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Keto at Panera: Low‑Carb Menu Options & Custom Orders You Can Trust

Is it possible to eat keto at Panera, a restaurant that has the word "bread" in its name?! The answer is a definitive yes! To help make your keto lifestyle a little easier, we've gone through the entire Panera menu to bring you a comprehensive list of the drinks and food that are safe to order when you're on a keto diet.

Why Keto Is Possible at Panera & How to Order Smart

Despite being a bakery‑café chain with “Bread” in its name, Panera Bread can absolutely be keto‑friendly when you know what to ask for. There are key modifications—like skipping the bread or bagel, opting for salads without croutons, and choosing dressings with minimal carbs—that make the difference. With a few smart tweaks, you can enjoy a sit‑down meal or quick visit while staying within low‑carb, high‑fat macros.

For example, ordering an item “no bread” and adding extra avocado or bacon keeps your net carbs low while boosting healthy fats and protein—perfect for a keto lifestyle.  

In this article, you will discover:

Our Favorite Custom Keto Orders at Panera

steak and eggs keto breakfast at panera

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Pesto Steak & Eggs

  • Steak & Egg on Everything Bagel (no bagel)
  • Basil Pesto for Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Cold Brew Coffee - 16 fl oz
  • Total Macros: Calories 295; Fat 19.5g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 25g

keto breakfast bowl with eggs at panera

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An Egg-cellent Keto Breakfast

  • 3 Over Easy Eggs
  • Optional: Add bacon, ham, chicken, or avocado
  • British Breakfast Tea - 8 fl oz
  • Total Macros: Calories 240; Fat 18g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 24g

keto chicken cobb salad at panera

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Keto Chicken Cobb Salad

  • Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken - Half
  • Optional: Add extra avocado, bacon, or chicken
  • Unsweetened Black Tea - 20 fl oz
  • Total Macros: Calories 280; Fat 16g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 21g

keto roasted turkey and avocado blt without bread at panera

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Keto Turkey & Avocado BLT

  • Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT on Country Rustic - Whole (no country rustic bread)
  • SoBe Life Water Yumberry Pomegranate - 20 fl oz
  • Macros: Calories 420; Fat 35g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 32g

Keto Panera a La Carte Items

Keto Breakfast at Panera

Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Asiago Cheese Bagel (no bagel)

  • Macros: Calories 240; Fat 19g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 8g

Avocado, Egg White & Spinach on Sprouted Grain Bagel Flat (no bagel)

  • Macros: Calories 180; Fat 12.5g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 13g

Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Brioche (no brioche)

  • Macros: Calories 250; Fat 18g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 17g

    Basil Pesto for Breakfast Sandwiches

    • Macros: Calories 30; Fat 3g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Chipotle Aioli Sauce for Breakfast Sandwiches

    • Macros: Calories 70; Fat 7g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

    Egg & Cheese on Brioche (no brioche)

    • Macros: Calories 180; Fat 7g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 12g

    Egg Whites

    • Macros: Calories 35; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 7g

    Ham, Egg & Cheese on Whole Grain Pan Loaf (no whole grain pan loaf)

    • Macros: Calories 230; Fat 1g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 18g

    Ham, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Whole Grain Pan Loaf (no whole grain pan loaf)

    • Macros: Calories 240; Fat 16g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 19g

    Over Easy Egg

    • Macros: Calories 80; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 8g

    Steak & Egg on Everything Bagel (no bagel)

    • Macros: Calories 240; Fat 16.5g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 24g

    Steak & Scrambled Egg on Everything Bagel (no bagel)

    • Macros: Calories 260; Fat 17.5g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 25g

    Keto Drinks at Panera

    Coffee

    Additional Shot of Espresso

    • Macros: Calories 5; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Additional Shot of Espresso Decaf

    • Macros: Calories 5; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Dark Roast Coffee - 12 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 1g

    Dark Roast Coffee - 16 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 20; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 1g

    Dark Roast Coffee - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 1g

    Light Roast Coffee - 12 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 1g

    Light Roast Coffee - 16 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 20; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 1g

    Light Roast Coffee - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 1g

    Cold Brew Coffee - 16 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 1g

    Cold Brew Coffee - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 1g

    Decaf Coffee - 12 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 10; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 1g

    Decaf Coffee - 16 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 1g

    Decaf Coffee - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 20; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 2g

    Iced Coffee - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 1g

    Iced Coffee - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 1g 

    Tea

    Blackberry Sage Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    British Breakfast Decaf Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    British Breakfast Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Cinnamon Plum Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Mango Passionfruit Tea - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Mango Passionfruit Tea - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Unsweetened Black Tea - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

    Unsweetened Black Tea - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 0g

    Earl Greyer Decaf Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Earl Greyer Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Ginger Peach Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    Mango Ceylon Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    Orange Ginger Mint Tea - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    Panera Bottled Black Tea

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    Unsweetened Black Tea - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 0g

    Unsweetened Black Tea - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 0g

    Other

    Bottled Water

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    SoBe Life Water Yumberry Pomegranate - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g 

    SoBe Life Water Yumberry Pomegranate - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

    Spindrift® Seltzer - Lemon

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

    Spindrift® Seltzer - Orange Mango

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 0g

    Spindrift® Seltzer - Raspberry Lime

    • Macros: Calories 0; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 0g

    Substitute Almond Milk - 8 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 40; Fat 3.5g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 1g

    Tropicana Light Lemonade - 20 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

    Tropicana Light Lemonade - 32 fl oz

    • Macros: Calories 20; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

    Keto Salads at Panera

    Caesar - Half

    • Macros: Calories 160; Fat 13g; Net Carbs 6g; Protein 5g

      Caesar with Chicken - Half

      • Macros: Calories 220; Fat 14g; Net Carbs 7g; Protein 17g

      Greek - Half

      • Macros: Calories 200; Fat 18g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 4g

      Greek - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 400; Fat 36g; Net Carbs 7g; Protein 5g

      Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken - Half

      • Macros: Calories 280; Fat 16g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 21g

      Seasonal Greens - Half

      • Macros: Calories 90; Fat 5g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 2g

      Keto Dressings at Panera

      Asian Sesame Vinaigrette - Half

      • Macros: Calories 45; Fat 4g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 0g

      Asian Sesame Vinaigrette - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 90; Fat 8g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 0g

      Balsamic Vinaigrette - Half

      • Macros: Calories 60; Fat 5g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 0g

      Balsamic Vinaigrette - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 130; Fat 10g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 0g

      Caesar - Half

      • Macros: Calories 90; Fat 9g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

      Caesar - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 170; Fat 18g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 1g

      Chile Lime Rojo Ranch - Half

      • Macros: Calories 40; Fat 3g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 1g

      Chile Lime Rojo Ranch - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 80; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 2g

      Greek Dressing - Half

      • Macros: Calories 120; Fat 13g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 0g

      Greek Dressing - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 230; Fat 25g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

      Green Goddess - Half

      • Macros: Calories 60; Fat 5g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 1g

      Green Goddess - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 120; Fat 11g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 2g

      Poppyseed - Half

      • Macros: Calories 15; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 0g

      Poppyseed - Whole

      • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 6g; Protein 0g

      Thai Chili Vinaigrette - Half

      • Macros: Calories 25; Fat 1g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 0g

        White Balsamic Vinaigrette flavored with Apple - Half

        • Macros: Calories 80; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 0g

        Keto Sandwiches at Panera

        Napa Almond Chicken Salad on Country Rustic - Half (no country rustic)

        • Macros: Calories 180; Fat 16g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 9g

        Napa Almond Chicken Salad on Country Rustic - Whole (no country rustic)

        • Macros: Calories 360; Fat 31g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 18g

        Tuna Salad on Black Pepper Focaccia - Half (no black pepper focaccia)

        • Macros: Calories 170; Fat 14g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 9g

        Tuna Salad on Black Pepper Focaccia - Whole (no black pepper focaccia)

        • Macros: Calories 350; Fat 28g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 18g

        Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT on Country Rustic - Half (no country rustic bread)

        • Macros: Calories 210; Fat 17g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 16g

        Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT on Country Rustic - Whole (no country rustic bread)

        • Macros: Calories 420; Fat 35g; Net Carbs 0g; Protein 32g

        Keto Sides at Panera

        Pickle Spear

        • Macros: Calories 5; Fat 0g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 0g

        Keto Soups at Panera

        Ten Vegetable Soup - Cup

        • Macros: Calories 70; Fat 1.5g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 3g

        Keto Spreads at Panera

        Plain Cream Cheese Spread - 1.75 oz

        • Macros: Calories 180; Fat 17g; Net Carbs 4g; Protein 2g

        Plain Cream Cheese Spread - 8oz

        • Macros: Calories 110; Fat 10g; Net Carbs 3g; Protein 1g

        Reduced Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread - 1.75 oz

        • Macros: Calories 130; Fat 10g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 6g

        Reduced Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz

        • Macros: Calories 80; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 3g

        Reduced Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Spread - 1.75 oz

        • Macros: Calories 140; Fat 10g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 3g

        Reduced Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz

        • Macros: Calories 80; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 5g; Protein 2g

        Reduced Fat Plain Cream Cheese Spread- 1.75 oz

        • Macros: Calories 120; Fat 11g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 3g

        Reduced Fat Plain Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz

        • Macros: Calories 70; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 2g

        Peanut Butter

        • Macros: Calories 250; Fat 20g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 9g

        Reduced Fat Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread - 1.75 oz

        • Macros: Calories 110; Fat 9g; Net Carbs 2g; Protein 3g

        Reduced Fat Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz

        • Macros: Calories 70; Fat 6g; Net Carbs 1g; Protein 2g

        Reduced Fat Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread - 8 oz

        • Macros: Calories 100; Fat 7g; Net Carbs 8g; Protein 2g


        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

        • Can I eat keto at Panera without sacrificing flavour? Yes. By removing high‑carb components (bread, croutons, sugary dressings) and choosing higher‑fat, fuller‑protein ingredients (eggs, avocado, bacon), you’ll get satisfying flavour while keeping net carbs low.
        • Which menu items at Panera work best for keto? Look for breakfast items without bread, salads customised without croutons/bread, and sandwiches served as bowls (lettuce base) instead of bread. These offer the highest chance of staying under ~5–8 g net carbs. 
        • What key modifications should I ask for when ordering at Panera? Ask for “no bread”, “no croutons”, “dressing on side”, “add avocado or bacon”, choose heavy cream or black coffee as your beverage, and avoid soups and sides that are higher in carbs.

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