When most people step into Panera, you have an idea of what you want. There's something predictable about that, but Panera is changing it up.
In keeping with the always-trending Taylor Swift, Panera is making a change and entering an entirely new era. The brand is transforming its menu and adding some tweaks on old favorites along with adding tons of new items.
Whether you're looking for a revamp of one of your favorites or want to try out something new from Panera, April is bound to be a huge month. While the menu doesn't officially launch until April 4th, you'll be wanting to make plans to head there as soon as you can.
Before getting into the new items, I wanted to make sure I shared that 12 items on the menu are getting revamped including the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt and the Fuji Apple Chicken Salad so if you're a fan, you're in luck.
See the new items headed to Panera in April.
Moving onto the new menu, there are loads to choose from so we're just going to be focusing on a few. First up is the Bacon Mac & Cheese which come on. How could you say no to that? The classic Panera white cheddar mac & cheese is jazzed up with bacon, giving it that delicious and undeniably flavor you can only get from bacon.
For those wanting a sandwich, Panera will be adding 4 new sandwiches including the Toasted Italiano, Chicken Bacon Rancher, Ciabatta Cheesesteak, and Tomato Basil BLT. Of all the sandwiches, I feel like the Chicken Bacon Rancher sounds different yet so good. Featuring grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese, and ranch, it's put between Panera's signature Black Pepper Focaccia.
Then for all the salad lovers out there, Panera is dropping 4 new salads: Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains, Southwest Chicken Ranch, Balsamic Chicken Green with Grain, and Ranch Cobb Salad. Panera is after my heart with all these ranch items including the Southwest Chicken Ranch salad which features romaine lettuce, grilled cheese, chipotle aioli, ranch, avocado, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, and tortilla strips.
Whether you're a long-time Panera fan or want a reason to go, this new menu upgrade should be reason enough. Plus since Panera is entering a new era, it gives you the perfect excuse to order it ahead of Taylor Swift releasing The Tortured Poets Department. Even if you aren't a Swiftie, this new era from Panera is for everyone.