Panera Bread Allergen Menu and Wheat Free Guide

Use this report as a source of reference for allergen information in foods offered at Panera Bread quick service restaurants. We also include the short list of menu items that are made without wheat.

All data in this allergen menu is sourced directly from Panera Bread. Food-allergic guests can check this guide for a quick and easy way to narrow down their available options before heading to Panera for a satisfying meal.

Before jumping to the allergen menu, please read the following section for a refresher on which foods are regulated (and thus required to be reported) as allergens.

What are Food Allergens?

Federal regulations have identified nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.

Highly refined oils are exempted from federal regulations, even if the oil is derived from one of the major allergen groups such as soybeans.

Shared Equipment

It’s important for any individuals with food allergies or specific dietary needs to know that restaurants cannot guarantee food safety. Potential allergens may be present due to how foods are prepared.

Fast food restaurants have limited space. As such, foods and beverages are prepared using shared equipment. Fried foods, for example, are cooked in common oils in a shared fryer.

So even if a specific ingredient or meal does not contain specific allergens, foods, beverages, and utensils may come into contact with or contain common allergens due to cross contamination.

Read through to the end of this article for additional information, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions related to eating at Panera Bread restaurants.

Panera Bread Allergen Guide

This section includes abbreviated versions of Panera’s menu. Each table lists menu options made with eggs, fish, milk, sesame, shellfish, soy, nuts, and/or wheat.

Menu items vary by location. The absence of specific menu items does not indicate that such foods are free of allergens. Highly refined oil is excluded.

Breakfast

The following table includes breakfast sandwiches, souffles, avocado toast, and other breakfast meals.

The list of allergens is based on the standard menu formulation with the listed bread. Any alterations or substitutions to your choice of bread may change the allergens.

Breakfast items made with wheat may contain gluten.

Sandwiches

The following allergen guide for Panera Sandwiches is based on the standard menu with suggested bread. Substituting another type of bread or ordering additional add-ins and toppings may vary the actual allergens in your sandwich order.

Salads

Here is a list of the declared common allergens in Panera Bread salads.

View Nutritional Information: Panera Bread Southwest Chicken Salad

Bagels & Spreads

Here are the declared allergens in Panera’s bagels and spreads.

Breads

Common allergens in breads include egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat. Here are the specific allergens declared by type of bread.

Baked Goods

All of the baked goods contain milk and wheat. Nearly all contain eggs. Specific products also contain soy, tree nuts, and/or sesame.

Here is the list of allergens that Panera Bread indicates are included in brownies, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods. Common allergens for a specific menu item are the same in all order sizes (e.g., mini and large brownies and cookies).

Soups and Mac & Cheese

Any alterations to a standard order, including the choice of a bread bowl for soups, may change the actual allergens.

Kids Menu

Check Nutrition and Ingredients: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Drinks

The list of common allergens in Panera drinks is based on a standard order. Substitutions may alter the actual allergens in the drink.

Wheat Free Guide

Panera Bread Wheat-Free Menu

For guests with a wheat allergy, inform your server before ordering. The following list includes options on Panera’s menu that do not contain wheat. We source this information directly from Panera Bread’s Allergen Guide.

Any substitutions for standard menu options may change the allergens.

Note: The list below includes wheat-free items and are not guaranteed to be gluten-free options. Gluten may be found in other grains, including barley and rye. Moreover, food products may come into contact with ingredients or other foods that contain wheat during preparation or cooking.

Panera Allergen Menu FAQs

Here is a list of additional resources and current information for frequently asked questions about food allergens at the Panera Bread quick service restaurant chain.

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Allergens and ingredients source: Panera Bread