Chicken Pesto Caprese
Chicken, fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic, on panini-pressed ciabatta.
About Chicken Pesto Caprese
Chicken Pesto Caprese has 800 calories and costs around $13.92. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 800 calories
- 42g protein
- Priced $13.92-$15.30 depending on location
- Can be made gluten-free on request
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Red Peppers, Basil Pesto, Mixed Greens, Balsamic, Panini-pressed Ciabatta.
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 800 calories with 42g of protein, the Chicken Pesto Caprese is the #5 lightest of the 12 items in the sandwiches lineup with published calories . That works out to about 5.3g of protein per 100 calories - a strong protein return for the calories, which is why it keeps you full.
The watch-out is sodium: 1180mg is about 51% of the 2,300mg daily limit - fine for a main, worth knowing if the rest of your day runs salty. Saturated fat sits at 9g (45% of the 20g daily value).
Dietary fit: this item appears on our gluten-conscious menu and high-protein menu lists. It can be made gluten-free on request with the gluten-free bread swap. Allergen-wise it contains wheat, milk, gluten - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Sandwiches
Across the sandwiches lineup, the lightest option is Vegan Banh Mi at 670 calories, and the heartiest is November to Remember at 1120. For protein, Chicken Parm Dip leads the category at 46g of protein. See the whole lineup on the Sandwiches menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Lighter lunch: the 1/2 Chicken Pesto Caprese combo gives you half of this with a deli side - the easiest way to keep the flavour and cut the calories.
- Gluten-free: ask for the gluten-free bread swap when you order - the rest of the build stays the same. Say "allergy" if it is one; the team handles prep differently.
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
Chicken Pesto Caprese Frequently Asked Questions
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Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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