Panera Bakery Guide
Freshly baked artisan breads, classic sourdough loaves, and sliced breads baked fresh by master bakers.
Popular Bakery Choices
Asiago Cheese Bread
A golden bakery loaf baked with aged Asiago cheese through the crumb and over the crust — made for tearing, dipping in soup, or building a better sandwich at home.
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread
A soft swirled loaf layered with cinnamon and plump raisins — best toasted with butter for breakfast, or used for a sweet French toast.
Sourdough Bread Bowl
Panera's signature crusty sourdough loaf hollowed into an edible bowl — the classic way to serve Broccoli Cheddar or any Panera soup, baked fresh every morning.
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Asiago Cheese Bread
vegetarianA golden bakery loaf baked with aged Asiago cheese through the crumb and over the crust — made for tearing, dipping in soup, or building a better sandwich at home.
A dimpled, olive-oil focaccia topped with cracked black pepper and sea salt — sold as a loaf and used for Panera's tuna sandwich.
Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread
vegetarianA soft swirled loaf layered with cinnamon and plump raisins — best toasted with butter for breakfast, or used for a sweet French toast.
Panera's take-home sourdough loaf with a thick, crackly crust and tangy crumb — the bread behind several of its sandwiches.
Panera's signature crusty sourdough loaf hollowed into an edible bowl — the classic way to serve Broccoli Cheddar or any Panera soup, baked fresh every morning.
Dietary & Customization Tips for Panera Bakery
When ordering from the Bakery category, you have complete control over ingredients and caloric profiles. Use the MyPanera customization tool to modify sauces, breads, cheeses, and portion sizes:
- Reduce Sodium: Skip adding salted butter, bacon, or heavy cheeses which represent the primary sodium drivers.
- Lower Carbohydrates: Swap regular sourdough bread for Sprouted Grain Bagel Flats or opt to have sandwiches served on a bed of greens.
- Protein Boosts: You can add double portions of antibiotic-free chicken or sliced steak to any entree for a modest surcharge.
Frequently Asked Questions: Panera Bakery
Can you buy whole loaves of bread at Panera?
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