Brooklyn, NY – Wasa Properties is excited to announce the opening of Panera Bread at Crossbay Shopping Center in Ozone Park, Queens, NY. The new 2,500 square foot location replaces the former Animal Pantry space. Panera Bread, a popular fast-casual restaurant and bakery-cafe chain with thousands of locations across the U.S. and 11 countries, is known for its soups, salads, sandwiches, and diverse menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Crossbay Shopping Center, a 30,197 square foot neighborhood center, is situated on high-traffic Cross Bay Boulevard, which sees 27,000 vehicles per day. The property boasts excellent visibility and is just 0.1 miles from the Belt Parkway, providing easy access to surrounding neighborhoods. With a population of over 65,000 people within one mile and an average household income of over $85,000, the center benefits from strong demographics.