Panera Grilled Cheese
A simple toasted sandwich of melty American cheese on Classic White Loaf, available as a half or whole.
Panera’s Grilled Cheese keeps things minimal: bread and melted cheese, toasted until golden. A half has 400 calories and a whole has 810.
What’s in the Grilled Cheese
The Fall 2026 catering build describes these components:
- Melty American cheese
- Classic White Loaf
Price
Halves and You Pick Two pairings are priced differently. Typical price: About $7–$12 for a whole sandwich.
Prices vary by café and are not set nationally. Figures are typical US ranges. Confirm in the Panera app for your location. Official nutrition guides do not list prices.
Nutrition facts: half vs whole
Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 (c8-26).
| Nutrient | Half | Whole |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 | 810 |
| Calories from fat | 190 | 380 |
| Total fat | 21 g | 42 g |
| Saturated fat | 13 g | 26 g |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 120 mg |
| Sodium | 1,270 mg | 2,540 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 37 g | 74 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 5 g |
| Total sugars | 8 g | 16 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 32 g |
Figures are for Grilled Cheese on Classic White Loaf. A whole sandwich carries 2,540 mg of sodium.
Allergens
Contains wheat, milk, and egg. May contain sesame.
Panera’s allergen guide notes shared equipment and bakery-café preparation, so it cannot guarantee any item is free of allergens. Confirm with your local café if you have a food allergy.
Ordering tips
- A half pairs naturally with Creamy Tomato Soup in a You Pick Two.
- Choose the half if you want to keep sodium lower.
- Kids portions are listed separately on the kids menu.
Browse the sandwich menu or the tomato soup page.
Grilled Cheese FAQs
Sources & disclaimer
Facts are rewritten for readers of Panera Bread Menus from Panera Bread’s publicly published materials:
- Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 / c8-26)
- Panera Bread allergen guide (c8-26)
- Panera Fall 2026 catering menu (product build)
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