McDonald's McCafé & Drinks Prices (2026)
The McDonald's mccafé & drinks menu runs from $1.49 to $4.59 in 2026, averaging $3.03 across 11 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on McDonald's McCafé & Drinks
- The $5 Meal Deal is the single best value on the menu — the same four items ordered separately run close to $12.
- The McDonald's app gives a free item on many orders and runs a points programme worth roughly 5% back; app prices are frequently below counter prices for the same item.
- 20-piece McNuggets at $9.99 cost about $0.50 per nugget against $0.65 for a 4-piece — the best per-unit price on the menu.
- A large sweet tea at $1.49 has held its price for years and remains the cheapest large drink at any national chain.
McDonald's McCafé & Drinks Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the McDonald's mccafé & drinks menu?
Sweet Tea (large) is the cheapest mccafé & drinks item at McDonald's, at about $1.49 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Soft Drink (medium) ($1.79) and Premium Roast Coffee (medium) ($1.99).
What is the average McDonald's mccafé & drinks price in 2026?
Across the 11 priced mccafé & drinks items we track, the average is $3.03 and the midpoint is $2.49. Prices run from $1.49 for Sweet Tea (large) up to $4.59 for McFlurry.
Is McDonald's mccafé & drinks expensive compared with other chains?
4 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on mccafé & drinks. In-N-Out Burger averages $2.53 against $3.03 at McDonald's — a gap of about 17%.
Do McDonald's mccafé & drinks prices vary by location?
Yes. McDonald's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.