About Panera Bread
You will find Panera Bread at 1000 S 8th St in Waco, about 1.4 mi east of central Waco. Its listing also places it among bakery cafés.
It is one of 46 bakeries and sweet shops we list in Waco, which works out to one bakery per 3,187 residents. Nearest alternative: Tiff's Treats at 720 S 5th St #112, 0.3 mi away.
We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Panera Bread yet, so calling ahead at (254) 981-7886 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.
Good to know: takeout, delivery, and a drive-through are available. This is one of 1,910 locations of the same brand in our directory.
Panera traces its roots to the St. Louis Bread Company, which opened in Kirkwood, Missouri, in 1987; Au Bon Pain acquired it in 1993 and developed it into the Panera Bread concept, and some St. Louis-area cafes still carry the original name. The fast-casual chain is known for its Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a sourdough bread bowl, toasted sandwiches, salads and bakery items like the Cinnamon Crunch Bagel.
