Plus, two fan-favorite bagels are returning to the menu and Panera is launching its take on avocado toast on its signature sourdough bread
ST. LOUIS, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Panera Bread is making summer even hotter, spicing up its menu with the introduction of new menu options that turn up the heat and tantalize your taste buds. Starting today, at bakery cafĂ©s nationwide, guests can now enjoy the new Spicy Chicken Fiesta and Kickin’ Grilled Cheese sandwiches, as well as two new avocado toast varieties that put a Panera twist on a classic food trend. And if the summer heat is making you thirsty, Panera has you covered: the brand is currently offering its most value-packed Unlimited Sip Club offer yet. New monthly subscribers who sign up by August 31 will receive 3 MONTHS of unlimited drinks FREE!*
Spicy Fiesta Chicken Takes Center Stage
Get ready to wake up your taste buds and turn up the heat with the arrival of the Spicy Chicken Fiesta Sandwich. Starting at $11.59**, this fiesta of flavors features Panera’s new creamy salsa verde spread. The sandwich layers the new spread with grilled chicken, white cheddar, sweet and tangy peppers, cilantro and toasted corn chips, all nestled on our warm and crispy artisan ciabatta bread.
The Kickin’ Grilled Cheese Sandwich reheats a classic
For those who love the melty taste of a classic grilled cheese sandwich paired with a great value, Panera introduces the new Kickin’ Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Starting at $7.49**, this special limited-time menu item adds a kick to your favorite comfort food with its creamy salsa verde spread paired with American and white cheddar cheeses on Panera’s Classic White Cheese Miche, creating a unique and delicious taste experience.
New Avocado Toast on Panera’s Signature Sourdough Bread Takes a Classic to a New Level
Inspired by Panera’s Food Hackathon winner, Panera’s new Avocado Toast line brings both flavor and value to the breakfast menu, proving it’s a food trend that never goes out of style. Made with Panera’s rustic Country Sourdough Bread and starting at $3.49**, these freshly made and flavorful breakfast options are vegetarian-friendly and feature a thick avocado spread and a selection of delicious ingredients to delight your taste buds.
Choose your perfect avocado toast:
- Classic Avocado Toast: This toast features a thick avocado spread generously spread on thinly sliced ​​rustic country sourdough bread, topped with a sprinkle of bagel seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper for a delicious salty kick.
- Garden Avocado: Loaded with a thick avocado spread, this toast features sliced ​​fresh tomatoes and a drizzle of savory garlic aioli, all on thinly sliced ​​rustic country sourdough bread and topped with bagel seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.
Fan-favorite bagels are back by popular demand
Panera is giving guests more of what they want in its new era, including a delicious reunion with some of their old favorites! In response to customer feedback over the past few months, Sesame Blueberry Bagels are returning to bakery-café menus this week – perfect for grab-and-go breakfast or as a replacement bread for your favorite Panera sandwiches.
Panera launched its largest menu transformation ever earlier this year with the introduction of several new menu items, including sandwiches, salads and mac and cheese, all based on customer feedback and focused on delivering a great guest experience. The new menu items celebrate what resonates most with Panera’s core customers, with delicious, craveable flavors offered at a great value.
To join MyPanera and receive the latest updates on exciting Panera menu innovations, visit PaneraBread.com.
About Panera Bread
Our first bakery café opened in 1987, founded with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best part of bread is sharing. That vision led to the invention of the Fast Casual category with Panera at the forefront, serving as America’s kitchen table centered around our delicious menu of chef-driven recipes crafted with care by our team members. We make food we’re proud to serve to our own families, from to-die-for soups, salads and sandwiches to mac and cheese and sweet treats. Each recipe is filled with ingredients we love and none we don’t, because we’re committed to serving our guests food that feels good in the moment and long after. While our company has grown to nearly 2,200 bakery cafés today, our values ​​and belief in the lasting power of a good meal remain as strong as ever. We spend every day filling bellies, building empowered teams, and inspiring communities. There’s nothing like breaking bread together.
As of May 28, 2024, there were 2,182 bakery cafes, businesses and franchises, in 48 states and Washington, D.C., and Ontario, Canada, operating under the Panera Bread® or Saint Louis Bread Co.® names. Panera Bread is part of Panera Brands, one of the largest quick service restaurant companies in the United States, comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. For more information, visit panerabread.com or find us on Twitter (@panerabread), Facebook (facebook.com/panerabread), Instagram (@panerabread) or TikTok (@panerabread).
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*Unlimited Sip Club. Offer valid only to a new subscriber, meaning an individual who has never had an Unlimited Sip Club subscription under any name, email address, address or phone number, who signs up for an Unlimited Sip Club monthly subscription by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 31, 2024, will receive their first three months of Unlimited Sip Club monthly subscription free of charge. Offer will be revoked if Panera determines, in its sole discretion, that such individual has previously had an Unlimited Sip Club subscription for any length of time. Offer may expire without notice due to error, fraud, computer error, electronic or technical malfunctions or other unforeseen circumstances. Other restrictions may apply. Unlimited Sip Club subscription is available for enrollment and redemption at participating U.S. cafes. Must be a MyPanera member and at least 18 years of age to enroll. Registration available online only (including at the coffee kiosk). You may cancel at any time. If you do not cancel your subscription prior to the renewal date or the expiration of any promotional or trial subscription offer, your payment method on file will automatically be charged $14.99 plus tax for a monthly subscription and will be billed monthly every 30 days thereafter. To cancel your subscription online, visit the Manage Subscription section at www.panerabread.com/UnlimitedSipClub or on the Panera Bread app. The subscription provides eligible subscribers with the following subscription benefits: hot drip coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, fountain soda and sparkling beverages (e.g., iced teas, lemonades and other sparkling beverages) once every two hours during regular bakery-cafe business hours, including unlimited refills. Beverages may vary by location and time of day. Excludes all other beverages, including, without limitation, packaged beverages, smoothies, frozen blended drinks, hot chocolate, cold brew iced coffee, and espresso and cappuccino beverages. Customizations, including, without limitation, the addition of espresso and syrups (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon and caramel) are not included in the monthly or annual subscription price. Additional fees apply. Other add-ons (e.g., milk, skim milk, almond milk, half and half and sweeteners) are included in the monthly or annual subscription price, but availability may vary by location and time of day. Limit one subscription per person. Excludes catering orders and orders placed on third-party delivery sites. Panera reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to offer additional or different subscription benefits to members based on geographic location, in-home bakery/café, program participation, recurring subscription period or other criteria. Other restrictions may apply. Visit here for complete terms: https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/subscription/terms-and-conditions.html.
**Price and participation vary. Menu price for delivery is higher and fees apply.
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