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.

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.

TOPSHAM — Panera Bread franchisee PR Restaurants, LLC has announced the opening of its newest bakery-cafe at 75 Topsham Fair Mall Road in Topsham.

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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