Independent guide to Panera menu prices and calories Not affiliated with Panera Bread
Independent guide Not affiliated with Panera Bread
One bakery-cafe serves Tacoma. Below is its real address, phone number and what it actually charges, taken from a snapshot of all 2,239 US Panera cafes.
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Cafe here
34
In WA
$38.95
5 item basket
22/32
Cheapest in WA
Addresses and phone numbers come straight from Panera's own cafe records, dated 2026-07-04. Call ahead to confirm before travelling.
4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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 253-475-6741 to check.
A five item basket at the Tacoma cafe comes to $38.95, which is 10% above the $35.57 national average. Panera lets each market set its own prices, and Tacoma sits at the dearer end.
Hot Coffee
$3.69
National $3.15 (+17%)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
$6.49
National $5.58 (+16%)
Caesar Salad with Chicken
$13.49
National $12.42 (+9%)
Chicken Bacon Rancher
$13.19
National $12.32 (+7%)
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
$2.09
National $2.10 (0%)
| Item | Tacoma | WA avg | US avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | $6.19 | $6.01 | $5.05 | +23% |
| Mac & Cheese | $7.79 | $7.63 | $6.38 | +22% |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | $8.49 | $8.18 | $6.99 | +21% |
| Grilled Cheese | $9.99 | $9.89 | $8.48 | +18% |
| Vanilla Cinnamon Roll | $4.99 | $4.95 | $4.24 | +18% |
| Bistro French Onion | $6.49 | $6.47 | $5.57 | +17% |
| Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice | $6.49 | $6.47 | $5.57 | +17% |
| Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries | $6.99 | $6.87 | $5.95 | +17% |
| Hot Coffee | $3.69 | $3.66 | $3.15 | +17% |
| Mediterranean Veggie | $9.99 | $9.95 | $8.51 | +17% |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | $6.49 | $6.47 | $5.58 | +16% |
| Cream of Tomato | $6.49 | $6.47 | $5.58 | +16% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle | $6.49 | $6.47 | $5.58 | +16% |
| Chocolate Croissant | $4.89 | $4.83 | $4.28 | +14% |
| Pecan Braid | $4.89 | $4.83 | $4.28 | +14% |
| Blueberry Muffin | $4.49 | $4.51 | $3.97 | +13% |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $6.09 | $6.07 | $5.39 | +13% |
| Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese | $7.79 | $7.73 | $6.95 | +12% |
| Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.79 | $7.73 | $6.96 | +12% |
| Four Cheese Soufflé | $7.79 | $7.88 | $6.98 | +12% |
| Ham, Egg & Cheese on Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $7.79 | $7.73 | $6.96 | +12% |
| Orange Scone | $4.59 | $4.58 | $4.08 | +12% |
| Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese | $7.79 | $7.73 | $6.96 | +12% |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | $7.79 | $7.88 | $6.98 | +12% |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich | $11.79 | $11.70 | $10.51 | +12% |
| Chipotle Chicken, Egg & Avocado | $7.79 | $7.73 | $6.99 | +11% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken® | $13.59 | $13.51 | $12.28 | +11% |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak | $14.69 | $14.64 | $13.36 | +10% |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | $13.49 | $13.50 | $12.42 | +9% |
| Greek Salad | $10.19 | $10.33 | $9.38 | +9% |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | $13.29 | $13.22 | $12.27 | +8% |
| Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt | $13.39 | $13.45 | $12.41 | +8% |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | $13.49 | $13.48 | $12.45 | +8% |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher | $13.19 | $13.31 | $12.32 | +7% |
| Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich | $12.99 | $13.07 | $12.21 | +6% |
| Toasted Italiano | $13.99 | $14.15 | $13.25 | +6% |
| Green Goddess Cobb | $14.49 | $14.65 | $13.82 | +5% |
| Southwest Chicken Caesar Salad | $13.99 | $14.10 | $13.37 | +5% |
| Southwest Chile Lime Ranch with Chicken | $13.99 | $14.10 | $13.37 | +5% |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad | $10.79 | $11.06 | $10.40 | +4% |
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | $2.09 | $2.16 | $2.10 | 0% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | $2.09 | $2.16 | $2.10 | 0% |
| Frozen Strawberry Lemonade | $3.99 | $4.20 | $4.49 | -11% |
Prices are what this cafe charges, recorded 2026-07-04. Panera changes prices without notice.
There is no drive-thru in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma.
Not offered in Tacoma.
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.
Washington has 34 Panera bakery-cafes spread over 32 towns and cities, out of 2,239 nationally. On our five item basket the state averages $39.10, ranking it 45 of 49 states from cheapest to dearest. Tacoma sits right on the Washington average.
34
Cafes in WA
32
Towns with a cafe
$39.10
WA basket average
45/49
State price rank
Nearest towns with their own Panera guide, measured from the Tacoma cafe.
The same 5 items in every town with a Panera inside 40 miles, nearest first. Lakewood is the cheapest of them at $38.85, $0.10 below Tacoma, and it is 4.1 miles away.
| Town | Distance | Basket | vs Tacoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 4.1 miles | $38.85 | $-0.10 |
| Gig Harbor, WA | 7.9 miles | $38.95 | $0.00 |
| Puyallup, WA | 9.0 miles | $39.35 | +$0.40 |
| Federal Way, WA | 10 miles | $38.85 | $-0.10 |
| JB Lewis McChord, WA | 10 miles | $38.85 | $-0.10 |
| Auburn, WA | 12 miles | $38.95 | $0.00 |
| Bonney Lake, WA | 15 miles | $38.95 | $0.00 |
| Kent, WA | 16 miles | $38.85 | $-0.10 |
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 Tacoma: Tacoma - Tacoma Mall, at 4502 S Steele St. Washington has 34 cafes in total across 32 towns and cities.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is $6.49 in Tacoma, which is $0.91 more than the $5.58 national average. The Washington average is $6.47.
No. The Tacoma, Washington cafe does not have a drive-thru lane. Rapid Pick-Up inside the cafe is the fastest option.
Yes, modestly. Five staple items cost $38.95 in Tacoma against $35.57 nationally, a 10% premium. Within Washington, Tacoma ranks 22 of 32 towns from cheapest to dearest.
Across the 43 items we track in Tacoma, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is the standout at $3.99, 11% below its $4.49 national average. At the other end, Kitchen Sink Cookie costs $6.19 at the Tacoma cafe, 23% above its $5.05 national figure.
Call 253-475-6741. That reaches Tacoma - Tacoma Mall at 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409.
Yes. The Tacoma, Washington cafe offers delivery through the Panera app and website. Coverage depends on your address, and a delivery fee applies.
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