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Panera Bread

food-beveragebakery-cafe

Bakery-cafe chain in Twelve Corners Plaza offering soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. Open Monday through Friday 7 AM to 9 PM, weekends 8 AM to 8 PM.

Overview

Panera Bread at 1902 Monroe Avenue operates as a bakery-cafe in the Twelve Corners area of Brighton, a neighborhood within the greater Rochester, NY community. The location sits inside Twelve Corners Plaza, a shopping center anchored at the distinctive three-way intersection where Monroe Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and South Winton Road converge — forming the twelve corners that give the area its name. As part of the national Panera Bread chain, this cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, offering a menu built around freshly baked bread, soups, salads, sandwiches, and hot and cold beverages.

What They Offer

The Monroe Avenue location carries Panera's full bakery-cafe menu, which includes:

  • Soups such as Broccoli Cheddar and Chicken Noodle
  • Salads and warm grain bowls
  • Hot and cold sandwiches
  • Mac and cheese
  • Bakery items and pastries baked on-site
  • Coffee, tea, and other beverages

Beyond the dine-in menu, this location supports several ordering formats. Guests can use Rapid Pick-Up to place orders ahead through the Panera app or website and grab them from a dedicated shelf in the cafe. Curbside pickup is also available for those who prefer to stay in their car. Delivery is offered to nearby homes and offices, and catering packages — including sandwich platters, salad trays, soup containers, and bakery trays — can be arranged for group events and workplace meetings. Free Wi-Fi is provided for customers dining in.

Known For

Panera Bread has built its bakery-cafe model around bread baked fresh each day, a rotating selection of seasonal soups, and a menu that emphasizes salads, sandwiches, and warm bowls alongside traditional bakery offerings. The chain's Rapid Pick-Up system and app-based ordering have made it a frequent choice for weekday lunches and catered office meals. This Twelve Corners location benefits from its position in a busy suburban plaza that also includes Starbucks, Bagel Land, and other food and service tenants.

Location & Neighborhood

The restaurant is located at 1902 Monroe Avenue in Twelve Corners Plaza, Brighton, NY 14618. The plaza sits at the convergence of Monroe Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, and South Winton Road, near Brighton High School and Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church. Parking is available in front of and behind the plaza. The Twelve Corners neighborhood is a well-trafficked suburban commercial node with a mix of local shops, chain restaurants, and service businesses, making it a convenient stop for residents of Brighton and the surrounding Rochester area.

Sources used in compiling this entry

panerabread.com·rocwiki.org·tripadvisor.com

Address

1902 Monroe Ave

Rochester, NY 14618

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Last updated May 14, 2026