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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have issued our reports dated March 15, 2011, with respect to the consolidated financial statements, schedule and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. and subsidiaries on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2010. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. and subsidiaries on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-133531, effective April 25, 2006; File No. 333-140791, effective February 20, 2007; File No. 333-142573, effective May 3, 2007; and File No. 333-156663, effective January 9, 2009).
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 15, 2011