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Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Updated August 2026
Panera Kids Menu 2026
Prices, Calories, and What Is Included
Every Panera kids meal comes with four items in one price: an entree, a side, a drink, and a treat. This guide covers all 9 entrees with real prices, calorie counts, the healthiest combinations, and what works best for picky eaters at every age.
9
Entrees
$6.37
From
4 Items
Per Meal
12 and Under
Age Range
All Day Availability
What You Get
Every Kids Meal Includes 4 Items
One price covers everything. Your child picks an entree, a side, a drink, and a treat. No hidden costs. No add-on fees. Here is what is available in each category.
Entree
- Mac and Cheese
- Grilled Cheese
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- PB and J Sandwich
- Turkey Sandwich
- And 4 more options
Side
- Apple Slices
- French Baguette
- Kettle Chips
Drink
- Organic Milk
- Juice Box
- Bottled Water
Treat
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Organic Yogurt Squeeze
Calorie note: Entree calories listed in this guide are for the main item only. Add 50 to 150 calories for the side, 80 to 150 for the drink, and 100 to 200 for the treat to calculate total meal calories.
Full Menu
Panera Kids Menu with Prices and Calories
All 9 kids entrees with 2026 prices and calorie counts. Every meal includes a side, drink, and treat in the listed price.
| Item | What it is | Price | Across cafes | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | White cheddar between two slices of white miche, grilled. The cheapest thing on the kids menu and the one most likely to be eaten without negotiation. | $6.37 | $5.59–$8.99 | 810 |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | A cup of the soup the adults order, in a smaller cup. The lightest kids item by a wide margin and the only one under 300 calories. | $6.99 | $6.19–$8.99 | 280 |
| Mac & Cheese | Shell pasta in the white cheddar sauce. Reliable, and the one children ask for by name. | $7.40 | $6.69–$9.59 | 490 |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich | Ham and white cheddar on white miche. Cold, so it travels better than the grilled options. | $7.67 | $6.79–$10.69 | 640 |
| Turkey & Cheese Sandwich | The same sandwich with turkey. Identical price and identical calories to the ham. | $7.67 | $6.79–$10.69 | 640 |
The Panera kids meal price runs from $6.37 to $7.67, and that is the whole kids menu: 5 items, priced at 2,151 of the 2,151 US bakery-cafes we read. Prices are averages, and the range beside each one is what the same item costs at the cheapest and dearest cafe. Calories are the entree; the side and drink are chosen at the counter and priced separately.
Healthy Picks
Panera Kids Menu Calories, Lightest First
Lower calorie combinations that still taste great and keep kids happy. Swap the cookie for the yogurt squeeze on any meal to save about 100 calories.
The Lightest
~280 cal totalEntreeKids Chicken Noodle Soup
SideApple Slices
DrinkWater
TreatYogurt Squeeze
Balanced Choice
~400 cal totalEntreeKids Grilled Cheese (whole grain)
SideApple Slices
DrinkOrganic Milk
TreatYogurt Squeeze
Protein Packed
~450 cal totalEntreeKids Turkey Sandwich
SideApple Slices
DrinkOrganic Milk
TreatYogurt Squeeze
Age Guide
Best Kids Meals by Age Group
Different ages have different appetites and preferences. Here is what works best based on what parents actually order for each age range.
Toddlers (2 to 4)
Best picks: Mac and Cheese or Grilled Cheese
Soft textures and familiar flavors are key at this age. The 420 calorie mac and cheese portion is often enough to share between two small kids. Pick apple slices as the side for easy handling. Milk is the best drink option.
Young Kids (5 to 8)
Best picks: Any of the 5
This age group can eat the full range of kids menu options. Adventurous eaters might try the soups. Let them pick their own side and treat to avoid mealtime battles.
Older Kids (9 to 12)
Best picks: Turkey or ham sandwich, or a half from the adult menu
Bigger appetites need more food than the kids menu holds. The sandwiches top it out at $7.67 for 640 calories, and by this age a half sandwich or a You Pick Two off the adult menu is usually more food for close to the same money.
Parent Tips
5 Tips for Ordering Kids Meals at Panera
Practical advice from parents who eat at Panera regularly with their kids. These small things make the visit smoother for everyone.
01
Use the App to Pre-Order
Order through the Panera app before you arrive. Your kids meal will be ready when you walk in. No waiting in line with hungry children. Use Rapid Pick Up and grab it from the shelf.
02
Split a Mac and Cheese Between Two Toddlers
The kids mac and cheese portion is generous for small children. Two toddlers can easily share one entree. Order an extra side of apple slices and two drinks separately if needed.
03
Swap the Cookie for Yogurt
The organic yogurt squeeze has less sugar and fewer calories than the chocolate chip cookie. It is the easiest way to make any kids meal healthier without your child noticing a difference.
04
Ask for the Bread Side for Soup Orders
If your child orders soup, the French baguette side works perfectly for dipping. It turns a cup of soup into a more filling meal and gives them something to do with their hands.
05
Check Allergens Before Your First Visit
The PB and J contains peanuts. The mac and cheese contains dairy and gluten. Review our allergen guide before ordering for a child with food allergies.
Allergen Info
Panera Bread Kids Menu Allergens
Common allergens present in the kids menu items. For the full allergen breakdown of every Panera item, see our complete allergen guide.
Grilled Cheese
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Mac & Cheese
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Every item on the kids menu contains dairy, and every one but the soup contains wheat. Panera certifies nothing here as allergen-free, because the same kitchen handles bread all day. The full breakdown is in our allergen menu guide.
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Safety
Allergen Menu Guide
Full allergen breakdown for every Panera item including kids meals.
Value
Family Feast Meals
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Health
Low Calorie Options
Healthiest options across the entire Panera menu for adults and kids.
Dietary
Gluten Conscious Menu
Gluten free options and cross contamination info at Panera.
Menu
Full Menu with Prices
Every Panera menu item with current 2026 pricing.
Tools
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FAQ
Kids Menu Questions Answered
Common questions parents ask about Panera kids meals, pricing, and what is included.
01 What is on the Panera kids menu in 2026?
5 items: grilled cheese, broccoli cheddar soup, mac & cheese, ham & cheese sandwich and turkey & cheese sandwich. That is the whole menu, priced at 2,151 of the US bakery-cafes we read. Lists naming a kids PB and J, a kids chicken noodle or a kids steak are describing items Panera does not sell.
02 How much is a Panera kids meal?
$6.37 to $7.67 depending which one. Kids Grilled Cheese is the cheapest at $6.37 and the two sandwiches are the dearest at $7.67. Those are averages across 2,151 cafes, and the spread by location is real: the same kids grilled cheese runs $5.59 to $8.99.
03 How many calories are in a Panera kids meal?
From 280 for the broccoli cheddar soup to 810 for the grilled cheese. The gap is wider than most parents expect: the grilled cheese is nearly three times the soup. Those are the entree alone, before whatever comes alongside it.
04 Is the Panera kids menu cheaper than ordering full size?
Not by as much as you would think. A kids grilled cheese is $6.37 against $8.48 for the adult one, so you save $2.11 on a smaller portion. The mac is closer still: $7.40 against $6.38. For an older child, the adult cup or half portion is often the better buy.
05 Does the Panera kids menu come with a drink and a side?
Yes, and the prices say so. A kids broccoli cheddar is $6.99 against $5.57 for an adult cup of the same soup, and the kids mac is dearer than the adult cup too. A smaller portion costing more only makes sense if something comes with it. The side and drink are chosen at the counter, so what lands on the tray varies; the price does not.
06 What is the healthiest thing on the Panera kids menu?
The broccoli cheddar soup at 280 calories, and nothing else is close: the next lightest is 490 . Pairing it with fruit rather than chips is the other half of the answer, and costs nothing extra to ask for.
07 What age is the Panera kids menu for?
Panera does not print an age limit and staff do not enforce one. The portions suit roughly 4 to 10. Above that, a half sandwich or a cup of soup from the adult menu is usually more food for a similar price, which is worth checking before you order two kids meals.
08 Can I order the kids menu through the app or delivery?
Yes, in the Panera app for Rapid Pick-Up or delivery, and through the third-party apps that carry the full menu. Building it in Panera's own app is the way to see the side and drink choices, which is where a kids meal's real price is decided.
09 Are there allergens to watch on the Panera kids menu?
All 5 items contain dairy, and four of the five contain wheat. Panera does not certify anything on the kids menu as allergen-free because the same kitchen handles bread all day. For the full picture see our allergen menu guide.
Feeding the Kids Is Easy at Panera
5 items, $6.37 to $7.67, side and drink chosen at the counter.
