After Years Of Waiting, Manahawkin Panera Bread Finally Opens

The new Panera Bread has joined the similarly long-awaited Chick-fil-A on Route 72.

Posted Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 10:48 am ET

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — After years of waiting, it's finally here. The Manahawkin Panera Bread has finally opened as of Dec. 8.

Panera was originally approved by the Stafford Township Planning Board in 2019, along with the adjacent Chick-fil-A, which opened in the spring.

Both restaurants are located at 434 Route 72 West.

Panera is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The nationwide chains sells soups, sandwiches and baked goods.

The new location offers delivery, drive-thru, dine-in, kiosk and rapid pick-up. Learn more or order online at the official Panera website.

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