Starbucks vs Dutch Bros
National giant vs drive-thru challenger — compared. Prices and nutrition updated for 2026.
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
Dutch Bros — Drive-Thru Coffee, Rebel Energy & Fun Since 1992
- Menu items
- 19
- Stores
- 900
- Avg item price
- $5.11
- Avg calories
- 203
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 39.8
- Cheapest item
- Kid's Lemonade — $2.50
Who Wins: Starbucks vs Dutch Bros?
Lower average price
Starbucksavg — $4.99
Lower average calories
Dutch Brosavg — $203.16
Best value
Starbucks50.9
More menu items
Starbucks57 items
Cheapest item
Dutch BrosKid's Lemonade — $2.50
The verdict
Starbucks wins on value with a 50.9 calorie-per-dollar score vs 39.8. Starbucks has the lower average menu price ($4.99 vs $5.11 per item). Dutch Bros has the lower average calories (203 vs 254). And the cheapest bite is Kid's Lemonade at Dutch Bros ($2.50) vs Pike Place Roast (Grande) at $2.65. Check the value menu deals on both menus before ordering.
Signature Items Compared
| Starbucks | Dutch Bros |
|---|---|
Pumpkin Spice Latte (Grande) Espresso with steamed milk, pumpkin spice sauce, and whipped cream topped with pumpkin pie spices $6.25 | Dutch Freeze (Caramel) Blended frozen coffee drink with caramel — Dutch Bros' signature iced blended drink $6.50 |
Caramel Frappuccino (Grande) Blended ice beverage with coffee, caramel syrup, milk, and whipped cream topped with caramel drizzle $6.45 | Rebel Energy (Medium) Sugar-free energy drink in flavors like Blue Rebel, Electric Berry, and Strawberry $5.25 |
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (Grande) Blonde espresso shaken with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon, topped with oatmilk $6.25 | Kicker (Medium) Dutch Bros' signature coffee blended with milk and chocolate sauce $5.50 |
Pink Drink (Grande) Strawberry Acai Refresher with coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, and ice $5.75 | Caramelizer (Medium) Caramel-flavored coffee drink with espresso and milk $5.75 |
Starbucks Double-Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Sandwich Double-smoked bacon, aged cheddar, and a cage-free egg on a toasted croissant bun $5.95 | White Chocolate Annihilator (Medium) White chocolate and chocolate macadamia nut coffee blended with milk $5.75 |