Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
2 bakery-cafes serve Palm Desert. 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
$39.05
5 item basket
26/153
Cheapest in CA
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. The two furthest apart are 5.5 miles from each other. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
73075 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
34180 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert cafes comes to $39.05, which is 10% above the $35.57 national average. Panera lets each market set its own prices, and Palm Desert sits at the dearer end.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$6.29
National $5.58 (+13%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$13.59
National $12.32 (+10%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$13.59
National $12.42 (+9%)
Hot Coffee
$3.39
National $3.15 (+8%)
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$2.19
National $2.10 (+4%)
| Item | Palm Desert | CA avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $11.99 | $12.25 | $10.51 | +14% |
| Bistro French Onion | $6.29 | $6.57 | $5.57 | +13% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.49 | $4.66 | $3.97 | +13% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $6.29 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +13% |
| Cream of Tomato | $6.29 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +13% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $6.29 | $6.57 | $5.57 | +13% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $6.29 | $6.57 | $5.58 | +13% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $9.49 | $9.93 | $8.51 | +12% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $4.99 | $5.28 | $4.49 | +11% |
| Greek Salad | $10.39 | $10.87 | $9.38 | +11% |
| Grilled Cheese | $9.39 | $9.76 | $8.48 | +11% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $13.59 | $13.79 | $12.21 | +11% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $13.69 | $14.05 | $12.28 | +11% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $13.59 | $13.97 | $12.32 | +10% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $13.59 | $14.02 | $12.41 | +10% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.69 | $4.86 | $4.28 | +10% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $14.69 | $15.13 | $13.36 | +10% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.69 | $4.86 | $4.28 | +10% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $11.49 | $11.90 | $10.40 | +10% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $13.59 | $14.04 | $12.42 | +9% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $7.59 | $7.82 | $6.98 | +9% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $6.49 | $6.70 | $5.95 | +9% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $14.59 | $15.03 | $13.37 | +9% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $14.59 | $15.03 | $13.37 | +9% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $7.59 | $7.82 | $6.98 | +9% |
| Toasted Italiano | $14.39 | $14.94 | $13.25 | +9% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $13.29 | $13.65 | $12.27 | +8% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $14.99 | $15.63 | $13.82 | +8% |
| Hot Coffee | $3.39 | $3.56 | $3.15 | +8% |
| Mac & Cheese | $6.89 | $7.43 | $6.38 | +8% |
| Orange Scone | $4.39 | $4.90 | $4.08 | +8% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $7.49 | $7.95 | $6.99 | +7% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $13.29 | $13.87 | $12.45 | +7% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $7.39 | $7.68 | $6.95 | +6% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.39 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $7.39 | $7.68 | $6.99 | +6% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $7.39 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $5.69 | $6.12 | $5.39 | +6% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.39 | $7.68 | $6.96 | +6% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $4.49 | $4.82 | $4.24 | +6% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $5.29 | $5.65 | $5.05 | +5% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $2.19 | $2.47 | $2.10 | +4% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.19 | $2.47 | $2.10 | +4% |
Prices are what these 2 cafes charge on average, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
1 of the 2 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 all 2 cafes.
1 of 2 cafes have a lane.
Not offered in Palm Desert.
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. Palm Desert itself runs 4% below 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 Palm Desert cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Nothing within 40 miles is cheaper than Palm Desert.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Palm Desert |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta, CA | 6.7 miles | $39.05 | $0.00 |
| Palm Springs, CA | 7.1 miles | $39.05 | $0.00 |
| Beaumont, CA | 34 miles | $39.05 | $0.00 |
| Hemet, CA | 35 miles | $39.05 | $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.
Palm Desert has 2 Panera Bread bakery-cafes: Palm Desert - Highway 111 near El Paseo, Palm Desert - Monterey Ave at Dinah Shore. That is out of 194 across California.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is $6.29 in Palm Desert, which is $0.71 more than the $5.58 national average. The California average is $6.57.
Partly. 1 of the 2 cafes in Palm Desert, California have a drive-thru: Palm Desert - Monterey Ave at Dinah Shore. The others are walk-in and pickup only.
Yes, modestly. Five staple items cost $39.05 in Palm Desert against $35.57 nationally, a 10% premium. Within California, Palm Desert ranks 26 of 153 towns from cheapest to dearest.
Across the 43 items we track in Palm Desert, Asiago Cheese Bagel is the standout at $2.19, 4% above its $2.10 national average. At the other end, Tuna Salad Sandwich costs $11.99 at the Palm Desert cafes, 14% above its $10.51 national figure.
Palm Desert has 2 cafes with separate numbers: Palm Desert - Highway 111 near El Paseo on 760-568-6160, Palm Desert - Monterey Ave at Dinah Shore on 760-895-6948.
Yes. All 2 cafes in Palm Desert, California offer delivery through the Panera app and website. Coverage depends on your address, and a delivery fee applies.
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