Panera Bread Gluten-Free Menu

If you are following a gluten-free diet, dining out can be a challenge. Panera Bread offers some lower-gluten options, but it is important to understand that Panera Bread is not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. There is always a risk of cross-contamination since gluten-containing ingredients — especially bread — are everywhere in the Panera Bread kitchen.

That said, Panera Bread does have several menu items that do not contain gluten as an ingredient, and the chain is relatively transparent about its allergen information.

What Can I Eat Gluten-Free at Panera Bread?

Items with no gluten-containing ingredients (but note cross-contamination risk):

Soups (no gluten ingredients)

Ten Vegetable Soup — Naturally gluten-free ingredients
Lemon Chicken Orzo — Contains orzo (pasta), NOT gluten free
Chicken Noodle — Contains egg noodles, NOT gluten free
Broccoli Cheddar — Contains a roux (flour), NOT gluten free
Creamy Tomato — May contain flour, check with staff

Salads (without croutons)

Green Goddess Cobb Salad (no croutons) — GF-friendly
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (no croutons) — GF-friendly
Greek Salad (no croutons) — GF-friendly
Caesar Salad — Contains croutons by default (order without)

Other GF-friendly items

Seasonal Fruit Cup
Hard-boiled egg
Most dressings (confirm ingredients)
Apple

What to Avoid

The following categories contain gluten and should be avoided if you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance:

All bread and rolls
All sandwiches (the bread is the issue)
All bagels and pastries
Mac & Cheese (contains pasta)
Flatbreads
Most soups (many use flour as a thickener)
Croutons in salads (order without)

Important Disclaimer

Panera Bread is not a gluten-free facility. Bread is baked on-site daily and gluten is present throughout the kitchen. Cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients is possible for any menu item. If you have celiac disease, eating at Panera Bread carries risk. For mild gluten sensitivity, the items listed above may be tolerable, but individual reactions vary. Always speak with Panera Bread staff and review the official allergen guide at panera.com before ordering.