Panera Bread Comes to Harvard Square!

The bakery-cafe in Harvard Square will feature two levels and more than 100 seats in a warm and welcoming environment, including intimate seating areas, comfortable chairs, a community table and free WiFi Internet access. To celebrate the opening, Panera associates will be out and about around Harvard Square on Thursday, April 12th and Friday, April 13th, handing out freshly baked treats in the morning and afternoon to pedestrians as they head to and from work.

“Harvard Square is such an iconic, historic location, drawing people from all over the world when they visit Massachusetts,” said Gregg Godfrey, Joint Venture Area Director, Panera Bread. “It is an honor to open our doors to this community and to share our signature Panera warmth. We look forward to providing the many business professionals, families and students in the neighborhood fresh and wholesome food choices paired with the convenient service their busy schedules demand.”

The Harvard Square Panera Bread will be open Monday-Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information, call Panera Bread at 617-868-0651.

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