly ;)

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Good place to get gluten-free soup and salads. They have gluten-free chips and some gluten free drinks. Coffee great of course. The online menu is marked.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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