Panera Bread • Soups
Baked Potato Soup (Bowl)
Creamy potato soup with bacon, cheddar, and chives
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl)
The Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) is creamy potato soup with bacon, cheddar, and chives It comes in at 380 calories with 14g of protein, and is priced at $7.49 in the Soups section of the Panera Bread menu — about 1.97 cents per 100 calories. Panera Bread is a fast casual chain with over 2,100 locations known for Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl), Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, Mac & Cheese (Regular). Our Panera Bread menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) compares to similar Panera Bread items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) (this item) | $7.49 | 380 | 1.97 |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl) | $7.49 | 360 | 2.08 |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl) | $9.49 | 700 | 1.36 |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) | $7.49 | 190 | 3.94 |
| Creamy Tomato Soup (Bowl) | $7.49 | 300 | 2.50 |
Average price in the Soups section: $7.99. This item is below the section average.
How the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) compares at other chains
Compare the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Panera Bread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) | $7.49 | — |
| Captain D's | Baked Fish Meal | $8.99 | $1.50 less |
| Cook Out | Baked Beans | $1.99 | $5.50 more |
| Domino's | Baked Breadsticks (8-piece) | $5.99 | $1.50 more |
| LongHorn Steakhouse | Loaded Baked Potato | $5.49 | $2.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Panera Bread secret menu items
Frontega Chicken on Sourdough (Off-Menu) · $13.49
The Frontega Chicken was a popular sandwich that was discontinued — some locations still make it
How to order: Order a Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt and ask to 'make it like a Frontega' — chipotle chicken, mozzarella, tomato, red onion, and basil on Focaccia.
Grilled Mac & Cheese · $11.99
A grilled cheese sandwich made with mac & cheese as the filling instead of plain cheese
How to order: Order a Grilled Cheese and ask to 'add mac & cheese inside.' Also order a side of Mac & Cheese. Assemble yourself or ask nicely.
Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Sandwich · $7.99
A breakfast sandwich served on a chocolate croissant instead of bread — sweet and savory
How to order: Order a Bacon Egg & Cheese on a chocolate croissant instead of the regular bread. They'll make it if they have both ingredients.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) good value at Panera Bread?
At $7.49, the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) costs about 1.97 cents per 100 calories against a $7.99 average in the Soups section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Panera Bread sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) at Panera Bread
The Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) is available at Panera Bread locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Panera Bread app or third-party services. Order through the official Panera Bread ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Panera Bread menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Baked Potato Soup (Bowl)
- 1Check current Panera Bread deals — Unlimited Sip Club — $10.99/Month.
- 2Prices have trended +3.8% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Baked Potato Soup (Bowl) prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Panera Bread national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $10.65 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
- Los Angeles: $10.25 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
- Chicago: $9.70 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
- Houston: $9.10 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
- Atlanta: $9.30 (Estimated — on par with national average — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
- Columbus: $8.90 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl))
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About Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a fast casual chain with over 2,100 locations known for Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bread Bowl), Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, Mac & Cheese (Regular). Our Panera Bread menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including sandwiches & melts, soups, salads, mac & cheese. Current deals include Unlimited Sip Club — $10.99/Month.
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