Panera Bread • Mac & Cheese
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Regular)
Creamy mac and cheese with cheddar and Parmesan
- Price
- $8.49
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 16g
- Carbs
- 34g
- Fat
- 32g
$8.49
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 Mac & Cheese (Regular)
The Mac & Cheese (Regular) is creamy mac and cheese with cheddar and parmesan It comes in at 480 calories with 16g of protein, and is priced at $8.49 in the Mac & Cheese section of the Panera Bread menu, about $1.77 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 Mac & Cheese (Regular) compares to similar Panera Bread items
| Mac & Cheese (Regular) (this item) | $8.49 | 480 | 1.77 |
| Kids Mac & Cheese (Cup) | Varies by location | 490 | — |
| Mac & Cheese (Large) | $11.49 | 960 | 1.20 |
Average price in the Mac & Cheese section: $9.99. This item is below the section average.
How the Mac & Cheese (Regular) compares at other chains
Compare the Mac & Cheese (Regular) across all chains →| Panera Bread | Mac & Cheese (Regular) | $8.49 | — |
| A&W Restaurants | Cheeseburger | $4.99 | $3.50 more |
| Applebee's | Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $12.99 | $4.50 less |
| Auntie Anne's | Cheese Pretzel Dog | $6.29 | $2.20 more |
| Bojangles | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $3.99 | $4.50 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Mac & Cheese (Regular) good value at Panera Bread?
At $8.49, the Mac & Cheese (Regular) costs about $1.77 per 100 calories against a $9.99 average in the Mac & Cheese 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 Mac & Cheese (Regular) at Panera Bread
The Mac & Cheese (Regular) 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 Mac & Cheese (Regular)
- 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.
Mac & Cheese (Regular) 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.
Panera Bread FAQ
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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)