Third Wednesdays- Let's Eat at Panera

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for food & friendship at Panera Bread. Enjoy their delicious food & beverages and make new friends- we all need to eat, right?

Find comfort in connection Join us at Panera Bread in Canton (On Ford Road near IKEA) for a low-pressure social experience designed with shy and socially anxious people in mind. Sometimes the best conversations happen when there's no pressure to have them!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW Those who make the effort to attend regularly, even for short periods of time, soon find themselves making new friends and activities to do outside of Meetup, if interested.

ALSO Please support our venue by purchasing something. It can be as little as a coffee or a pastry. We want them to keep welcoming us back.

How it works: This is a casual hangout where you can simply be yourself. Bring a book, your laptop, a journal, or just come as you are. The relaxed atmosphere gives you space to ease into conversations naturally - no awkward introductions, no pressure to be "on" the whole time.

Shy-friendly promises

No introductions to the whole group required

Come and go as you please

Participate in conversation only when you feel comfortable

Relaxed atmosphere with no performance pressure

Important boundaries We are not a mental health support group, but we are a safe place to make genuine friendships. We do not tolerate unwelcome romantic advances or persistent asking for dates. This is a friendship-focused space where everyone should feel comfortable and respected.

We usually stay until 8:30pm or later, so feel free to join us!