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
- 50
- Stores
- 38,000
- Avg item price
- $4.90
- Avg calories
- 234
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 47.8
- Cheapest item
- Pike Place Roast (Grande): $2.65
Dutch Bros — Drive-Thru Coffee, Rebel Energy & Fun Since 1992
- Menu items
- 15
- Stores
- 900
- Avg item price
- $5.10
- Avg calories
- 252
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 49.3
- Cheapest item
- Kid's Hot Chocolate: $2.75
Who Wins: Starbucks vs Dutch Bros?
Lower average price
Starbucksavg: $4.90
Lower average calories
Starbucksavg: $234.40
Best value
Dutch Bros49.3
More menu items
Starbucks50 items
Cheapest item
StarbucksPike Place Roast (Grande): $2.65
The verdict
Dutch Bros wins on value with a 49.3 calorie-per-dollar score vs 47.8. Starbucks has the lower average menu price ($4.90 vs $5.10 per item). Starbucks has the lower average calories (234 vs 252). And the cheapest bite is Pike Place Roast (Grande) at Starbucks ($2.65) vs Kid's Hot Chocolate at $2.75. 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 | Rebel Energy (Medium) Sugar-free energy drink in flavors like Blue Rebel, Electric Berry, and Strawberry $5.25 |
Caramel Frappuccino (Grande) Blended ice beverage with coffee, caramel syrup, milk, and whipped cream topped with caramel drizzle $6.45 | Kicker (Medium) Dutch Bros' signature coffee blended with milk and chocolate sauce $5.50 |
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (Grande) Blonde espresso shaken with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon, topped with oatmilk $6.25 | Caramelizer (Medium) Caramel-flavored coffee drink with espresso and milk $5.75 |
Pink Drink (Grande) Strawberry Acai Refresher with coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, and ice $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 | — |