One of the best things about the arrival of the fall season is; we can enjoy more warm and hearty meals!
With the arrival of fall, we also get to welcome the comeback of warm and hearty meals to bring us much-needed comfort during the chilly days. From rich soups to cozy casseroles, these seasonal favorites certainly make the ideal companions for the upcoming crisp and cooler weather. Thankfully, we have restaurants that delivers the warmth and flavor to complement the chilly season. One of which is Panera Bread.
Panera Bread is one of the top restaurants that will make this season the coziest yet, thanks to their lineup of new and returning favorites. Just in time for fall, Panera has launched new menu items, with a specific focus on warm and comforting soups. These new offerings which include the following:
- NEW! Hearty Fireside Chili: Get your fix of chili satisfied! This meal is packed with a blend of ground beef, kidney beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chili peppers. These are all simmered in a flavorful chili-and-cilantro broth. Nothing beats a warm chili on a cool Fall evening!
- NEW! Rustic Baked Potato Soup: Enjoy a warm and creamy soup featuring the homestyle flavors of baked potato. This soup has chunks of baked potatoes, bacon, and chives blended into a rich Monterey Jack cheese sauce. To finish it off, it’s also topped with Asiago cheese for added flavor.
- RETURNING! Autumn Squash Soup: This fan favorite soup is also making a return to Panera’s menu this fall. It combines butternut squash and pumpkin with vegetable broth, apple juice, honey, cinnamon, and a hint of curry, all finished off with a drizzle of sweet cream and roasted pumpkin seeds.
But that’s not all, Panera is not yet done with their Fall season surprises. In addition to the new fall menu, Panera takes their classic soups badge of authority to another level by offering a portfolio of comforting soups to warm you up this season. You can choose between the following classic soup options, and even pair it with a salad or sandwich to complete your meal:
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Creamy Tomato
- Homestyle Chicken Noodle
- Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice
- Bistro French Onion
Mark Shambura, the Chief Marketing Officer at Panera has shared the synonymity of soup season with peak Panera season. He also shared their excitement to celebrate by adding more flavor and variety to their iconic lineup of soups, which includes new offerings and seasonal favorites that customers have been coming back for. He also added that Panera has options for the whole family to feel good about eating, all offered at a great value.
Panera Offers New Kids Menu with Great Value
To welcome the back-to-school season, Panera is also announcing a new and upgraded Kid’s Menu. This revamp offers double portions on select items, with the aim to bring more value for families and add delicious options specially made for Panera’s youngest fans.
New items on the kid’s menu are:
- NEW! Kids Turkey & Cheese Sandwich: Your little one will surely enjoy a sliced oven-roasted turkey breast and American cheese on thick Classic White Miche.
- NEW! Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich: Featuring savory Black Forest ham and American cheese, also served on thick Classic White Miche.
- Whole Grilled Cheese: Nothing beats a classic. Let your kids enjoy a melted American cheese between slices of thick Classic White Miche.
- Classic favorites also include options like Mac & Cheese and Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
That’s not all! With every order of Panera meal, kids will also have a choice between apple, French baguette or chips. And in participating locations, you can add a beverage for only $0.89, guests should note that price varies by location.
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Panera Offers More Bang For Your Buck
Panera also upholds authority over value-driven meals. They’re not one to just settle for new menu items without offering valuable menu items to customers. As a welcome treat this back-to-school and fall season, Panera offers a $7.99 meal deal to customers, helping out on their budget while ensuring there’s a satisfying meal on the table.
Customers visiting Panera Bread can order a Fuji Apple Chicken Salad or a whole-sized Chicken Bacon Rancher Sandwich for only $7.99. Interested customers can enjoy any of the two dishes with a free side, offering guests feel-good savings every visit. To take advantage of the deal, customers must use the code FALLDEAL, valid for a limited-time only. This deal has been introduced last September 9, 2024 and is a surefire way to fill you up without breaking the bank.
Let’s start with the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, one of the most ordered items at Panera Bread restaurants. This fan favorite is loved thanks to its texture and flavor, which comes from crisp mixed greens with grilled chicken and other fresh ingredients (like grape tomatoes and toasted pecan pieces).To finish it off, white balsamic vinaigrette and apple chips are added to complete the flavor.
On the other hand, the Chicken Bacon Rancher Sandwich was already an instant hit after its first introduction in April. Guests fell in love with the delicious grilled chicken combined with applewood smoked bacon. They go into black pepper focaccia and are layered with white cheddar and ranch.
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From The Club
See how Panera is going on a flavorful but unconventional path this Fall season? How creative, how thoughtful. They’re skipping the fall flavors but still keeping the spirit of the season with warm and hearty meals. So, as a soup lover kind of gal, you can bet this lineup belongs to my favorite menu releases this season. So, if you’ve had enough of pumpkin spice or just looking for a warm and homey meal this weekend, you know where to go; a nearby Panera Bread location.