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Panera Bread is always a good idea. From their gooey mac and cheese to their fresh salads, your tastebuds seriously thrive. While the restaurant chain is already super affordable, there are Panera Bread ordering hacks you need to know that'll transform your experience there and help you keep a few extra bucks in our pockets.
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Order Online To Avoid Lines
If you're craving Panera but don't want to wait in a long line, there's a solution for that. There are actually plenty of ways to order at the restaurant chain. You can select rapid pickup, choose delivery, or even order from your Panera table all on PaneraBread.com.
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Ask For A Bagel Instead Of Bread
Sometimes you're just not hungry enough to eat your meal and a freshly baked side at Panera. You guessed it, there's a life hack for that. Order a bagel on the side instead of bread and you'll have a delicious breakfast for tomorrow morning.
Load Up On Veggies
You can take advantage of asking for extra fresh vegetables on your salad when you order. Reasonable requests won't see an added charge to your order. Hello, free vegetables. So, make sure to ask for extra tomato or cucumbers the next time you visit Panera.
Get Avocado For Free
You're always used to hearing avocado and guac coming with an extra charge. That's not always the case at Panera. You can order a meal that has meat and swap out the meat for avocado for free.
Always Order A Small Drink
Thirsty? When ordering a drink at Panera, make sure to ask for a small sized cup. You can get free refills on whatever you want, so you don't have to splurge on a medium or large size. Or, simply ask for water cup if you want a free drink.
