Lunch Begins at 10:30 AM Weekdays & 11:00 AM Weekends

Panera Bread Lunch Menu: Hours, Items & Calories

Most bakery-cafes serve breakfast until 10:30 AM weekdays and 11:00 AM weekends, transitioning immediately to lunch through closing. Below are all 56 lunch items from Panera's official Nutrition Guide (C8-26), the $4.99 Mix & Match platform from Panera's press release, and complimentary side facts.

Sandwiches & Melts260–1,33020 items (cal range)

Entrée Salads260–8109 items (cal range)

Soups & Mac & Cheese120–1,1708 items (cal range)

Wraps & Grain Bowls450–1,1007 items (cal range)

Kids Meals280–8105 items (cal range)

Sides & Bakery Add-ons5–2507 items (cal range)

Complimentary Side Included With Every Lunch Entrée: French Baguette (180 cal), Kettle Chips (150 cal), or Fresh Apple (80 cal) at no extra charge.

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Pricing Transparency: Panera's nutrition guide publishes laboratory nutrition but no prices, as menu prices are set individually by bakery-cafe and delivery service. The one official nationwide fixed price is Panera's $4.99 Mix & Match platform (June 9, 2026 press release) at participating U.S. cafes.

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Panera Value Platform (June 9, 2026 Press Release)

Panera $4.99 Mix & Match: Lineup & Calories

Panera's press release of June 9, 2026 introduced Mix & Match: choose two or more half-portions or cups of soup for $4.99 each, with a choice of one complimentary side (French Baguette, Kettle Chips, or Apple). Available at participating U.S. bakery-cafes.

Half sandwiches$4.99 each

Promo Item
Caesar Salad Stuffer with Chickenunlisted
Served whole. Not in the C8-26 nutrition guide, so no calories are shown.
Toasted Italiano670 cal
Half Sandwich · 29g protein · 2,060mg sodium
Toasted Caprese Focaccia370 cal
Half Sandwich · 15g protein · 740mg sodium
Bacon Turkey Bravo430 cal
Half Sandwich · 24g protein · 1,210mg sodium
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad350 cal
Half Sandwich · 16g protein · 490mg sodium

Half salads$4.99 each

Ranch Parm BLT380 cal
Half Salad · 12g protein · 950mg sodium
Per the release, replaced by Farmhouse Crunch from June 17, 2026.
Fuji Apple Chicken350 cal
Half Salad · 14g protein · 890mg sodium
Caesar270 cal
Half Salad · 7g protein · 700mg sodium
Promo Item
Farmhouse Crunchunlisted
New from June 17, 2026. Not in the C8-26 nutrition guide, so no calories are shown.

Cups of soup$4.99 each

Creamy Tomato240 cal
Cup (1 Cup) · 3g protein · 760mg sodium
Homestyle Chicken Noodle120 cal
Cup (1 Cup) · 10g protein · 1,050mg sodium
Bistro French Onion200 cal
Cup (1 Cup) · 6g protein · 1,210mg sodium

Official Rules & Fine Print: Must be ordered as Mix & Match, minimum 2 and maximum 11 items per order, half or cup portions only, no substitutions, one complimentary side per order. Lineup applies at participating bakery-cafes.

Source: Panera press release, June 9, 2026. Laboratory nutrition values come from Nutrition Guide C8-26.

Half vs. Whole: Panera Lunch Calories & Nutrition Table

All 56 lunch items with authentic food photos, comparing the smaller portion (half sandwich, half salad, or cup of soup) against the larger portion (whole, bowl, or single size). Sourced directly from Panera's Nutrition Guide (C8-26).

Sandwiches & Melts (20 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Chicken Bacon RancherHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	510 cal	1,010 cal	52g	2,440mg
Mediterranean VeggieHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	260 cal	520 cal	18g	1,260mg
Toasted ItalianoHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	670 cal	1,330 cal	58g	4,110mg
Asiago Stack - Chicken RomaWhole Sandwich	—	610 cal	31g	1,120mg
Asiago Stack - Spicy SteakWhole Sandwich	—	630 cal	39g	1,480mg
Bacon Turkey BravoHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	430 cal	860 cal	47g	2,430mg
Chipotle Chicken Avo MeltHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	500 cal	1,000 cal	43g	2,550mg
Ciabatta CheesesteakHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	580 cal	1,160 cal	52g	2,090mg
Cranberry Walnut Chicken SaladHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	350 cal	690 cal	32g	970mg
Grilled CheeseHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	400 cal	810 cal	32g	2,540mg
Grilled Chicken & Avo BLTHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	470 cal	940 cal	48g	1,750mg
Smokehouse BBQ ChickenHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	410 cal	820 cal	45g	2,390mg
Spicy Fiesta ChickenHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	470 cal	940 cal	51g	1,970mg
Toasted Caprese FocacciaHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	370 cal	740 cal	30g	1,480mg
Toasted Frontega ChickenHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	430 cal	860 cal	40g	2,430mg
Tomato Basil BLTHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	390 cal	780 cal	23g	1,560mg
Tuna SaladHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	300 cal	590 cal	24g	1,200mg
Turkey & CheddarHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	420 cal	840 cal	40g	2,110mg
French Ciabatta DipperHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	640 cal	1,240 cal	66g	2,960mg
Chicken Pesto Ciabatta DipperHalf Sandwich · Whole Sandwich	560 cal	1,010 cal	59g	2,570mg

Entrée Salads (9 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Asian Sesame ChickenHalf Salad · Whole Salad	260 cal	530 cal	29g	1,900mg
Caesar SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	270 cal	530 cal	14g	1,390mg
Caesar with Chicken SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	340 cal	670 cal	35g	2,620mg
Fuji Apple Chicken SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	350 cal	710 cal	28g	1,770mg
Greek SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	310 cal	630 cal	8g	1,400mg
Greek Salad with ChickenHalf Salad · Whole Salad	380 cal	760 cal	30g	2,630mg
Green Goddess Cobb Salad with ChickenHalf Salad · Whole Salad	290 cal	580 cal	40g	1,980mg
Ranch Parm BLT SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	380 cal	750 cal	23g	1,900mg
Southwest Chicken Ranch SaladHalf Salad · Whole Salad	400 cal	810 cal	30g	2,080mg

Soups & Mac & Cheese (8 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Broccoli Cheddar SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl (1 1/2 Cups)	280 cal	420 cal	12g	1,520mg
Bistro French Onion SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl (1 1/2 Cups)	200 cal	300 cal	10g	1,820mg
Vegetarian Creamy Tomato SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl (1 1/2 Cups)	240 cal	340 cal	4g	1,110mg
Homestyle Chicken Noodle SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl	120 cal	180 cal	14g	1,570mg
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl (1 1/2 Cups)	200 cal	300 cal	9g	1,400mg
Classic Mac & CheeseCup (About 1 Cup) · Bowl (About 2 Cups)	490 cal	980 cal	32g	2,300mg
Bacon Mac & CheeseCup (About 1 Cup) · Bowl (About 2 Cups)	530 cal	1,050 cal	36g	2,620mg
Vegetarian Autumn Squash SoupCup (1 Cup) · Bowl (1 1/2 Cups)	220 cal	330 cal	8g	1,210mg

Wraps & Grain Bowls (7 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Chicken Caesar Artisan Wrap1 Wrap	—	480 cal	32g	1,510mg
Green Goddess Chicken Wrap1 Wrap	—	460 cal	32g	1,340mg
Toasted Frontega Chicken Wrap1 Wrap	—	450 cal	30g	1,170mg
Turkey & Cheddar Wrap1 Wrap	—	460 cal	32g	1,160mg
All-In Veggie Warm Grain BowlHalf Bowl · Whole Bowl	450 cal	910 cal	14g	1,700mg
Sesame Ginger Chicken Warm Grain BowlHalf Bowl · Whole Bowl	470 cal	930 cal	49g	1,900mg
Carnitas Elote Warm Grain BowlHalf Bowl · Whole Bowl	550 cal	1,100 cal	44g	2,650mg

Kids Meals (5 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Kids Broccoli Cheddar1 Cup	—	280 cal	8g	1,010mg
Kids Grilled Cheese1 Sandwich	—	810 cal	32g	2,540mg
Kids Ham & American Cheese1 Sandwich	—	640 cal	38g	2,490mg
Kids Turkey & American Cheese1 Sandwich	—	640 cal	40g	2,250mg
Kids Mac & CheeseAbout 1 Cup	—	490 cal	16g	1,150mg

Sides & Bakery Add-ons (7 items)

Item & Portion Sizes	Smaller (Cal)	Larger (Cal)	Larger: Protein	Larger: Sodium
Apple1 Apple	—	80 cal	0g	0mg
Banana1 Banana	—	90 cal	1g	0mg
French Baguette3 1/2 inch slice	—	190 cal	6g	410mg
Greek Yogurt with Berries1 Parfait	—	250 cal	15g	80mg
Kettle Cooked Potato Chips1 package	—	150 cal	2g	75mg
Pickle Spear1 Spear	—	5 cal	0g	240mg
Fruit Cup1 container	—	60 cal	1g	25mg

Source: Panera Bread Nutrition Guide (C8-26, effective 9/2/2026). A dash (—) indicates the guide lists a single standard portion size. Nutrition reflects standardized recipes; customizations, regional ingredient suppliers, and test market variations alter these values.

FAQ

Panera Bread Lunch FAQs: Hours, Items & Calories

Direct answers sourced from Panera Bread Nutrition Guide (C8-26), Panera Guest Care, and official press releases.

What time does Panera Bread start serving lunch?

According to Panera Guest Care: "When do you stop serving breakfast?", breakfast hours end at 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends at most bakery-cafes nationwide. Cafes transition immediately to the lunch and dinner menu, which is served continuously until closing.

What items are on the Panera lunch menu?

Panera does not publish a separate lunch section in its nutrition guide. This guide groups all 56 items from the guide's sandwiches & melts, entrée salads, soups & mac & cheese, warm grain bowls, artisan wraps, kids meals, and sides. Each item is verified with official laboratory nutrition from Panera Nutrition Guide C8-26.

How much does lunch cost at Panera Bread?

Panera's official nutrition guide contains no prices because Panera sets prices locally by bakery-cafe and franchise market, and delivery prices carry additional markups. The only nationally published flat price is Panera's $4.99 Mix & Match platform, which offers select half or cup portions for $4.99 each when ordering two or more at participating U.S. cafes.

What is Panera's $4.99 Mix & Match lunch menu?

According to Panera's official press release of June 9, 2026, Mix & Match allows guests to combine two or more half-portions or cups of soup from an approved lineup at $4.99 each, served with one complimentary side per order at participating U.S. bakery-cafes.

What complimentary side comes with a Panera lunch entrée?

Every lunch entrée includes one complimentary side at no extra charge: a French Baguette portion (180 cal), a bag of Kettle Cooked Potato Chips (150 cal), or a fresh whole Apple (80 cal). Upgrades to fruit cups or yogurt parfaits carry an additional fee.

Which Panera lunch items have the lowest calories?

Among items the guide lists in a half or cup portion, the lowest calorie options are: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup (1 Cup), 120 cal); Bistro French Onion Soup (Cup (1 Cup), 200 cal); Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (Cup (1 Cup), 200 cal). Choosing an apple as your complimentary side adds only 80 calories. Customizations, dressings, and bread substitutions alter these values.

Which Panera lunch items have the highest protein?

The highest protein lunch entrées in the guide are the whole Chicken Bacon Rancher (52g protein), whole Ciabatta Cheesesteak (47g protein), and the whole Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (38g protein). For warm grain bowls, the Carnitas Elote bowl provides 35g protein.

Are breakfast items available during lunch at Panera?

Warm breakfast sandwiches, breakfast wraps, and egg souffles stop being served when breakfast ends (10:30 AM weekdays / 11:00 AM weekends at most locations). However, Panera's bakery items—including all bagels, cream cheese spreads, pastries, cookies, and brewed coffee—remain available all day while daily supplies last.

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Panera Bread Lunch Menu: Hours, Items & Calories