My love for Panera Bread runs deeper than Duff Goldman's love for baking and Kanye's love for Kanye. Recently, I went shopping and I drove past a Panera Bread with a drive-thru. A freaking drive-thru!! Of course I had to go there because I never been to a Panera with a drive-thru and of course I loved it. When I saw that their Autumn Squash Soup and Roasted Turkey Flatbread made a return to their menu, I lost all sense of purpose.
The employees at the Panera near where I live know my order inside and out. It's insane I know. I have long breaks in-between classes and of course I'll take advantage of my break and get my dose of Panera. I'm not sure what the world did to deserve the existence of Panera, but there are some gifts in life that are better not to question.
If you're obsessed with Panera Bread like myself, you can relate to these 12 signs.
1. You must consume every seasonal thing you possibly can
Who KNOWS when I'll be in Panera next? (Answer: most likely tomorrow, we'll see) Strawberry salads, Autumn squash soups, and cookies shaped like Easter eggs don't last forever. In fact, all life on Earth is fleeting. So clearly while I'm here I better eat everything.
2. You crave broccoli cheddar soup or mac and cheese constantly
You even love the fact that you can enjoy them in bread bowls because they are edible!!
3. MyPanera is the best way to save money when your wallet runs low
You will use everything in your power to get your free cookie or get your sandwich for half-price.
4. You know that the "You Pick Two" isn't just the best order-it's the only order
If you go to Panera and you don't get a You Pick Two, then you are definitely doing it wrong.
5. You refuse to turn down a 99-cent bakery treat
Nothing beats a tasty baked good for a low price!
6. Panera is your natural habitat for eating and studying
You eat at Panera, you breathe at Panera, and you cram for your stats exam one hour before class.
7. Your life would be 100 times better if there was an emoji dedicated to Panera
Takes notes Apple. This is a must!!
8. You keep as many of their store-bought soups and mac and cheeses in your fridge as it can hold
Because just having it at their restaurants isn't enough to satisfy you. You will go the every supermarket just to get a hold of these in your house (or dorm).
9. You cringe at the thought that a friend of yours hates Panera
I'm sorry...we can't be friends...we just can't. Just go eat Taco Bell for all I care.
10. Your life is more convenient now that they offer a drive-thru
I want my dose of Panera but I'm too lazy to get out of the car and wait on line during lunch rush. This was the answer to all my prayers.
11. When in doubt, the answer is ALWAYS bread
You know you want the side of bread. They know you want the side of bread. But, because they are diligent and kind, Panera employees will take the liberty of asking you if you want a side of apples, chips, or bread anyway. (DON'T FORGET YOUR COOKIE)
12. No matter what, you can't get over Panera's deliciousness and you would want to live there for the rest of your life
Now that you're done reading this article, why don't we take a drive down to Panera and grab a flatbread sandwich, huh?
