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One reason that Panera Bread feels a step above other fast-food chains is that it’s constantly reinventing itself. Earlier this year, the popular café chain announced its 'biggest menu transformation' ever, cutting over 40 items and introducing another 20 new and improved items.
Sweater weather is just around the corner, and Panera Bread is wasting no time getting in the fall spirit. To usher in the new season, Panera Bread has added a limited-time pumpkin cookie to its menu. Although this sweet treat is a cute idea—who doesn’t love a cookie in the shape of a pumpkin?—it left a lot to be desired. I paid $4.19 in New York City for a cookie that could use some tweaks.
The taste: Good, but it could be better. The croissant had an expected slightly buttery, greasy taste, and the eggs and bacon lacked flavor. Although I appreciated that this sandwich didn't taste pumped with salt, I do like a little salty edge to my bacon, and this bacon didn't taste like anything. The taste: It was flavorful, but the texture threw me off—if the pastry's texture was adjusted, I think I'd enjoy its flavor more. For starters, the cherry filling was, for lack of better words, nice. It wasn't overly sweet or congealed and had the consistency of smooth jam with bits of fruit throughout. The thin drizzle of white icing, which reminded me of Toaster Strudels, also complemented the cherry filling well.
The look: I tried the almond pastry shortly after I gave the cherry pastry a go, and instantly noticed some similarities. Firstly, this pastry was also on the smaller, flatter side. It also wasn’t bouncy or airy, which is something I look for when choosing a pastry. I did notice, however, that there was a generous amount of almond topping with a drizzle of vanilla icing—the same one used on the cherry pastry.
The taste: Very good! I loved its flavor and texture. Its interior was moist and soft but didn’t fall apart in my hands. The exterior was slightly dry, which was nice as I wasn’t left with sticky hands after eating it. As for the taste, it was the perfect blend of sweet and nutty coconut with a rich middle-of-the-road sweetness level. If you love Almond Joys, you’ll love this new Panera item.
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