2 bakery-cafes serve Carlsbad. Below are their real addresses, phone numbers and what each one actually charges, from a snapshot of all 2,239 US Panera cafes.
2
Cafes here
194
In CA
$43.55
5 item basket
114/153
Cheapest in CA
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. The two furthest apart are 4.9 miles from each other. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
2521 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Typical Panera trading hours are shown opposite. Today is Thursday, when most cafes run 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Please confirm before you travel. These are Panera's standard chain-wide hours, not times verified for each Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad cafes comes to $43.55, which is 22% above the $35.57 national average. Panera lets each market set its own prices, and Carlsbad sits at the dearer end.
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$2.99
National $2.10 (+42%)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$6.99
National $5.58 (+25%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$14.99
National $12.42 (+21%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$14.79
National $12.32 (+20%)
Hot Coffee
$3.79
National $3.15 (+20%)
| Item | Carlsbad | CA avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Scone | $5.89 | $4.90 | $4.08 | +44% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $2.99 | $2.47 | $2.10 | +42% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.99 | $2.47 | $2.10 | +42% |
| Mac & Cheese | $8.59 | $7.43 | $6.38 | +35% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $5.99 | $5.28 | $4.49 | +33% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $6.89 | $6.12 | $5.39 | +28% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.99 | $4.66 | $3.97 | +26% |
| Greek Salad | $11.79 | $10.87 | $9.38 | +26% |
| Bistro French Onion | $6.99 | $6.57 | $5.57 | +25% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $6.99 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +25% |
| Cream of Tomato | $6.99 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +25% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $6.99 | $6.57 | $5.57 | +25% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $6.99 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +25% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $8.69 | $7.95 | $6.99 | +24% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $10.59 | $9.93 | $8.51 | +24% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $12.79 | $11.90 | $10.40 | +23% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $16.89 | $15.63 | $13.82 | +22% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $14.99 | $14.04 | $12.42 | +21% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $14.79 | $13.97 | $12.32 | +20% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $14.99 | $13.87 | $12.45 | +20% |
| Hot Coffee | $3.79 | $3.56 | $3.15 | +20% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $12.59 | $12.25 | $10.51 | +20% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $14.79 | $14.02 | $12.41 | +19% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $5.99 | $5.65 | $5.05 | +19% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $15.89 | $15.03 | $13.37 | +19% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $15.89 | $15.03 | $13.37 | +19% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $14.59 | $14.05 | $12.28 | +19% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $15.79 | $15.13 | $13.36 | +18% |
| Grilled Cheese | $9.99 | $9.76 | $8.48 | +18% |
| Toasted Italiano | $15.59 | $14.94 | $13.25 | +18% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $4.99 | $4.82 | $4.24 | +18% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.99 | $4.86 | $4.28 | +17% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $6.99 | $6.70 | $5.95 | +17% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.99 | $4.86 | $4.28 | +17% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $14.29 | $13.65 | $12.27 | +16% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $7.99 | $7.68 | $6.95 | +15% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.99 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +15% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $7.99 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +15% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.99 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +15% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $13.99 | $13.79 | $12.21 | +15% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $7.99 | $7.68 | $6.99 | +14% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $7.99 | $7.82 | $6.98 | +14% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $7.99 | $7.82 | $6.98 | +14% |
Prices are what these 2 cafes charge on average, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
There is no drive-thru in Carlsbad, so plan to park and walk in, or use Rapid Pick-Up. Self-order kiosks are installed at every cafe.
Sit-down dining is available at all 2 cafes.
No drive-thru lane in Carlsbad.
Not offered in Carlsbad.
Available from 2 of 2, fees vary by address.
Order in the app, collect from the shelf, no queue.
Touchscreen ordering at 2 of 2.
California has 194 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 153 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $40.61, ranking it 49 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Carlsbad itself runs 7% above the California average.
194
Cafes in CA
153
Towns with a cafe
$40.61
CA basket average
49/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Carlsbad cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Temecula is the cheapest of them at $39.05, $4.50 below Carlsbad, and it is 27 miles away.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Carlsbad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA | 4.0 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| San Marcos, CA | 6.8 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| Camp Pendleton South, CA | 7.5 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| Solana Beach, CA | 11 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| Escondido, CA | 12 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| San Diego, CA | 24 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
| Temecula, CA | 27 miles | $39.05 | $-4.50 |
| San Clemente, CA | 28 miles | $43.55 | $0.00 |
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.
Carlsbad has 2 Panera Bread bakery-cafes: Carlsbad - Palomar Commons, Carlsbad - The Shoppes at Carlsbad (Off Hwy 78). That is out of 194 across California.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is $6.99 in Carlsbad, which is $1.41 more than the $5.58 national average. The California average is $6.57.
No. None of the 2 cafes in Carlsbad, California have a drive-thru lane. Rapid Pick-Up inside the cafe is the fastest option.
Yes, modestly. Five staple items cost $43.55 in Carlsbad against $35.57 nationally, a 22% premium. Within California, Carlsbad ranks 114 of 153 towns from cheapest to dearest.
Across the 43 items we track in Carlsbad, Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado is the standout at $7.99, 14% above its $6.99 national average. At the other end, Orange Scone costs $5.89 at the Carlsbad cafes, 44% above its $4.08 national figure.
Carlsbad has 2 cafes with separate numbers: Carlsbad - Palomar Commons on 760-268-0566, Carlsbad - The Shoppes at Carlsbad (Off Hwy 78) on 760-720-0302.
Yes. All 2 cafes in Carlsbad, California offer delivery through the Panera app and website. Coverage depends on your address, and a delivery fee applies.
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