ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread is updating its menu with lots of new dishes that customers already love, like soups, salads, sandwiches, and mac & cheese. The St. Louis based chain says that it will be offering more food for your money with bigger portions and lower prices. This new menu will be available at all Panera restaurants across the country starting April 4th.
They’re adding nine new items and making twelve old favorites even better. You’ll find options like the Tomato Basil BLT sandwich, Ranch Cobb Salad, and Mediterranean Greens with Grains salad, all for under $10. Plus, they’re adding more chicken and steak to salads and sandwiches.
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the new items hitting the menu on April 4th:
Toasted Italiano Sandwich
Chicken Bacon Rancher Sandwich
Ciabatta Cheesesteak Sandwich
Tomato Basil BLT Sandwich
Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains Salad
Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad
Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains Salad
Ranch Cobb Salad
Bacon Mac & Cheese
In the early days, Panera, once known as the St. Louis Bread Company, distinguished itself with its commitment to quality bread. Founded in 1987 in Kirkwood, Missouri, it prided itself on crafting everything in-house. Founder Ken Rosenthal emphasized the process required for perfect sourdough, highlighting the challenge for large commercial bakeries to replicate its artisanal qualities.
The name and the menu have changed a lot over the past 37 years. Now, the company once known for its bread is dealing with two deaths over charged lemonade. A recent essay in The Nation links the company’s story with many other companies obsessed with growth.
Keep an eye out for more updates throughout March, and if you’re a MyPanera member, you’ll get exclusive sneak peeks before the official launch in April.
