McCafé Menu: Prices, Caffeine & Calories (2026)
The McCafé menu is McDonald’s coffee lineup: Premium Roast drip coffee, espresso drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos and the Caramel Macchiato, iced coffee, Frappés and hot chocolate. This guide lists every drink McDonald’s USA sells today with its typical price, its caffeine from McDonald’s own data, and calories for each size, so you can choose by budget, energy or sugar.
McCafé Menu Prices
A Small McCafé Premium Roast Coffee typically costs $2.39, an Americano $2.39, a Latte or Cappuccino $3.19, a Caramel Macchiato $3.19 and a Frappé $4.19. Iced Coffee ranges from $1.89 to $3.89 for a Small, depending on the restaurant.
| Drink (Small) | Typical price | Calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot coffee | |||
| Premium Roast Coffee | $2.39 | 5 | Not listed |
| Premium Roast Decaf | Varies | 5 | 5 mg |
| Americano | $2.39 | 0 | 60 mg |
| Espresso drinks | |||
| Latte | $3.19 | 140 | 45 mg |
| Caramel Latte | $3.39 | 250 | 45 mg |
| Mocha Latte | $3.59 | 290 | 45 mg |
| Cappuccino | $3.19 | 110 | 45 mg |
| Caramel Cappuccino | $3.39 | 210 | 45 mg |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | $3.39 | 210 | 45 mg |
| Caramel Macchiato | $3.19 | 260 | 45 mg |
| Iced espresso | |||
| Iced Latte | $3.59 | 80 | 45 mg |
| Iced Caramel Latte | $3.39 | 180 | 35 mg |
| Iced Mocha Latte | $3.99 | 270 | 35 mg |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | $3.59 | 200 | 35 mg |
| Iced coffee | |||
| Iced Coffee | $1.89–$3.89 | 150 | 85 mg |
| Iced Caramel Coffee | $3.89 | 150 | 85 mg |
| Iced French Vanilla Coffee | $3.89 | 150 | 85 mg |
| Iced Black Coffee | Varies | 5 | 110 mg |
| Frappés & chocolate | |||
| Caramel Frappé | $4.19 | 420 | 70 mg |
| Mocha Frappé | $4.19 | 430 | 90 mg |
| Hot Chocolate | $3.09 | 360 | 0 mg |
*Typical prices reported online in October 2026; each restaurant sets its own price, and delivery apps charge more. Calories and caffeine: McDonald’s USA data. The menu matches the drinks McDonald’s USA lists on its McCafé page today; the Iced French Vanilla Latte some sites still show is no longer listed.
How Much Caffeine Is in McCafé Drinks?
In a Small, McCafé caffeine ranges from 0 mg in Hot Chocolate to 110 mg in Iced Black Coffee. Hot espresso drinks have 45 mg, the Americano 60 mg and a Mocha Frappé 90 mg. The strongest drink on the menu is a Large Iced Coffee, at 205 mg.
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Coffee | 85 mg | 135 mg | 205 mg |
| Mocha Frappé | 90 mg | 105 mg | 145 mg |
| Caramel Frappé | 70 mg | 80 mg | 115 mg |
| Americano | 60 mg | 65 mg | 75 mg |
| Latte | 45 mg | 55 mg | 60 mg |
| Cappuccino | 45 mg | 50 mg | 60 mg |
| Caramel Macchiato | 45 mg | 55 mg | 65 mg |
| Iced Caramel Macchiato | 35 mg | 40 mg | 50 mg |
- Black beats creamy: a Small Iced Black Coffee (110 mg) has more caffeine than a Small Iced Coffee (85 mg), because cream and liquid sugar take up part of the cup.
- Flavored iced espresso is lighter: the Iced Caramel Latte, Iced Mocha Latte and Iced Caramel Macchiato list 35 mg in a Small, 10 mg less than their hot versions; a plain Iced Latte keeps 45 mg.
- Hot drip coffee: McDonald’s doesn’t publish a caffeine figure for hot Premium Roast. Decaf lists 5 mg in a Small.
For context, the FDA cites 400 mg a day as an amount not generally linked to negative effects in healthy adults.
McCafé Espresso Drinks Explained
McCafé espresso drinks are made with Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso and, unless you ask otherwise, whole milk. A plain Latte or Cappuccino has no added sugar; flavored versions add caramel, French vanilla or chocolate syrup, which roughly doubles the calories.
| Drink | How it’s made | Calories (S) | Sugar (S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latte | Espresso with steamed whole milk and a thin layer of foam | 140 | 10 g |
| Cappuccino | Espresso with less milk and a thicker cap of foam | 110 | 8 g |
| Caramel Macchiato | Steamed milk and caramel syrup, with espresso and caramel drizzle on top | 260 | 35 g |
| Mocha Latte | Latte with chocolate syrup, whipped light cream and chocolate drizzle | 290 | 39 g |
| Caramel Latte | Latte with caramel syrup | 250 | 34 g |
| French Vanilla Latte | Latte with French vanilla syrup | 250 | 30 g |
| Caramel Cappuccino | Cappuccino with caramel syrup | 210 | 31 g |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | Cappuccino with French vanilla syrup | 210 | 28 g |
| Americano | Espresso topped with hot water; no milk | 0 | 0 g |
Latte vs cappuccino
Same espresso, different milk. A Small Cappuccino has 110 calories against 140 in a Latte, because foam replaces some of the milk.
Macchiato vs caramel latte
Both use caramel syrup. The Macchiato adds caramel drizzle on top, which brings it to 260 calories and 35 g of sugar.
Americano vs drip
An Americano is espresso and water; Premium Roast is brewed coffee. Both are near zero calories when served black.
McCafé Premium Roast Coffee
McCafé Premium Roast is McDonald’s hot drip coffee, made from 100% Arabica beans and brewed fresh every 30 minutes, according to McDonald’s. A Small typically costs $2.39, a Medium $2.99 and a Large $3.49, with 5 to 10 calories served black.
| Size | Typical price | Calories (black) | Step up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.39 | 5 | Entry price |
| Medium | $2.99 | 10 | About $0.60 more than Small |
| Large | $3.49 | 10 | About $0.50 more than Medium |
- Decaf: Premium Roast Decaf is on the national menu with 5 calories and 5 mg of caffeine in a Small.
- Add-ins: black is the default; cream, sugar and sweetener are added to order, and each adds calories except the sweetener.
- Refills: free refills are a restaurant-by-restaurant choice, not a national policy, so ask before you buy.
McCafé Calories by Size
Going from a Small to a Large adds about 90 calories to a plain Cappuccino and 110 to a Latte, but 130 to 180 calories to flavored drinks, because larger cups get more syrup as well as more milk.
| Drink | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americano | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Cappuccino | 110 | 160 | 200 |
| Latte | 140 | 190 | 250 |
| French Vanilla Cappuccino | 210 | 260 | 340 |
| Caramel Cappuccino | 210 | 260 | 340 |
| Caramel Macchiato | 260 | 320 | 400 |
| Hot Chocolate | 360 | 440 | 540 |
Sugar in a Small
Lightest picks
- Americano: 0 calories in a Small.
- Iced Latte: 80 calories in a Small.
- Cappuccino: 110 calories, no added sugar.
McDonald’s USA nutrition data with whole milk.
Does McDonald’s Sell Hot Chocolate?
Yes. McCafé Hot Chocolate is on the menu all day, typically for $3.09 in a Small. It’s made with steamed whole milk and chocolate syrup, topped with whipped light cream and chocolate drizzle, and has 360 calories with no caffeine.
| Size | Typical price | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $3.09 | 360 | 45 g |
| Medium | $4.50 | 440 | 55 g |
| Large | $5.10 | 540 | 68 g |
Ask for no whipped cream to trim some fat and calories. Allergens are milk and soy. It’s caffeine-free, which makes it the McCafé pick for kids.
How to Customize McCafé Drinks
The McDonald’s app and kiosks let you change most McCafé drinks; at the counter, just ask.
| Change | How | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Less sweet | Ask for fewer pumps of syrup, or no liquid sugar in iced coffee | Cuts sugar and calories |
| Extra shot | Add an espresso shot where offered | More caffeine; may cost extra |
| Different milk | Choose skim or ask what’s available | Dairy-free milk isn’t part of the national menu |
| No whip | Remove whipped light cream from mochas, Frappés and Hot Chocolate | Less fat |
| Sugar-free vanilla | Ask if your restaurant stocks it | Not listed nationally; varies by location |
Iced options get their own deep dive in our McDonald’s iced coffee guide, and blended drinks in our McDonald’s Frappé guide.
Does McDonald’s Have a Senior Coffee Discount?
Not nationally. McDonald’s USA has no company-wide senior discount, but many franchised restaurants offer a reduced price on coffee or drinks for older guests. The age, price and whether it applies in the app are set by each restaurant.
- Ask before you order. Say “Do you have a senior coffee price?” at the counter or drive-thru.
- Expect local rules. Each restaurant sets its own age threshold and price; there is no fixed national rule.
- Order in person. Senior pricing usually isn’t applied to app or delivery orders.
- Compare with app deals. A Rewards offer can beat a senior price, so check both.
Ways to Save on McCafé Drinks
Coffee is one of the easiest McDonald’s orders to get cheaper.
| Way to save | How it works |
|---|---|
| MyMcDonald’s Rewards | Every app order earns points you can redeem for a free coffee or McCafé drink |
| App coffee offers | Rotating drink discounts appear in the Deals tab; they change often and vary by restaurant |
| $4 Breakfast Meal Deal | Includes a small Premium Roast Coffee with a sandwich and Hash Browns at participating restaurants |
| Order a Small Iced Black Coffee | More caffeine than a Small Iced Coffee at a similar price, and you add your own milk |
| Pick up instead of delivery | Delivery menus mark up drink prices and add fees |
For current offers, see our McDonald’s value menu and deals guide.
McCafé Menu FAQ
How much is a large coffee at McDonald's?
A Large McCafé Premium Roast Coffee typically costs $3.49. Prices vary by restaurant.
What is the strongest coffee at McDonald's?
By McDonald's own data, a Large Iced Coffee at 205 mg of caffeine. Among Smalls, Iced Black Coffee leads at 110 mg.
What coffee does McDonald's use?
McCafé Premium Roast is made from 100% Arabica beans, and McCafé espresso is Rainforest Alliance Certified, according to McDonald's.
Are McCafé drinks available all day?
Yes. Coffee, espresso drinks, iced coffee, Frappés and hot chocolate are sold during all opening hours.
Is McCafé the same as McDonald's?
McCafé is McDonald's coffee brand. In the US it's part of the normal McDonald's menu rather than a separate café.
How We Checked This Post
- Menu, nutrition and caffeine: McDonald’s USA McCafé menu and product data for every size
- Caffeine guidance: FDA consumer guidance on caffeine
- Prices: typical US prices reported online in October 2026; your restaurant sets its own price
Menu Facts USA is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald’s Corporation. McCafé, MyMcDonald’s and related names are trademarks of McDonald’s. If you have a food allergy, confirm ingredients with your restaurant before ordering.
