If your taste buds need a wake-up call, Panera Bread has just the thing. Known for culinary innovation, the bakery cafe is turning up the heat with two fiery new menu items designed to excite your palate and provide the perfect flavorful kick for summer.
The Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich is more than just a chicken sandwich — it’s a delectable journey to the flavours of the Southwest. Picture biting into perfectly grilled, juicy chicken bursting with vibrant flavours. The highlight is a creamy salsa verde spread that delivers a perfect punch of heat, balanced with melty white cheddar cheese.
But that’s not all. The bakery cafe adds zesty sweet peppers for a tangy crunch, fresh cilantro for a herbal accent, and roasted corn for subtle sweetness. All these delightful ingredients are nestled between the bakery-cafe’s signature artisan ciabatta bread, making each bite an authentic fiesta for your taste buds. It’s the perfect balance of heat and cool, spice and smoothness. Starting at $11.59, this flavour fiesta offers a gourmet experience worth the price (price varies by location).
Ignite Your Taste Buds, Then Cool Down With Unlimited Sips
Panera Bread hasn’t forgotten about those of you who enjoy comfort food. The bakery-cafe has taken the beloved grilled cheese sandwich and given it a tasty twist with the new Kickin’ Grilled Cheese. This limited-time special proves that the classics sometimes need a little shaking up.
Starting at $7.49, the Kickin’ Grilled Cheese features a creamy salsa verde spread paired with a duo of cheeses — melty American and white cheddar — all cooked to perfection between slices of classic white miche bread. The result? A grilled cheese that’s both comfortingly familiar and excitingly new (price varies by location).
These offerings also reflect a growing trend in the fast-casual dining sector. As consumers’ palates become more adventurous and diverse, restaurants respond with bolder, more globally inspired flavours.
What’s particularly clever about these new menu items is how the bakery cafe has introduced heat without overwhelming the palate. The creamy salsa verde spread is the common thread, adding a consistent note of spice that enhances rather than overpowers the other flavours.
Need to cool off? Panera is quenching thirsts this summer and turning heads with an irresistible offer on its Unlimited Sip Club. New members joining by Aug. 31 are in for a treat: three months of free unlimited drinks. Consider it your passport to a world of refreshment. Terms apply, so check out the Panera website for more information.
Your day could begin with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, evolve into a cool respite with a crisp iced tea at lunch, and wind down with a zesty lemonade in the evening. And the best part? It’s all included in your Sip Club membership.
This offer elevates your entire Panera experience. Whether pairing your beverage with one of the new spicy creations or simply popping in for a quick refreshing beverage, the Unlimited Sip Club adds a new dimension and brings even more value to your Panera visits.
Panera Bread: Innovating the Menu, Honoring Tradition
In 1987, Panera Bread opened its first bakery cafe with a secret sourdough starter and a passion for sharing the joy of bread. This vision sparked the creation of the fast-casual dining experience, placing it at the heart of America’s dining scene. The menu, crafted with care by a dedicated team, features chef-curated recipes that the company proudly serves its own families. From mouthwatering soups, salads, and sandwiches to mac & cheese and delightful sweets, every dish is made with delicious and high-quality ingredients.
In April 2024, the bakery-cafe chain launched its most ambitious menu transformation to date, reimagining its core offerings. But Panera Bread isn’t stopping there. Its latest breakfast innovations prove that even the simplest concepts can yield extraordinary results — case in point: the new Avocado Toasts.
While avocado toast has been a staple of cafe menus for years, Panera’s versions feel fresh and exciting. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and thoughtful flavour combinations, they’ve transformed a simple dish into something truly crave-worthy.
Starting at just $3.49 to $4.49, the Avocado Toasts come in two irresistible varieties. The Classic Avo is an exercise in elegant simplicity: a generous layer of chunky avocado spread on Panera’s signature thin-sliced Country Rustic sourdough, enhanced with everything bagel seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. It’s a harmonious blend that proves the adage “less is more” (prices vary by location).
Conclusion
For those seeking a more complex flavour profile, the Garden Avo builds on this foundation, adding juicy sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of garlic aioli. The result is a vibrant symphony of flavours and textures.
These new offerings reflect the eatery’s ongoing commitment to delivering a perfect blend of taste, quality, and value. As the bakery-cafe chain continues to evolve, it’s clear Panera isn’t just changing the menu — the company is reshaping the landscape of casual dining.
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