30 years ago, the first Panera Bread opened its doors with one goal in mind: “To break fresh bread from fresh dough every day in every bakery-cafe”. A health-conscious organization, Panera Bread only uses poultry and pork raised without antibiotics, and no artificial preservatives are used in their dishes. Serving delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches (all accompanied by authentic artisan bread of course), Panera Bread in Novato is the perfect place to grab lunch with friends.