Panera Bread Menu With Prices, Calories & Guide November 2026
Panera Bread is the bakery-cafe most Americans reach for when they want something between fast food and a sit-down restaurant: a warm bowl of soup served in a hollowed-out bread bowl, a toasted sandwich on fresh-baked bread, a big salad, or a bagel with cream cheese and a coffee. This guide lays out the full Panera Bread menu with typical prices and calories for November 2026, from the soups and mac and cheese through the sandwiches, salads, bakery items, breakfast, kids meals, desserts, and drinks. Use it to compare options and plan your order before you walk in or open the app.
Panera Bread began in 1987 in Kirkwood, Missouri, near St. Louis, when the first bakery-cafe opened under the Saint Louis Bread Company name, and it has grown into one of the largest bakery-cafe chains in the United States, with around 2,200 locations. Most cafes open early and close in the evening, though hours vary by location, and many offer dine-in, drive-thru, rapid pickup, and delivery. Three ideas shape the menu: the bread is baked fresh in each cafe, the soups and salads are made to feel like real food rather than fast food, and the You Pick Two combination lets you pair any two half portions of soup, salad, and sandwich for one set price. Keep that combination in mind as you read on, because it changes the math on almost every section of this page.
Before the tables, a quick word on the numbers. A cafe’s prices shift with where it sits — downtown and airport spots tend to charge a bit extra, and app or delivery listings usually sit above the in-cafe menu. The figures below are therefore typical November 2026 ranges, a guide for planning rather than a fixed promise for your nearest cafe.
Soups & Mac and Cheese
Soups are the heart of the Panera menu, and the Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the single most-ordered item in the whole chain: a thick, creamy soup with broccoli and cheddar that regulars order by name. The bread bowl is what makes a Panera soup different from a soup anywhere else — the same soup poured into a hollowed-out sourdough round, so the bread becomes part of the meal. The mac and cheese sits beside the soups as the other comfort-food anchor, in a small or a large size.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (cup) | $5.50-$7.00 | 360 | Most-ordered item; cup size |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (bowl) | $6.50-$8.50 | 490 | Bowl size; the standard single serving |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (bread bowl) | $8.00-$10.00 | 880 | Served in a sourdough bread bowl; adds around 390 calories of bread |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (cup) | $5.50-$7.00 | 160 | Lightest soup on the menu |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (bowl) | $6.50-$8.50 | 230 | Bowl size |
| Tomato Soup (cup) | $5.50-$7.00 | 200 | Creamy tomato soup; vegetarian |
| Tomato Soup (bowl) | $6.50-$8.50 | 290 | Bowl size |
| Ten Vegetable Soup (cup) | $5.50-$7.00 | 100 | Lowest-calorie soup listed; vegetarian and vegan |
| Ten Vegetable Soup (bowl) | $6.50-$8.50 | 140 | Bowl size |
| Mac and Cheese (small) | $6.50-$8.00 | 490 | Small size; shell pasta in a creamy cheese sauce |
| Mac and Cheese (large) | $9.00-$11.00 | 920 | Large size; nearly double the calories of the small |
| Mac and Cheese (bread bowl) | $10.00-$12.00 | around 1,300 | Mac and cheese in a bread bowl; the heaviest item in this section |
Pro Diner Tip: the bread bowl is worth the extra two dollars over a bowl for most people, because the bread itself becomes a second course — you eat the soup, then you eat the bowl. But watch the calories: a Broccoli Cheddar bread bowl at 880 calories is nearly double the bowl at 490. If you want the soup and the bread without the full bread bowl, order a bowl with a side baguette instead, which costs less and keeps the calories lower.
Value analysis: soups run from about $5.50 for a cup to about $10 for a bread bowl, which makes a cup of soup one of the cheapest warm items Panera sells — and the Ten Vegetable Soup at 100 calories a cup is the lightest choice on the whole menu. The mac and cheese tells a different story: the large at $9 to $11 is only a couple of dollars more than the small at $6.50 to $8, yet it carries almost twice the calories, so the large is the better value if you are genuinely hungry, while the small is the smarter pick as a side.
Sandwiches
Panera sandwiches are built on bread baked in the cafe that day, and the menu runs from cold deli-style sandwiches to hot toasted ones with melted cheese. The Toasted Frontega Chicken is the long-time favorite, a hot sandwich with smoked chicken, mozzarella, and chipotle mayo on focaccia, while the Turkey Bravo and the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt are the other regulars people ask for by name. Most sandwiches come whole or half, and the half is what makes the You Pick Two combination work.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toasted Frontega Chicken Sandwich | $11.00-$13.00 | 790 | Most-ordered sandwich; smoked chicken, mozzarella, chipotle mayo on focaccia |
| Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt | $11.00-$13.00 | 850 | Hot toasted sandwich with avocado and chipotle sauce |
| Turkey Bravo Sandwich | $10.50-$12.50 | 800 | Smoked turkey, Gouda, and signature sauce on tomato basil bread |
| Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich | $10.50-$12.50 | 600 | Chicken salad with almonds, celery, and grapes |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $10.00-$12.00 | 600 | Tuna salad on whole grain bread |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $8.00-$10.00 | 640 | Cheapest full sandwich; vegetarian |
| Toasted Italiano Sandwich | $11.00-$13.00 | 890 | Hot Italian deli meats with provolone |
| Half Sandwich (most varieties) | $6.00-$7.50 | About half the whole | Half size; the building block of You Pick Two |
Pro Diner Tip: a half sandwich paired with a cup of soup through You Pick Two usually costs less than a whole sandwich on its own, and it gives you two different things to eat instead of one. If you are set on a whole sandwich, the Grilled Cheese at $8 to $10 is the cheapest full sandwich on the menu and pairs well with a cup of tomato soup. Ask for your sandwich toasted if it is not already a hot one — the warm bread makes a real difference.
Value analysis: whole sandwiches run from $8 for a Grilled Cheese to about $13 for the Toasted Italiano, a fairly tight band, and the difference between the cheapest and the priciest is only a few dollars. That means the decision here is really about what you want to eat rather than what you can afford. The half sandwich at $6 to $7.50 is where the value hides: two halves in a You Pick Two cost about $11 to $13 total, roughly the price of one whole sandwich, yet you get a second item — soup, salad, or another half — alongside it.
Salads
Panera salads are full meals rather than side dishes, built on greens with chicken, fruit, nuts, and dressings that regulars recognize by name. The Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken is the signature: mixed greens with sliced chicken, apple chips, pecans, and a sweet dressing. The Caesar Salad with Chicken and the Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken are the other two that show up most often, and every salad can be ordered as a half in a You Pick Two.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken | $11.00-$13.00 | 570 | Signature salad; chicken, apple chips, pecans, white balsamic dressing |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $10.00-$12.00 | 440 | Lightest salad with chicken; romaine, Parmesan, croutons |
| Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken | $11.00-$13.00 | 540 | Chicken, egg, bacon, avocado, and green goddess dressing |
| Greek Salad | $9.50-$11.50 | 400 | Vegetarian; feta, olives, tomatoes, and Greek dressing |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch Salad with Chicken | $11.00-$13.00 | 680 | Chicken, corn, black beans, and ranch dressing |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken | $11.00-$13.00 | 350 | Seasonal; the lightest salad listed |
| Caesar Salad (without chicken) | $8.00-$10.00 | 300 | Cheapest full salad; vegetarian |
| Half Salad (most varieties) | $6.00-$7.50 | About half the whole | Half size; the building block of You Pick Two |
Pro Diner Tip: the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad at 350 calories is the lightest full meal on the Panera menu, but it is seasonal, so do not plan a visit around it without checking that it is still listed. For a year-round light option, the Caesar Salad with Chicken at 440 calories is the reliable pick. Dressing matters more than most people think: ask for it on the side, since a heavy pour can add 150 to 200 calories to an otherwise light salad.
Value analysis: full salads run from about $8 for a plain Caesar to about $13 for the chicken salads, which puts them in the same price band as the sandwiches — and that is exactly the point, because You Pick Two lets you swap a half salad for a half sandwich at the same price. The Greek Salad at $9.50 to $11.50 is the best vegetarian value in this section, and the Caesar without chicken at $8 to $10 is the cheapest full salad, though adding chicken for two or three dollars more turns it into a much more filling meal.
Bakery & Bagels
The bakery case is where Panera started, and it is still the cheapest way to eat in the cafe. Bagels are baked fresh each morning and sold singly or by the dozen, and the cafe sells loaves of the same breads used in its sandwiches for taking home. Pastries, cookies, and muffins fill the rest of the case, and a bagel with cream cheese remains one of the most-ordered breakfast items in the chain.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Bagel | $2.00-$3.00 | 290 | Cheapest bakery item; plain, sesame, or everything |
| Everything Bagel | $2.00-$3.00 | 300 | Most-ordered bagel variety |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.50-$3.50 | 430 | Sweet bagel with cinnamon topping; the priciest single bagel |
| Asiago Bagel | $2.00-$3.00 | 330 | Cheese-topped bagel |
| Bagel with Cream Cheese | $3.50-$4.50 | around 450 | Bagel plus a spread of cream cheese |
| Bagel (baker’s dozen, 13) | around $17.00-$20.00 | Varies | Thirteen bagels; roughly $1.30 to $1.55 each, the cheapest per bagel |
| Chocolate Croissant | $3.50-$4.50 | 410 | Flaky croissant with chocolate filling |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $3.00-$4.00 | 790 | Large cookie with chocolate, caramel, and pretzel pieces; the heaviest bakery item listed |
| Chocolate Chipper Cookie | $3.00-$4.00 | 390 | Classic chocolate chip cookie |
| Blueberry Muffin | $3.50-$4.50 | 460 | Standard bakery muffin |
Pro Diner Tip: a baker’s dozen at around $17 to $20 is the smartest bakery purchase on the menu if you are feeding a family or an office, because the per-bagel price drops to roughly $1.30 to $1.55, about half the price of a single bagel. For a solo visit, the Cinnamon Crunch Bagel is the fan favorite, but at 430 calories it is a meal in itself, so pair it with a coffee rather than a second pastry. If you want a bagel with spread, ask for the cream cheese on the side.
Value analysis: bagels run from $2 to $3.50 each, which makes a plain bagel the cheapest item on the entire Panera menu, and the baker’s dozen is the best per-item value in the bakery. Pastries and cookies cluster at $3 to $4.50, a tight band, so the choice is about appetite rather than price. The Kitchen Sink Cookie at 790 calories deserves a warning, though: it carries more calories than most of the salads on this page, so it is dessert, not a snack.
Breakfast
Panera serves breakfast all morning, and the menu leans on egg sandwiches on fresh-baked bread and steel cut oatmeal. The Bacon, Egg and Cheese on Brioche is the classic breakfast sandwich, while the steel cut oatmeal with strawberries and pecans is the lightest breakfast the cafe sells. Most breakfast items are available until around 10:30 AM, though hours vary by location.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg and Cheese on Brioche | $6.50-$8.00 | 500 | Most-ordered breakfast sandwich |
| Sausage, Egg and Cheese on Brioche | $6.50-$8.00 | 670 | Heaviest breakfast sandwich listed |
| Egg and Cheese on Brioche | $5.50-$7.00 | 410 | Cheapest breakfast sandwich; vegetarian |
| Avocado, Egg White and Spinach on Sprouted Grain Bagel Flat | $6.50-$8.00 | 350 | Lightest breakfast sandwich listed |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries and Pecans | $4.50-$6.00 | 340 | Lightest breakfast item; vegetarian |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries and Pecans (large) | $5.50-$7.00 | 430 | Large size |
| Chipotle Chicken, Scrambled Egg and Avocado Wrap | $7.00-$8.50 | 600 | Breakfast wrap with chicken and avocado |
Pro Diner Tip: the steel cut oatmeal at $4.50 to $6 is the cheapest hot breakfast Panera sells and one of the lightest at 340 calories, which makes it the best value in this section for a light morning. If you want a sandwich, the Egg and Cheese on Brioche at $5.50 to $7 is the cheapest full breakfast sandwich, and the Avocado, Egg White and Spinach flat at 350 calories is the best choice for anyone watching calories.
Value analysis: breakfast runs from about $4.50 for oatmeal to about $8.50 for the chicken breakfast wrap, which makes it the cheapest full meal of the day at Panera — a breakfast sandwich and a coffee together cost less than most lunch sandwiches alone. The two-dollar gap between the cheapest and priciest breakfast sandwich is small, so the real choice is between the lighter options at 340 to 350 calories and the heavier ones at 600 to 670.
Kids Menu
For children under 12, Panera serves smaller plates built from the same kitchen — grilled cheese, turkey, mac and cheese, or peanut butter and jelly, each coming with a side and a drink. Fruit, chips, or yogurt round out the meal, and since most of these plates land in the same narrow price band, budgeting for the kids is straightforward.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Grilled Cheese | $6.00-$7.50 | 390 | Most-ordered kids meal; includes a side and a drink |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | $6.50-$8.00 | 490 | Small mac and cheese; includes a side and a drink |
| Kids Turkey Sandwich | $6.50-$8.00 | around 400 | Turkey on white bread; includes a side and a drink |
| Kids Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich | $5.50-$7.00 | around 420 | Cheapest kids meal; includes a side and a drink |
| Kids Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $5.50-$7.00 | 360 | Cup of soup; includes a side and a drink |
| Kids Chicken Noodle Soup | $5.50-$7.00 | 160 | Lightest kids meal; includes a side and a drink |
Pro Diner Tip: since a side and a drink come with the meal, the price you see is close to what you actually pay — no separate drink charge added on top. The fruit side is the healthier choice over chips, and it costs the same. If your child is a light eater, a cup of Chicken Noodle Soup at 160 calories is the lightest kids meal, while the mac and cheese at 490 calories is the most filling.
Value analysis: kids meals run from about $5.50 to $8, which makes them the cheapest full meals on the Panera menu, and the uniform pricing removes the usual upsell pressure. Compared with ordering a half sandwich at $6 to $7.50 for a child, the kids meal saves money once you count the included side and drink. For a family of four, pairing two adult You Pick Two orders with two kids meals is the most budget-friendly way to eat at Panera.
Desserts & Drinks
Panera desserts are bakery items rather than plated restaurant desserts: cookies, brownies, and pastries from the same case as the bagels. Drinks run from coffee and tea to lemonades and smoothies, and the Unlimited Sip Club is the subscription that changes the drink math entirely — a monthly fee that covers coffee, tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks. The Agave Lemonade is the drink regulars talk about most.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $3.00-$4.00 | 790 | Largest dessert; chocolate, caramel, and pretzel pieces |
| Chocolate Chipper Cookie | $3.00-$4.00 | 390 | Classic chocolate chip cookie |
| Fudge Brownie | $3.50-$4.50 | 550 | Chocolate brownie; the priciest single dessert listed |
| Chocolate Croissant | $3.50-$4.50 | 410 | Also listed in the bakery section |
| Hot Coffee (regular) | $2.50-$3.50 | 0-10 | Fresh brewed; free refills for dine-in |
| Iced Coffee | $3.00-$4.00 | 0-10 | Black iced coffee |
| Agave Lemonade | $3.50-$4.50 | around 150 | Most-talked-about drink; charged lemonade, contains caffeine |
| Passion Papaya Green Tea | $3.50-$4.50 | around 100 | Iced green tea |
| Fountain Drink | $3.00-$4.00 | 0-200 | Soft drinks; free refills for dine-in |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | $5.00-$6.50 | around 250 | Fruit smoothie; the priciest non-alcoholic drink listed |
| Unlimited Sip Club (monthly) | around $11.00-$15.00 | Varies | Monthly subscription; covers coffee, tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks, one every two hours |
Pro Diner Tip: if you visit Panera more than three or four times a month, the Unlimited Sip Club at around $11 to $15 a month pays for itself, because a single coffee or lemonade already costs $2.50 to $4.50 — three visits and the subscription has covered its cost. Note that the club covers one drink every two hours, so it is a daily habit play, not a way to buy drinks for a whole table at once. For a single visit, the hot coffee with free dine-in refills is the best drink value.
Value analysis: desserts run from $3 to $4.50, so picking between cookies comes down to hunger, not cost. At 790 calories the Kitchen Sink Cookie eats like a meal on its own, so save it for a visit where you skipped starters. Drinks run from $2.50 for coffee to about $6.50 for a smoothie, and the free-refill options are the best value for dine-in guests. The Unlimited Sip Club is the real value story here: at around $11 to $15 a month, it turns a $3.50 daily coffee habit into roughly fifty cents a cup.
Current Deals & Value Picks
Panera’s deals center on two ideas: the You Pick Two combination, which is really a permanent deal built into the menu, and the Unlimited Sip Club, which is a subscription rather than a coupon. The chain also runs rewards through MyPanera, its free loyalty program, which offers birthday treats and member-only prices, and it offers a Family Feast bundle for feeding a group. The headline value for November 2026 is the You Pick Two at $11 to $13, which undercuts the cost of ordering its two halves separately.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Pick Two (half soup, salad, or sandwich) | $11.00-$13.00 | Varies | Any two half portions; the best everyday value on the menu |
| Unlimited Sip Club (monthly) | around $11.00-$15.00 | Varies | Coffee, tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks; one every two hours |
| Family Feast (feeds four) | around $40.00-$50.00 | Varies | Two whole sandwiches, a large salad, a large soup, and a baguette; one listing, approximate |
| Kids meals (most) | $5.50-$8.00 | Varies | Flat-ish price for most kids meals, including a side and a drink |
| Plain Bagel | $2.00-$3.00 | 290 | Cheapest item on the whole menu |
| MyPanera rewards (free membership) | Free | — | Birthday treat and member-only offers; sign up in the app or online |
Pro Diner Tip: the value stack at Panera is simple once you see it. A You Pick Two at $11 to $13 is the cheapest complete lunch on the menu, because two half portions cost less together than they do apart — a half sandwich at $6 to $7.50 plus a cup of soup at $5.50 to $7 would run $11.50 to $14.50 separately. Add the Unlimited Sip Club at around $11 to $15 a month if you visit weekly, and a family of four does best with the Family Feast at around $40 to $50 rather than four separate orders. The official source for location menus and ordering is Panera Bread’s official site.
Value analysis: morning visitors get the best deal from oatmeal or a bagel with coffee, the cheapest way to start the day here. A family saves most by pairing the Family Feast with kids meals, or by matching two adult You Pick Two orders with kids plates. Someone eating alone should stick with You Pick Two, while a weekly regular gets more from the Sip Club on top of it. Joining MyPanera is free and adds a birthday treat plus the odd member-only price, so sign up before ordering — and remember app prices usually sit a little above dine-in.
FAQs
What is the cheapest meal at Panera Bread?
The cheapest warm meal is a cup of soup at $5.50 to $7, or a plain bagel at $2 to $3 with a coffee at $2.50 to $3.50. For a full lunch, the You Pick Two at $11 to $13 is the cheapest complete meal, because it pairs two half portions — soup, salad, or sandwich — for less than ordering them separately.
How much is a bread bowl at Panera Bread?
A bread bowl of soup typically costs $8 to $10, depending on the soup and the location. A Broccoli Cheddar Soup bread bowl carries around 880 calories, because the sourdough bowl adds about 390 calories to the soup. A mac and cheese bread bowl runs higher, at about $10 to $12, and carries around 1,300 calories.
How much does the Panera Unlimited Sip Club cost?
The Unlimited Sip Club costs around $11 to $15 per month, and it covers coffee, hot and iced tea, lemonade, and fountain drinks, with one drink every two hours. If you buy a coffee or lemonade three or four times a month, the subscription pays for itself, since a single drink already costs $2.50 to $4.50. The club does not cover smoothies or bottled drinks.
How much is You Pick Two at Panera Bread?
You Pick Two typically costs $11 to $13, and it lets you choose any two half portions from soup, salad, and sandwich. A half sandwich and a cup of soup, or a half salad and a half sandwich, are the most popular pairings. Upgrading to a bread bowl costs extra, bringing the total to around $13 to $15 in listings that publish it.
Does Panera Bread have a drive-thru?
Yes, many Panera cafes have a drive-thru, though not all of them do — older city-center locations are usually dine-in and pickup only. You can check whether your local cafe has a drive-thru on the official site or in the app before you go. Rapid pickup, where you order ahead and collect your food inside or at a pickup shelf, is available at most locations even without a drive-thru.
How many calories are in Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
A cup of Broccoli Cheddar Soup carries 360 calories, a bowl carries 490, and a bread bowl carries around 880, because the sourdough bowl adds about 390 calories. The soup is the most-ordered item on the Panera menu, and the cup is the lightest way to enjoy it. For a lower-calorie soup, the Ten Vegetable Soup is 100 calories a cup and the Chicken Noodle Soup is 160 calories a cup.
Treat every price here as a ballpark for your own cafe — menus, offers, and seasonal dishes shift, and what you pay can differ by town. The Strawberry Poppyseed Salad, for one, may be gone by the time you drop in. Updated: November 2026.