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Jun 22, 2026 2:36 PM

Panera Bread: Whole Sandwich, Salad or Soup

Buy 1 Get 1 $5

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Panera Bread is Offering Whole Sandwich, Salad or Soup for Buy 1 Get 1 for $5 when you apply promo code BOGO5 in cart.

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Panera Bread is Offering Whole Sandwich, Salad or Soup for Buy 1 Get 1 for $5 when you apply promo code BOGO5 in cart.

Thanks Community Member Cartier for sharing this deal

Available Options (apply promo code BOGO5):

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Panera's BOGO5 coupon is mainly useful when stacked with discounted gift cards, which can make salads, soup, or sandwiches feel closer to a real bargain. The deal also works well for splitting meals or turning the second item into next day's lunch, especially with soup or salad that keeps better than another sandwich. The main drawback is redemption trouble, with the code showing as invalid in the app, on the website, and in Los Angeles. Panera's food is still seen as a healthier fast casual option, but this offer needs stacking to shine.

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  • Yes. The coupon can be paired with Panera gift cards bought at 20% off, which lowers the effective cost of the two-item order. That stacking is what makes the deal closer to a real discount instead of paying full price.

  • The code has been reported as invalid in both the Panera app and on the website, including in Los Angeles/SoCal. If it is not redeeming, the offer may be region-limited or expired.

  • Panera is often chosen as a healthier fast-casual option, but its soups and sandwiches can be very high in sodium. That makes the menu less suitable for people watching blood pressure or sodium intake.

  • Soup or salad is a practical second item because it keeps better for next-day lunch than another sandwich. If mixing items is not possible, two salads are the fallback.

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Jun 22, 2026 2:41 PM
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Isitbudgetfriendly
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Jun 22, 2026 2:41 PM
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Does panera think we will fall for this deception? (Using buy one, get one free verbiage!).

The u.s. should pass a law on this phrase only being for buy one, get one free or better (buy 2, get 3 free at Kroger sometimes)

They can go join Qdoba (where one has to buy a drink to use a bogo), both deceptive food brands.

This may help bring it to near bogo.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19635621-panera-20-off-gift-cards-through-6-26?src=category_page

I hate seeing restaurants rip people off.
Last edited by Isitbudgetfriendly June 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM.
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Quote from Isitbudgetfriendly View quoted comment :
Does panera think we will fall for this deception? (Using buy one, get one free verbiage!).

The u.s. should pass a law on this phrase only being for buy one, get one free or better (buy 2, get 3 free at Kroger sometimes)

They can go join Qdoba (where one has to buy a drink to use a bogo), both deceptive food brands.

This may help bring it to near bogo.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19635621-panera-20-off-gift-cards-through-6-26?src=category_page

I hate seeing restaurants rip people off.
I hate when SD says 'this junk is FP on sale for $150 and this junk is normally $750, so you are getting a deal!"
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Jun 22, 2026 3:48 PM
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MuggzyJun 22, 2026 3:48 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Not sure why people comment on a deal they won't use. Anyway, I like Pamera thanks OP.
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Jun 22, 2026 4:06 PM
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Cheap_SOBJun 22, 2026 4:06 PM
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Nice. Combine with 20% off gift cards and wife and I can eat reasonably healthy for less than fast food. Usually 2 whole salads with chicken, avocado, etc. Thank op!
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PowerfulName4771Jun 22, 2026 4:09 PM
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Quote from Cheap_SOB View quoted comment :
Nice. Combine with 20% off gift cards and wife and I can eat reasonably healthy for less than fast food. Usually 2 whole salads with chicken, avocado, etc. Thank op!
Could you please advise where you can get the 20% off Gift cards for Panera? Thanks.
Jun 22, 2026 4:10 PM
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Cheap_SOBJun 22, 2026 4:10 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Could you please advise where you can get the 20% off Gift cards for Panera? Thanks.
Usually right from panera. They do it fairly often. Just bought $200 for $160 last week, I believe.
Jun 22, 2026 4:36 PM
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clueJun 22, 2026 4:36 PM
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"This code is not valid." - in LA (SoCal)
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SlySolJun 22, 2026 4:45 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Could you please advise where you can get the 20% off Gift cards for Panera? Thanks.
Yeah, just click the gift cards tab on their website, as Cheap-SOB mentioned and the 20% off deal should show up … https://www.panerabread.com/en-us...cards.html
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Jun 23, 2026 1:43 AM
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TumahpJun 23, 2026 1:43 AM
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Didn't work ny
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PaulP4339Jun 23, 2026 2:34 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Could you please advise where you can get the 20% off Gift cards for Panera? Thanks.
exactly this, going to eat off panera a few times this week with that combination.
Jun 23, 2026 2:40 PM
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KikiD27Jun 23, 2026 2:40 PM
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I like Panera because their food is healthier than other fast casual restaurants, but their deals always leave me cold.
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Big RadJun 23, 2026 2:48 PM
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don't need two sandwiches (but I like their food).
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Darty17Jun 23, 2026 3:00 PM
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Heck yeah!
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