About Panera Bread
Panera Bread serves Rochester from 1501 Howard Rd, roughly 4.6 mi from downtown Rochester, heading west. Besides being an artisan bread bakery, it is also listed as bakery café.
Our Rochester directory counts 98 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 2,115 residents. Nearest alternative: Martusciello Bakery at 2280 Lyell Ave, 2.3 mi away.
We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Panera Bread yet, so calling ahead at (585) 426-4020 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.
The listing mentions takeout and delivery. The brand runs 1,910 locations we track across the country.
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.








