Updated May 2026

Panera Bread Drinks Menu 2026

Every Beverage, Price & Caffeine Count

Panera's drink menu has quietly become one of the most interesting in fast-casual. From 390mg caffeine Charged Lemonades to zero-calorie teas, the range is massive. This guide covers every drink with real prices, caffeine content, sugar counts, and which ones are included in the $14.99 Sip Club.

20+

Drinks

$2.29+

Starting Price

390mg

Max Caffeine

Free

w/ Sip Club

Charged Lemonade Caffeine Warning

A large Charged Lemonade contains up to 390mg caffeine — more than 4 cups of coffee. The FDA daily limit is 400mg. If you are caffeine-sensitive, pregnant, or have heart conditions, choose a regular drink instead. The Charged Lemonades look like juice but are closer to energy drinks.

All Panera Drinks by Category

Charged Lemonades

Strawberry Lemon Mint

Sweet, minty, carbonated. The most popular Charged Lemonade.

260mg caffeine (reg)82g sugar (lg)

$3.99 reg · $4.59 lg

Fuji Apple Cranberry

Tart apple with cranberry. Less sweet than the Strawberry version.

260mg caffeine (reg)76g sugar (lg)

$3.99 reg · $4.59 lg

Mango Yuzu Citrus

Tropical with a citrus punch. Newest addition to the lineup.

260mg caffeine (reg)70g sugar (lg)

$3.99 reg · $4.59 lg

Coffee & Tea

Hot Coffee

Light, medium, or dark roast

5 cal · 95mg caffeine

$2.29 / $2.79

Iced Coffee

Cold brew or regular iced

5 cal · 120mg caffeine

$2.99 / $3.49

Hot Tea

Multiple herbal and black options

0 cal · 25-50mg caffeine

$2.09 / $2.59

Iced Tea

Sweetened, unsweetened, passion papaya

0 cal (unsw) · 30mg caffeine

$2.59 / $2.99

Fountain & Other

Fountain Soda

Pepsi products, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist

$2.59 / $2.99

Lemonade

Regular or Agave lemonade

$2.99 / $3.49

Bottled Water

Dasani or Acqua Panna

$2.29

Smoothies

Green Passion, Strawberry Banana (select locations)

$5.49 – $6.49

Sip Club: All Self-Serve Drinks for $14.99/mo

Every self-serve drink on the fountain station is unlimited with the Sip Club: coffee, tea, Charged Lemonades, soda, lemonade. One drink every 2 hours. If you visit Panera 4+ times per month, the math works in your favor. Read the full breakdown in our Sip Club guide.

Included

Coffee, Tea, Charged Lemonades, Soda, Lemonade

NOT Included

Bottled drinks, Smoothies, Bottled water

Drinks Menu FAQ

How much caffeine is in Panera Charged Lemonade?

A large (30 oz) Strawberry Lemon Mint Charged Lemonade contains approximately 390mg of caffeine — more than four cups of coffee. The regular (20 oz) has about 260mg. Panera reformulated in 2024 to reduce caffeine, but it is still one of the highest-caffeine restaurant beverages available. Always check the posted caffeine labels at the drink station.

What drinks are free with Panera Sip Club?

Every self-serve drink at the fountain station is included: hot coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea, Charged Lemonades, fountain sodas, lemonade, and flavored waters. Bottled drinks and smoothies prepared behind the counter are NOT included. You get one drink every 2 hours.

How much does Panera coffee cost without Sip Club?

A regular hot coffee is $2.29 and a large is $2.79. Iced coffee starts at $2.99. If you buy coffee at Panera 5+ times per month, the Sip Club ($14.99/mo) pays for itself. Below that, paying per cup is cheaper.

Does Panera have espresso drinks?

No. Panera does not serve espresso-based drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, or macchiatos. They offer drip coffee (hot and iced), tea, Charged Lemonades, and fountain beverages. If you need espresso, Panera is not the right stop.

What is the healthiest drink at Panera?

Unsweetened iced tea (0 calories, 0g sugar), hot tea (0 calories), or black coffee (5 calories). All are free with the Sip Club. If you want flavor, the unsweetened Passion Papaya Green Tea has 0 calories and no sugar. Avoid the Charged Lemonades if you are watching sugar — they pack 28-40g per serving.

Does Panera have smoothies?

Yes. Panera offers fruit smoothies in select locations. These are made behind the counter and are NOT included in the Sip Club. Prices range from $5.49 to $6.49. The Green Passion Smoothie and Strawberry Banana Smoothie are the most popular options.

Are Panera drinks refillable?

Self-serve fountain drinks, coffee, tea, and Charged Lemonades are unlimited refills while you are in the cafe for a single purchase. With the Sip Club, you get one drink (with refills during your visit) every 2 hours. You cannot take a refill to go on a separate cup.

What is in Panera Charged Lemonade?

Charged Lemonades are lemonade-based drinks with added caffeine from coffee cherry extract and guarana. They come in three flavors: Strawberry Lemon Mint, Fuji Apple Cranberry, and Mango Yuzu Citrus. They are carbonated, fruity, and loaded with caffeine and sugar.

Does Panera have sugar-free drinks?

Yes. Hot coffee, iced coffee (unsweetened), all hot teas, unsweetened iced teas, and water are sugar-free. The self-serve station also has diet soda options. The Charged Lemonades and regular lemonade are NOT sugar-free — they contain 28-40g sugar per serving.

Can I add milk alternatives at Panera?

Some locations offer oat milk and almond milk for coffee and tea. Availability varies. Ask at the counter or check the app. There is usually no extra charge for milk alternatives when available, though some locations charge $0.50-$0.79.

Written by Marcus Cole

Caffeine & sugar data from Panera's published nutrition info

Prices verified in-store May 2026. Caffeine and sugar counts are from Panera's official nutrition data. Charged Lemonade caffeine may vary slightly by location due to the self-serve nature of the drinks.

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