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If I could get away with it, I’d probably order caramel and coffee together in some form almost every time.
That’s not exactly the most balanced order, but Dunkin’ Donuts has enough caramel drinks that I can usually scratch that craving without going full dessert.
They range from buttery and sweet to straight-up dessert-like, and these are the seven caramel drinks I keep circling back to.
7 Best caramel drinks to try at Dunkin' Donuts
1. Salted Caramel Cold Foam Cold Brew
This menu addition feels like Dunkin’ Donuts‘ answer to Starbucks Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew.
The Salted Caramel Cold Foam is a rich, sweet topper on Dunkin’s cold brew, and it feels a little softer and creamier than whipped cream.
My favorite part is that this drink is served with a special lid that allows the cold foam to mix gradually with the cold brew and cream as I sip.
2. Caramel Mocha Latte
The first time I tried it, I kept thinking of a Snickers bar, with chocolate and buttery caramel playing against the bold, bitter coffee.
Available either as a hot latte or an iced latte, it’s the perfect alternative to dessert.
A medium caramel mocha latte is 260 calories and has 52 grams of sugar (not including if you add toppings!)
3. Coconut Caramel Iced Coffee
The coconut flavor at Dunkin is one of the most authentic I’ve tried in a coffee drink, so it never reads as fake-sweet to me.
While coconut and caramel isn’t the first flavor combo that comes to mind, it’s absolutely delicious!
It tastes nutty, smooth, buttery, and soft, which keeps the Coconut Caramel Iced Coffee rounded instead of overly sweet.
It’s finished with whip and caramel drizzle, which makes it the one I’d want on a hot summer day.
4. Vanilla Caramel Macchiato
The Vanilla Caramel Macchiato from Dunkin’ Donuts contains 2 shots of espresso, frothed milk, and French vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel flavor shots.
The blend of vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel combined with steamed milk make a rich, indulgent coffee experience that always gets me hyped for the rest of the day!
The whipped cream and caramel drizzle on top is the finishing touch to a work of art!
5. Caramel Craze Signature Latte
As one of Dunkin’s Signature Latte drinks, it leans on creamy milk and caramel drizzle, with the espresso still coming through underneath.
Ordered on ice or hot, it’s super tasty, with milk to and whipped topping sprinkled with cinnamon to round out the bitterness of the espresso.
A medium is listed at 410 calories , so I mentally file this one under dessert rather than an everyday coffee.
Barista HQ Tip
- Ask for oat milk instead of regular. It’s more nutty and lower in calories.
6. Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee
The Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee is one of the sweetest drinks on the menu, which says a lot at Dunkin.
I like it most on a really hot day, when I want something colder and sweeter than my usual coffee.
It doesn’t really taste like coffee to be fair – rather like a smooth, caramel-milk concoction topped with indulgent whip.
Barista HQ Tip
- Ask for caramel flavor shots instead of caramel swirls for less sugar and sweetness, with full flavor.
7. Caramel Swirl Cappuccino
I also like caramel swirl in a classic cappuccino.
Strong espresso with foamed milk combines with sweet caramel flavor to make a wonderful afternoon pick-me-up.
This will suit those traditional coffee and espresso drinkers who may not be ready for a new-age iced caramel latte.
The foam softens the sweetness a bit, so the caramel comes through without taking over the whole drink.
What brand of caramel does Dunkin Donuts use?
Dunkin’ uses Torani Caramel Syrup, an Italian-based gourmet flavor company.
This caramel is made from pure cane sugar and natural flavors.
3 Pro tips to order caramel drinks at Dunkin Donuts
This is how I usually order caramel drinks from Dunkin’ Donuts.
1. Start with the signatures
I usually start with the simpler drinks first.
The caramel drinks that Dunkin’ Donuts offers have specifically been designed around caramel’s rich and delicious taste of caramel.
The Caramel Craze Latte and the Salted Caramel Cold Foam Cold Brew are the two I reach for first.
2. Lean into swirls
Adding caramel swirl to almost any coffee drink is an easy way to push it toward something sweeter and richer.
3. Watch out for special menu features
The Dunkin’ Donuts chain likes to introduce new options and seasonal drink features, like Dunkin Pumpkin drinks, many of which include caramel.
I’m always checking to see which new drinks I can try with caramel swirl.
FAQs
Does Dunkin Donuts have caramel frappes?
Dunkin Donuts does have caramel frappes, though Dunkin calls theirs ‘blended frozen coffees’.
How many pumps of caramel are in Dunkin drinks?
For caramel swirl, a large coffee gets 4 pumps, a medium gets 3, and a small gets 2.
Is Dunkin iced caramel latte sweet?
Yes, the Dunkin iced caramel latte is sweet. It uses the caramel swirl, which is sweetened and adds about 150 calories to a coffee.
How does Dunkin’s Caramel compare to Starbucks?
Both Dunkin’ and Starbucks give their caramel drinks a smoother, less syrupy feel than the cheaper coffee drinks I’ve had with thin caramel syrup.
Conclusion
There’s a Dunkin caramel drink for just about every mood, from a simple iced coffee to something much richer.
What I like most is how candy-like they can taste without losing the coffee underneath.
When I want mine a little less sweet, I go for an extra shot or sugar-free flavor and let the espresso carry more of the drink.
