2016 is back! New trends remind us of what was popular at the time.
Social media users are posting photos and videos of trends that were popular in 2016. Some of them may be revived.
Panera is jumping on the 2016 bandwagon and turning the clock back to simpler times, with the launch of Pokémon Go, the Mannequin Challenge, and, in the restaurant chain’s case, the launch of Bread Bowl.
As nostalgia for 2016 grows on social media, Panera Bread Company has created a 2016 menu featuring four items that were very popular with customers a decade ago.
“These popular menu items are era-defining for a reason, and we felt featuring them in this limited-time meal was the perfect way to offer our guests a little comfort, fun, and flavors that truly stand the test of time,” Mark Schiambra, Panera’s chief marketing officer, said in a news release.
The 2016 menu, launched on January 16, is available exclusively on the Panera Bread mobile app. MyPanera Rewards members can receive $5 off their meals on Monday, January 19th only.
Want to know more? Here’s what we know about Panera’s throwback picks.
What will be on the Panera 2016 menu?
Although each item featured on the 2016 menu was already available at Panera, these classic menu items were especially popular a decade ago.
- Bacon Turkey Bravo: Oven-roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar cheese, mixed greens, salt and pepper tomatoes, tomato basil mische with special bravo sauce
- Broccoli cheddar cheese bread bowl: Chopped broccoli and shredded carrots are simmered in cheese sauce and served in bread bowls made for eating.
- Chocolate chipper cookies: Semi-sweet chocolate chunks and milk chocolate flakes
- Agave lemonade: lemon juice, sugar, agave nectar, water
Where can I get the Panera 2016 menu?
Panera’s 2016 menu is available in all markets, especially through the Panera Bread mobile app.
How long will Panera’s 2016 menu be available?
The 2016 menu will be available until Friday, January 23rd, Panera said in a statement. However, all individual items on the menu will continue to be available.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
