Panera Vegetarian Sandwiches

Vegetarian sandwiches at Panera on this list are the Mediterranean Veggie, the Grilled Cheese and the Toasted Caprese Focaccia. The Mediterranean Veggie is the lightest, while the whole Grilled Cheese (810 calories) has more than the whole Greek Salad (630).

You must also check the prices and calories of all Panera Bread Sandwiches.

Panera Vegetarian Salads

Salads aren’t automatically the light choice. The whole Farmhouse Crunch Salad (790 calories) is close to the whole Grilled Cheese (810), so half portions are the better route if calories matter.

Panera Vegetarian Market Bowls

The All-In Veggie Market Bowl is the one bowl on the vegetarian list. The half is a reasonable lunch at 450 calories, while the whole reaches 910, the highest of any single vegetarian entree besides the Mac & Cheese.

Panera Vegetarian Soups and Mac

The answer to which Panera soups are vegetarian depends on the soup, and it changes with the season and the cafe. This is the part of the menu where checking ingredients matters most.

Panera Vegetarian Breakfast

Panera vegetarian breakfast is straightforward: both egg and cheese sandwiches are $4.99. The Garden Avo & Egg White is lighter at 350 calories, and the Four Cheese Souffle is the heaviest at 470. For something without eggs, the oatmeal and yogurt parfait work, and the Fruit Cup is just 60 calories. Eggs count as vegetarian for most vegetarians (lacto-ovo), but a strict lacto-vegetarian skips them.

Panera Vegetarian Bakery Items

Panera Bread Bakery is the cheapest part of the menu: most bagels, macarons, and croissant twists are $1.99. Calories vary widely, from the Multigrain Bagel Flat at 190 to the Kitchen Sink Cookie at 810, which is nearly the same as a whole Grilled Cheese. Cream cheese and spreads aren’t on the price list. Pumpkin and caramel items look seasonal, so they may not be in your cafe year-round.

Panera Vegetarian Frozen Drinks and Smoothies

Every smoothie on the list is $6.59 for 16 fl oz, so the choice comes down to calories. The Tropical Green Smoothie is the lightest at 200 calories, and the Mango Smoothie is the heaviest at 300. The Frozen Signature Hot Chocolate is cheaper at $4.49 but has 530 calories, more than any smoothie. Ingredients like yogurt or dairy aren’t listed, so vegans should check the app. 

Items That Look Vegetarian but Need a Second Look

Panera Vegetarian Meal Ideas With Totals

These totals are simple sums of the à la carte prices above. Panera You Pick Two or combo deals may price differently, and tax isn’t included.

Meal	Calories	Total
Half Mediterranean Veggie + cup Autumn Squash	480	$13.78
Half Grilled Cheese + cup Creamy Tomato	640	$13.58
Half Greek Salad + cup Creamy Tomato	550	$13.88
Whole Grilled Cheese + cup Creamy Tomato	1,050	$15.78
Garden Avo & Egg White + Fruit Cup (breakfast)	410	$10.98

The lowest-calorie lunch here is the Mediterranean Veggie with squash soup at 480 calories. The cheapest pairing is the half Grilled Cheese with tomato soup at $13.58. A cup of soup ($ 7.19) costs more than a half sandwich ($6.59), which is why a single whole sandwich is often the cheaper route: the whole Grilled Cheese is $8.59, and the whole Mediterranean Veggie is $8.79 (520 calories).

How to Double-Check an Item Yourself?

Menus change, so verify before you order:

Vegetarian vs. Vegan at Panera

Everything here is vegetarian, not necessarily vegan and you can their difference here. Cheese, cream, eggs and yogurt appear throughout. Some third-party sources disagree about whether particular soups are vegan, so vegans should confirm each item directly.

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