Summer is the traditional time for hot fun under the sun — and Panera Bread has just turned up the heat with the introduction of some new menu items designed to please every spice lover’s palate and satisfy hungry appetites at the same time. First up on the new soon-to-be-menu-classics is the Spicy Chicken Fiesta sandwich — a zesty blend of grilled chicken, creamy salsa verde spread, and piquant sweet peppers with yummy accents of Southwest-inspired roasted corn.
This handheld masterpiece is further enhanced with loads of melty aged white cheddar cheese and topped with cilantro, all snuggled into slices of Panera’s signature crusty artisan ciabatta bread. If that’s not a party in your mouth, we don’t know what is.
Meanwhile, Panera Bread regulars who’d like to try a spicy twist on an old favorite can opt for a Kickin’ Grilled Cheese sandwich for a delicious bite that pairs a classic duo of cheeses — American and white cheddar — with a heaping dollop of salsa verde spread, sandwiched between two generous slices of toasted white miche bread. For an added taste sensation, those who prefer to have it both ways can order up the half-sandwich, cup of soup combo featuring half a Kickin’ Grilled Cheese sandwich alongside a cup of Panera Bread’s go-to creamy tomato soup. Dipping is definitely encouraged.
Still can’t get enough of the “spice is nice” theme? Panera Bread invites you to indulge your taste buds with its mouth-watering Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt. This sandwich has it all — smoked pulled chicken with melted aged white cheddar cheese, fresh avocado slices, perky sweet peppers, a garnish of cilantro, and a drizzle of to-die-for chipotle aioli served on Panera’s distinctive black pepper focaccia. Want more? For an additional charge, add some chopped bacon or an extra helping of avocado and feel free to feast, feast, feast.
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Panera Bread has made starting your day off with a kick a whole lot easier as well, with a pair of tasty takes on the popular avocado toast trend. You’ll be happy to wrap your mouth around Panera’s crowd-pleasing Classic Avo featuring chunky avocado spread sprinkled with a delightful blend of everything bagel seasoning slathered on sliced country rustic sourdough toast.
Also available before 10:30 a.m., another avocado extravaganza, the light but filling Garden Avo tops chunky avocado spread with a drizzle of savory garlic aioli and ripe tomato slices, sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning and served on country rustic sourdough toast. This is one sandwich sure to brighten up your morning routine.
Breakfast-time nostalgia fans will be pleased to note Panera Bread has been listening to your feedback. Witness the much-anticipated return of its blueberry and sesame bagels. Better yet, don’t just witness the comeback of these heavenly baked goods, grab a bite for yourself. With a schmear of plain or honey-walnut cream cheese, you really can’t go wrong.
Just a reminder: Summertime may have ended, there’s still time to get in on endless refreshment with a membership to Panera Bread’s Unlimited Sip Club. Join before October 31 and save big on a three-month membership offering special money-saving deals and a dizzying array of drink options to quench your thirst all day long.