McDonald’s Coffee Menu With Prices, Calories & Nutrition (Updated 2026)

If you ever stood at the counter wondering whether that medium latte is going to run you $3 or $5, you’re not alone.McDonald’s doesn’t set one national price for its McCafé drinks pricing is set store by store, mostly because the majority of locations are independently franchised. That means the same cup in Austin can cost noticeably less than it does two states over.This article breaks down every coffee drink, its price, calories, caffeine, and how to order it for less.

McDonald’s Coffee Menu With Prices

A medium McCafé coffee or latte usually falls somewhere between $2.50 and $4.50, depending on your location and the specific drink. Plain brewed coffee sits at the low end; espresso-based drinks sit higher.

Hot Coffee

Iced Coffee

Espresso Drinks

Frappés

Reference prices, not a receipt guarantee restaurants set their own pricing. More on that below.

McDonald’s Coffee Menu

A closer look at each drink what it’s made of and what to expect from it.

Premium Roast Coffee

The base of the whole lineup: brewed from 100% Arabica beans, hot, black by default, with cream and sugar added on request. At 5 calories in a small, it’s the lowest-calorie option on the entire menu, and pricing stays the same whether you go regular or decaf.

Iced Coffee

The cold version of Premium Roast Coffee, served over ice with cream mixed in by default. Order it black if you want the calorie count closer to the hot version.

Iced Caramel Coffee

Iced Coffee with caramel syrup blended in sweeter, still cheaper than the espresso-based iced drinks.

Iced French Vanilla Coffee

Same base as Iced Coffee, swapped to a French vanilla flavor instead of caramel.

Latte

Espresso built up with steamed whole milk, the most milk-forward drink on the hot side of the menu.

Iced Latte

The same espresso-and-milk combination as the Latte, served cold. Notably, most restaurants skip the small size on this one it starts at medium.

Cappuccino

Also espresso and steamed milk, but layered with more foam, giving it a stronger, more coffee-forward taste than the Latte despite sharing ingredients.

Americano

Espresso diluted with hot water, no standard milk. The closest thing on the menu to straight, strong coffee and at 0 calories in a small, the lightest espresso option available.

Caramel Macchiato

Espresso, steamed whole milk, and caramel drizzle sweeter and slightly higher in calories than a plain Latte.

Iced Caramel Macchiato

The cold version, built the same way over ice, with the caramel drizzle on top.

Mocha

Espresso, milk, and chocolate syrup the closest thing to a dessert drink on the hot side before you get to Frappés.

Frappé

A blended frozen coffee drink topped with whipped cream, available in Caramel and Mocha. Treat it as dessert rather than a chilled coffee the calorie count reflects that.

Coffee Sizes

Small

The entry-level pour on most drinks, and the cheapest way to get any given flavor. A few drinks like the Iced Latte don’t offer this size at all.

Medium

The most commonly ordered size and the one most price comparisons (including this guide’s) are built around.

Large

Roughly 40-70% more expensive than small, with calories scaling up at a similar or steeper rate, especially on Frappés.

Ingredients in McDonald’s Coffee Drinks

Every drink on this menu is built from a small, repeated set of components: 100% Arabica coffee or espresso as the base, steamed or cold milk for the espresso drinks, and flavored syrup (caramel, French vanilla, or chocolate) where applicable. Frappés add a blended ice base and whipped cream topping.

Because the ingredient list is so consistent across the menu, the main things that actually change from drink to drink are the milk, the syrup, and the temperature not the underlying coffee itself.

Coffee Calories and Nutrition

Hot Coffee Calories

Premium Roast Coffee and Decaf both sit at 5 calories in a small, before cream or sugar. Hot Chocolate runs considerably higher, in the 270+ range for a small, since it’s dairy- and sugar-based rather than coffee-based.

Iced Coffee Calories

Iced Coffee starts around 150 calories in a small with standard cream included; ordering it black brings that down noticeably.

Latte and Espresso Drink Calories

Plain Lattes and Cappuccinos sit in the 110-140 calorie range for a small. Flavored versions — Caramel Macchiato, Mocha, French Vanilla Latte run higher, typically 250-290 calories in a small, since syrup adds sugar on top of the milk.

Frappé Calories

The highest calorie count on the menu. A small Caramel or Mocha Frappé starts around 420-430 calories, and a large can clear 600 before extra drizzle or whipped cream.

Allergen Information

Milk is the allergen that runs through most of this menu every espresso drink built with steamed milk, plus both Frappés and the smoothies, carries a standard dairy flag. The Americano and black Premium Roast Coffee are the exceptions, since neither uses milk by default. McDonald’s doesn’t promote the U.S.

menu as certified gluten-free, vegan, or Halal/Kosher, and a customized drink (black coffee, dairy swapped for a plant-based option) still isn’t an official allergen-free guarantee shared equipment and changing formulations remain a factor. If you have a serious allergy, check the official nutrition and allergen information for your specific restaurant before ordering.

How Much Caffeine Is in McDonald’s Coffee?

McDonald’s doesn’t publish exact caffeine milligrams for its coffee lineup, since that disclosure isn’t required by the FDA. What’s confirmed is which drinks contain caffeine at all.

Caffeine in Hot Coffee

Premium Roast Coffee and Hot Chocolate-adjacent items aside, the brewed coffee itself is caffeinated; Decaf is the only hot brewed option without it.

Caffeine in Iced Coffee

All Iced Coffee variants plain, caramel, and French vanilla carry the same caffeine status as their hot counterparts, since they’re built from the same brewed coffee.

Caffeine in Espresso Drinks

Every espresso-based drink Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Macchiato, Mocha contains caffeine from the espresso shot itself, regardless of how much milk or syrup is added on top.

What Is the Difference Between the Coffee Drinks?

Coffee vs Iced Coffee

Same brewed Premium Roast Coffee base the only real difference is temperature and, by default, the cream mixed into the iced version.

Latte vs Cappuccino

Identical core ingredients espresso and steamed milk but a Cappuccino is layered with more foam, giving it a stronger coffee-forward taste, while a Latte is smoother and more milk-heavy.

Latte vs Macchiato

A Latte is espresso and milk with no added flavor; a Caramel Macchiato adds caramel syrup and drizzle on top of that same base, making it sweeter and slightly higher in calories.

Mocha vs Latte

Both are espresso and milk, but Mocha adds chocolate syrup, pushing it closer to a dessert drink and raising the calorie count meaningfully above a plain Latte.

Frappé vs Iced Coffee

An Iced Coffee is brewed coffee over ice light, low-calorie, simple. A Frappé is a blended frozen drink with whipped cream, closer to a milkshake than a chilled coffee, and carries two to three times the calories.

What Affects the Price of a Coffee?

Restaurant Location

Most McDonald’s restaurants are independently franchised, so the owner sets local prices based on rent, staffing, and nearby competition not a single number set by headquarters.

Drink Size

Price increases with size, and not always in a straight line some large drinks cost proportionally more than the jump from small to medium.

Pickup vs Delivery

Ordering through McDelivery or a third-party app typically means a higher listed drink price before delivery and service fees are even added, compared to pickup at the counter.

Customizations

Extra syrup pumps, milk swaps, or added flavor can raise the price slightly beyond the base drink cost, depending on the restaurant.

Deals and Rewards

Participation in the Under-$3 McValue coffee or the $4 breakfast bundle can lower the effective price well below the standard menu listing but only at participating restaurants.

How to Order Coffee

Order at the Restaurant

Counter or drive-thru ordering shows the restaurant’s live local menu price the most reliable way to see exactly what you’ll pay before committing.

Order Through the McDonald’s App

App pickup lets you select your exact restaurant, apply Rewards points, and see restaurant-specific pricing and any active deals before you check out.

Order With McDelivery

Convenient, but expect the drink price to run higher than pickup, plus separate delivery and service fees layered on top.

How to Save Money on Coffee

App Deals and Promotions

The Under-$3 McValue coffee and the $4 breakfast bundle on the Breakfast Menu are the two most consistent ways to bring the price down, though both depend on local restaurant participation. Seasonal promotions around National Coffee Day have also historically offered free or discounted coffee.

MyMcDonald’s Rewards

Points earned on paid app orders can be redeemed for coffee at some of the lowest tiers on the entire rewards chart a small Premium Roast Coffee typically redeems around 1,500 points, which adds up quickly for regular app users.

Coffee Customization Options

Milk Options

Whole milk is standard on espresso drinks; alternative milk (like oat) may be available depending on the restaurant, though it’s not guaranteed everywhere.

Flavor and Syrup Options

Caramel, French vanilla, and chocolate syrup are the standard flavor add-ins across the menu, and most can be added to drinks that don’t normally include them, restaurant permitting.

Sugar and Sweetener

Regular sugar, sugar-free sweetener, and adjustable syrup pump counts are generally available on request.

Ice and Other Modifications

Iced drinks can usually be ordered with less ice for more liquid, and toppings like whipped cream or drizzle can be requested on the side or left off entirely to cut back on calories.

Other McCafé Drinks

For non-coffee beverages like soft drinks, juices, and iced teas, check out the Drinks Menu. You can also choose from McCafé fruit smoothies and seasonal refreshers.

Smoothies

Strawberry Banana and Mango Pineapple, both built from fruit purée and low-fat yogurt rather than coffee not automatically dairy-free despite being fruit-forward.

Refreshers

Lemonade-based, fruit-flavored, and caffeinated despite not containing coffee Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, and Blackberry Passion Fruit are the standard lineup, alongside caffeine-free crafted sodas like Sprite Berry Blast and Orange Dream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

McDonald’s coffee menu covers a lot of ground from a 5-calorie black coffee to a 600-calorie Frappé at prices that consistently undercut Starbucks and modestly undercut Dunkin’ on comparable drinks. The one constant across all of it is that the exact price depends on your specific restaurant, so treat every table in this guide as a solid starting point and confirm the final number in the McDonald’s app before you order.

Prices referenced in this guide are reference figures based on current menu data and can vary by state, city, order channel, and individual restaurant. Last updated: September 2026.