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Panera Bread

Name: Panera Bread
Address: 161 Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 206, Albany, NY, 12205, US
Telephone: +15188629281
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

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Panera Bread

Panera Bread Albany welcomes guests to our café with warm hospitality and quality ingredients. Food as it should be.
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We serve a variety of menu favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—including fresh coffee, bakery items, salads, soups, and sandwiches—crafted to help you feel good about what you’re enjoying. Whether you’re dining in while enjoying complimentary Wi‑Fi, ordering online for Rapid Pick‑Up, enjoying delivery, or planning catering for a large group, Panera Bread Albany is here to make your day a little better.

05/07/2026

this Mother’s Day, meet your mom for a meal 💗

04/08/2026

did somebody say a bread bowl for salads? Introducing NEW Salad Stuffers 🥗🥖✨

03/31/2026

Raise Some Dough ✨🥖

501(c)(3) Organizations only.
Visit Fundraising.PaneraBread.com to book an event and learn full program requirements.

03/16/2026

Our space is for the makers, do-ers, & dreamers, so share what you’ve been making! A song, movie, screenplay, novel, poster – you name it.
For a chance to win a year-long Unlimited Sip Club membership (+ a gift card for ur first renewal or some Panera faves!):
✨ 1 entry - comment what you’ve been working on
💫 1 entry - post in stories & don’t forget to tag us!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 18+. 48 US (+DC) only. Ends 3/18/26. See Official Rules https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/legal/paneras-something-great-sweepstakes-official-rules.html for details. Void where prohibited

03/13/2026

whatever you're working on, we can't wait to see it ✨

02/26/2026

With the NEW 10-item Mix & Match Value menu, choose up to 10 of half sandwiches, salads, and cups of soup for just $4.99 each 🥪🥗🥣💥

02/25/2026

Introducing the NEW 10-item Mix & Match Value menu. Choose 2 or more of half sandwiches, salads, and cups of soup for just $4.99 each 🥪🥗🥣💥

01/15/2026

Grab your bestie, it’s National Bagel Day! Use code: BOGOSTACK for buy one get one FREE Asiago Bagel Stacks! 🥯

01/14/2026

HOT TAKE: don’t sleep on the Stack & Spill game, grab it now at PaneraStacks.com and get a free gift card to try our Asiago Bagel Stacks 😎🤟

01/07/2026

new year, new menu. WE ARE SO BACK 🔥

12/09/2025

🎄APP-Y HOLIDAYS🎄I'm allll toasty inside 🥰

12/05/2025

Your non-profit can host a fundraising event at a participating bakery-cafe between December 14th - December 21st for a little extra magic.

When supporters bring your event flyer, we’ll donate up to 30% of net sales from their purchases to your organization.

Visit ➡️ fundraising.panerabread.com to request your event today!

It's never to early to plan for 2026 Fundraising! Our standard program will resume in the new year on January 5th for 25% of your event net sales back to your organization. The 2026 calendar is open for event requests!

fundraising.panerabread.com/terms-conditions

12/04/2025

ITS COOKIE SWAP SZN🍪

Buy one cookie and get one FREE today 12/4! Find your reward in your MyPanera account and apply when ordering to redeem.

Visit panerabread.com/mypanera for terms.

11/10/2025

JUST WHAT U NEEDED THIS WEEK 🫱🎁

11/07/2025

We’re excited to spread even more fundraising cheer this holiday season!

Your non-profit can host a fundraising event at our bakery-cafe between December 1st - December 21st.

When supporters bring your event flyer, we’ll donate up to 30% of net sales from their purchases to your organization.

Visit ➡️ fundraising.panerabread.com to request your event today!

fundraising.panerabread.com/terms-conditions

11/04/2025

receiving gifts is my love language 🎁🎄✨ the holidays are coming to a cafe near you 11/5

06/25/2025

get in bella we're going to Panera

06/03/2025

Looking to support your school or non-profit organization? We want to help!

Host a fundraising event at your participating Panera® bakery-cafe between 7/7 - 7/31 and we’ll increase our donation from 25% to 30% of net sales from your event to your non-profit organization.*

Requesting an event online is fast and easy! Visit https://fundraising.panerabread.com/ to request your event.

It Just MEALS Good!

05/23/2025

POV: you just slammed your laptop shut for the long weekend

08/12/2024

Buy one, get one for $5! For a limited time, get lots more for less. Buy one sandwich, salad, soup or mac and get another for just $5 with code BOGO5.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/categories/whats-new.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=bogo5

04/04/2024

It's a New Era at Panera! Discover 21 NEW and enhanced sandwiches, salads, and mac and cheese. Explore the menu, order online for Rapid-Pick Up or Delivery, join MyPanera Rewards, and more.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/categories/whats-new.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=c2-whats-new

02/14/2024

Why pick one when you can pick two? Mix, match, and save! MyPanera members can enjoy 20% off any You Pick Two for a limited time.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/categories/you-pick-two.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=You+Pick+2+20Percent

02/08/2024

Are you ready to rise with unlimited possibilities? Come join the fun at our 1593 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 100 location as a Team Manager. Apply here at http://tinyurl.com/27fmtbp9. Panera Perks include free meals on shift, great pay, employee discounts, health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, and much more!

02/06/2024

Are you ready to rise with unlimited possibilities? Come join the fun as a Team Manager at one our locations: Amherst, Tonawanda, and Buffalo. Panera Perks include free meals on shift, great pay, employee discounts, health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, and much more!

Apply now!

Amherst: http://tinyurl.com/35dju8wr
Tonawanda: http://tinyurl.com/2p9x2e82
Buffalo: http://tinyurl.com/yc9hwbb2

02/01/2024

Coffees, teas, fountain drinks & more… find your perfect pair! Join Unlimited Sip Club by 2/14 for only $5/month for 4 months! Use code: VDAYFLASH

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/subscription/february-flash-sale.html?promoCode=486GLB9?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=Unlimited+Sip+Club+4for5

01/16/2024

NEW Sourdough Melts are cheesy, crispy bacon-y, fresh avocado-y and chipotle aioli-y perfection on Signature Sourdough. Go for our Bacon Avocado Melt or Southwest Chicken Melt, only at Panera.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/sc/sourdough-melts.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=sourdough+melts

12/15/2023

Grab your cup of cheer. Sip on all your fave coffees, teas, and more for only $3 a month for 3 months (That’s the cost of just 1-2 drinks!). Join by 12/26.

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/subscription.html?promoCode=MDZUZ2R&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=dpm-dist&utm_term=600740&utm_content=usc+3dollar3mo

Address

161 Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 206
Albany, NY
12205

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+15188629281

Website

https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/cafe/locations/ny/albany/161-washington-ave-extension?utm_medium=local&utm_source=face

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