Starbucks Hot Espresso Drinks Prices (2026)
The Starbucks hot espresso drinks menu runs from $3.45 to $6.45 in 2026, averaging $5.38 across 10 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
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Starbucks Hot Espresso Drinks Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Starbucks hot espresso drinks menu?
Espresso (doppio) is the cheapest hot espresso drinks item at Starbucks, at about $3.45 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Caffè Americano ($4.25) and Cappuccino ($5.25).
What is the average Starbucks hot espresso drinks price in 2026?
Across the 10 priced hot espresso drinks items we track, the average is $5.38 and the midpoint is $5.65. Prices run from $3.45 for Espresso (doppio) up to $6.45 for White Chocolate Mocha.
Is Starbucks hot espresso drinks expensive compared with other chains?
8 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on hot espresso drinks. Wendy's averages $2.60 against $5.38 at Starbucks — a gap of about 52%.
Do Starbucks hot espresso drinks prices vary by location?
Yes. Starbucks 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.