Mayor Dorman Celebrates Grand Opening of Panera Bread with “Breaking Bread” Ceremony

Pictured (from left to right): Breslin Realty Development Corp. Vice President & Director of Leasing Robert Delavale; Breslin Realty Development Corp. President Kenneth Breslin; Breslin Realty Development Corp. Vice President of Development, Construction & Property Management Bob Rosenberg; Doherty Enterprises Vice President Gregory George; Mayor Allan Dorman; Panera Bread General Manager Chris Grillo; Village Code Enforcement Supervisor Kimberly Davis; Doherty Enterprises Area Manager Dan O’Brien; Village Building Inspector Gerald Peters; Public Safety Security Officer Odell Manning and Village Fire Marshal Ronald Walker at the grand opening ceremony of the new Panera Bread location at 1900 Veterans Highway in Islandia on January 10, 2025.

On January 10, Mayor Allan M. Dorman joined local officials and representatives from Doherty Enterprises at a “breaking bread” ceremony to mark the grand opening of a new Panera Bread location at 1900 Veterans Highway.

The café, which features high ceilings, large windows, and a spacious patio for outdoor seating, offers a warm and welcoming environment for patrons. It is also one of only three Panera Bread locations in Suffolk County to include a convenient drive-thru, catering to the needs of busy Long Islanders.

“We are always happy to welcome new businesses to Islandia, especially ones that bring people together,” said Mayor Dorman. “Panera Bread offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where residents can enjoy great food and connect with one another. We look forward to seeing it become a favorite spot in the community.”

The opening of Panera Bread marks another step in Islandia’s continued economic growth, offering new job opportunities and a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike.