Updated February 2023! Au Bon Pain is a fast casual bakery and café chain that’s owned by Panera Bread. Their menu has a huge focus on fresh baked breads, which isn’t surprising. Au Bon Pain literally translates to “good bread.” Most of their breads are dairy-free, which equates to a big dairy-free menu of sandwiches, in addition to several soups, salads, and other options. They also offer quite a few vegan options, as noted below.
Au Bon Pain Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options
Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this guide is for the U.S. locations. Options may vary in other countries.
Other Dietary Notes: For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Bakery Breads
- Ciabatta
- Country White Bread
- Multigrain Baguette
- Rustic Baguette
- Tortilla Wrap
- Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap
Bagels
- Everything Bagel
- Plain Bagel
- Sesame Bagel
- Skinny Wheat Bagel
Heads Up! Obviously, the cream cheese is off limits. Dairy-free bagel spread options are limited at Au Bon Pain, but most locations have jam, hummus, and they often have seasonal spreads, like pumpkin butter in fall.
Other Baked Goodies
Heads Up! Au Bon Pain used to make a dairy-free, gluten-free Chocolate Chip Brownie, but it appears to be discontinued. At our time of review, they didn’t offer any dairy-free muffins, cookies, scones, danishes, or other baked desserts.
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Chipotle Turkey & Avocado Sandwich (no cheese)
- Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich (sub dairy-free bread, see options above)
- Extra Bacon BLT Sandwich
- Ham on Multigrain (no cheese)
- Newport Turkey Sandwich (no cheese)
- Toasted Chicken & Avocado Sandwich (no cheese, no basil pesto sauce (but basil aioli is dairy-free))
- Turkey Club Sandwich (no cheese)
- Smoky BBQ Chicken Sandwich (no cheese)
Dairy-Free Sandwich Spreads & Seasonings: Basil Aioli, BBQ Sauce, Chipotle Aioli, Dijon Mustard, Garlic Aioli, Honey Mustard Sauce, Hummus, Lemon Vinaigrette, Mayonnaise, Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing, Tomato Bruschetta
Heads Up! The Chipotle Black Bean Burger patty contains milk. The seasonal Cubano might also be dairy-free without cheese. Verify in store if interesting in ordering. We have been told that ABP’s Original Chicken Salad Sandwich is dairy-free when a dairy-free bread is substituted. But their chicken salad scoop in grab ‘n go lists milk as an allergen. Verify in store before ordering.
Wraps
- Mediterranean Wrap (no cheese)
- Napa Chicken with Avocado Wrap (no basil pesto sauce (but basil aioli is dairy-free))
- Thai Chicken Wrap
Soup
- 12 Veggie
- Barley & Creamy Lentil
- Chicken Noodle
- Turkey Chili
- Tuscan White Bean
Heads Up! Their beef base contains dairy, which is why their aren’t any beef soups on this list. Some other dairy surprises include the Harvest Pumpkin, Chicken Florentine, Tomato Basil Bisque, Roasted Eggplant, Southwest Tortilla, and Turkey Kale & Wild Rice soups.
Salad
- Chicken Cobb Avocado Salad (no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing)
- Southwest Chicken Salad (sub dairy-free dressing)
- Mediterranean Salad (no cheese)
Dairy-Free & Vegan Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Vinaigrette, Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
Heads Up! The Green Goddess Dressing does contain dairy. Their croutons appear to be dairy-free, but check in store if you want to add them to your salad.
Breakfast Menu
- Classic Oatmeal
- Everything Avocado Toast
- Bacon
- Turkey Sausage
- Sausage
- Smoked Salmon Avocado Breakfast Sandwich
Heads Up! Au Bon Pain uses butter to cook their eggs.
Bon to Go Snacks
- Fresh Grapes
- Fruit Cup
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Hummus Box
- Mixed Nuts
- Tuna Salad Scoop
Heads Up! Their Signature Granola is made with butter. The Chicken Salad reportedly contains milk, though we aren’t seeing it in the ingredients.
Specialty Drinks
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages: Most Au Bon Pain locations reportedly have soymilk and almond milk beverage available for making coffee and tea drinks.
Sauces & Syrups: The Chocolate Sauce they use to make mochas and hot chocolate is dairy-free. Just be sure to swap in a dairy-free milk beverage and hold the whipped cream. The Vanilla and Chai Tea Syrups appear to be dairy-free, but verify in store.
Smoothies: Their regular smoothies do contain dairy yogurt, but seasonally they offer Fresh Fruit Smoothies which are all fruit and dairy-free. Check in store for availability.
Au Bon Pain Vegan Menu Guide
Bakery
- Ciabatta
- Country White Bread
- Multigrain Baguette
- Rustic Baguette
- Tortilla Wrap
- Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap
- Everything Bagel
- Plain Bagel
- Sesame Bagel
- Skinny Wheat Bagel
Cafe Menu
- Classic Oatmeal
- Everything Avocado Toast
- 12 Veggie Soup
- Barley & Creamy Lentil Soup
- Tuscan White Bean Soup
- Mediterranean Wrap (no cheese)
- Mediterranean Salad (no cheese)
Vegan Dressings & Condiments
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing
- BBQ Sauce
- Dijon Mustard
- Hummus
- Tomato Bruschetta
Vegan Bon to Go Snacks
- Hummus Box
- Fresh Grapes
- Fruit Cup
- Mixed Nuts
Vegan Specialty Drinks
- Lattes with Soymilk or Almond Milk
- Mocha with Soymilk or Almond Milk (no whip)
- Hot Chocolate with Soymilk or Almond Milk (no whip)
- Fresh Fruit Smoothies (all fruit; seasonal)
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Au Bon Pain
Au Bon Pain has over 250 locations in the United States, India, and Thailand. They have a heavy concentration of restaurants in Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., but you can find some further west. See the website below for addresses, hours, and online ordering.
Website: www.aubonpain.com
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