Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
3 bakery-cafes serve Amherst. Below are their real addresses, phone numbers and what each one actually charges, from a snapshot of all 2,239 US Panera cafes.
3
Cafes here
133
In OH
$38.02
5 item basket
95/96
Cheapest in OH
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. The two furthest apart are 2.6 miles from each other. They do not charge the same either: the same five items cost $35.95 at Amherst - Deerfield and $39.05 at Middle Ridge Service Plaza - I-80 Westbound (Past 140 Mile Marker), a difference of $3.10 inside one town. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
46402 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001
7998 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001
8000 Oak Point Drive, Amherst, OH 44001
Typical Panera trading hours are shown opposite. Today is Saturday, when most cafes run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Please confirm before you travel. These are Panera's standard chain-wide hours, not times verified for each Amherst cafe. Individual cafes vary, and mall, airport and campus sites follow their building's hours. Ring the cafe to check.
A five item basket at the Amherst cafes comes to $38.02, which is 7% above the $35.57 national average. Panera lets each market set its own prices, and Amherst sits at the dearer end.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$6.02
National $5.58 (+8%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$13.36
National $12.42 (+8%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$13.16
National $12.32 (+7%)
Hot Coffee
$3.36
National $3.15 (+7%)
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$2.12
National $2.10 (+1%)
| Item | Amherst | OH avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.32 | $3.83 | $3.97 | +9% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $7.59 | $6.99 | $6.98 | +9% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $7.59 | $6.99 | $6.98 | +9% |
| Bistro French Onion | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.57 | +8% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.58 | +8% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $13.36 | $12.98 | $12.42 | +8% |
| Cream of Tomato | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.58 | +8% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.57 | +8% |
| Greek Salad | $10.09 | $9.81 | $9.38 | +8% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $6.02 | $5.57 | $5.58 | +8% |
| Mac & Cheese | $6.86 | $6.60 | $6.38 | +8% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $13.16 | $12.52 | $12.21 | +8% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $11.22 | $10.34 | $10.40 | +8% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $13.16 | $12.52 | $12.32 | +7% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $13.29 | $12.54 | $12.41 | +7% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $14.36 | $13.54 | $13.36 | +7% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $4.79 | $4.44 | $4.49 | +7% |
| Hot Coffee | $3.36 | $2.93 | $3.15 | +7% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $14.32 | $13.27 | $13.37 | +7% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $14.32 | $13.27 | $13.37 | +7% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $13.16 | $12.51 | $12.28 | +7% |
| Toasted Italiano | $14.16 | $13.39 | $13.25 | +7% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $13.02 | $13.18 | $12.27 | +6% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $7.36 | $6.89 | $6.95 | +6% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.36 | $6.89 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $14.66 | $13.59 | $13.82 | +6% |
| Grilled Cheese | $8.99 | $9.06 | $8.48 | +6% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $7.36 | $6.89 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $8.99 | $9.06 | $8.51 | +6% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.36 | $6.89 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $11.19 | $10.16 | $10.51 | +6% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $4.49 | $3.93 | $4.24 | +6% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $7.36 | $6.89 | $6.99 | +5% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $13.02 | $12.96 | $12.45 | +5% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $7.29 | $6.92 | $6.99 | +4% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $6.16 | $5.40 | $5.95 | +4% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.42 | $3.92 | $4.28 | +3% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.42 | $3.92 | $4.28 | +3% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $2.12 | $2.00 | $2.10 | +1% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.12 | $2.00 | $2.10 | +1% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $5.46 | $5.41 | $5.39 | +1% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $4.89 | $4.73 | $5.05 | -3% |
| Orange Scone | $3.96 | $3.89 | $4.08 | -3% |
Prices are what these 3 cafes charge on average, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
1 of the 3 cafes have a drive-thru, which is the quickest option at peak times. Self-order kiosks are installed at 2 of them.
Sit-down dining is available at all 3 cafes.
1 of 3 cafes have a lane.
Not offered in Amherst.
Available from 1 of 3, fees vary by address.
Order in the app, collect from the shelf, no queue.
Touchscreen ordering at 2 of 3.
Ohio has 133 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 96 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $36.00, ranking it 38 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Amherst itself runs 6% above the Ohio average.
133
Cafes in OH
96
Towns with a cafe
$36.00
OH basket average
38/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Amherst cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Sandusky is the cheapest of them at $34.05, $3.97 below Amherst, and it is 22 miles away.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Amherst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Village, OH | 8.1 miles | $35.95 | $-2.07 |
| Elyria, OH | 9.0 miles | $35.95 | $-2.07 |
| Avon, OH | 13 miles | $35.95 | $-2.07 |
| North Ridgeville, OH | 13 miles | $36.55 | $-1.47 |
| North Olmsted, OH | 17 miles | $35.95 | $-2.07 |
| Westlake, OH | 17 miles | $36.55 | $-1.47 |
| Rocky River, OH | 21 miles | $35.95 | $-2.07 |
| Middleburg Heights, OH | 21 miles | $36.55 | $-1.47 |
Distances are straight-line, from the coordinates Panera publishes for each cafe, so a drive is longer. A town appears only where at least one of its cafes prices all 5 items.
Amherst has 3 Panera Bread bakery-cafes: Middle Ridge Service Plaza - I-80 Westbound (Past 140 Mile Marker), Vermillion Valley Service Plaza - I-80 Eastbound (139 Mile Marker), Amherst - Deerfield. That is out of 133 across Ohio.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is $6.02 in Amherst, which is $0.44 more than the $5.58 national average. The Ohio average is $5.57.
Partly. 1 of the 3 cafes in Amherst, Ohio have a drive-thru: Amherst - Deerfield. The others are walk-in and pickup only.
Yes, modestly. Five staple items cost $38.02 in Amherst against $35.57 nationally, a 7% premium. Within Ohio, Amherst ranks 95 of 96 towns from cheapest to dearest.
Across the 43 items we track in Amherst, Kitchen Sink Cookie is the standout at $4.89, 3% below its $5.05 national average. At the other end, Spinach & Bacon Soufflé costs $7.59 at the Amherst cafes, 9% above its $6.98 national figure.
Amherst has 3 cafes with separate numbers: Middle Ridge Service Plaza - I-80 Westbound (Past 140 Mile Marker) on 440-985-1805, Vermillion Valley Service Plaza - I-80 Eastbound (139 Mile Marker) on 440-986-5993, Amherst - Deerfield on 440-985-2000.
1 of the 3 cafes in Amherst, Ohio offer delivery. The rest are pickup only.
Every item with the real price range across all 2,239 US cafes, not just Amherst.
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