
ON HAND for the recent opening of Panera Bread in Topsham were, from left, Steve Wallace, executive director of Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber; John Shattuck, Topsham’s economic development director; Chris Perry, vice president of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust; Mitch Roberts, franchise owner, PR Restaurants, LLC/Panera Bread; Britta Murch, general manager of Panera Bread in Topsham; Cornell Knight, Topsham town manager, and Wes Thames, vice president of construction, Priority Real Estate Group.
Located in the heart of Topsham Fair Mall retail shops, the bakery-cafe is highlighted by a fireplace and a drive-thru window for convenient takeout orders. The bakery-cafe also offers an outdoor seating area, complete with free WiFi and heaters for cooler days.
With its identity rooted in handcrafted, freshly-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread is committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust.
The Topsham Panera Bread bakery-cafe summer hours are as follows:
— Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
— Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“We’re thrilled about the grand opening of our newest bakery-cafe and sharing the warmth of our bread with the Topsham community,” said Mitch Roberts, co-owner of Panera Bread franchisee PR Restaurants. “We look forward to becoming rooted in Topsham and giving back to our customers and neighbors through our participation with Feeding America.”
A full catering menu will be offered at the new bakery-cafe. Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Panera Catering is ideal for any group from five to 500.
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