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14 Panera Menu Items To Avoid Ordering, According To Customer Reviews By Anais Aguilera Sept. 28, 2025 9:40 am EST
Panera Bread has been a popular fast casual chain for years now, falling somewhere in between a fast food spot and a sit-down restaurant. Founded in 1987 under the name St. Louis Bread Company, Panera has since expanded to over 2,200 locations across the U.S. Students and workers alike flock to one of these many spots to take advantage of the restaurant's homey atmosphere, free Wi-Fi, and extensive menu. Whether you're craving a full meal or a baked good to pair with a cup of coffee, Panera is likely to have something for you.
However, while Panera sets itself apart from competitors by claiming to use the freshest and highest quality ingre