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Panera Bread La Mesa Menu

5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA

Artisan bread bakery

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.

20 signature items across 4 categories. Chain menus vary by location and season, so the La Mesa store may not carry every item.