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- Cuisine
- Bakery-Café
- Currency
- USD
- Price range
- USD$$$
- Last verified
- 8 September 2026
Grew out of the Au Bon Pain bakery-café chain and was rebranded as Panera Bread starting in 1997 under Ron Shaich, who positioned it deliberately as a more premium "fast casual" alternative to typical fast food, built around bread baked from scratch, soups, and sit-down café seating.
Soups
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (bowl)
US$6.79
Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)
US$7.73
Chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, chicken broth
120 kcal
French Onion Soup
US$8.35
Caramelized onions, beef broth, sourdough croutons, Swiss cheese
370 kcal
New England Clam Chowder (Bowl)
US$8.18
Clams, potatoes, cream, bacon, clam broth
420 kcal
Bread Bowls
Creamy Tomato Soup (Bread Bowl)
US$10.99
Combos
You Pick Two
US$11.99
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bread bowl at Panera Bread?
A Creamy Tomato Soup Bread Bowl costs $10.99, based on pricing checked in 2026.
Other fast food menus in United States
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