Restaurant is Ninth Noah's Currently Open in the State of Oregon

HILLSBORO, Ore., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A slice of the old neighborhood from the East Coast joined the old-fashioned charm of Hillsboro, Ore., this morning, as Noah's(R) Bagels opened for business on 188th Ave.

The restaurant, located at 1897 NW 188th Ave, became the ninth Noah's Bagels currently open in the state of Oregon. Now, Hillsboro residents have a more convenient way to take a breather and pick up Noah's famous fresh-baked bagels, gourmet bagel dogs, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and much more.

"Hillsboro residents will enjoy the heritage, flavors and feel of our old neighborhood East Coast roots," said Curt Bishop, area hospitality manager. "As a resident of Hillsboro, I really look forward to getting to know the regular guests."

Featuring about 3,000-square-feet, the restaurant will seat up to 65 guests in an atmosphere that combines the energy of the local neighborhood with a tradition of great tastes, textures and aromas.

High-quality food is the Noah's Bagels standard, with a diverse menu including deli-inspired sandwiches, fresh baked breads, home-style soups, tempting sweets, artisan roasted coffee and its award-winning bagels.

"Noah's Bagels continues to grow and I'm pleased to offer the popular brand to the residents of Hillsboro," said Brad West, senior vice president of operations. "The people of Oregon have been very responsive to the Noah's experience and we're excited to offer more locations for their convenience."

About Einstein Noah Restaurant Group

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGL) is a leading company in the quick casual restaurant industry that operates locations primarily under the Einstein Bros. and Noah's New York Bagels(R) brands and primarily franchises locations under the Manhattan Bagel(R) brand. The company's retail system consists of approximately 600 restaurants in 36 states and the District of Columbia. It also operates a dough production facility. The company's stock is traded under the symbol BAGL. Visit http://www.einsteinnoah.com for additional information.

Contact: Peter Jakel, (303) 568-8113

SOURCE Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.

CONTACT: Peter Jakel, +1-303-568-8113, or Meredith Stevens,
+1-303-672-4315, both for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.