If you find yourself at Panera and are overwhelmed by the mouth-watering options, fear not. We’ve curated a list of the best things to order at Panera to help you navigate through their robust menu with ease.

First and foremost, you can’t go wrong with a classic – the Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This creamy delight, filled with sizable chunks of broccoli and carrot, is a comfort in a bowl. It pairs perfectly with their famous French Baguette, ideal for dipping.

Another crowd-pleaser is the Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken. It’s a refreshing mix of field greens, romaine, tomatoes, red onions, pecans, Gorgonzola, apple chips, and grilled chicken tossed in an apple vinaigrette. Light yet satisfying, it’s a perfect choice for a healthful meal.

For those who favor a heartier option, the Steak & White Cheddar Panini never disappoints. The combination of seared steak, pickled onions, Vermont white cheddar, and horseradish sauce on ciabatta hits all the right savory notes.

Speaking of sandwiches, don’t overlook the Frontega Chicken Panini. This flavorful sandwich is made up of smoked, pulled chicken raised without antibiotics, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chopped basil and chipotle mayonnaise all grilled hot on Focaccia.

Can’t decide between soup or sandwich? Opt for Panera’s famous “You Pick Two” combination where you can pair any two of half portions from salads, soups or sandwiches to create your perfect meal.

For a breakfast option or sweet treat later in the day – indulge in an Orange Scone. This pastry has just the right balance between sweetness and tartness and pairs wonderfully with their range of coffees.

Of course, we must also pay homage to their Mac & Cheese; it’s exceptionally creamy with a rich blend of cheeses coating every pasta shell – pure decadence that can either be enjoyed as a main dish or side.

For those looking for plant-based options, try the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich – an assembly of peppadew piquant peppers, feta cheese spread (which you can ask to be omitted if vegan), cucumbers, lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes and red onions with cilantro-jalapeño hummus on Tomato Basil bread.

Last but not least comes drink recommendations; Panera offers various smoothies and coffee drinks but do not miss out on their Green Passion Smoothie. It’s packed with spinach and a blend of mangoes and peach giving you that refreshing perk due to its fruit content without being overwhelmingly sweet.

Whether it’s sipping on a smoothie or devouring a decadent bowl of Mac & Cheese – these items are sure to satisfy any craving at Panera.