Gluten-Free at Panera

I have ordered at this location safely for years, but was told today that they cannot provide anything gluten free.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

salad + soups + smoothies

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/nutritious-eating/diet/gluten-conscious.html

Panera has a very limited “gluten conscious” menu online that includes a couple salads and smoothies. The menu shows ingredient list. When we arrived they were not very busy so I felt comfortable asking if they use their blender for anything other than the smoothies. They also make their coffees in them…which include the syrups (not sure if they are GF). They were very accommodating and went and got a clean/new blender from the back, showed me it was new, and used that for our smoothies. Also got a couple salads and apples. No symptoms afterward.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

They have some GF salads & some GF soups which are good. Wish they made a GF bread.

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

— Not at all

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

one item listed... Salad, that's it! Panera should NOT be listed on any GF apps!

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

— 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?

— Poor

Panera was listed as having gluten free options. When we went there nothing was available gluten free.

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

Salads are good. Tell them you are gluten free and they will make it special for you.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Nothing is safe here which is fine because none of it tastes that great anyway GF or not.

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

— 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?

— Poor

Nice gf salad options

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

— Very

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

I work at Panera and I would say it is not celiac safe. I have celiac and the only thing I get it the turkey chili because it's one of the only gluten free soups. The salad is cross contaminated and there is flour in the air a lot. The broccoli cheddar soup is NOT gluten free. The only reason I feel safe eating the turkey chili is because we bag boil and they all have separate ladles and covers. And if you do get the soup ask for it packaged to go because the for here bowls get contaminated. Overall, if you have to go to panera get the turkey chili during fall and winter, and get the Thai chicken soup during the spring and summer (they use tamari soy sauce in it).

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Typical Panera. GF salads but no GF bread or sandwiches I could find. Great coffee.

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

— 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?

— Below Average

NOT SAFE. Their website specifically says Celiacs can’t eat their “gf” menu because of cross contamination and that basically they DGAF about providing celiac-safe food.

Don’t have gluten free menu

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

There is literally nothing

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

— 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

No gluten free options They said they aren’t gluten conscious They offered Asian or Greek Salad I had the Asian Salad but I am not confident it was gluten free I have silent celiac so I don’t react but I am concerned about my health

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

Nothing to offer. No GF menu. No knowledgeable staff.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

I asked if the french onion soup was gluten-free (my favorite) and notified the lady I have celiac (very recently diagnosed) and she checked for me and informed me the Thai Chicken soup was the only soup they had gluten-free. I asked if they had other options since that one is marked Spicy and she said if I saw something she could ask. I went with a caesar salad and doubled the chicken and no croutons, and she changed my side to an apple instead of the typical bread loaf a customer gets from here. She was very polite and let me ask and didn’t make me feel anything other than she was there to help me figure it out. I plan to do more research and see if I can remove on some of their amazing subs next time.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

No gluten-free bread in a large fast food chain with BREAD in the name. Atrocious and stupid. Very few options otherwise.

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

— 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?

— Good

They do not have any gf options on the menu. Pretty sad.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

I’ve ordered tomato soup w/o croutons, Figi Salad, Greek Godess Salad, potato soup and potato chips and never had a problem. All gluten free. They have other items that can be ordered as well.

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

— Somewhat

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

I ordered crispy carrots on my salad thinking they were going to be cut raw carrots. Turns out they are fried in wheat flour. I have food dependent exercise induced anaphylaxis. Because of this I had to pick all of the carrots of my salad (which took forever). Please be careful when ordering!

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I follow the gluten free menu online and have never had an issue

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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

— Not at all

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

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

— 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

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

— Poor

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

The salads are great and so are the chips! Staff is very knowledgeable and will make sure to change gloves and let you know that they did. They also will look things up to check to make sure there is no gluten.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Celiac here and I know it was tempting fate to order from here. Mom picked up carry out. Ordered Cesar Salad no croutons. My being Celiac and the replete of no croutons was made several times. Received my order…croutons.

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

— 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

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

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Offers delivery

Gluten free salads available. There was a list of options at the counter that the host referenced. He was very helpful. I had the cobb salad with green goddess dressing.

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

— 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?

— Excellent

Green goddess salad is GF and I always upgrade my side for the cucumber, tomato, basil salad. Never gotten sick with this order!

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

as a gluten free employee: all sandwiches can be made without bread, we go have a book with all ingredients, the tomato soup, the Thai soup, the potato soup, and the ten veggie soup are all safe. Cross Contamination is bad if allergies are not mentioned beforehand and especially when it's super busy. 0 items from the bakery are gluten free, and with the salads any items can be reviewed, however it would be worth double checking the dressing. None of the workers will laugh at you for asking if an item is gf or not, as many of us also suffer and know the struggle.

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

— Not very

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

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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Salads, fruit cup, and drinks are about the only thing you will find here that are gluten-free.

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?

— Average

There soups are gluten free :)

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

When I asked, I was told nothing was gluten free. Another server said that chili and other things were gluten free. I asked about the Fugi Chicken Salad, and the second server helped the first to look up the ingredients and I felt it was safe and ordered it . He did say he wasn't sure about the dressing. Turned out there was a book right in front of the server listing foods that were available for special diets. I got him to look in the book. Eventually, I got my order, which came with a piece of bread. The servers were pleasant, but not knowledgeable. I would not recommend this place, especially if you have Celiac.

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

— 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

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

They don’t have experience with gf allergies There’s nothing to eat here Don’t waste your time

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

— 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

I had a salad, didn’t get sick. But the employees are fairly clueless. I spelled out very specifically that I did NOT want the side of bread, and it still ended up on my tray. Thankfully on the side, not on top of the salad.

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

— 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

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

— Good

I ordered a strawberry poppyseed salad and a smoothie. The service was fine but the food made me sick due to cross contamination.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Average

Very frustrating when trying to get clear and concise information on product ingredients. They have little to no information on the green teas they serve. Their OJ states only fresh squeezed oranges, however their nutrition facts says 37g Carbs, 30g of sugar-seems to be a lack of full disclosure here. PB has zero ability to accommodate gluten allergies. The employee at the register tried to be as helpful as possible, was also great about acknowledging the dairy allergy and accommodating for that.

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

— 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Website warns food is not for customers with celiac, heightened gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergy. In other words - they don’t commit to be careful about cross contamination.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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?

— Good

I ordered off the gluten free menu. Manager reinforced to the cashier how to tag the order as gluten free and that she would notify the prep line. Order arrived and I found fried wonton wrappers under the apples on my salad. These were definitely not gluten free. I approached the prep person and she appeared confused, did not understand that the item contained gluten and was meant to be left off the salad. The manager apologized and prepared a new salad. Panera has the safety measures in place and the manager knew them, but if the employees on the prep line aren’t trained then the policies are useless.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

They gave me the wrong dressing on my greek salad, greek salad dressing is not sweet. Its already the only thing i can eat at Panera that doesn’t make me ill. I ate it and felt sick later and have no way of knowing if it was the salad dressing or something else i ate and now I’m scared to go back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Flour is everywhere, definitely not safe. I would not recommend eating here

Celiac friendly?

No

Panera uses gluten in almost all their salad dressings and soups. Totally unsafe to eat their foods. Not to mention cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

They have an allergens list available. If you tell them you have an allergy, the manager makes your food themselves. Still can't guarantee no cross contamination but I got a salad and didn't have any issues.

I’ve eaten here twice. The asian salad gave me a slight stomach ache; the tomato soup made me full on sick. Both were on the GF menu, so I’m assuming that there is significant cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

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.

I asked the waitress if turkey chili soup was gluten free, she has confirmed. Unfortunately gluten was found using the Nima gluten sensor.

Celiac friendly?

No

Panera has some gluten free options such as their salads. Tomato soup is gluten free if you tell them to keep the croutons off. Check their website for latest gluten free options.

I have always ordered a salad and the few staff that I have talked with tried to be helpful.

2019–I can eat the tomato soup with NO croutons just fine. Many times and no reaction! I still get the green goddess salad if I’m starving. I don’t risk any other options. 2016 update- I have eaten the green goddess salad several times this summer with no reaction. Still not many choices for those with celiac or extreme sensitivities. If you risk it, order your meal separate from anyone else in your party. They get confused easily with allergy issues. 2015--Not many choices, but I understand and tend to avoid due to the amount of bread they have. I almost always get the turkey chili and a bag of chips and have had no GI issues after consuming this meal. I have had a few salads that were on the GFree menu but have had issues often and avoid them now.

Panara is a good place for those who like salad and soup. Most of the soups are gf, and the broccoli cheddar soup, that most places out flour in it, has barely any flour at all! The staff is nice, and you can get the salad without the croutons. The only thing I don’t like is they don’t have gf bread. Other than that, I recommend this restaurant to everybody!