Our first bakery
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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, s
erving as
America’s kitchen table centered around our delicious menu of chef
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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
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worthy soups, salads and
sandwiches to mac and
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 nearly 2,200 bakery
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cafes st
rong, our values
and belief in the lasting power of a great meal remain as strong as ever. We
spend each day filling bellies, building empowered teams and inspiring
communities. Nothing beats breaking bread together