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by Restaurants Expert
- October 17, 2024
Seasons change. Summer ends. Fall is here, with winter not far behind. But no matter what the calendar says, when you step outside in many locales across the country, the weather is in transition. That’s why Panera Bread’s best-loved and new menu selections still can’t be beat for lighter fare that’s also filling and a great value.
Speaking of value, as the first autumn leaves begin to turn color, there’s time to take advantage of Panera Bread’s Unlimited Sip Club. Now through Oct. 31, 2024, MyPanera reward program members who join the Unlimited Sip Club will be entitled to an endless cornucopia featuring a selection of nearly two dozen delicious beverages — hot or cold coffees and teas, chilled fountain favorites, and bubbly treats. As an added bonus, new first-time Unlimited Sip Club participants will get three months of extended membership for free. Looks like thirst doesn’t stand a chance.
At Panera Bread, Fall Days Can Be Salad Days
Panera Bread contends there’s no better way to feed hunger than with a truly craveable salad that leaves you feeling delightfully satisfied and pleasantly full.
One of Panera Bread’s most popular new menu items is its Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad. This tasty combo features a crisp romaine lettuce blend tossed in ranch dressing, topped off with grilled chicken, avocado, grape tomatoes, and roasted corn with a touch of fresh cilantro. It’s garnished with blue corn tortilla strips and finished with a drizzle of chipotle aioli to kick up the heat. Craving bacon? No worries. Add a generous serving to your salad for just $3.29. Not a fan of cilantro? We hear you. Salads at Panera Bread are customizable to suit every customer’s unique taste requirements.
The Ranch Cobb Salad is another newly introduced menu item that made a big splash this summer. This delightful offering features a bed of fresh mixed greens and a crisp romaine lettuce blend tossed in ranch dressing topped with artfully arranged grape tomatoes, pickled red onions, applewood smoked bacon, feta cheese, and a sliced hard-boiled egg. Like Panera Bread’s other salads, the Ranch Cobb is customizable. So whatever suits your fancy — some grilled chicken for added protein or ripe avocado for some extra oomph — you’ll be able to eat a scrumptious salad to your heart’s content.
Hankering for something beautifully “fruitiful” to go with your salad? Panera Bread’s got you covered. Its Fuji Apple Chicken Salad is a unique blend of mixed greens and a romaine lettuce blend lightly bathed in sweet white balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecan pieces, feta, and apple chips.
New Sandwiches Deliver Fall Sustenance
Of course, some folks’ preferences lean toward something a little more substantial than salad when mealtime rolls around. Luckily, the Panera Bread menu is chock-full of great culinary selections to fill up your tank without flooding your engine. For instance, the Grilled Chicken AVO BLT — a towering stack of grilled chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh sliced avocado, and garlic aioli with a dash of salt and pepper served on country rustic sourdough bread — is hearty enough to satisfy a big appetite.
Looking for a meat-free but still plenty filling sandwich option? With a combo of zingy sweet peppers, feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, crisp mixed greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, hummus, and a dash of salt and pepper nestled between generous slices of tomato-basil miche, the Panera Bread Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich checks all the boxes.
Of course, these are only a few of Panera Bread’s extensive selection of light-but-pleasing menu items. So during every season, if you’re in the mood to eat well and feel sated, not overstuffed, you’re sure to find the perfect answer to your mealtime equation at Panera Bread, where good food and great value always equal the ultimate guest experience.
