Buzz
If you’re constantly grabbing coffee from the same spot, and that spot happens to be Panera, a subscription could be a smart choice.
Yes, you read that right. A coffee subscription—because who doesn't love a good subscription service these days?
This subscription could be a real win for those who can't get enough of their daily drip coffee. Here's how it works:
For $8.99 per month (plus tax), you can sign up for a Panera Coffee subscription. You’ll need to be a member of the MyPanera rewards program, but that’s free to join.
You can visit whenever you like. (However, note that you can only visit once every two hours.) Each time, you can grab one hot coffee, iced coffee, or hot tea.
That’s all there is to it. Plus, Panera now lets you serve yourself almond milk at the coffee station for no extra charge, removing the usual upcharge.
At Panera, a 16 oz. hot coffee costs $2.09, while a 20 oz. cup goes for $2.39. Iced coffee is priced at $2.19 for 20 oz. or $2.59 for 32 oz., and hot tea costs $2.19.
The math here is simple: If you grab a large hot coffee at Panera once a week, you’ll spend $9.56. So, if you’re not someone who stops by every day, the subscription essentially breaks even.
If you manage to make it to Panera bleary-eyed 20 days a month, your morning coffee will only cost you around 45 cents each time.
