Cosi Menu Prices 2026: Full List, Sandwiches & Best Value

Cosi is best known for its signature flatbread, baked fresh throughout the day in stone-hearth ovens inside each cafe. That warm, chewy flatbread is the base for the chain's most beloved sandwich, the TBM (Tomato Basil Mozzarella), and for its flatbread pizzas. Cosi also invented the squagel — a square bagel — which became a fan-favorite breakfast item.

TBM stands for Tomato Basil Mozzarella. It's Cosi's signature sandwich: fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, and basil pesto served on a piece of warm, freshly baked flatbread. It has been the chain's most popular menu item since the 1990s and is often what first-time visitors are told to order.

A squagel is Cosi's trademarked square bagel. Unlike a traditional round bagel, the squagel has a rectangular shape with defined corners that hold spreads and toppings without rolling off. It's made with a similar dough to a classic bagel — boiled and then baked — and comes served plain, with butter, or with cream cheese, as well as used as the base for Cosi's breakfast sandwiches.

As of 2025, Cosi operates approximately 30 locations, primarily in the northeastern United States — including the New York metro area, Washington D.C., and surrounding states. The chain reached its peak of more than 140 locations in the mid-2000s before a series of financial challenges and two bankruptcy filings reduced its footprint substantially.

Most Cosi locations offer breakfast items during morning hours, typically until 11 a.m. Breakfast sandwiches on flatbread or squagels are available early in the day, along with coffee, oatmeal, and squagels with spreads. Hours and breakfast cut-off times vary by location, so it's worth checking with your local Cosi before visiting.

Yes. Cosi has several vegetarian options, including the TBM flatbread sandwich, the Grilled Veggie flatbread, the Margherita and Bella flatbread pizzas, the Signature Salad, and all of the squagel options. Truly vegan choices are more limited but include the Garden Salad (without cheese or dressing) and plain squagels. Black coffee, hot tea, and iced coffee are also vegan.

Cosi tends to be slightly more affordable than Panera for most menu categories. A Cosi flatbread sandwich typically runs $10–$12, compared to $12–$14 for a Panera sandwich. Soups are comparable ($6–$8 at both chains). Cosi's squagels and bakery items are generally a dollar or two cheaper than Panera's pastries and bagels. Prices vary by market and location.

Cosi has offered loyalty promotions in the past, but its digital and rewards infrastructure has been inconsistent given the chain's financial history. As of 2025, it's best to check the official Cosi website or ask at your local location for any current loyalty or app-based deals, as programs can vary.

Cosi's remaining locations are concentrated in the northeastern United States. Cities with Cosi outposts have historically included New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. The specific locations active at any given time can shift — visit cosi.com for a current location finder to confirm which cafes near you are still open.