STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Soups, sandwiches and scoops are now being served at Tarleton State following today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Panera Bread® and Baskin-Robbins®, where university leaders, campus partners and community members gathered at the restaurants’ shared storefront next to Buffalo Wild Wings located on the bottom floor of parking garage on the corner of North Saint Felix and West Washington streets.
The two full-service restaurants expand the dining options available to Tarleton State students, faculty, staff and the Stephenville community. Guests can order from both brands within the single storefront.
“Panera Bread and Baskin-Robbins bring even more variety and convenience to our growing Stephenville campus,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “This new location will give students, faculty, staff and community members another inviting space to meet, share a meal and enjoy time together.”
The restaurant space features indoor seating and a covered outdoor patio designed for year-round comfort. Heaters will be available during the winter months, and fans will provide added comfort during the summer.
Panera Bread will serve from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Baskin-Robbins will operate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
“Through the tremendous partnership between Tarleton State, Sodexo and our brand partners, we are proud to continue investing in the growth of our campus and the surrounding community, ” said Tanner Smith, Sodexo General Manager. “These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to enhancing the campus experience by providing more variety, convenience, and nationally recognized dining options for our students, faculty, staff, and guests.”
Retail visitors may park in Lots P41 and P44 at any time. Parking is free in the parking garage on W. Washington St. after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of more than 21,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For over 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.