It’s not often a major chain gives you something for nothing—and keeps it coming all summer.

But Panera and Pepsi have teamed up to offer exactly that: bottomless soda, for free.

Whether you’re a Starry loyalist or just need a caffeine hit on a budget, the season’s best drink deal has landed.

And if you time it right, you’ll be sipping for 90 days without spending a cent.



Panera’s Summer of Free Sips is more than just a catchy name—it’s a full-on free drink blitz.

Backed by Pepsi, the promotion lets new customers sign up for three months of unlimited beverages.

That includes Pepsi classics, teas, lemonades, and more than 20 self-serve favorites at any Panera location.

And the best part? Refills are unlimited, and you can grab a new drink every two hours.


Olympian Ilona Maher even helped kick off the campaign, Starry in hand and enthusiasm on full blast.

It’s a clever pairing: a sporty, energetic promo to fuel your summer—and your hydration.

Even Panera’s own lineup of coffees and teas are part of the mix.

Just don’t go expecting bottled water, smoothies, or espresso—they’re not included.



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Still, with nearly two dozen eligible drinks on the list, you won’t be running out of options.

Fountain sodas, flavored teas, and iced beverages are all fair game.

It’s a generous loop-hole of sorts: show up, sip, wait two hours, sip again.

And if you’re parked inside, that cup’s staying full without limit.



All it takes to activate your free summer of drinks is joining Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club.

The club is normally $15/month, but Panera is waiving that for new subscribers until July.

Sign up on their app or online and get instant access to the free-drink lifestyle.

It’s summer’s simplest, most thirst-quenching life hack.



But there’s a catch—and you’ll want to read the fine print.

This deal only works if you’ve never been part of the Sip Club before.

Returning members won’t be eligible for the free period, even if they canceled long ago.

So yes, this is a loyalty play aimed squarely at fresh faces.



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Still, there’s plenty to gain even beyond the soda fountain.

New members get perks like birthday surprises, free delivery on select orders, and early access to limited-time food items.

It’s Panera’s way of saying thanks—and getting you to come back often.

And when the drinks are free, who wouldn’t?



Of course, the free period only lasts for three months, and you need to enroll by July to get it.

After that, it’s $15/month or $120/year if you want to keep the unlimited perks flowing.

But if you sign up now, you can make it through the hottest part of the year without paying a dime.

That’s three months of cold drinks, on the house.

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Would you sign up for free soda all summer? Let us know what you’d be sipping first in the comments below.