Save Money at Panera with These 5 Top Tricks
Are you tired of breaking the bank every time you grab lunch at Panera? You’re not alone. With the rising costs of dining out, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to save a buck. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. From discounted gift cards to limited-time promotions, we’ve rounded up the top tricks to help you save money at Panera.
Buy Discounted Gift Cards Online
Panera regularly offers discounts and promotions for gift card purchases on its website. Keep an eye out for these deals, especially around holidays and celebrations. Redditor MiniFigW suggests taking advantage of these discounts, saying, “Panera has 20% off gift cards available on their website fairly often, so there’s an instant 20% off everything you buy.”
Take Advantage of ‘You Pick Two’ Specials
The ‘You Pick Two’ deal is a great way to save money at Panera. For a marked-down price, you can choose two entrees and a side. Entree options include half a sandwich or salad, a cup of soup, mac and cheese, and a free side (choose from an apple, chips, or a piece of French baguette). Redditor kevin_r13 suggests doing the ‘You Pick Two’ deal by ordering two cups of soup with a baguette as a side, then getting another side of baguette for only 99 cents, which can easily feed two people.
Join the Unlimited Sip Club
As a Sip Club member, you get unlimited drinks at Panera, including hot and iced drip coffee, tea, fountain drinks, and lemonades. Other membership perks include promotions and celebratory discounts, such as a birthday special. Redditor @dead-ren said, “Sip club helps if you go a lot but I only use it when there’s a free trial.” First-time users can test the service and get their first three months free, so it might be worth looking into and trying, especially if you’re a frequent Panera customer.
Look for Limited-Time Promotions
Panera occasionally offers limited deals or specials for celebratory events, so be on the lookout for news or announcements online or on flyers around the store. Last January, Panera had a promotion on soups, selling them for $1 in honor of National Soup Month—a limited-time deal that could definitely happen again next year. Keep this in mind for other holidays and festivities throughout the year, too.
Order Off the Value Duet Menu
Redditor MiniFigW also suggests ordering from the Value Duets menu, which pairs two of Panera’s signature items together at a discount. Ranging from $6.99 to $8.99, Value Duets are typically cheaper than ‘You Pick Two’ combos, but no customization is allowed. There are currently seven set options to choose from, such as the Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup or the Caesar Salad with Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup. As Redditor kevin_r13 explains, this is an especially great deal if you’ve picked up a discounted gift card: “The $6.99 value duets are another excellent bargain, the 20% knocks them down to around $6 after tax.”
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