Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
13 bakery-cafes serve Charlotte. Below are their real addresses, phone numbers and what each one actually charges, from a snapshot of all 2,239 US Panera cafes.
13
Cafes here
87
In NC
$34.90
5 item basket
35/49
Cheapest in NC
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. The two furthest apart are 21 miles from each other. They do not charge the same either: the same five items cost $33.75 at Charlotte - Ballantyne Village and $41.25 at CLT/Douglas Term A Ext - Gate 22, a difference of $7.50 inside one town. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
5501 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208
5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208
14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
8152 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273
9309 Center Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
5940 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
3207 Pineville Mathews Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
306 S Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
11630 Waverly Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277
3625 City Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
209 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204
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 Charlotte cafe. Individual cafes vary, and mall, airport and campus sites follow their building's hours. Ring the cafe to check.
Five staple items add up to $34.90 in Charlotte, within 2% of the $35.57 national average. Prices here track the national middle closely.
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$2.11
National $2.10 (0%)
Hot Coffee
$3.16
National $3.15 (0%)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$5.55
National $5.58 (-1%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$12.11
National $12.32 (-2%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$11.97
National $12.42 (-4%)
| Item | Charlotte | NC avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $6.03 | $5.77 | $5.95 | +1% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $2.11 | $2.01 | $2.10 | 0% |
| Bistro French Onion | $5.55 | $5.39 | $5.57 | 0% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.11 | $2.01 | $2.10 | 0% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $5.55 | $5.39 | $5.57 | 0% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $4.47 | $4.36 | $4.49 | 0% |
| Hot Coffee | $3.16 | $3.00 | $3.15 | 0% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $12.10 | $12.19 | $12.27 | -1% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $6.91 | $6.71 | $6.95 | -1% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.91 | $6.71 | $6.96 | -1% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $5.55 | $5.39 | $5.58 | -1% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $12.33 | $12.18 | $12.41 | -1% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $6.91 | $6.71 | $6.99 | -1% |
| Cream of Tomato | $5.55 | $5.39 | $5.58 | -1% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $13.62 | $13.35 | $13.82 | -1% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $6.91 | $6.71 | $6.96 | -1% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $5.55 | $5.39 | $5.58 | -1% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $5.34 | $5.26 | $5.39 | -1% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.91 | $6.71 | $6.96 | -1% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $12.13 | $12.04 | $12.21 | -1% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $6.85 | $6.71 | $6.99 | -2% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $12.11 | $12.03 | $12.32 | -2% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $13.04 | $12.97 | $13.36 | -2% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $13.13 | $12.96 | $13.37 | -2% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $13.13 | $12.96 | $13.37 | -2% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $10.22 | $10.11 | $10.40 | -2% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $10.26 | $10.02 | $10.51 | -2% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $4.89 | $4.85 | $5.05 | -3% |
| Mac & Cheese | $6.22 | $6.17 | $6.38 | -3% |
| Orange Scone | $3.95 | $3.90 | $4.08 | -3% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $11.87 | $11.82 | $12.28 | -3% |
| Toasted Italiano | $12.88 | $12.83 | $13.25 | -3% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $4.11 | $3.99 | $4.24 | -3% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $11.97 | $12.08 | $12.42 | -4% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $12.00 | $12.07 | $12.45 | -4% |
| Greek Salad | $8.97 | $9.03 | $9.38 | -4% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.08 | $3.98 | $4.28 | -5% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $8.05 | $8.16 | $8.51 | -5% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.08 | $3.98 | $4.28 | -5% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $3.75 | $3.73 | $3.97 | -6% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.69 | $6.98 | -6% |
| Grilled Cheese | $8.01 | $8.15 | $8.48 | -6% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.69 | $6.98 | -6% |
Prices are what these 13 cafes charge on average, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
3 of the 13 cafes have a drive-thru, which is the quickest option at peak times. Self-order kiosks are installed at every cafe.
Sit-down dining is available at 9 of 13.
3 of 13 cafes have a lane.
Not offered in Charlotte.
Available from 10 of 13, fees vary by address.
Order in the app, collect from the shelf, no queue.
Touchscreen ordering at 13 of 13.
North Carolina has 87 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 49 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $34.51, ranking it 22 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Charlotte itself runs 1% above the North Carolina average.
87
Cafes in NC
49
Towns with a cafe
$34.51
NC basket average
22/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Charlotte cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Matthews is the cheapest of them at $33.75, $1.15 below Charlotte, and it is 9.0 miles away.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews, NC | 9.0 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Fort Mill, SC | 12 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Indian Trail, NC | 13 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Harrisburg, NC | 15 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Indian Land, SC | 16 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Gastonia, NC | 17 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 17 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
| Huntersville, NC | 19 miles | $33.75 | $-1.15 |
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.
Charlotte has 13 Panera Bread bakery-cafes: CLT/Douglas Term A Ext - Gate 22, CLT/Douglas - Concourse E Rotunda (Near E11), Charlotte - Ballantyne Village, Charlotte - Whitehall Commons, Charlotte - Northlake Commons, Charlotte - Fairview Rd near Park S Dr, Charlotte - Arboretum, Charlotte - Cotswold Village Shops, Carolinas HealthCare System - Rush S Dickson Tower/Main Lobby, Charlotte - SouthPark Mall (Dining Pavilion), Charlotte - Waverly, Charlotte - City Park, Charlotte - S Kings Dr & North of Charlottetowne Ave. That is out of 87 across North Carolina.
A bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup is $5.55 in Charlotte, effectively the same as the $5.58 national average. Panera sets prices per market, so the gap between the cheapest and dearest US cafe on this one item is wide even though Charlotte sits mid-table.
Partly. 3 of the 13 cafes in Charlotte, North Carolina have a drive-thru: Charlotte - Arboretum, Charlotte - Waverly, Charlotte - City Park. The others are walk-in and pickup only.
Not really. A five item basket runs $34.90 here against $35.57 nationally, a difference of only 2%. That puts Charlotte at number 35 of 49 in North Carolina.
Across the 43 items we track in Charlotte, Blueberry Muffin is the standout at $3.75, 6% below its $3.97 national average. At the other end, Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries costs $6.03 at the Charlotte cafes, 1% above its $5.95 national figure.
Charlotte has 13 cafes with separate numbers: CLT/Douglas Term A Ext - Gate 22 on 704-359-0246, CLT/Douglas - Concourse E Rotunda (Near E11) on 704-208-4842, Charlotte - Ballantyne Village on 704-341-7586, Charlotte - Whitehall Commons on 704-583-3046, Charlotte - Northlake Commons on 704-921-0013, Charlotte - Fairview Rd near Park S Dr on 704-643-7900, Charlotte - Arboretum on 704-341-8162, Charlotte - Cotswold Village Shops on 704-366-8477, Carolinas HealthCare System - Rush S Dickson Tower/Main Lobby on 704-972-6889, Charlotte - SouthPark Mall (Dining Pavilion) on 980-365-7999, Charlotte - Waverly on 980-262-6108, Charlotte - City Park on 980-215-6496, Charlotte - S Kings Dr & North of Charlottetowne Ave on 704-389-0984.
10 of the 13 cafes in Charlotte, North Carolina offer delivery. The rest are pickup only.
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