I recently discovered a new shortcut that takes me right by a Dunkin’ Donuts, and ever since I saw Ben Affleck’s publicity stunt of working the drive-thru window, I’ve been craving Dunkin’ coffee a lot more lately.[1]
Still, if you're like me and usually frequent other coffee chains, you may be unfamiliar with DD coffee cup sizes, which can be very awkward when you're trying to order your cup of coffee on the run.
No worries: I did the research for you. Read on for Dunkin' cup sizes explained.
What Are The Cup Sizes At Dunkin’ Donuts?
An important thing to know is that Dunkin' coffee shops offer cup sizes that differ between hot and cold drinks.
The Dunkin' hot coffee sizes are smaller than the Dunkin' cold drink sizes.
Small, medium, large, and extra large are available for hot drinks. Only small, medium, and large Dunkin cold cups sizes are offered for cold beverages.
This is because they recently changed from polystyrene foam cups to a double-walled paper cup, which is more environmentally friendly. Thanks, Dunkin!
Dunkin' Donuts Hot Drink Sizes
Small Cup—10oz
Dunkin Donuts' small hot beverages contain 10 oz of coffee. The price for a small hot cup of brewed coffee is $2.98. Small espresso-based hot cups of coffee range from $4.11 to $5.11.
Hot chocolate small cup sizes are $3.73.
Medium Cup—14oz
Medium Dunkin' cup sizes contain 14 ounces of coffee.
The price for a brewed medium-hot coffee is $3.73. Medium size at Dunkin' for espresso-based coffees, such as their signature latte, range from $4.48 to $5.48.
Hot chocolate medium cup sizes are $4.11.
Large Cup—20oz
Dunkin Donuts large cup of hot coffee contains 20 ounces of coffee. The price for a small, hot brewed coffee is $3.98. Espresso-based coffees in large Dunkin' cups range from $4.86 to $5.98.
Hot chocolate large cup sizes are $4.48.
Extra Large Cup—24oz
Dunkin Donuts' extra large hot drink contains 24 ounces of coffee. The price for a brewed extra-large hot coffee is $4.25. Dunkin' Donuts offers hot chocolate in extra large cup sizes for $4.86.
However, espresso-based coffees are not available in an extra large size at Dunkin Donuts.
Dunkin' Donuts Cold Drink Sizes
Important to note here on the cold cups that Dunkin only offers three iced coffee sizes: small, medium, and large. The extra large size is not an option in the iced cup sizes.
Small Cup—16oz
Dunkin coffee small size cold drinks hold 16 ounces. A small iced coffee is $3.98, a small cold brew costs $4.61, and iced drinks with espresso are between $4.36 and $5.73.
Medium Cup—24oz
Dunkin coffee medium size for cold drinks holds 24 ounces.
A medium iced coffee at Dunkin’ is $4.36, a medium cold brew costs $4.98, and iced espresso-based drinks are between $4.73 and $6.23.
Large Cup—32oz
Large Dunkin iced coffee holds 32 ounces. A large iced coffee at Dunkin’ is $4.73, a cold brew large iced coffee is $5.36, and large iced espresso-based Dunkin’ cold drinks are between $5.11 and $6.73.
Dunkin' Donuts Hot Drinks Caffeine Per Cup
For those of us monitoring our caffeine intake, it’s important to know the caffeine content of our favorite hot steamy drink we can enjoy on any given day.
I’ve checked the different cup sizes available at Dunkin’ for different coffee options and popular drinks here for you.[2]
Size Small Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks
Size Medium Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks
Size Large Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks
Extra Large Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks
Dunkin' Donuts Cold Drinks Caffeine Per Cup
Sometimes, especially in the warmer months, a coffee lover like myself prefers to swing by the coffee shop for a perfect cup of cold coffee.
I enjoy a medium roast large coffee with lots of ice and a splash of milk.
Regardless, I still need to know the caffeine content so I can keep an eye on my caffeine intake. See here for the breakdown of Dunkin’s menu of cold drinks in different sizes and their caffeine content.
Size Small Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks
Size Medium Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks
Size Large Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks
Dunkin' Donuts Vs Starbucks—Who’s Is Bigger?
For Medium and Large-sized drinks, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks offer the same amount of coffee per size.
Starbucks has different names for their coffee cup sizes, and they also have one more option (the 8-ounce short size) than Dunkin’ Donuts does.
Dunkin’ offers cold drinks up to a Large size, but their medium cold drink is the same size as Starbucks’ Venti iced (24oz), and Dunkin’s large cold drink is the same size as Starbucks’ extra large cup size Trenta iced (32oz).
I find it a bit confusing, so your best bet is to focus on the volume of ounces rather than comparing one size to another.
To make it easy, here is a list of what your options are based on the volume in ounces:
- 8 oz: Starbucks Short
- 10 oz: Dunkin’ Small Hot
- 12 oz: Starbucks Tall
- 16 oz: Dunkin’ Small Cold or Medium Hot / Starbucks Grande
- 20 oz: Dunkin’ Large Hot / Starbucks Venti Hot
- 24 oz: Dunkin’ Extra Large Hot or Medium Cold / Starbucks Venti Cold
- 32 oz: Dunkin’ Large Cold / Starbucks Trenti Cold
Related Questions on Dunkin Donuts Cup Sizes
Did Dunkin Donuts cups change sizes?
Yes, Dunkin Donuts cups did change sizes. They switched their hot coffee sizes from polystyrene (aka styrofoam cups) to double-walled paper cups to be more environmentally friendly. The new Dunkin cup sizes are based on the new paper cups.
How much is the price difference between a small and large Dunkin Donuts coffee?
The price difference between a small and large Dunkin Donuts coffee is roughly $1. In my opinion, a good deal for more coffee.
How many ounces is a Dunkin Tumbler?
The Dunkin Tumbler is 20 ounces. The Dunkin Tumbler is a reusable travel cup that Dunkin Donuts sells. It is available in a variety of design options for customers to choose from.[3]
Conclusion
I hope you coffee lovers now feel equipped to walk into any Dunkin Donuts location and order your cup of coffee in the perfect size, using your newfound knowledge of their sizes and prices and how they differ from Starbucks.
References:
1. https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-first-ever-super-bowl-commercial
2. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much#:~:text=For%20healthy%20adults%2C%20the%20FDA,it%20(break%20it%20down).
3. https://shopdunkin.com/collections/dunkin-deals/products/this-groom-runs-on-dunkin-tumbler?variant=33436382887989
