Starbucks vs Dunkin'

The coffee wars, quantified. We compared coffee and drink prices, calorie counts, and rewards programs at Starbucks and Dunkin'. Prices and nutrition updated for 2026.

Starbucks

Starbucks Coffee Company — Brewing Connections Since 1971

Menu items: 57
Stores: 38,000
Avg item price: $4.99
Avg calories: 254
Value score (calories per dollar): 50.9
Cheapest item: Pike Place Roast (Grande) — $2.65

Full Starbucks menu with prices

Dunkin'

Dunkin' — America Runs on Dunkin'

Menu items: 44
Stores: 13,200
Avg item price: $3.63
Avg calories: 270
Value score (calories per dollar): 74.4
Cheapest item: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hole (Munchkin) — $1.49

Full Dunkin' menu with prices

Who Wins: Starbucks vs Dunkin'?

Lower price

Dunkin'cheapest — $3.63

Lower calories

Dunkin'best — 270

Best value

Dunkin'best — 74

More menu items

Starbucksbest — 57

The verdict

Dunkin' wins on value with a 74.4 calorie-per-dollar score, but Starbucks is the cheaper menu on average ($4.99 vs $3.63 per item). For the cheapest bite, order Pike Place Roast (Grande) at Starbucks ($2.65) — but check the value menu deals on both menus before ordering.

Signature Items Compared

Starbucks	Dunkin'
Pumpkin Spice Latte (Grande) Espresso with steamed milk, pumpkin spice sauce, and whipped cream topped with pumpkin pie spices $6.25	Original Blend Coffee (Medium) Dunkin's signature medium-roast coffee — smooth and balanced $2.79
Caramel Frappuccino (Grande) Blended ice beverage with coffee, caramel syrup, milk, and whipped cream topped with caramel drizzle $6.45	Iced Coffee (Medium) Dunkin's famous iced coffee served with your choice of flavor swirls $3.49
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (Grande) Blonde espresso shaken with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon, topped with oatmilk $6.25	Glazed Donut Classic yeast ring donut with sweet glaze — the original since 1950 $1.69
Pink Drink (Grande) Strawberry Acai Refresher with coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, and ice $5.75	Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Bacon, egg, and melted cheese on a flaky butter croissant $5.49
Starbucks Double-Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Sandwich Double-smoked bacon, aged cheddar, and a cage-free egg on a toasted croissant bun $5.95	Coolatta (Medium) Frozen slushie-style drink available in Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, and Coffee flavors $4.49

Starbucks vs Dunkin' — FAQ

Which is cheaper: Starbucks or Dunkin'?

On average, Dunkin' menu items cost $3.63, making Dunkin' the cheaper menu by average item price in our 2026 data. Individual prices vary by location.

Which has the better value menu, Starbucks or Dunkin'?

Compare the cheapest item on each menu: Starbucks's cheapest is Pike Place Roast (Grande) at $2.65, while Dunkin''s cheapest is Cinnamon Sugar Donut Hole (Munchkin) at $1.49. Both chains run rotating value deals — check the deals section on each menu page for the latest.

Which chain has more menu items?

Starbucks lists 57 menu items and Dunkin' lists 44, so Starbucks has the larger menu.

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