The Best Vegan Options at Panera Bread
Your ultimate guide to building a plant-based meal at Panera Bread.
Eating Vegan at Panera Bread
Panera offers several hearty, health-focused vegan options. They frequently rotate their menu, but there are always solid plant-based soups and salads available.
The Tastiest Plant-Based Dishes
If you're pulling into the drive-thru, these are the top plant-based menu items you must try:
- Ten Vegetable Soup
- Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken (Modified: No chicken, no gorgonzola)
- Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (Seasonal, fully vegan without chicken)
- French Baguette (The free side option!)
Menu Hacks and Custom Orders
Get the most out of Panera Bread's menu by modifying these classic dishes to remove hidden animal ingredients:
- Order the "Pick Two" with a modified salad and the Ten Vegetable Soup for a complete meal.
- The standard French Baguette side is completely vegan, but avoid the brioche and focaccia.
- Smoothies at Panera (like Peach & Blueberry) are typically vegan, but specify no yogurt base.
Cross-Contamination Warnings
Panera is very clear about cross-contact in their bakery environment, but they are generally careful with specific salad modifications.
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