LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manhattan Bagel®, everyone’s local stop for fresh-baked bagels and fresh brewed coffee, is pleased to announce the anticipated return of everyone’s favorite pumpkin flavored menu offerings, including a selection of fresh-baked bagels, pastries, cream cheese and seasonal beverages that are fitting for every autumn appetite.

“We welcome customers to come in and enjoy one of our new baked pumpkin offerings which pair perfectly with our warm seasonal beverages.”

Available today at restaurants nationwide, Manhattan Bagel is pleased to bring back its signature fresh-baked Pumpkin Bagels which can be ordered on their own or topped with double-whipped Pumpkin Cream Cheese. In addition, guests can also enjoy two NEW pumpkin flavored baked goods, including a Pumpkin Muffin drizzled with cream cheese icing and a Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookie.

To complement its selection of flavorful baked specialties, guests can accompany their seasonal menu items with a freshly brewed cup of Autumn Roast Coffee or a traditional Pumpkin Latte (available at espresso stores), sure to warm guests from the inside out.

“Our pumpkin bagels, cream cheese and diverse menu offering are both heartwarming and familiar to our guests who eagerly await them each year,” said Glenn Lunde, chief concept officer for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group. “We welcome customers to come in and enjoy one of our new baked pumpkin offerings which pair perfectly with our warm seasonal beverages.”

Manhattan Bagel’s full array of pumpkin menu items is available for a limited time only, while supplies last.

In addition to its seasonal pumpkin offerings, Manhattan Bagel is featuring a delicious selection of new hearty lunch sandwiches, including its NEW Bacon BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Asiago Chicken Caesar Wrap. The Bacon BBQ Chicken Sandwich features juicy, grilled chicken smothered in tangy barbeque sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon & grilled onions on a fresh-baked cheddar roll. It is available for a limited time only, until October 31, 2013. The Asiago Chicken Caesar Wrap is another satisfying sandwich and permanent menu addition which features grilled chicken, Asiago cheese, fresh tomatoes & crisp, green lettuce tossed in tangy Caesar dressing.

For a location nearest you, please visit www.manhattanbagel.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Manhattan Bagel®

Available for take-out, dine-in and catering, Manhattan Bagel’s innovative menu features 15 flavors of bagels, nine flavors of cream cheese, hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and premium artisan-roasted coffees served all day long. For breakfast, Manhattan Bagel’s menu includes fresh made boiled-and-baked NY-style bagels, and delicious egg sandwiches. Lunch at Manhattan Bagel features an array of classic deli sandwiches hand-crafted to order, and fresh salads. All sandwiches are served on a choice of multi-grain bread, focaccia, bagels, rolls or wraps. For all of your catering needs and to learn more about the complete menu, visit the online website at www.manhattanbagel.com.

About Einstein Noah Restaurant Group

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leading company in the quick casual restaurant industry that operates franchises and licenses locations under the Einstein Bros.®, Noah's New York Bagels® and Manhattan Bagel® brands. The Company's retail system consists of over 815 restaurants in 40 states and the District of Columbia. It also operates a dough production facility. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol BAGL. Visit www.einsteinnoah.com for additional information.

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