Panera Kids Menu with Prices & Calories (2026)
Panera’s kids menu is made for children aged 12 and under: five familiar mains — grilled cheese, turkey & cheese, ham & cheese, mac & cheese and broccoli cheddar soup — at typical prices of $5.49–$7.99, each served as a meal with a side and a drink. Calories run from 280 for a cup of broccoli cheddar soup up to 810 for the grilled cheese, because Panera’s kids sandwiches are whole sandwiches on Classic White bread, not half portions. Every price and calorie figure on this page comes from Panera’s official Nutrition Guide and typical US café prices, checked today.
Kids Grilled Cheese
A whole grilled cheese on Classic White bread with melty American cheese, toasted golden — the same size as the adult classic, which makes it the heartiest pick on the kids menu.
Kids Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
A whole turkey and American cheese sandwich on Classic White bread. Simple and familiar, with the most protein of any kids main — a good pick for bigger appetites.
Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich
A whole ham and American cheese sandwich on Classic White bread — the classic lunchbox combination, made fresh at the counter.
Kids Mac & Cheese
A cup of Panera’s signature mac & cheese — tender pasta shells in a creamy Vermont white cheddar sauce. The same cup size as the regular menu, and a longtime kids’ favorite.
Kids Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A cup of the famous broccoli cheddar soup — chopped broccoli and carrots simmered in a smooth cheese sauce. The lightest main on the kids menu.
What comes with a Panera kids meal
Each kids main is served as a meal with one side and one drink included. Side choices are a whole apple, an organic yogurt tube, kettle-cooked potato chips or a piece of French baguette. Drink choices are organic white milk (110 Cal), organic chocolate milk (150 Cal), organic apple juice (100 Cal) or water. Swapping the drink is the easiest calorie lever: apple juice instead of chocolate milk saves 50 calories, and water saves all of them.
Kids menu prices and calories at a glance
Every main above shows its own price range and calories on its card. For a quick comparison: the three sandwiches run 640–810 Cal, the mac & cheese cup is 490 Cal, and the broccoli cheddar cup is the lightest main at 280 Cal. The included drinks add 100 Cal for organic apple juice, 110 Cal for organic white milk or 150 Cal for organic chocolate milk. Prices are typical US ranges and vary by café.
Lightest and heartiest kids picks
The lightest main is the broccoli cheddar soup cup at 280 calories — paired with apple juice and an apple side, the whole meal stays near 400 calories. The heartiest is the grilled cheese at 810 calories: it is a whole adult-size sandwich, so it suits older kids or sharing between two younger children. For protein, the turkey & cheese sandwich leads the kids menu at 40 g.
Vegetarian kids options
Three of the five kids mains contain no meat: the mac & cheese, the grilled cheese and the broccoli cheddar soup. All three contain dairy, so they are vegetarian but not vegan, and families managing milk or wheat allergies should check Panera’s official allergen guide for the current recipe before ordering.
How kids portions differ from adult portions
The difference is smaller than most parents expect. Kids sandwiches are whole sandwiches on Classic White bread — the same build as the adult classics — while the soup and mac & cheese come as a cup, the smaller of the two adult sizes. What really makes it a kids meal is the bundle: a simpler recipe, a side and an organic drink included in one price for guests aged 12 and under.
Frequently asked questions
Does Panera have a kids menu?
Yes. Panera’s kids menu is for children aged 12 and under and offers five mains — grilled cheese, turkey & cheese and ham & cheese sandwiches, mac & cheese and broccoli cheddar soup — each served as a meal with a side and a drink.
What comes with a Panera kids meal?
Every kids meal includes the main, one side (a whole apple, organic yogurt, kettle-cooked chips or a French baguette piece) and one drink (organic white or chocolate milk, organic apple juice or water).
How many calories are in the Panera kids grilled cheese?
810 calories. The kids grilled cheese is a whole sandwich on Classic White bread — the same size as the adult Classic Grilled Cheese — which is why its calories match the adult version in Panera’s Nutrition Guide.
What is the lightest meal on the Panera kids menu?
A cup of broccoli cheddar soup (280 Cal) with organic apple juice (100 Cal) is the lightest combination, before the included side — about 380 calories, or roughly 480 with an apple.
Are there vegetarian options on the Panera kids menu?
Yes — the mac & cheese, grilled cheese and broccoli cheddar soup are all meat-free. They do contain dairy, so they are not vegan, and allergen information should be checked in Panera’s official allergen guide.
How much does a Panera kids meal cost?
Typically $5.49–$7.99 for the meal depending on the main you choose. Panera does not publish one national price list, so the exact price varies by café — check your local café’s menu when ordering.
Explore more of the menu: the full Panera menu with prices, the soup menu, the sandwich menu, the bakery & bagels menu, our Panera nutrition guide and the gluten-free menu.
Sources: Nutrition — Panera Bread US Nutrition Guide, Edition 1 (figures checked against the guide published at panerabread.com on November 1, 2026). Prices are typical US ranges and vary by café.
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Last updated: November 1, 2026