If you are looking for a quick, reasonably priced, and healthy breakfast or lunch, head over to Panera Bread in Dedham. This casual bakery has locations scattered throughout the United States and Canada, but each one prepares fresh bread and pastries in-house every day. That includes the location in Dedham, which boasts a varied menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and lighter flatbread options.

In addition to baked goods, breakfast items include steel-cut oatmeal with fruit and nuts, yogurt parfaits, egg sandwiches, and souffles. Soups can be purchased by the cup, bowl (standard or bread), or in conjunction with a sandwich or salad. Daily choices include French onion soup, tomato bisque, chicken noodle, and broccoli cheddar. All salads, pastas, and flatbreads are made fresh to-order and are prepared with natural ingredients and salad dressings. The children's menu has a number of kid-friendly options including grilled cheese and smoked turkey.

Panera Bread is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Panera Bread
797 Providence Highway
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 493-6543
www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html
www.yelp.com/biz/panera-bread-dedham

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