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7 Menu Items My Family Avoids at Panera

7 Menu Items My Family Avoids at Panera

7 Menu Items My Family Avoids at Panera
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Avoid the Toasted Italiano on Baguette
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Avoid the Brioche Roll
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Avoid the Soup in a Bread Bowl
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Avoid the Bacon Mac & Cheese
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Avoid the Signature Hot Chocolate
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Avoid the Bagels
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Avoid the Brownie
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Instead, Order the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
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Instead, Order the Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad
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Instead, Order the Turkey Chili
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7 Menu Items My Family Avoids at Panera
Avoid the Toasted Italiano on Baguette
Avoid the Brioche Roll
Avoid the Soup in a Bread Bowl
Avoid the Bacon Mac & Cheese
Avoid the Signature Hot Chocolate
Avoid the Bagels
Avoid the Brownie
Instead, Order the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Instead, Order the Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad
Instead, Order the Turkey Chili

7 Menu Items My Family Avoids at Panera

If you're like me, then you enjoy stopping by Panera every once in a while for soup and a sandwich. They have so many items our family loves – sandwiches, soup, bakery items, and smoothies. Panera has plenty of options for everyone, and the staff is always super friendly. However, if you're looking for a relatively healthy meal, you have to pay close attention when you order at Panera. Just like at many other "fast food" restaurants, not everything is as healthy as it sounds.

For instance, some of the sandwiches are extremely high in calories or carbs. Tasty drinks like the hot chocolate can be bad for your health if you drink them too often. And even some of the salads may be higher in calories than you realize.

Although many of these menu items may be delicious, we think it's best to avoid them because of their nutritional content. In some cases, you can make them healthier by swapping out ingredients or ordering a half portion. Consider this list the next time you go to Panera so you can order with confidence.

This post was updated in June 2025 to reflect the current nutritional value of menu items.

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