Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
One bakery-cafe serves Iowa City. Below is its real address, phone number and what it actually charges, taken from a snapshot of all 2,239 US Panera cafes.
1
Cafe here
20
In IA
$34.05
5 item basket
10/16
Cheapest in IA
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
1646 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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 this cafe. Individual cafes vary, and mall, airport and campus sites follow their building's hours. Ring 319-248-0007 to check.
Five staple items add up to $34.05 in Iowa City, within 4% of the $35.57 national average. Prices here track the national middle closely.
Hot Coffee
$3.19
National $3.15 (+1%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$11.79
National $12.32 (-4%)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$5.29
National $5.58 (-5%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$11.79
National $12.42 (-5%)
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$1.99
National $2.10 (-5%)
| Item | Iowa City | IA avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | $3.19 | $3.17 | $3.15 | +1% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.95 | -2% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.19 | $4.20 | $4.28 | -2% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Orange Scone | $3.99 | $3.98 | $4.08 | -2% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.19 | $4.20 | $4.28 | -2% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $11.99 | $11.99 | $12.41 | -3% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.99 | -3% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $5.79 | $5.79 | $5.95 | -3% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $4.89 | $4.89 | $5.05 | -3% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $11.79 | $11.80 | $12.21 | -3% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $11.79 | $11.81 | $12.27 | -4% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $11.79 | $11.80 | $12.32 | -4% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.49 | -4% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $11.99 | $12.01 | $12.45 | -4% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.39 | -4% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $12.79 | $12.80 | $13.37 | -4% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $12.79 | $12.80 | $13.37 | -4% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $9.99 | $9.99 | $10.40 | -4% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $11.79 | $11.78 | $12.28 | -4% |
| Toasted Italiano | $12.69 | $12.70 | $13.25 | -4% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.10 | -5% |
| Bistro French Onion | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.57 | -5% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $11.79 | $11.83 | $12.42 | -5% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $12.69 | $12.72 | $13.36 | -5% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.10 | -5% |
| Cream of Tomato | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.57 | -5% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.82 | -5% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $9.99 | $9.99 | $10.51 | -5% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $6.59 | $6.59 | $6.99 | -6% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.62 | $6.98 | -6% |
| Greek Salad | $8.79 | $8.79 | $9.38 | -6% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.62 | $6.98 | -6% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $3.99 | $4.02 | $4.24 | -6% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $3.69 | $3.70 | $3.97 | -7% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $7.89 | $7.89 | $8.51 | -7% |
| Grilled Cheese | $7.79 | $7.81 | $8.48 | -8% |
| Mac & Cheese | $5.89 | $5.90 | $6.38 | -8% |
Prices are what this cafe charges, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
There is no drive-thru in Iowa City, so plan to park and walk in, or use Rapid Pick-Up. Self-order kiosks are installed at the cafe.
Sit-down dining is available at the cafe.
No drive-thru lane in Iowa City.
Not offered in Iowa City.
Available from 1 of 1, fees vary by address.
Order in the app, collect from the shelf, no queue.
Touchscreen ordering at 1 of 1.
Iowa has 20 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 16 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $34.08, ranking it 8 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Iowa City sits right on the Iowa average.
20
Cafes in IA
16
Towns with a cafe
$34.08
IA basket average
8/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Iowa City cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Nothing within 40 miles is cheaper than Iowa City.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Iowa City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coralville, IA | 4.7 miles | $34.20 | +$0.15 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 26 miles | $34.05 | $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.
There is one Panera Bread bakery-cafe in Iowa City: Iowa City - Lower Muscatine Rd @ S 1st Ave, at 1646 Sycamore Street. Iowa has 20 cafes in total across 16 towns and cities.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup costs $5.29 in Iowa City, $0.29 less than the $5.58 you would pay on average nationally. The Iowa average is $5.29.
No. The Iowa City, Iowa cafe does not have a drive-thru lane. Rapid Pick-Up inside the cafe is the fastest option.
Not really. A five item basket runs $34.05 here against $35.57 nationally, a difference of only 4%. That puts Iowa City at number 10 of 16 in Iowa.
Across the 43 items we track in Iowa City, Grilled Cheese is the standout at $7.79, 8% below its $8.48 national average. At the other end, Hot Coffee costs $3.19 at the Iowa City cafe, 1% above its $3.15 national figure.
Call 319-248-0007. That reaches Iowa City - Lower Muscatine Rd @ S 1st Ave at 1646 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA 52240.
Yes. The Iowa City, Iowa cafe offers delivery through the Panera app and website. Coverage depends on your address, and a delivery fee applies.
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