The Mall of Georgia Crossing Welcomes Panera Bread Leading Bakery-café to Provide Shoppers with Freshly-baked Food, Friendly Atmosphere and More

Hungry shoppers at the Mall of Georgia Crossing will soon have even more menu choices when it comes to dining at the Southeast’s premier family and shopping destination. Mall management is pleased to announce the addition of Panera Bread, a leading bakery-café known for its freshly-baked menu items and warm, friendly environment. Set to open its 6,300 square foot space this winter, Panera Bread joins the previously opened Burger 21 to further enhance the delicious and diverse roster of restaurants at the Mall of Georgia Crossing. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Panera Bread to our restaurant mix at The Mall of Georgia Crossing,” said Carol Cox, director of marketing and business development at Mall of Georgia. “We strive to continually provide the best combination of dining options for our shoppers, and this addition allows us to uphold that commitment.”

Since its inception in 1981, Panera Bread has become one of the leading restaurant brands in the nation with 1,777 bakery-cafes in 45 states and in Ontario Canada operating under the company’s Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.® and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. The restaurant provides a warm, welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing décor and free internet access. Customers can enjoy a wide selection of year-round and seasonal menu items, including breads, salads, sandwiches, soups, pastries and more. With a focus on fresh, high quality ingredients and wholesome offerings, Panera Bread bakes and prepares everything daily – from the breakfast bagels to the lunch sandwiches. Menus also feature antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread and select organic and all-natural ingredients.

As part of its commitment to local communities, Panera Bread bakery-cafes routinely donate unsold bread and baked goods to area organizations in need. Over the past 25 years, the company’s efforts fighting hunger have grown to include various charitable initiatives and programs, including Day-End Dough-Nation™, Panera Bread® Community Breadbox™, Panera Cares® and more.

Panera bread will join the previously announced Burger 21, which opened its 2,990 square foot space next to Torrid and Men’s Warehouse last summer. The fast-casual restaurant offers shoppers a variety of delicious chef creations, including 21 unique burger options, a hand-dipped shake bar, made-to-order salads and more.