Panera Drinks Menu

If you’re standing at Panera trying to figure out what to drink, or you’re checking the menu before you go, this guide covers everything. Panera has one of the most varied drink menus in the fast-casual space in 2026. It’s not just coffee.

You’ve got iced teas, lemonades, smoothies, cold brews, espresso drinks, Charged Lemonades, Frescas, Energy Refreshers, frozen drinks, and a full hot coffee lineup.

The problem is that with 30+ drink options spread across multiple categories, it’s easy to default to whatever you’ve ordered before without knowing what else is on the board.

I’ll walk you through every category — what’s in each drink, how much it costs, how many calories it has, and which ones are worth ordering. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly what to get before you even walk in.

How Panera’s Drink Menu Is Organized

Before we get into specific drinks, here’s how Panera structures its beverage menu in 2026 so you know what you’re working with:

• Hot Coffee & Espresso — drip coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, mochas
• Iced Coffee & Cold Brew — iced lattes, cold brew, Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew
• Hot Tea — classic hot teas and seasonal warm drinks
• Iced Tea — brewed iced teas in multiple flavors
• Lemonade — classic, agave, flavored, and frozen varieties
• Charged Lemonade — high-caffeine energy lemonade
• Energy Refreshers & Frescas — new in 2026, caffeinated and non-caffeinated
• Smoothies — real fruit blends
• Frozen Drinks — frozen lemonade, frozen hot chocolate
• Fountain Drinks — self-serve sodas and bottled options
• Kids Drinks — organic juice, milk, smoothies

Prices across the full menu range from $2.49 for a basic hot coffee to $5.89 for specialty smoothies, with most drinks landing between $3.49 and $4.89.

Panera Coffee Drinks

Coffee is the backbone of Panera’s drink menu and the most-ordered category by volume. Here’s the full breakdown:

Hot Drip Coffee

• Light Roast — smooth, mild, easy-drinking | ~5 cal | ~$2.49–$3.79
• Dark Roast — bold, full-bodied, no bitterness | ~5 cal | ~$2.49–$3.79
• Hazelnut Coffee — flavored drip with nutty aroma | ~5–10 cal | ~$2.49–$3.79
• Decaf — same smooth profile, no caffeine | ~5 cal | same price as regular

Espresso Drinks (Hot or Iced)

• Caramel Latte — espresso, steamed milk, caramel syrup | ~300–380 cal | ~$4.29–$5.29
• Vanilla Latte — espresso, steamed milk, vanilla syrup | ~280–360 cal | ~$4.29–$5.29
• Cappuccino — espresso, equal parts steamed milk and foam | ~80–120 cal | ~$4.29–$4.79
• Americano — espresso diluted with hot water | ~15 cal | ~$3.79–$4.29
• Mocha — espresso, steamed milk, chocolate sauce | ~350–430 cal | ~$4.29–$5.29
• Crème Brûlée Latte — seasonal; espresso with crème brûlée syrup | ~350–420 cal | ~$4.79–$5.29

Cold Brew & Iced Coffee

• Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew — Panera’s signature cold brew, topped with vanilla cream | ~210 cal | ~$4.79–$5.29
• Caramel Cold Brew — cold brew with caramel sauce and milk | ~150–220 cal | ~$4.79–$5.29
• Iced Coffee — brewed coffee served chilled | ~20 cal (black) | ~$3.79–$4.29

Best coffee pick: Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew. It’s Panera’s most distinctive drink and the best balance of flavor and value on the entire coffee side of the menu.

Iced Cafe Blend Dark Roast Coffee

$3.79 | 5 Calories

Hazelnut Coffee

$2.99 | 5 Calories

Cafe Blend Dark Roast Coffee

$2.99 | 5 Calories

Cafe Blend Light Roast Coffee

$2.99 | 5 Calories

Decaf Coffee

$2.99 | 5 Calories

Hot Tea

$2.89 | 0 Calories

Signature Hot Chocolate

$3.99 | 250 Calories

Hazelnut Coffee Tote

$3.39 |  35 per tote Calories

Cafe Blend Light Roast Coffee Tote

$21.49 | 35 per tote Calories

Cafe Blend Dark Roast Coffee Tote

$21.49 | 35 per tote Calories

Decaf Coffee Tote

$21.49 | 15 per tote Calories

Hot Tea Tote

$21.49 |  0 per tote Calories

Signature Hot Chocolate Tote

$23.49 | 3450 per tote Calories

Panera Tea Drinks

Tea is the second-largest category on the Panera drink menu. You’ve got hot teas, iced teas in multiple flavors, and specialty blends worth knowing about.

Hot Tea

Panera serves classic hot teas in individual bags alongside seasonal warm drinks. Options typically include:

• Classic Green Tea — light, grassy, naturally low in caffeine | ~0 cal | ~$2.19–$2.49
• Classic Black Tea — bold and traditional | ~0 cal | ~$2.19–$2.49
• Herbal / Chamomile — caffeine-free, calming | ~0 cal | ~$2.19–$2.49
• Seasonal Hot Tea — varies by season (spiced, chai-inspired)

Iced Tea

• Iced Black Tea — zero calories, completely unsweetened | 0 cal | ~$2.99–$3.49
• Mango Iced Tea — light and fruity without heavy sugar | ~80–100 cal | ~$3.49–$3.99
• Passion Papaya Green Tea — fruity, refreshing green tea base | ~100–130 cal | ~$3.49–$3.99
• Pomegranate Hibiscus Tea — lightly sweet with natural flavors | ~80–110 cal | ~$3.49–$3.99
• Peach Iced Tea — sweet, Southern-style peach flavor | ~110–140 cal | ~$3.49–$3.99

Best tea pick: Passion Papaya Green Tea — green tea base with natural fruit flavor, moderate caffeine, and consistently one of Panera’s most-loved non-coffee drinks.

Lowest-calorie tea pick: Iced Black Tea at 0 calories — the cleanest, most refreshing option on the whole menu if you want zero sugar.

Panera Lemonade

Panera’s lemonade lineup is more extensive than most people realize. You’re not just getting a standard glass of lemonade — there are multiple flavor options, a premium agave version, a frozen option, and a caffeinated version.

Classic Lemonade

Real lemon juice with a clean, balanced sweetness. Lower in sugar than most fountain soft drinks and a solid choice if you want something refreshing without overthinking it.

Agave Lemonade

Panera’s premium lemonade — made with agave nectar instead of refined sugar. The result is a smoother, slightly earthy sweetness that feels less sharp than the classic version. One of the most popular non-coffee drinks on the entire Panera menu.

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

A flavored lemonade with blueberry and lavender notes. Light, fruity, and slightly floral — one of the more distinctive drinks on the lemonade side of the menu.

Strawberry Lemon Mint Lemonade

Lemonade with strawberry and fresh mint — bright, refreshing, and one of the better warm-weather drinks on the menu. Available with caffeine (Charged version) or without.

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

A frozen blended version of the strawberry lemonade. Thick, icy, and more dessert-adjacent than a standard lemonade. A best-seller in warmer months.

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade – Naturally Flavored

$4.29 | 150 Calories

Citrus Punch – Naturally Flavored

$4.29 | 110 Calories

Pomegranate Hibiscus Tea – Naturally Flavored Herbal Tea

$4.29 | 0 Calories

Passion Papaya Iced Green Tea – Naturally Flavored

$3.39 | 90 Calories

Iced Tea

$3.39 | 0 Calories

Agave Lemonade

$3.39 | 150 Calories

Brisk Raspberry Tea

$3.39 | 100 Calories

Panera Charged Lemonade

This is Panera’s high-caffeine energy drink — and it works completely differently from the rest of the lemonade lineup. You need to know this before you order one.

The Panera Charged Lemonade is made with lemonade base and green coffee extract. It contains significantly more caffeine than a regular Panera coffee. Current flavors include Fuji Apple Cranberry, Strawberry Lemon Mint, and Mango Yuzu Citrus.

Order this if: You need an afternoon energy boost and want something that tastes like lemonade, not a supplement drink.

Avoid this if: You’re sensitive to caffeine, pregnant, or already had coffee today.

Panera Energy Refreshers & Frescas

New in 2026, Panera expanded its drinks menu with two new categories:

Energy Refreshers

Fruit-forward, lightly caffeinated drinks with a clean energy blend — not as intense as the Charged Lemonade, but enough of a boost for an afternoon pickup. Available in seasonal flavors with natural caffeine sources.

Frescas

Non-caffeinated, sparkling fruit drinks with bold flavor and a refreshing carbonated finish. Think of these as Panera’s answer to flavored sparkling water — but with significantly more flavor. No caffeine, lower calories than lemonade, and one of the better additions to the 2026 menu.

Panera Smoothies

Panera smoothies are made with real fruit, no added sugar in the base, and blended with natural juice or yogurt. They’re one of the more nutritious drink options on the menu — but they’re also the priciest category.

Frozen Signature Hot Chocolate

$4.39 | 400 Calories

Tropical Green Smoothie

$6.49 | 200 Calories

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

$6.49 | 250 Calories

Mango Smoothie

$6.49 | 300 Calories

Strawberry Smoothie

$6.49 | 260 Calories

Panera Frozen Drinks

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Already covered in the lemonade section — thick, icy, blended strawberry lemonade. Best in summer.

Frozen Signature Hot Chocolate

Panera’s most indulgent drink — chocolate sauce, half-and-half, and ice blended together into a creamy frozen chocolate drink. It’s a winter-to-spring crossover item that runs as a limited-time special. Rich, dessert-like, and definitely not a low-calorie option.

Panera Fountain & Soft Drinks

For standard fountain drinks, Panera runs Pepsi products. These are self-serve when dining in, making them the most convenient option for people who just want something to drink alongside their meal.

Most fountain drinks are refillable when dining in. Sip Club members get unlimited fountain drinks as part of their subscription — which makes a $3.49 fountain drink effectively free if you’re already a member.

Panera Kids Drinks

If you’re ordering for kids, Panera has several age-appropriate options:

• Organic Apple Juice — no added sugar, made for kids | low cal | ~$2.49
• Low-Fat Milk — white or chocolate | ~100–130 cal | ~$2.49
• Lemonade — smaller portion of the regular lemonade | ~$2.49–$2.99
• Kids Smoothie — fruit smoothie in smaller size | ~$3.99–$4.49
• Zero-Sugar Sparkling Water — a lighter option for older kids | ~$2.49

Panera Unlimited Sip Club: Which Drinks Are Included?

The Unlimited Sip Club ($14.99/month) covers a specific set of drinks — and knowing what’s included before you sign up matters.

If you visit Panera 5+ times per month and order drip coffee, iced coffee, or tea — yes. You break even at about 5 visits and save on every trip after that. If your go-to order is a latte, cold brew, or smoothie — those aren’t covered, and the Sip Club is less valuable for you specifically.

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Final Verdit

Panera new drink lineup is bigger and better than most people realize. The Madagascar Vanilla Cream Cold Brew, Agave Lemonade, and Green Passion Smoothie are genuinely strong options — not just fillers to pair with a sandwich. If you visit regularly, the Unlimited Sip Club at $14.99 a month makes the whole menu even easier to justify.

The one thing to know before you order: the Charged Lemonade hits much harder on caffeine than it looks. Everything else is straightforward — use the “what to order” guide above, try something new, and you’ll likely find a drink worth coming back for.