Our first bakery-cafe opened in 1987, founded with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best part of bread is sharing it. That vision led to the invention of the Fast Casual category with Panera at the forefront, centered around our delicious menu of chef-curated recipes that are crafted with care by our team members. We make food that we are proud to serve our own families, from crave-worthy soups, salads and sandwiches to mac & cheese and sweets. Each recipe is filled with ingredients we feel good about and none of those we don't because we are committed to serving our guests food that feels good in the moment and long after. While our company is now more than 2,200 bakery-cafes strong, our values and belief in the lasting power of a great meal remain as strong as ever. Nothing beats breaking bread together. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we offer omni-channel access to your Panera favorites – like mobile ordering, catering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders, Curbside pick-up and delivery – all designed to make things easier for our guests. Today, Panera operates as both Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co St. Louis Bread Company in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. To find a location in your area, click here. Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast casual restaurant platforms in the U.S., comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels.
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1400 S Highway Dr
Fenton, Missouri 63026, US
63 Kendrick Street
3 Charles River Place
Needham, MA 02494, US
We love seeing our incredible team members recognized for the impact they make every day 💚 Our Guest Experience Champions are at the heart of what we do, elevating everyday meals into moments of comfort, connection and joy. A special shoutout to Claire in San Antonio, TX, at Cafe 6329 for bringing Panera Warmth to life and truly representing our values.
How to serve joy. Meet my new friend, Claire.
Share the love, and a meal, this Mother’s Day 💚 Our newest campaign brings together real mother‑child duos, highlighting the meals, memories and moments that make this day special. This weekend, guests can order our limited‑time “Meet Your Mom” meals – each inspired by meaningful traditions and the comfort food that brings them together. https://lnkd.in/emb3V2bB
We’re on tour – our beverage tour, that is! This spring, we’re taking the Panera cafe experience on the road, popping up across the U.S. and connecting with our guests – including dusting off our boots to join country music’s hottest party, Stagecoach Festival. Team members from our La Quinta, CA, cafe served our delicious Frescas and energizing Refreshers from a brightly colored Airstream trailer, drawing hundreds of fans, including actor Robbie G.K. from HBO’s hit show Heated Rivalry. The stop was one of several during a multi-month tour bringing Panera to communities and events nationwide.
Are you bready for it?? To celebrate the debut of our new Salad Stuffers, we hosted an exclusive launch event in NYC, where familiar faces like Tyler Cameron and cast members from Bravo’s Summer House were first to try our newest menu items. Panera’s bread heritage was the star of the show, with incredible décor crafted from hundreds of loaves baked by Cafe 6309 in Manhattan. Our Culinary team, Scott Uehlein, Trevor Wilson, Nicholas McCrery and Christopher Tessier, served an intimate dinner that told the story of the innovation behind our newest menu items – a reflection of how we're continuing to drive our Panera RISE strategy. #PaneraRISE
Salads just got bread-er at Panera Bread! Today, we are launching our freshest menu innovation: Salad Stuffers – a bread bowl for your salad. Made with an all-new Italian Stuffer Roll deliciously filled with premium salad ingredients, Salad Stuffers transform Panera's signature salads into an entirely new eating experience that gives you the perfect bite, every time. "We're thrilled to bring this innovative menu category nationwide - our guests who tested Salad Stuffers couldn't get enough of our new Italian Stuffer Roll paired with new, bold salad flavors," said Mark Shambura, Chief Marketing Officer. "Just like soup in our bread bowl is the perfect match, Salad Stuffers bring salad and bread together in a way that is sure to be the next icon on the Panera menu." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e3SgrrD5
Today we are upping Panera’s beverage game with the national launch of our new Frescas and Energy Refreshers. These beverages are bursting with bold flavors and high-quality ingredients, delivering guests a premium sipping experience that’s both delicious and worth it every time. “With the launch of our new Frescas and Energy Refreshers, we are redefining the premium beverage experience at Panera,” said Mark Shambura, Chief Marketing Officer. “By combining bold flavors with the high-quality ingredients that our guests know and love, including real fruit, we have created a lineup of drinks that are both invigorating and delicious. I am incredibly excited for our guests to discover their new favorite way to refresh and recharge.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e65_VgjX
We’re incredibly proud of our Panera team members who represented us at the 2026 Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Conference this week in Dallas. A special shoutout to our WFF #Changemaker, Nikki Ford, for her inspiring leadership. Our delegation was joined by Panera CEO Paul Carbone and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Brooke Buchanan - who also recently joined the WFF Board of Directors. Their support underscores Panera’s commitment to advancing women in leadership across the foodservice industry. Grateful for the amazing work this team, and the WFF, are doing to champion growth, empowerment and opportunity. 💚🍞 #WFFLimitless
I had the honor of attending the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) Conference this week as a new WFF Board Member. It’s truly a privilege to join such an impactful organization committed to advancing women leaders across our industry, and to speak on a panel with incredible leaders, Catherine Tan-Gillespie, Sarah King, moderated by Susan Gambardella, who are shaping the future of our industry. Paul Carbone and I were also very fortunate to spend time with our WFF #Changemaker Nikki Ford and our Panera Bread team members who attended. Their energy, passion and commitment to our guests and Panera RISE continues to inspire me every day. I’m proud to join Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) on behalf of Panera Bread to represent an organization that invests in leadership development and champions the growth of women across all levels. 💚 🥖 #WFFLimitless
We're excited to share more about the new "Guest Experience Champion" role in our bakery-cafes. They serve as ambassadors of Panera Warmth - exceptional hospitality, rooted in genuine human connection - ensuring that every guest gets our best, every time they visit.
Panera adds new in-store role focused exclusively on guest hospitality. Other chains like Starbucks and Cava are also adding new store level roles as labor needs and hospitality expectations change http://ow.ly/CKR2106vieB
Today we are giving value a fresh upgrade with the launch of the new "Mix & Match" value menu, a new kind of deal that redefines the value menu experience with delicious soups, salads and sandwiches, no compromises required. The new Mix & Match Menu lets guests combine up to ten of our favorites made with the high-quality ingredients Panera is known for – for $4.99 each – and marks the first time Panera has offered a dedicated value menu of this kind for guests. To learn more about the new Mix & Match Menu and place your order today, or to sign up for MyPanera®, download the Panera app or visit PaneraBread.com. https://lnkd.in/eFRnDASf