Panera Bread opened a store in Tenleytown Nov. 4 after months of construction and some delays.
Restaurant spokespeople had previously said Panera would be open for business in July, The Eagle previously reported.
Panera Bread Marketing Manager April Mock said delays in the store opening were beyond the management’s control.
The bakery-café will have Wi-Fi access in addition to its “comfortable, homey” atmosphere, Mock said.
Alex Boughton, a freshman in the Washington Mentorship Program, said he has long anticipated Panera Bread’s opening.
“Panera … it’s been a long time coming,” he said. “I can’t wait.”
Salman Dossani, a senior studying abroad, said he is excited for his first visit to Panera Bread.
“We only have a certain number of good restaurants in Tenleytown … this one seems healthy and fresh,” Dossani said.
Panera’s is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
