Panera Bread opens in La Verne today
A new Panera Bread location opens in La Verne this morning in the old Michael J's location. (Here's a photo after the demolition.)
Address: 2315 Foothill Blvd. (at Fruit Street), across from the giant McDonald's. Regular hours: Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, artisanal bread and free WiFi.
Other area locations are Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills and West Covina.
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I think they were actually open yesterday (Monday). I drove by to see if there was any activity, and there was a line out to the parking lot -- 30, 40 people maybe. Apparently their opening has been very eagerly anticipated!
[The bread company must've had a soft opening (with a crusty top). -- DA]
It may have helped if they placed the "NOW OPEN" banner facing Foothill Blvd...not the parking lot!
Yesterday was for "Friends and Family" only -- invite required.
I got so excited to see the line outside when I went into Marshalls during the lunch hour. As I emerged an hour or so later I scurried over only to see the Friends and Family note on the door. And a guest outside told another hopeful would-be patron that it was invite only and the Grand Opening was Tuesday. Bummer -- guess I'll have to try it out on another Monday when I am in La Verne.
Dave, I shop at the Stater Bros at Falcon Ridge in Fontana off the 15 freeway and Summit, I believe a Panera bread is in the shopping center also?
[You're correct. I even ate there once. -- DA]
It is truly amazing that the new building is up and running so quickly after demolition of Michael J's in April. See, there are some things that America can do very well.