While we often prefer to pick a vegan restaurant over a non-vegan chain, sometimes, the latter is the most convenient choice—especially if you’re dining with several other people who may have different dietary requirements and preferences. Luckily, plenty of chains have vegan options now, and Panera is no exception. The next time you’re at Panera—either by choice or by circumstance—look for these vegan items.
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How to order vegan at Panera
Panera does have some vegan options, but it is far from the best place for plant-based diners. While it has pledged to increase its vegan-friendly options in the past, the chain’s recent menu overhaul doesn’t include any new plant-based options. Instead, the chain announced that it has chosen to add four new sandwiches, four new salads, and one mac and cheese, all of which are loaded with animal products like…