Panera Bread is Open!

Downtown Woodinville’s newest eatery opened quietly last Friday. 

Panera Bread, a national bakery and restaurant chain opened up in Woodinville last Friday breathing new life into the storefront vacated by more than a year ago. 

The restaurant currently has a staff of 50 local hires, according to the manager who did not want to be named, referring a request for an interview to the company’s St. Louis, Missouri headquarters (more to come when corporate returns calls). 

Panera’s menu ranges from sandwiches to soups and salads. Bread is baked onsite daily. The Woodinville restaurant also has free WiFi. Panera’s is at 13780 NE 175^th Street.