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Celeb chef Chris Bianco has worked his magic again, this time concentrating on a tiny menu of sandwiches and salads. Fare is takeout only, and it’s expensive, but it’s worth the work for farmers-market-fresh quality. Anything with homemade mozzarella is a marvel.

Cuisine(s): American, Bakery, California, Health, Vegetarian

Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-3pm

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, cash
Attire: casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Lunch

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

2011 | Best Canned Tomatoes

Chris Bianco, owner of Pizzeria Bianco and Pane Bianco, has spent years putting good food on the table. Now, he's putting it in cans — big, honkin' yellow cans. The James Beard Award-winning chef has teamed up with California cannery expert Rob... More >
2010 | Best Sandwiches

It may seem crazy that one tiny shop — which has picnic-style outdoor seating only and features just four sandwiches — could be such a heavyweight in this category. But the chef-owner is the celebrated Chris Bianco, which means this is bread from... More >
2009 | Best Picnic

We can't think of any takeout place that gets the kind of action that Pane Bianco does. The menu's minuscule and there's nowhere to sit inside. But there's always a lively scene under the shade sails out front, where customers congregate at... More >
2008 | Best Sandwiches

Chris Bianco and Susan Pool's downtown pizzeria gets all the glory, but it also gets all the crowds. Meanwhile, their midtown sandwich shop is still all about the locals, a casual spot where the lines are never too long for a quick lunchtime pit... More >
2006 | BEST DOWNTOWN LUNCH

We don't blame Chris Bianco for closing his pizza shop at lunch, as long as he keeps Pane Bianco open. This super-cute, straight-out-of-Brooklyn (as long as you're picturing Park Slope) sandwich shop elevates the term "sandwich" to levels... More >

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Phoenix New Times Reviews and News

Pane Bianco Delves Into Dinner With New Chef

By Laura Hahnefeld | Thu, April 07, 2011

Eating at Pane Bianco, superstar chef Chris Bianco's sister restaurant to Pizzeria Bianco, is a lot like the scene in L.A. Confidential where Veronica Lake look-alike prostitute Lynn Bracken (Kim Basinger) shows Bud White (Russell Crowe) to her re... More >
94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco

By Michele Laudig | Tue, June 1, 2010

Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular orde More >
Take It to the Bianco

By Carey Sweet | Thu, August 08, 2002

Chris Bianco, legendary chef-owner of Pizzeria Bianco and its next-door Bar Bianco, is opening a bakery, snack and hangout spot in central Phoenix named Pane Bianco. Located in a converted 1940s pawnshop at Central and Indian School, the spot (it'... More >

User Reviews

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Kelsee

| Mon, May 10, 2010

Fresh made sandwiches, made with fresh in house bread. What more could you want?

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JessicaHill

| Tue, April 27, 2010

Some of the freshest ingredients I think I've ever had on a sandwich. There are some staples (like the mozzarella and tomato) but you should also check out the market sandwich that changes regularly. The options are pretty simple (as is the decor) - perfect atmosphere for a lunch break in the middle of a hectic, complicated, or decision-heavy workday.

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bthcoo

| Thu, August 06, 2009

You have to order the tomato, basil and homemade mozzarella on focaccia. It's delicious! There is no seating inside, but you can take it next door to the coffee shop.

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phoenixnewtimesbestof

| Wed, May 06, 2009

Chris Bianco and Susan Pool's downtown pizzeria gets all the glory, but it also gets all the crowds. Meanwhile, their midtown sandwich shop is still all about the locals, a casual spot where the lines are never too long for a quick lunchtime pit stop. It's counter service only, with everything wrapped to-go, although you're welcome to chill at picnic-style seating out front. The menu's minimalist (just a handful of sammies and salads), but every item is craveable, from housemade mozzarella, basil, and tomato to a distinctive take on tuna salad. The ever-changing market sandwich � perhaps with jam�n serrano, or maybe roasted lamb and arugula � is worth a try as well. As you'd expect from Bianco, the James Beard Award-winning pizza guru, the bread is a highlight, served fresh from the wood-fired oven. Grab a loaf to take home, while you're at it.

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FrecklesAZ4

| Mon, April 06, 2009

(See my review of Pizzeria Bianco) This place has great atmosphere, great sandwiches (however, I know of other places in the valley and across the country with sandwiches/hotdogs on equal par--just depends on what you want/like), accessible, adequate parking, LIMITED operating hours, great outdoor seating--pet friendly, and a great neighboring business (LUX coffee shop).

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Main Menu

Sandwiches

$8.50

Housemade Mozzarella
local tomato & basil

$9.50

Tuna With Red Onion
gaeta olives, lemon & arugula

$9.00

Soppressata
with aged provolone & roasted peppers

Market Sandwich

Proscuitto, Mozzarella And Basil
monday

Crow's Dairy Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes And Arugula
tuesday

Eggplant Al Forno And Fiscalini Cheddar
wednesday

Fra'mani Turkey, Spicy Chilies And Manchego
thursday

Roasted Zucchini And Peppers, Burrata
friday

Mortadella, Date And Tomato Jam, Pecorino Sardo
saturday

Salad

$8.50

Housemade Mozzarella
local tomato & basil

$9.50

Tuna
with red onion, gaeta olives & lemon on greens

Market Salad

Bottled Drinks

$2.00

All Beverages

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4404 N. Central Ave.
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602-234-2100 | Website

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