Vegetarian Pesto Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, marinated red peppers, basil pesto, mixed greens, balsamic, on panini-pressed ciabatta.
About Vegetarian Pesto Caprese
Vegetarian Pesto Caprese has 950 calories and costs around $13.92. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 950 calories
- 39g protein
- Priced $13.92-$15.30 depending on location
- Can be made gluten-free on request
Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
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 950 calories with 39g of protein, the Vegetarian Pesto Caprese is the #11 lightest of the 12 items in the sandwiches lineup with published calories . That works out to about 4.1g of protein per 100 calories - a reasonable protein return for the calories. Treat it as the whole meal, not a starter.
The watch-out is sodium: 810mg is about 35% of the 2,300mg daily limit. Saturated fat sits at 18g (90% of the 20g daily value).
Dietary fit: this item appears on our vegetarian menu, 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. On price, Chicken Pesto Caprese is the easiest on the wallet at $13.92 - $15.30. See the whole lineup on the Sandwiches menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Lighter lunch: the 1/2 Vegetarian 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.
- Make it the meal: at 950 calories this stands alone. If you want a drink with it, the unsweetened Passion Fruit Black Tea adds almost nothing.
- 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.
Vegetarian 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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