Panera Bread Opens a Block from the Garden

Panera Bread is officially open for businesses. Perks at the 450 Boylston St. restaurant include free wi-fi and a heated, outdo0r patio.

The new, flagship bakery and cafe at is the restaurant's 39th location in greater Boston, and is anticipating more than 1,000 customers each weekday. With the Boylston Street bakery café, Panera Bread now employs over 2,000 people in Massachusetts.