Panera Bread is shaking up its menu this spring! Get ready for a new era at the popular bakery-cafe chain with over 20 menu updates and enhancements hitting stores nationwide on April 4th.
Cheaper, tastier?
Bay Area Panera fans can look forward to new menu items, improved versions of their favorite classics, and a focus on value dining.
This is Panera’s largest menu change ever, with the company aiming to innovate and improve on its beloved soups, salads, sandwiches, and mac & cheese.
The company is likely trying to compete with fast food options like McDonald’s and, increasingly, Starbucks, which now offers tons of lunch options.
What’s New on the Menu
Here are some of the new additions.
- Sandwiches Galore: Four new sandwiches will tempt your taste buds – the Toasted Italiano, Chicken Bacon Rancher, Ciabatta Cheesesteak, and Tomato Basil BLT.
- Flavorful Salads: Enjoy four hearty new salads, including the Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains, Southwest Chicken Ranch, Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains, and Ranch Cobb Salad.
- Elevated Classic: Their popular Bacon Mac & Cheese is getting an upgrade!
- Recipe Tweaks: 12 fan-favorite classics like the Bravo Club Sandwich are receiving recipe enhancements for even more delicious flavor.
Not Just For Your Palate
The new menu isn’t just about better food; it’s designed to streamline operations, making it easier for staff to provide Bay Area Panera customers with great service and excellent meals.
That’s a welcome change. We’ve definitely waited over 45 minutes in the drive-through for Panera sandwiches before. It would be great to receive our food faster, and the new menu is designed to facilitate that.
Want to Know More?
If you’re a MyPanera member, you’ll get special sneak peeks at the new menu throughout March. For the rest of us, these new additions land on April 4.
