i went to panera i had a coupon known for offering menu items that look good on your
instagram and feel good in your stomach panera has definitely made a name for itself but there's so
much more to this popular chain than its famous bread bowls so here are 10 secrets panera bread
doesn't want you to know the smaller is better reef philosophy what's your soda refill policy
whether you've just run a marathon or are simply treating yourself to your favorite panera made
meal make sure to always order a small drink now don't worry we know that sometimes you just need
the extra caffeine boost of a large coffee but any caffeine or sugar hound knows how expensive
our habits can be so at panera why not get the biggest bang for your buck from coffee to soda
or even tea it turns out that every panera has the option for unlimited free refills once you've paid
for your first drink so instead of ordering a large to fill your craving order a small and go
back for more as many times as you want give me a refill there are a few exceptions to this rule
so be warned if your poison is the sour punch of lemonade the serenity of iced green tea any
espresso drink usually reserved to get a tired brain working a refreshing fruit smoothie or
the wintry favorite that is hot chocolate you're out of luck on getting a refill but if any other
drink hits your sweet spot make sure to use this delicious hack to hydrate more and spend less
never settle for a wrong order again that's it and then that's all i want and then have you ever
ordered your favorite meal at a restaurant only to have it come and it's not what you ordered for
those with dietary restrictions or allergies it's an essential part of the eating out experience to
pluck up the courage and ask for the order to be remade but whether the mistakes make your order
literally impossible for you to eat or it's just not exactly what you were in the mood for make
sure to let the employees know in an attempt to reduce the number of wrong orders employees shell
out panera has made a number of modifications that include satisfying a customer's sweet tooth
to account for the headache of having to have their order remade cool that brick i ordered
wait a minute i didn't order this brick you see when an order has to be remade at panera not
only will the order itself be remade free of charge like many other restaurants but you'll
even get a free dessert of your choice for your trouble so while we know that sometimes it feels
uncomfortable to bring up a mistake to the staff's attention don't be shy and make sure you get one
of their freshly baked pastries as a reward for asking to get what you paid for free shivakadoo
they got a new thing called for free free chevakadoo whether you're vegan vegetarian or
just looking to switch up your order for something a little greener make sure to remember that you
can switch out any meat in your order for avocado and that you can do so free of any extra charge
not only is this fruit yes technically avocado is a fruit and not a veggie deliciously creamy and
a wonderful taste addition to any of panera's signature sandwiches but it's also incredibly
nutritious full of healthy fats and vitamins the avocado is an absolute powerhouse of a food
that makes sure that eating healthier doesn't have to mean sacrificing any level of taste they taste
like burning mitochondria may be the powerhouse of the cell but avocado is certainly the powerhouse
of any sandwich so next time you're ordering at panera consider swapping out your meat or chicken
for a slightly greener option and widen your horizons after all it won't cost you a dime and
maybe you'll find that it's a way to always order your favorite sandwich without always settling for
the same taste watch out starbucks okay i heard starbucks no you didn't nobody said starbucks if
you've ever scrolled for hours trying to find your next favorite off the famous starbucks secret menu
try scrolling through panera's next time you end up behind its signature green doors
whether you're an adventurous eater and want to try something new from the chain or you're looking
for your new staple order check out some of the items that panera's powerhouse secret menu has
been promoting since 2013. from a power chicken hummus bowl to power steak lettuce wraps this menu
certainly doesn't disappoint in delivering quality delicious and nutritious meals that will give you
all of the power and energy the names promise i got the power now now before you get too excited
just remember that the secret menu at panera is only available at participating locations
since some of the items use ingredients that aren't in any of the regular panera menu items
restaurants that participate in serving up the secret menu have to receive a separate number of
shipments to make sure they have everything they need to whip up your new secret favorites so if
you're ever thinking about giving any of them a try just check with a panera employee to make sure
that your local outlet has what they need to serve you if they do then order something that's not
staring down at you from the menu board and find your new go-to order kids eat super well without
the super size kitty free on tuesdays why have a kid's menu when you can just kid-size your meals
like panera does when you were a kid did you ever want one of the adult menu items but your parents
refused on the basis that you can't finish it even now do you find that sometimes your meal is too
big for your hunger that day ordering a big meal you just know you can't finish is a waste of money
that can be easily averted at panera instead of the standard chicken nuggets and fries gracing
their menu board panera gives children and adults alike the ability to kid size almost any of their
menu items for a reduced price and their approach to give kids a more balanced and nutritious meal
option just like they do for their adult customers they've also given any customer the option to size
up or down depending on the universal fact that our hunger varies every day uh that's only on the
children's menu i'm afraid yeah i'm not very angry feel hungrier today order a regular-sized sandwich
maybe even make it a combo but if you're already feeling a bit full don't be afraid
to order your favorite menu item in a kid's size to make sure you keep more money in your pocket
while not every menu item is available to be sized down most are so don't be afraid to ask
lots of donations uh here's some dough here's some dough get a receipt if you've ever felt
like you're not doing your part in helping better the world make sure you recognize even your small
contributions like supporting companies that stand for something important enter panera and
their day and donation program at panera treating yourself to some delicious food isn't all you're
treating yourself to you can rest easy now that you know that eating at panera means supporting
a company that supports the united nations zero hunger and responsible consumption initiative
well once panera employees are done filling our bellies for the day that's not where their work
stops calm down people we still have work to do each day after closing panera employees collect
and package all leftover bread and pastries that had been freshly baked that morning from there the
mouth-watering and fresh bread and pastries find their way to new homes feeding local people that
need it panera's leftovers make their way to local non-profit organizations like soup kitchens
and churches so every time you eat at panera remember that you're also helping the world
towards a few of the united nations global goals is there a better way to spend your
money than eating good food and helping end hunger in your community oh we think not
mac and microwave we need mac and cheese smothered in an addictingly creamy cheese
sauce and perfectly cooked shell pasta that shovels said cheese sauce into your mouth in
mouth-watering amounts panera's mac and cheese is a fan favorite that has spurred copycats all
over the internet so it may come as a surprise to a lot of faithful customers that the fan favorite
is actually not made fresh to order while it's not surprising that a large chain like panera
wouldn't whip up a fresh pot of the gooey pasta each morning the scent of freshly baked bread that
is always in the air at the restaurant may trick you into thinking as much it's a clever lie the
pasta is made at a factory frozen in individual serving bags and shipped off to restaurants
however if you think that this makes the mac and cheese any less fresh you're not exactly right
instead of a microwave panera employees will heat up each little packet of vacuum-sealed pasta in a
manner very similar to the sous-vide of many fancy michelin star restaurants this device allows warm
water to evenly distribute heat across the packet and is always heated for a minimum of 20 minutes
before serving so if you ever wonder why frozen mac and cheese takes as long as it does to serve
it's because although panera may be a chain restaurant it's still dedicated to serving
up fresh and delicious meals big bakes for small bakers kids want to go to the mall they're baking
fresh cinnabons another fun program that panera offers for its kid customers is the bakers in
training program at some point almost everyone has watched some sort of cooking show from
over complicating the names of simple dishes to sprinkling oregano on our pizza like we're bobby
flay many of us have embraced our inner chefs at some point or another with the interest in baking
on the rise and culinary competitions starting to include contestants as young as seven why
not give the younger generation a chance to learn from professionals in the kitchen panera's bakers
in training program cost only 20 dollars and gives young bakers from ages 5 to 12 an introduction to
the culinary art of baking from making sourdough starter to the right way to knead the precious
bread dough these young kids will learn essential skills in the kitchen that they can bring home
these sessions last for about an hour and a half so it's just enough time to learn but not so much
that even the busiest of schedules can't manage to squeeze it in not only is the program accessible
but it inspires the younger generation to not only gain essential baking skills but essential life
skills as they learn to provide for themselves so it's just a small fee and in return
you get your own personal mini baker one that loves getting their hands dirty in the kitchen
sign us up over 2 000 locations they've got a panera here now an american staple that has
redefined how we think about fast food it's hard to think about a time when over 2 000 of the chain
restaurants didn't even exist yet spanning almost every state in the united states and quite a few
locations across canada panera is a quick and easy option to quickly get a delicious sandwich soup
pasta or freshly made baked goods first opening its doors in 1987's version of a vibrant kirkwood
missouri panera was originally called st louis bread company and retains that name in its 100 st
louis locations even now it was actually in 1993 when a french company called obonpe recognized the
potential in the restaurant and decided to buy it change the name to panera and make the restaurant
the phenomenon we know it to be today we made it we made it so no matter what name you know it by
be sure that if you're hankering for some panera you probably have one of its 2 000
locations nearby if you're near a location but in the mood to enjoy your bread bowl at home
don't fret that either panera's pairing with food delivery services as well as its own
in-house delivery service allows you to whip out your phone and order your favorite meal
right to your door go to panera to get your milk sorry about your milk gotta go
with services like doordash and skip the dishes beginning to dominate the food delivery
marketplace a lot of restaurants are hopping on board the trend and pairing with such companies
but how many have joined the business of providing groceries to your doorstep that's right in the
midst of the current situation when restaurant sales were down panera decided to partner with
grubhub and offer another service groceries to both take some of the pressure off of grocery
stores and create a new stream of revenue in this new world panera decided to sell some items they
realized were in high demand off of grocery store shelves such as milk bread and fresh produce they
sell everything we do but at half the price sticking with their roots and their company
mission to provide their customers with fresh and clean food panera has begun to offer these high
demand items for at home delivery as well as their regular restaurant items so if you're ever in the
mood for a freshly baked loaf of bread but also want some of that famous panera mac and cheese
there's no need to make two orders just order both from panera and enjoy order up more great videos
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