Au Bon Pain – Wilmington, NC: Hours, Menu & Directions

Opening hours

Eastern Time

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Monday	Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight
Tuesday	Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight
Wednesday	Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight
Thursday	Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight
Friday	Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight
Saturday	Midnight – 2 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
Sunday	Midnight – 2 AM, 11 AM – Midnight

130 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Address2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Phone(910) 667-4344

StyleBakery café

CountyNew Hanover County

Time zoneEastern Time

From city center2.6 mi southwest

About Au Bon Pain

You will find Au Bon Pain at 2131 S 17th St in Wilmington, about 2.6 mi southwest of central Wilmington.

Wilmington has 56 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 2,237 residents. Nearest alternative: Sweet D's Cuisine at 2321 S 17th St, 0.3 mi away.

The listed hours start at Midnight and run as late as Midnight, for about 130 hours across 7 days a week. Both weekend days are on the schedule.

The listing mentions takeout. This is one of 57 locations of the same brand in our directory.

Services and amenities

Takeout

At a glance

Listed as	Bakery café
Opens earliest	Midnight
Closes latest	Midnight
Days open	7 / 7
Bakeries in Wilmington	56
Nearest bakery	0.3 mi
Brand locations	57

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What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.

Breakfast

Greek yogurt parfaitLayers of thick Greek yogurt, fresh berries and house granola with honey; cool, crunchy and lightly sweet.
Steel-cut oatmealSlow-simmered steel-cut oats with a nutty chew, topped with brown sugar, fresh fruit and a splash of milk.
Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.

Sandwiches

Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.

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Questions about Au Bon Pain

What are Au Bon Pain's hours?

Au Bon Pain's listed hours are Mon–Fri: Midnight – 2 AM, 6 AM – Midnight; Sat–Sun: Midnight – 2 AM, 11 AM – Midnight. Holiday hours can differ.

Is Au Bon Pain open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays it is open Midnight – 2 AM, 11 AM – Midnight.

What time does Au Bon Pain open in the morning?

The earliest listed opening time is Midnight on Monday.

Where is Au Bon Pain located?

Au Bon Pain is at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Au Bon Pain?

The listed phone number is (910) 667-4344.

Does Au Bon Pain offer takeout or delivery?

Takeout is available according to the listing.

What should I order at Au Bon Pain?

As a bakery café, typical picks include Pain au chocolat, Cinnamon roll, Greek yogurt parfait, and Steel-cut oatmeal. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Au Bon Pain?

Nearby options include Sweet D's Cuisine (0.3 mi), One Belle Bakery (0.9 mi), and Great American Cookies (1.0 mi).

Bakeries near Au Bon Pain

Sweet D's Cuisine2321 S 17th St, Wilmington

0.3 mi awayBakery

One Belle Bakery1616 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington

0.9 mi awayBakery

Great American Cookies3500 Oleander Dr, Wilmington

1.0 mi awayCookie shop

Panera Bread3506 Oleander Drive, Wilmington

1.2 mi awayArtisan bread bakery

Little Loaf Bakery and Schoolhouse3410 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington

1.7 mi awayArtisan bread bakery

Duck Donuts1611 Dusty Miller Ln, Wilmington

1.7 mi awayDonut shop

Snack Time Sweets348 Hutchison Ln Fl 2, Wilmington

1.7 mi awayBakery

Bagels on Pointe1611 Dusty Miller Ln, Wilmington

1.7 mi awayBagel shop

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