Panera Bread — Kid-friendly Family Eats in Mississauga, Ontario

What parents say

• C Khan

  2024-11-7

  Panera Bread occupies a prime lunch location, boasting cozy and inviting decor. I formerly favored the Mediterranean bowl, rich in nutritious vegetables, rice, and beans, but it has been removed from the menu. Instead, I selected the toasted garden caprese sandwich, a wholesome alternative, though not my top preference. Sandwich combos usually offer a choice of apple, chips, or half baguette. May try other items next time. Love the Latte and the serving size was perfect. An assortment of artisanal bread and baked goods is available for takeaway. Service at the cashier is adequate, given the counter-service format, rendering waitress service unnecessary. Panera Bread provides a tranquil setting for lunch or coffee, strategically located near a large shopping center.

• Tamara S

  2025-1-17

  I really like Panera I order from there regularly and the location near square one is pretty good it doesn't get too busy. They have a wide variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. I usually get their Chicken Avo BLT or Southwest/Green Goddess Salad. My daughter loves their creamy tomato soup. Overall it always tastes fresh and delicious. They serve breakfast sandwiches too but I haven't tried those. It's cozy inside and the service is pretty quick. There's always parking in the plaza this spot is in but would recommend coming in from the Rathburn side and not from City Center drive or any road near the zoo that is Square One.

• Vibë Chêck

  2025-10-1

  Good coffee and good baked options to choose from. Service could be improved. And please don't put food directly on the reusable tray. They should change that definitely!

• jenna campbell

  2025-8-26

  It's very clean and nice inside we went at 730 pm, it was quiet and not very busy. The broccoli cheddar soup is good, it taste like any other one but the real star is the sandwiches, I got the new steak sandwich and it was delicious. My husband got the chicken noodle soup he said it wasn't very good.

• Honest Visits

  2025-10-19

  recently visited Panera Bread and was immediately impressed by how large and open the space was. It's a huge cafe with plenty of tables, making it a great spot to find a seat and get some work done without feeling cramped. The food and coffee were also excellent was fresh and flavorful, and clearly made with care. However, the ambience was a real letdown. Despite the ample space, the decor was mismatched and sparse, with no warm touches to make it feel cozy or inviting. Panera Bread doesn’t have relaxed vibe you'd expect from a modern cafe.