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From focusing on quality ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. You don’t have to compromise to eat well. Whether you want to come in and enjoy a coffee and our complimentary Wi-Fi, or order online using Rapid Pick-Up so you can grab something quickly, Panera Bread Foster City is here with warmth and welcome. Panera Bread. Food as it should be.
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Hours
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1297 Chess Dr Suite D, Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650) 350-1106
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
B Tyler
This was my first time at a Panera Bread.
Nice atmosphere, relaxing table/booth arrangements, generic tasting overpriced soups, salads, sandwiches (minimal meat on sandwich). Although it tasted clean, absolutely bland. Good place for lunch with healthy choiced items. Tasty drink options, I had a chilled passionfruit tea.
Pretty good service with friendly employees and automated ordering for the regulars who know the menu and what they want.
Won’t be my go to place, but at least now I know what to expect.
… moreNice atmosphere, relaxing table/booth arrangements, generic tasting overpriced soups, salads, sandwiches (minimal meat on sandwich). Although it tasted clean, absolutely bland. Good place for lunch with healthy choiced items. Tasty drink options, I had a chilled passionfruit tea.
Pretty good service with friendly employees and automated ordering for the regulars who know the menu and what they want.
Won’t be my go to place, but at least now I know what to expect.
Fredia G
Enjoyed an eat-in lunch with my daughter and was pleasantly surprised. Everything was fresh and seasoned to my delight. I ordered a “pick 2” salad and sandwich…it hit the spot! Order time was fast through a kiosk and delivery was equally fast from the crew on site. Thanks Panera
… moreVijay Viswanathan
Worth every penny grocery store prices ambience is fantastic as well one of the best salads I’ve had in a while
… moreMarcus Ronaldi
5 OUT OF 5 STARS — PANERA BREAD, FOSTER CITY IS A PORTAL TO THE DIVINE
I took myself on a much-needed staycation from the melancholic gray swirl of Daly City — where the atmosphere has recently felt like a BBC miniseries about emotional repression set on the banks of Loch Ness — and headed toward the radiant oasis of Foster City. There, gleaming like a vision, stood the Panera Bread.
Let me be clear: this isn’t just a sandwich-and-soup situation. No, the Panera Bread in Foster City is a sanctuary. A cathedral of light. A basilica of good vibes and hydration.
As I walked in, the sun hit my skin. Actual, unfiltered, not-just-a-legend sunlight. The air was different here. I felt like I had emerged from a fog-drenched Dickens novel into an Italian neorealist film. And then — then — I discovered the Strawberry Basil Fresca.
This drink is not just a refreshment. It’s a revelation. It’s Tuscany in a cup. One sip, and I was no longer a man in Foster City — I was sitting in a city square in Siena, watching children kick a ball near a marble statue as someone tuned a mandolin nearby. The strawberry said “joy,” and the basil whispered “wisdom.” I’m not saying I cried, but I felt something.
And in that inspired moment, I pulled out my pen and wrote a page in my Groundhog Day Year journal. I needed to mark this — not just as a good drink or a nice outing, but as a kairotic moment. A rare alignment of sun, flavor, mood, and self. It reminded me that even the most ordinary places can offer glimpses of the extraordinary — if you’re paying attention.
The Wi-Fi? Strong. The staff? Kind. The vibe? Immaculate.
Foster City Panera isn’t just a stop. It’s a reset button.
Take yourself there. Sip the Fresca. Write something meaningful. You might just feel like the best version of yourself — if only for an afternoon.
… moreI took myself on a much-needed staycation from the melancholic gray swirl of Daly City — where the atmosphere has recently felt like a BBC miniseries about emotional repression set on the banks of Loch Ness — and headed toward the radiant oasis of Foster City. There, gleaming like a vision, stood the Panera Bread.
Let me be clear: this isn’t just a sandwich-and-soup situation. No, the Panera Bread in Foster City is a sanctuary. A cathedral of light. A basilica of good vibes and hydration.
As I walked in, the sun hit my skin. Actual, unfiltered, not-just-a-legend sunlight. The air was different here. I felt like I had emerged from a fog-drenched Dickens novel into an Italian neorealist film. And then — then — I discovered the Strawberry Basil Fresca.
This drink is not just a refreshment. It’s a revelation. It’s Tuscany in a cup. One sip, and I was no longer a man in Foster City — I was sitting in a city square in Siena, watching children kick a ball near a marble statue as someone tuned a mandolin nearby. The strawberry said “joy,” and the basil whispered “wisdom.” I’m not saying I cried, but I felt something.
And in that inspired moment, I pulled out my pen and wrote a page in my Groundhog Day Year journal. I needed to mark this — not just as a good drink or a nice outing, but as a kairotic moment. A rare alignment of sun, flavor, mood, and self. It reminded me that even the most ordinary places can offer glimpses of the extraordinary — if you’re paying attention.
The Wi-Fi? Strong. The staff? Kind. The vibe? Immaculate.
Foster City Panera isn’t just a stop. It’s a reset button.
Take yourself there. Sip the Fresca. Write something meaningful. You might just feel like the best version of yourself — if only for an afternoon.
Miket Z
A lot of parking. The place is clean and the people work there are nice. I made an order online and tried to change the type of bread for the sandwich, but i didn’t realize I removed everything except the bread. Before making the sandwich, the cook asked me to confirm. That’s when I realized my mistake. Many many thanks!
… moreJennifer Ho
I wanted to share my recent experience during lunch, highlighting my concern over the recurring issues with my orders at this location. Whether it’s a to-go or dine-in order, there’s a 50% chance of an error occurring. It would be greatly appreciated if the staff could double-check the customization section before preparing orders. For instance, I’ve frequently paid extra for avocado only to find it missing from my order. Often, I don’t realize the mistake until after leaving the premises.
During my latest visit for lunch in the café, I noticed several items were missing from my order. When I addressed this with the counter associate, their attention was divided between my concerns and a delivery service associate who had just arrived. I believe it’s crucial to maintain focus on the customer being served to avoid interruptions.
They did remake my sandwich, which isn’t properly assembled and fell apart.
… moreDuring my latest visit for lunch in the café, I noticed several items were missing from my order. When I addressed this with the counter associate, their attention was divided between my concerns and a delivery service associate who had just arrived. I believe it’s crucial to maintain focus on the customer being served to avoid interruptions.
They did remake my sandwich, which isn’t properly assembled and fell apart.
mal bird
They gave my bread bowl halfway w the soup and when I asked , and acted like he added extra and with a really bad attitude , definitely not coming back !!
… moreChester SooHoo-Ong
Hi, they are very generous to customers especially on the coffee and drinks. Food is delicious reasonable price . Just need more cleaning on the carpet. Because there has a lot of kids around.
… moreShawn Lafferty
Panera’s food is great.
It’s probably not the restaurant’s idea, but there’s EV chargers right in front where handicap spots usually are. I found this odd. Why don’t they add a gas pump too?! Are vehicle refueling supposed to go away from entrances?
… moreIt’s probably not the restaurant’s idea, but there’s EV chargers right in front where handicap spots usually are. I found this odd. Why don’t they add a gas pump too?! Are vehicle refueling supposed to go away from entrances?
Barry Louie
Arrived at 8am. Plenty of seating, bright decor and dining room, decent WiFi, decent sausage croissant with egg and sliced tomato for $8. Overall a decent experience until I sat down and saw all the crumbs in the bench seat.
How hard can it be to get the staff to vacuum up the crumbs in the seats at night? Come on folks. Cleanliness is important.
… moreHow hard can it be to get the staff to vacuum up the crumbs in the seats at night? Come on folks. Cleanliness is important.