Panera Bread • Salads
Panera Bread Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, Parmesan with Caesar dressing
- Price
- $9.99
- Calories
- 390
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbs
- 24g
- Fat
- 28g
$9.99
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 Caesar Salad
The Caesar Salad is romaine, croutons, parmesan with caesar dressing It comes in at 390 calories with 10g of protein, and is priced at $9.99 in the Salads section of the Panera Bread menu, about $2.56 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 Caesar Salad compares to similar Panera Bread items
| Caesar Salad (this item) | $9.99 | 390 | 2.56 |
| Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (Whole) | Varies by location | 270 | — |
| Greek Salad | $10.49 | 400 | 2.62 |
| Cobb Salad | $12.49 | 480 | 2.60 |
Average price in the Salads section: $10.99. This item is below the section average.
How the Caesar Salad compares at other chains
Compare the Caesar Salad across all chains →| Panera Bread | Caesar Salad | $9.99 | — |
| 99 Restaurant | Caesar Salad | $8.99 | — |
| Applebee's | Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken | $12.99 | $3.00 less |
| Boston Market | Chicken Caesar Salad | $8.49 | $1.50 more |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $11.49 | $1.50 less |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Caesar Salad good value at Panera Bread?
At $9.99, the Caesar Salad costs about $2.56 per 100 calories against a $10.99 average in the Salads 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 Caesar Salad at Panera Bread
The Caesar Salad 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 Caesar Salad
- 1Check current Panera Bread deals: Sip Club: 5 Months for $5/Month (through 2026-12-31).
- 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.
More Panera Bread menu items
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.
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.
Caesar Salad 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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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Panera Bread website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Panera Bread official nutrition — latest published, dated 2024-01-10 (archived copy of official page)