Panera unveils its first-ever value menu. See the options.
Julia GomezPanera is introducing its first-ever value menu, which includes soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Panera's new Mix and Match menu will give customers the option to purchase half a sandwich, half a serving of salad, or a cup of soup, according to a news release emailed to USA TODAY. Customers can order two to 10 menu items and get one free side per order.
There are 11 options to choose from, including a rotating seasonal item, and each retails for $4.99.
The new menu will be available starting Wednesday, Feb. 25. The addition comes as more fast-food restaurants, like McDonald's and Taco Bell, add value options to their menu.
Here's what to know about the new menu and what you can order.
Different from the 'You Pick Two' option
While similar in that it lets you pick more than one menu item, the value menu is different from Panera's "You Pick Two" option.
The new value menu has 10 options, and the "You Pick Two" meal option offers more choices. The price point is also different. Everything on the value menu is priced at $4.99, but the "You Pick Two" option ranges from $4.99 to $7.89, excluding tax.
In the "You Pick Two" option, customers can select up to two items, while the value menu option allows customers to select up to 10 items.
What's included on the Panera value menu?
Panera customers can order the following items from the menu:
- Half sandwiches
- Toasted Italiano- Black Forest ham, soppressata, provolone, romaine lettuce, red onions, sliced pepperoncini peppers, Greek dressing, and garlic aioli on a French baguette.
- Toasted Caprese Focaccia- Mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, basil pesto spread, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a black pepper focaccia.
- Bacon Turkey Bravo- Similar to a club sandwich, contains roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, mixed greens, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and Panera's Bravo sauce, on Tomato Basil Miche.
- Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad- Chicken salad containing diced chicken, dried cranberries, and walnuts, and tossed with dressing, topped with mixed greens and tomatoes on sourdough.
- Salads
- Caesar- Romain lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, and topped with shaved parmesan, black pepper, and sea salt croutons.
- Fuji Apple Chicken- Mixed greens and romaine lettuce tossed in a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette. The salad is topped with grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, red onions, toasted pecan pieces, feta, and apple chips.
- Ranch Parm BLT - Mixed greens and romaine are tossed in ranch dressing, then topped with grape tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, parmesan, black pepper, sea salt croutons, and a drizzle of Green Goddess dressing.
- Soup
- Creamy Tomato- Pear tomatoes pureed with cream and flavored with red pepper and oregano. The soup is topped with black pepper and sea salt croutons.
- Homestyle Chicken Noodle- Homestyle chicken bone broth with white-meat chicken, curly egg noodles, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and herbs.
- Bistro French Onion- Savory broth with caramelized onions, sherry wine vinegar gastriqu,e and sea salt. The soup is topped with cheese, black pepper, and sea salt croutons.
Each order will include a single side, and customers can choose a baguette, chips, or an apple.
How much does the value menu cost?
Each option costs $4.99, but customers will have to purchase two of the options to order from the value menu.
Customers will spend at least $9.98, excluding taxes, when ordering from the menu.
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