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
$6.29+
Starting Price
4 Items
Per Meal
12 and Under
Age Range
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.
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.
These are the kids meals that get ordered the most. Each price includes the entree plus a side, drink, and treat. No additional costs.
$6.29 Most Popular 420 cal (entree only)
White cheddar shell pasta. Same recipe as the adult version in a smaller portion. The single most ordered kids item at Panera.
$6.29 Classic 370 cal (entree only)
American cheese on white bread grilled until golden. Simple, reliable, and the second most popular pick for kids.
$6.29 Lightest 180 cal (entree only)
Cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle. Light and warm. The lowest calorie entree on the kids menu at just 180 calories.
$6.29 Sweet Pick 410 cal (entree only)
Classic peanut butter and jelly on white bread. Soft texture with a good PB to J ratio. Contains peanut allergen.
$6.99 High Protein 300 cal (entree only)
Sliced turkey and American cheese on white bread. A solid step up for older kids who want more protein.
$6.99 Comfort 360 cal (entree only)
Cup of Panera number one soup. Creamy and cheesy with soft broccoli pieces. Most kids who try it love it.
All 9 kids entrees with 2026 prices and calorie counts. Every meal includes a side, drink, and treat in the listed price.
| Entree | Description | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Mac and Cheese | White cheddar shell pasta | 420 | $6.29 |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | American cheese on white bread | 370 | $6.29 |
| Kids Chicken Noodle Soup | Cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle | 180 | $6.29 |
| Kids PB and J | Peanut butter and jelly on white | 410 | $6.29 |
| Kids Cream of Tomato Soup | Smooth creamy tomato soup | 230 | $6.29 |
| Kids Turkey Sandwich | Sliced turkey and American cheese | 300 | $6.99 |
| Kids Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Cup of Broccoli Cheddar | 360 | $6.99 |
| Kids Bacon Mac and Cheese | Mac and cheese with crispy bacon | 480 | $6.99 |
| Kids Steak and White Cheddar | Sliced steak on a roll with cheese | 390 | $7.99 |
Kids Mac and Cheese
$6.29White cheddar shell pasta
420 calKids Grilled Cheese
$6.29American cheese on white bread
370 calKids Chicken Noodle Soup
$6.29Cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle
180 calKids PB and J
$6.29Peanut butter and jelly on white
410 calKids Cream of Tomato Soup
$6.29Smooth creamy tomato soup
230 calKids Turkey Sandwich
$6.99Sliced turkey and American cheese
300 calKids Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$6.99Cup of Broccoli Cheddar
360 calKids Bacon Mac and Cheese
$6.99Mac and cheese with crispy bacon
480 calKids Steak and White Cheddar
$7.99Sliced steak on a roll with cheese
390 calCalories are for the entree only. Prices include side, drink, and treat. Source: Panera menu June 2026.
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.
Different ages have different appetites and preferences. Here is what works best based on what parents actually order for each age range.
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.
Best picks: Any $6.29 entree
This age group eats the full range of kids menu options. Mac and cheese and grilled cheese remain the most popular. Adventurous eaters might try the soups. Let them pick their own side and treat to avoid mealtime battles.
Best picks: Turkey Sandwich or Steak and White Cheddar
Bigger appetites need more protein and substance. The turkey sandwich at $6.99 or the steak option at $7.99 provide more calories and protein. Some kids this age may prefer ordering from the adult menu with a You Pick Two combo.
Practical advice from parents who eat at Panera regularly with their kids. These small things make the visit smoother for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Common allergens present in the most popular kids items. For the full allergen breakdown of every Panera item, see our complete allergen guide.
Mac and Cheese
Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Grilled Cheese
Dairy, Gluten
PB and J
Peanuts, Gluten
Chicken Noodle Soup
Gluten, Egg
Turkey Sandwich
Dairy, Gluten
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Dairy, Gluten
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Common questions parents ask about Panera kids meals, pricing, and what is included.
Panera kids meals range from $6.29 to $7.99 in 2026. Every kids meal includes an entree, a side like apple, chips, or bread, a drink such as milk, juice, or water, and a treat which is a cookie or yogurt. The price depends on the entree. Mac and cheese and grilled cheese are at the lower end, while the steak sandwich is at the top end.
Panera kids menu is intended for children 12 and under. There is no hard enforcement. Adults can technically order from the kids menu, but portion sizes are small and designed for children. If you want a smaller portion as an adult, consider the You Pick Two combo instead.
Every kids meal includes four items. One entree which can be a sandwich, mac and cheese, or soup. One side which is either an apple, French baguette, or kettle chips. One drink which is organic milk, a juice box, or water. And one treat which is either a cookie or organic yogurt squeeze. All four are included in the price.
Yes. The Kids Mac and Cheese is one of the most popular items on the kids menu. It is the same white cheddar shell pasta as the adult version, just a smaller portion. It runs about 420 calories and comes with a side, drink, and treat for $6.29.
The Kids Chicken Noodle Soup with an apple side and water comes in around 280 calories total. The Kids Grilled Cheese on whole grain bread with an apple and organic milk is another healthier option at about 400 calories. Swap the cookie for the yogurt squeeze to save about 100 calories.
Yes. You can swap sides such as apple, chips, or bread. You can change drinks and the treat through the app or at the register. You can also customize the entree, for example removing ingredients from a sandwich. The customization options are the same as the adult menu.
Panera publishes full allergen data for every kids menu item. The grilled cheese and mac and cheese contain dairy and gluten. The Kids Chicken Noodle Soup contains gluten in the noodles. For nut allergies, the peanut butter and jelly contains peanuts. Check our allergen menu guide for detailed breakdowns.
Yes. The kids menu is available during all operating hours, including breakfast time. You can order a Kids Mac and Cheese at 7 AM if that is what your child wants. There are no time restrictions on the kids menu.
Mac and Cheese plus Apple plus Milk plus Cookie. Starting at $6.29. All included. Done.
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