Panera Bread – Aurora, Colorado

About Panera Bread

Panera Bread began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a small community bakery with a passion for quality bread. Our signature sourdough starter, originally from San Francisco, continues to be the foundation of our iconic sourdough bread today. While we’ve grown far beyond St. Louis, our commitment to baking fresh bread daily remains at the heart of what we do.

Every day, our skilled bakers fill our shelves with an array of freshly baked goods, including cookies, pastries, bagels, and a selection of breads—from focaccia to classic baguettes. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, offers comforting, delicious dishes made with carefully selected, Clean ingredients.

Beyond great food, we prioritize sustainability, community support, and kindness. We strive to reduce our environmental impact and give back to those in need. Whether it’s our guests or team members, we believe in treating people with warmth and respect.

To enhance convenience, we continuously invest in technology and operations. Guests can enjoy seamless ordering through mobile apps, Rapid Pick-Up, curbside pick-up, catering, and delivery options.

Today, Panera Bread operates across 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, with locations under both Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co. We are proudly part of Panera Brands, alongside Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels, and are privately held by JAB Holding Company.

What we do

Panera Bread is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in freshly baked bread, pastries, and a variety of handcrafted meals. Here’s what they do:

• Baking Fresh Bread Daily – Their trained bakers prepare a selection of breads, including sourdough, baguettes, and focaccia, ensuring quality and freshness every day.
• Serving Clean, Chef-Crafted Meals – They offer a menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and bowls, made with carefully selected ingredients.
• Providing Convenience – They invest in technology to make ordering easy through mobile apps, Rapid Pick-Up, curbside service, catering, and delivery.
• Supporting Communities – Panera is committed to sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and giving back to local communities in times of need.
• Operating a Large Restaurant Network – They have locations across 48 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, serving customers under Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co.