Panera rolls out fall menu nationwide

Panera Bread said it is rolling out its fall menu nationwide beginning September 2, adding a new Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup, Ciabatta Dippers, a PB&J Cookie and the returning Chocolate Chip Bagel at its U.S. bakery-cafes. The company outlined the lineup in a Sept. 1 press release and on its press site, where it said the seasonal menu is timed for back-to-school routines and cooler weather. Panera also said the fall lineup includes warm sandwiches, hearty soups and the seasonal Harvest Medley Salad. The menu is available at bakery-cafes nationwide, according to the company. ### Which items are new, and which ones are returning? Panera said the new items are Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup and a PB&J Cookie, while Ciabatta Dippers and the Chocolate Chip Bagel are returning to the menu for the season. The company described the soup as the centerpiece of the launch in its Sept. 1 announcement. (prnewswire.com) The press release said the fall lineup is built around “seasonal soups, warm sandwiches and nostalgic bakery treats.” Panera’s press page repeated that framing and named the Chocolate Chip Bagel among the returning guest favorites. ### What exactly did Panera say about the soup and bakery lineup? (prnewswire.com) Panera’s Sept. 1 release named Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup as the lead new item in the fall drop. The same announcement paired it with Ciabatta Dippers, the PB&J Cookie and the Chocolate Chip Bagel as the core featured items in the seasonal promotion. (prnewswire.com) Panera’s menu pages show the Chocolate Chip Bagel had been listed as a retired item before its return, underscoring the company’s use of past favorites in the fall rollout. The bakery section of Panera’s live menu also shows other seasonal baked goods such as a Pumpkin Cookie and Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll alongside the broader fall assortment. ### Where can customers get the fall menu? (prnewswire.com) Panera said the fall items are available at bakery-cafes nationwide. The company’s press page said the lineup begins September 2, and its main online menu directs customers to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches and other items through Panera’s digital channels. (panerabread.com) The company did not list a single national price for the fall items in the materials reviewed. Panera’s prior seasonal menu announcements have said prices vary by cafe, and the current launch directs customers to local bakery-cafe ordering pages for availability. ### What else is in the broader fall push? (panerabread.com) Panera’s press site said the fall lineup also includes the seasonal Harvest Medley Salad in addition to soups, sandwiches and bakery items. The company framed the launch around “cozy comfort” and back-to-school demand in its announcement. (panerabread.com) Panera has used seasonal limited-time menus repeatedly over the past two years, including a September 2025 fall promotion and a November 2025 holiday menu. The 2026 fall rollout continues that pattern of mixing new items with returning products. (panerabread.com) ### Where should readers look next for details like nutrition and local availability? Panera’s online menu and nutrition pages are the next place to check for item-level details, including calories, allergens and bakery-cafe-specific availability. The company said menu variations can affect nutrition and allergen information and advised customers to check the ordering flow for their local cafe. (panerabread.com) September 2 is the start date Panera gave for the nationwide fall lineup, and the company’s press room and menu pages identify the named items customers can look for first: Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup, Ciabatta Dippers, the PB&J Cookie and the Chocolate Chip Bagel. (panerabread.com 1) (panerabread.com 2)