Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
2 bakery-cafes serve Reading. 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
111
In PA
$34.05
5 item basket
38/82
Cheapest in PA
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. The two furthest apart are 7.1 miles from each other. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
2733 Papermill Rd, Reading, PA 19610
4395 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606
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 Reading 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 $34.05 in Reading, 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 | Reading | PA avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | $3.19 | $3.22 | $3.15 | +1% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.94 | $6.95 | -2% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.94 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.19 | $4.16 | $4.28 | -2% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $6.79 | $6.94 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Orange Scone | $3.99 | $3.95 | $4.08 | -2% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.19 | $4.16 | $4.28 | -2% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $6.79 | $6.94 | $6.96 | -2% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $11.99 | $11.92 | $12.41 | -3% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $6.79 | $6.94 | $6.99 | -3% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $5.79 | $5.84 | $5.95 | -3% |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $4.89 | $5.23 | $5.05 | -3% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $11.79 | $11.70 | $12.21 | -3% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $11.79 | $11.83 | $12.27 | -4% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $11.79 | $11.71 | $12.32 | -4% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $4.29 | $4.10 | $4.49 | -4% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $11.99 | $12.01 | $12.45 | -4% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $5.19 | $5.43 | $5.39 | -4% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $12.79 | $12.77 | $13.37 | -4% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $12.79 | $12.77 | $13.37 | -4% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $9.99 | $9.86 | $10.40 | -4% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $11.79 | $11.82 | $12.28 | -4% |
| Toasted Italiano | $12.69 | $12.51 | $13.25 | -4% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.10 | -5% |
| Bistro French Onion | $5.29 | $5.43 | $5.57 | -5% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $5.29 | $5.43 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $11.79 | $11.93 | $12.42 | -5% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $12.69 | $12.55 | $13.36 | -5% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $1.99 | $1.99 | $2.10 | -5% |
| Cream of Tomato | $5.29 | $5.43 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $5.29 | $5.43 | $5.57 | -5% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $13.19 | $13.12 | $13.82 | -5% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $5.29 | $5.43 | $5.58 | -5% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $9.99 | $10.02 | $10.51 | -5% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $6.59 | $6.84 | $6.99 | -6% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.80 | $6.98 | -6% |
| Greek Salad | $8.79 | $8.89 | $9.38 | -6% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $6.59 | $6.80 | $6.98 | -6% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $3.99 | $3.99 | $4.24 | -6% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $3.69 | $3.71 | $3.97 | -7% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $7.89 | $8.23 | $8.51 | -7% |
| Grilled Cheese | $7.79 | $8.13 | $8.48 | -8% |
| Mac & Cheese | $5.89 | $6.23 | $6.38 | -8% |
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 Reading.
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.
Pennsylvania has 111 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 82 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $34.28, ranking it 16 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Reading itself runs 1% below the Pennsylvania average.
111
Cafes in PA
82
Towns with a cafe
$34.28
PA basket average
16/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Reading cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Nothing within 40 miles is cheaper than Reading.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, PA | 4.4 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Pottstown, PA | 15 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Ephrata, PA | 17 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Exton, PA | 26 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Collegeville, PA | 26 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Lebanon, PA | 26 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Lancaster, PA | 28 miles | $34.05 | $0.00 |
| Allentown, PA | 28 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.
Reading has 2 Panera Bread bakery-cafes: Reading - Broadcasting Square, Reading - Perkiomen Ave @ Hwy 422. That is out of 111 across Pennsylvania.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup costs $5.29 in Reading, $0.29 less than the $5.58 you would pay on average nationally. The Pennsylvania average is $5.43.
Partly. 1 of the 2 cafes in Reading, Pennsylvania have a drive-thru: Reading - Perkiomen Ave @ Hwy 422. The others are walk-in and pickup only.
Not really. A five item basket runs $34.05 here against $35.57 nationally, a difference of only 4%. That puts Reading at number 38 of 82 in Pennsylvania.
Across the 43 items we track in Reading, 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 Reading cafes, 1% above its $3.15 national figure.
Reading has 2 cafes with separate numbers: Reading - Broadcasting Square on 610-373-9620, Reading - Perkiomen Ave @ Hwy 422 on 610-779-6226.
Yes. All 2 cafes in Reading, Pennsylvania offer delivery through the Panera app and website. Coverage depends on your address, and a delivery fee applies.
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