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Read on for news straight from Panini Bistro — covering our newest locations, limited-time specials, franchise growth, and everything that goes into building New Jersey's premier sandwich brand.


The Cooper Special: Panini Bistro Raises the Bar with a Bold New Premium Steak Offering
PANINI BISTRO — April 9, 2026 Panini Bistro has never been content with ordinary, and The Cooper Special is proof. The New Jersey premium sandwich brand has officially launched its latest limited-time menu addition — a bold, steakhouse-quality creation that is already generating serious buzz across all four of its New Jersey locations. Named with a nod to classic American steakhouse tradition, The Cooper Special is the kind of menu moment that reminds guests exactly why they
Apr 9


It's Back — The Cubano Returns to Panini Bistro, and New Jersey Is Ready
PANINI BISTRO — July 28, 2025 By popular demand — and we do mean popular — The Cubano has returned to the Panini Bistro menu. The fan-favorite pressed Cuban sandwich, which developed an almost cult-like following during its original run at Panini Bistro locations across New Jersey, is back and better than ever. If you missed it the first time, this is your chance to understand exactly what the fuss was about. If you've been counting down the days until its return, congratulat
Jul 28, 2025


The Steakhouse Panini Special: Panini Bistro Channels Fine-Dining Inspiration in a Pressed Masterpiece
PANINI BISTRO — June 19, 2025 What happens when a premium New Jersey sandwich brand looks to the steakhouse for inspiration? You get the Steakhouse Panini Special — Panini Bistro's latest limited-time creation, and quite possibly the most ambitious pressed sandwich the brand has ever put on the menu. Available now at all Panini Bistro locations in New Jersey, this is the panini that bridges the gap between fine dining and fast casual without compromising an inch on either sid
Jun 19, 2025


Panini Bistro Launches the Chimichurri Panini — a Latin-Inspired Flavor Event
PANINI BISTRO — March 31, 2025 Panini Bistro has always believed that a great sandwich starts with great flavors — and few flavor traditions in the world are as vibrant, herbaceous, and exciting as the Latin pantry. That belief is at the heart of the brand's newest menu launch: the Chimichurri Panini, now available at all Panini Bistro locations across New Jersey. This is not a timid sandwich. It is a bold, aromatic, fully committed flavor experience — and it is exactly what
Mar 31, 2025


Panini Bistro Fanwood, NJ — Union County Gets Its First Taste of the Brand Redefining Premium Sandwiches in New Jersey
FANWOOD, NJ — January 25, 2025 Panini Bistro has arrived in Union County. The beloved New Jersey premium sandwich chain opened its fourth location at 226 South Ave in Fanwood, NJ — a move that introduces the brand to an entirely new corner of the state and underscores just how far Panini Bistro has come since its humble beginnings on Snowhill Street in Spotswood. South Avenue in Fanwood is a lively, pedestrian-friendly stretch at the heart of a close-knit community known for
Jan 26, 2025


Panini Bistro Comes to Manalapan, NJ
MANALAPAN, NJ — January 26, 2024 Panini Bistro is three for three. The New Jersey premium sandwich brand has opened its third location at 345 Union Hill Rd in Manalapan, NJ, continuing an impressive growth arc that began with the opening of its Spotswood flagship store. The Manalapan location brings Panini Bistro's signature blend of gourmet pressed sandwiches and warm hospitality to one of Monmouth County's fastest-growing communities. Union Hill Road in Manalapan positions
Jan 28, 2024


Panini Bistro Manalapan Grand Opening
MANALAPAN, NJ — January 26, 2024 Panini Bistro opened its Manalapan location on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 345 Union Hill Road. The opening is part of a continued expansion across New Jersey — bringing the brand's fast-casual approach to premium food to another community that's been ready for it. Manalapan residents now have access to the full Panini Bistro lineup: pressed paninis, hot and cold subs, burgers, wraps, salads, wings, breakfast, and desserts. The menu is broad
Jan 27, 2024


Panini Bistro - Matawan, NJ Grand Opening
MATAWAN, NJ — August, 2021 Panini Bistro has officially opened its second New Jersey location on August 23, 2021, at 745 NJ-34 in Matawan. The opening marked an early and deliberate step in the brand's expansion — a signal that what started as one location had the legs to grow into something more. The Matawan location brings the full Panini Bistro menu to central Monmouth County: gourmet pressed paninis, hot and cold subs, burgers, wraps, salads, wings, breakfast, and dessert
Aug 24, 2020


Premium Sandwich Experience Arrives in Monmouth County
MATAWAN, NJ — August, 2021 Building on the momentum of its wildly popular Spotswood flagship, Panini Bistro has officially opened its second location at 745 NJ-34 in Matawan, NJ. The expansion into Monmouth County marks a significant milestone for the brand — proof that New Jersey's appetite for premium sandwiches extends far beyond the original location, and that Panini Bistro is ready to meet it. The Matawan location brings the full Panini Bistro experience to Route 34 — on
Aug 23, 2020


Panini Bistro Opens Flagship Location in Spotswood, NJ
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — February, 2020 Panini Bistro, a new premium sandwich concept built around the belief that everyone deserves elevated, restaurant-quality food in a fast-casual setting, officially opened the doors to its flagship location at 27 Snowhill St in Spotswood, NJ today. The grand opening marks the beginning of what the brand's founders envision as a transformative force in the New Jersey dining scene — where fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a warm neighborhood atm
Feb 28, 2020


The Cooper Special: Panini Bistro Raises the Bar with a Bold New Premium Steak Offering
PANINI BISTRO — April 9, 2026 Panini Bistro has never been content with ordinary, and The Cooper Special is proof. The New Jersey premium sandwich brand has officially launched its latest limited-time menu addition — a bold, steakhouse-quality creation that is already generating serious buzz across all four of its New Jersey locations. Named with a nod to classic American steakhouse tradition, The Cooper Special is the kind of menu moment that reminds guests exactly why they
Apr 9


It's Back — The Cubano Returns to Panini Bistro, and New Jersey Is Ready
PANINI BISTRO — July 28, 2025 By popular demand — and we do mean popular — The Cubano has returned to the Panini Bistro menu. The fan-favorite pressed Cuban sandwich, which developed an almost cult-like following during its original run at Panini Bistro locations across New Jersey, is back and better than ever. If you missed it the first time, this is your chance to understand exactly what the fuss was about. If you've been counting down the days until its return, congratulat
Jul 28, 2025


The Steakhouse Panini Special: Panini Bistro Channels Fine-Dining Inspiration in a Pressed Masterpiece
PANINI BISTRO — June 19, 2025 What happens when a premium New Jersey sandwich brand looks to the steakhouse for inspiration? You get the Steakhouse Panini Special — Panini Bistro's latest limited-time creation, and quite possibly the most ambitious pressed sandwich the brand has ever put on the menu. Available now at all Panini Bistro locations in New Jersey, this is the panini that bridges the gap between fine dining and fast casual without compromising an inch on either sid
Jun 19, 2025


Panini Bistro Launches the Chimichurri Panini — a Latin-Inspired Flavor Event
PANINI BISTRO — March 31, 2025 Panini Bistro has always believed that a great sandwich starts with great flavors — and few flavor traditions in the world are as vibrant, herbaceous, and exciting as the Latin pantry. That belief is at the heart of the brand's newest menu launch: the Chimichurri Panini, now available at all Panini Bistro locations across New Jersey. This is not a timid sandwich. It is a bold, aromatic, fully committed flavor experience — and it is exactly what
Mar 31, 2025


Panini Bistro Fanwood, NJ — Union County Gets Its First Taste of the Brand Redefining Premium Sandwiches in New Jersey
FANWOOD, NJ — January 25, 2025 Panini Bistro has arrived in Union County. The beloved New Jersey premium sandwich chain opened its fourth location at 226 South Ave in Fanwood, NJ — a move that introduces the brand to an entirely new corner of the state and underscores just how far Panini Bistro has come since its humble beginnings on Snowhill Street in Spotswood. South Avenue in Fanwood is a lively, pedestrian-friendly stretch at the heart of a close-knit community known for
Jan 26, 2025


Panini Bistro Comes to Manalapan, NJ
MANALAPAN, NJ — January 26, 2024 Panini Bistro is three for three. The New Jersey premium sandwich brand has opened its third location at 345 Union Hill Rd in Manalapan, NJ, continuing an impressive growth arc that began with the opening of its Spotswood flagship store. The Manalapan location brings Panini Bistro's signature blend of gourmet pressed sandwiches and warm hospitality to one of Monmouth County's fastest-growing communities. Union Hill Road in Manalapan positions
Jan 28, 2024


Panini Bistro Manalapan Grand Opening
MANALAPAN, NJ — January 26, 2024 Panini Bistro opened its Manalapan location on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 345 Union Hill Road. The opening is part of a continued expansion across New Jersey — bringing the brand's fast-casual approach to premium food to another community that's been ready for it. Manalapan residents now have access to the full Panini Bistro lineup: pressed paninis, hot and cold subs, burgers, wraps, salads, wings, breakfast, and desserts. The menu is broad
Jan 27, 2024


Panini Bistro - Matawan, NJ Grand Opening
MATAWAN, NJ — August, 2021 Panini Bistro has officially opened its second New Jersey location on August 23, 2021, at 745 NJ-34 in Matawan. The opening marked an early and deliberate step in the brand's expansion — a signal that what started as one location had the legs to grow into something more. The Matawan location brings the full Panini Bistro menu to central Monmouth County: gourmet pressed paninis, hot and cold subs, burgers, wraps, salads, wings, breakfast, and dessert
Aug 24, 2020


Premium Sandwich Experience Arrives in Monmouth County
MATAWAN, NJ — August, 2021 Building on the momentum of its wildly popular Spotswood flagship, Panini Bistro has officially opened its second location at 745 NJ-34 in Matawan, NJ. The expansion into Monmouth County marks a significant milestone for the brand — proof that New Jersey's appetite for premium sandwiches extends far beyond the original location, and that Panini Bistro is ready to meet it. The Matawan location brings the full Panini Bistro experience to Route 34 — on
Aug 23, 2020


Panini Bistro Opens Flagship Location in Spotswood, NJ
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — February, 2020 Panini Bistro, a new premium sandwich concept built around the belief that everyone deserves elevated, restaurant-quality food in a fast-casual setting, officially opened the doors to its flagship location at 27 Snowhill St in Spotswood, NJ today. The grand opening marks the beginning of what the brand's founders envision as a transformative force in the New Jersey dining scene — where fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a warm neighborhood atm
Feb 28, 2020
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