Panini Cafe's Eighth Location Serves Today

Status: Open today
Irvine-based Panini Cafe opens its eighth location today, right on the corner of Crescent Heights and West Third, just steps from Third & Fairfax. Hansen Kamci is Panini Cafe's Chief Operating Officer, tasked recently with expanding the sleeper brand of Mediterranean and European influenced sandwich shops. Just last year, Panini Cafe launched near the Americana in Glendale. Most popular for lunch, Panini Cafe is set to offer West Third another option for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The extensive menu includes standard breakfast fare at around $8; lunch and dinner entrees start around $9. A kid's menu makes Panini Cafe family friendly, while the layout of the restaurant mimics that of a mainstream chain. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered patio. Panini Cafe's wine and beer list should encourage late night dining, as well as a brisk lunch service. Open daily at 8 a.m.
Additional reading: Coming Attractions, 6/25; Plywood Report & Update, 10/16.