Panera Bread is undergoing a massive menu overall with 48 items being removed - is your favorite dish a goner?

• Panera Bread previously announced it would be removing 48 items off its menus 
• The menu overhaul was implemented on April 4 at all of their locations 
• The restaurant chain is focusing on ‘core Panera items’ that guests love 

Panera Bread customers were forced to say goodbye to 48 favorite menu items earlier this month as the chain goes under a massive overhaul.

The fast food restaurant chain previously announced it would be doing an extreme menu overhaul beginning on April 4. The menu changes are symbolizing ‘a new era at Panera’ that is ‘refocusing on innovating and enhancing the core Panera items guests love the most.’

According to Panera’s statement, those core items are soups, salads, sandwiches and mac & cheese.

Some of the products that Panera Bread consumers were forced to say farewell to are the Blueberry Bagel, the Baja Bowl and Cold Brew.

Panera has also welcomed 9 new items and ’12 enhanced classics’ on the same day as their menu options removal.

Panera Bread previously announced that 48 menu items would disappear on April 4, including the Blueberry Bagel

The menu changes are symbolizing ‘a new era at Panera’ that is ‘refocusing on innovating and enhancing the core Panera items guests love the most’

The core items that Panera Bread is focusing on when it comes to their guest satisfaction are soups, salads, sandwiches and mac & cheese

Panera Bread first opened a store in Missouri in 1987 as a bakery with a secret sourdough starter.

They have added to their menu over the years and the restaurant chain believes in serving ‘delicious, freshly prepared, clean food made with carefully selected ingredients.’

As of January 2024, Panera Bread has more than 2,160 locations within 48 US states.

The restaurant chain has switched up their menu over the years, but they confirmed in their February statement that this is by far the biggest.

‘The new menu offers guests better value through enhanced portions and lower price points, while also being easier for guests to navigate,’ the statement indicated.

‘The transformed menu will help streamline operations for bakery-cafe teams, ensuring they can continue to deliver delicious food more easily and always wrapped in Panera warmth.’

Panera Bread products that were axed from the menu include the Turkey Chili, Green Passion Smoothie, and the Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt.

Interestingly enough, these three items were ranked in the top 20 best Panera menu items by Tasting Table in 2023.

The restaurant chain may be able to make up for this removal with their all-new menu items.

Panera Bread first opened a store in 1987. As of January 2024, Panera Bread has more than 2,160 locations within 48 US states.

Customers were forced to say goodbye to the Mediterranean Bowl Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken on April 4. However, the Mediterranean Veggie sandwich is staying put

Items Enhanced and Added into the Panera Bread Menu

Sandwiches

• Bravo Club Sandwich 
• Chicken Bacon Rancher
• Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
• Ciabatta Cheesesteak
• Toasted Italiano 

Salads

• Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains
• Fuji Apple Chicken Salad 
• Mediterranean Chicken Greens with Grains
• Ranch Cobb Salad 
• Southwest Chicken Ranch

Bowls

• Bacon Mac & Cheese

Source: Panera Bread

The new entrees that Panera Bread has added to its menu include the Toasted Italiano and the Bacon Mac & Cheese.

Their Toasted Italiano comes with ingredients like black forest ham, provolone, romaine, and Greek dressing.

For anyone that may not want ham can also order the all new Chicken Bacon Rancher.

The sandwich includes white cheddar and grilled chicken to make it scrumptious for all bacon lovers.

Panera Bread customers who are in a steak and cheese mood can order the all new Ciabatta Cheesesteak.

The cheesesteak is full of provolone, garlic aioli, and carmelized onions that will satisfy a steak and cheese lover’s taste buds.

Guests who are not up for a new sandwich can also try a new spin on Panera Bread’s mac & cheese.

The restaurant chain has added a new Bacon Mac & Cheese bowl that includes many different cheeses.

Customers who are hoping for a regular menu option can also order an enhanced product.

Panera Bread has revamped the recipes for items like Fuji Apple Chicken Salad and the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt.

Guests can try any of these all-new or revamped menu items at any Panera Bread location today.

The Bacon Mac & Cheese bowl is one of the latest products that is now in the Panera Bread menu. It includes white cheddar sauce and applewood smoked bacon

Items Removed from the Panera Bread Menu

Sandwiches

• Deli Ham Sandwich 
• Deli Turkey Sandwich
• Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT
• Signature Take Chicken Sandwich
• Southwest Chicken Melt
• Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich
• Toasted Steak & White Cheddar

Baguettes

• Black Forest Ham & Gouda Melt, Toasted Baguette
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt, Stacked Toasted Baguette
• Chicken Green Goddess Caprese Melt, Stacked Toasted Baguette
• Chicken & Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, Stacked Toasted Baguette
• Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt, Toasted Baguette

Bowls

• Baja Bowl
• Baja Bowl with Chicken
• Mediterranean Bowl
• Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken
• Teriyaki Chicken & Broccoli Bowl
• Turkey Chili
• Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup

Pizza

• Cheese Flatbread Pizza
• Margherita Flatbread Pizza
• Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza

Bread

• Classic Sourdough Loaf
• White Whole Grain

Salads

• Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken
• Asiago Cheese Focaccia
• Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken
• Soufflés
• Spinach & Artichoke Soufflé

Pastries

• Blueberry Bagel
• Blueberry Scone
• Chocolate Chip Bagel
• Cranberry Orange Muffin
• Croissant
• Lemon Drop Cookie
• Pastry Ring
• Sesame Bagel

Coffee

• Chocolate Latte
• Cold Brew
• Frozen Caramel Cold Brew
• Frozen Chocolate Cold Brew
• Iced Chocolate Latte
• Madagascar Vanilla Almond Cold Brew
• Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew

Other Beverages

• Green Passion Smoothie
• Hot Chocolate
• Peach & Blueberry Smoothie with Almond Milk

Condiments

• Reduced Fat Chive and Onion Cream Cheese

Source: WWMT News Channel 3

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