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Dutch Bros no longer has an official “kids menu,” but it still has plenty of kid-friendly choices. I usually look for drinks that are simple, familiar, and easy to customize.
I pulled together 8 Dutch Bros kids drinks and 3 special treats for birthdays, weekends, or any day that feels a little more celebratory.
8 Fantastic kids' drinks at Dutch Bros
I wanted a mix of everyday picks and drinks I would actually order again, so the list works for school mornings and lazy weekends alike.
I ranked the drinks by sugar and calorie content in a small cup, which makes the comparisons easier without losing the drink's character.
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros signature lemonade
- Strawberry syrup
Lemonade is an easy win at my house, and Dutch Bros gives us enough variety that someone usually wants one right away.
I chose the flavors everyone was most likely to finish, not just the ones that sounded interesting.
The Strawberry Lemonade from Dutch Bros won as the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making it a surefire hit with all three of my kids. It’s not quite as tart as the Palm Beach Lemonade, which has more sour vibes.
The small cup has 41g of sugar and 180 calories.
How to make the Strawberry Lemonade even more kid-friendly
- Ask for sugar-free strawberry syrup. Dutch Bros carries Torani syrups, which are sweetened with sucralose.
- If you ask your Bro-ista to add in real strawberries as well, they'll be happy to!
Palm Beach Lemonade
Palm Beach Lemonade standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros Signature Lemonade
- Pomegranate syrup
- Peach syrup
I couldn't include just one lemonade because my kids sometimes choose by color before taste. Electric Blue Lemonade looks playful, but the first sip is sharp and sour.
Palm Beach gets a lot of attention at my house, and my daughter says it tastes a lot like Sweet Tarts, which is a pretty accurate way to describe it.
This ultimate summer drink is a delicious mix of lemon concentrate, peach syrup, and pomegranate syrup, creating a perfect sweet and tangy flavor.
This lemonade has 43g of sugar and 190 calories.
Barista HQ pro tip
- While the tropical flavors of this lemonade are refreshing all the time, I especially like to get this one blended with ice (like a Slurpee!) It's basically a Dutch Frost without the ice cream.
OG Gummy Bear Dutch Soda
OG Gummy Bear Dutch Soda Standard Ingredients
- exclusive sparkling soda water
- Pomegranate syrup
- Passion fruit syrup
- Watermelon syrup
- Grapefruit syrup
- Whipped cream
Soda water and flavored syrups make them fizzy and candy-like right away.
There are 35 soda flavors on the menu, with names like Dinosaur Egg, Laser Cat, and Pink Flamingo.
I have not tried them all, but OG Gummy Bear is an easy win at my house when someone wants something sweet, fizzy, and obviously fun.
The OG Gummy Bear Dutch Soda features a delicious blend of pomegranate, passion fruit, watermelon (give me all the watermelon!), and grapefruit mixed with soda water.
The soda water and flavor syrups add up to 41g of sugar and 210 calories, so I keep it for special occasions.
That sweetness is why it stays closer to candy than regular soda in my mind.
Barista HQ pro tip
- Beware that there are two versions of this drink. I've highlighted the OG Gummy Bear. Ordering a regular Gummy Bear Dutch Soda will result in a different flavored drink (kiwi, lime, and white chocolate).
Kids Strawberry Smoothie
Kids Strawberry Smoothie standard ingredients
- Fresh strawberries (Blended)
- Strawberry syrup (Blended)
- Ice
My kids love smoothies, and since I make a lot at home, I notice fast when a store version runs sweeter than I expect.
The Dutch Bros smoothies have a bit more sugar than my homemade versions, and the Kids Strawberry Smoothie has 45g of sugar and 220 calories in the 10oz kids cup.
Dutch Bros adds strawberry syrup with fresh strawberries and ice, so the flavor comes through more strongly than the fruit-only smoothies I make at home.
My kids like that sweetness, and I let it stay a treat instead of turning every smoothie into a nutrition lesson.
Even so, I still put smoothies ahead of most dessert-style drinks.
Barista HQ pro tip
- The Strawberry Smoothie is the only smoothie on the Dutch Bros Kids Menu, but any of their smoothies can be ordered in a "small" size, which is 16oz. I recommend the Green Apple Smoothie!
Electric Berry Dutch Soda
Electric Berry Soda Standard Ingredients
- Exclusive Sparkling Soda Water
- lime syrup
- blue raspberry syrup
- whipped cream
On warm days, a bright, fizzy drink usually gets picked before anything heavier.
The Electric Berry Soda from Dutch Bros is colorful and reminds me of an Italian soda, only louder. It feels more like a soda than a Rebel.
Its bright blue hue and the perfect mix of lime and blue raspberry syrup make it the perfect soda for any occasion. And my kids just love comparing how blue their tongues can get.
This Dutch Soda has 45g of sugar and 220 calories.
How to make the Electric Berry Dutch Soda even more kid-friendly
- The bubbles from the Italian soda are what liken this drink to a classic soda. To cut down on the sweetness, ask the barista to reduce the syrups by half.
Dutch Bros Chocolate Milk
Chocolate Milk standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros Signature Chocolate Milk
Dutch Bros chocolate milk tastes different from the kind I make at home, and the texture is the first thing I notice. The richness stands out right away.
That smoothness is why I keep noticing it in drinks like the Caramelizer, where it adds body and depth that plain milk doesn't.
Asking for a kid’s chocolate milk means getting a 10oz cup that comes in at 330 calories and 41 grams of sugar.
How to make Dutch Bros Chocolate Milk even more kid-friendly
- Ask for half chocolate milk and half 2% milk mixed. While it does cut down the chocolatey flavor a bit, my kids don't even notice the difference.
Not-So-Hot Kids' Hot Cocoa
Not-So-Hot Kids' Hot Cocoa standard ingredients
- exclusive chocolate milk (Steamed)
The Not-So-Hot Kids' Hot Cocoa is one of the two kid-specific drinks, and I reach for it when I want something warm, simple, and easy for younger kids to drink.
This warm and creamy cocoa is the perfect temperature from the first sip.
I like that Dutch Bros uses its Signature Chocolate Milk instead of a standard cocoa mix, because it tastes smoother and more milk-forward than the packets I grew up on.
For my kids, the best part is the customizations. Whipped cream and caramel drizzle are the combination they ask for most, and once those go on top, the drink feels more like dessert.
Even with 41g of sugar and 330 calories, this hot cocoa still feels like an occasional treat, and it does bring some calcium along with it.
Mango Smoothie with Strawberry real fruit
Mango Smoothie With Strawberry real fruit ingredients
- Mango fruit puree concentrate
- Strawberries
- Ice
Smoothies are not low calorie, but I still order them more readily than dessert-style drinks because they feel less dessert-like than most of the menu.
The Mango Smoothie With Strawberry Real Fruit has become a lunch staple at my house, especially because it works well with protein on the side. For us, that usually means almonds and cheese cubes.
The Mango Smoothie is just mango fruit puree concentrate and ice. I always ask for strawberries because I think the blend is just delightful.
There is no kid's size for smoothies, but a small is 16oz and has 410 calories and 90 grams of sugar.
3 Special treats for kids' drinks at Dutch Bros
Snickerdoodle Frost
Snickerdoodle Frost standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros' Ice Cream Mix
- Cinnamon
- Chocolate macadamia nut
- White chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon Sprinks
Snickerdoodles are special in my family because we make them together every Christmas, so that cinnamon-sugar flavor already feels tied to holiday baking for me.
When I saw the Snickerdoodle Frost on the Dutch Bros menu and noticed it was caffeine-free, I knew it would work as a special treat for my kids. It has the same cozy, cookie-like appeal as the homemade version, just colder and creamier.
The Snickerdoodle Frost has a long ingredients list, but as far as sugary drinks go, it’s a fairly standard milkshake with flavored syrups.
That is why it sits on my indulgent list, with a small cup coming in at 69g of sugar and 440 calories.
It is by no means a daily drink, but when I want a cookie in a cup, this is the one I reach for healthy Dutch Bros drink .
Cotton Candy Dutch Frost
Cotton Candy Dutch Frost standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros' Ice Cream Mix
- Blue raspberry syrup
- White chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
Another Dutch Frost I like to order is the Cotton Candy Dutch Frost with whipped cream on top.
This drink blends sweet cotton candy flavors with a creamy texture, making it a delicious snack for any occasion.
The Cotton Candy Dutch Frost has 86g of sugar and 500 calories, so it never becomes an everyday drink.
The name and color catch attention first, but the texture is what makes it feel like a treat.
Ninja Dutch Frost
Ninja Dutch Frost standard ingredients
- Dutch Bros' Ice Cream Mix
- creme de menthe syrup
- white chocolate sauce
- whipped cream
The blended texture and bright color remind me of the early 90s, so it feels nostalgic.
With 86g of sugar and 500 calories, it stays on my special treat list.
What sets this drink apart from the other Dutch Frosts is its unique combination of creme de menthe syrup and white chocolate sauce (the white chocolate sauce is my favorite).
The creamy texture and whipped cream topping make it especially indulgent, and the mint chocolate flavor reminds me of mint chip ice cream.
How I picked the best kids' drinks at Dutch Bros
When I put this list together, I started with nutritional value because it is usually the first thing I check for kids.
My list is arranged from the least amount of sugar and calories to the most.
After that, I looked at taste and ingredients so the list reflects what actually gets ordered, not just what looks good on paper.
For parents who prioritize nutrition, I check Dutch Bros Coffee provides nutritional information online.
Dutch Bros has plenty of drinks kids will ask for again.
That is also why I put my top three “special treats” at the end instead of folding everything into the everyday section.
Ordering healthy kids' drinks at Dutch Bros (Tips for parents)
When ordering Dutch Bros kid drinks, I just try to remember that the flavorings added to the drinks likely contain unhealthy ingredients, and definitely increase the sugar content.
For reference, I check kids don’t need to consume more than 25 to 30 grams of sugar per day depending on their age.
Some drinks on my list have more than 80 grams of sugar in a small cup, so I marked those as special treats only.
Also, just like the adult drinks, you can order a Dutch Bros soft top, whipped cream, sprinkles, or drizzles with any kids drink.
Customizations can move almost any drink in either direction, so I always check what is actually in the cup before deciding how often to order it.
FAQs
Does Dutch Bros have kid’s sizes?
Dutch Bros does have a kids size that is 10oz. It comes in a reusable cup with a straw, and the seasonal artwork adds to the appeal because kids notice the cup first.
Is there caffeine in kid’s drinks at Dutch Bros?
Caffeine can vary by drink, so I check the specific order rather than assuming every kids drink is caffeine-free.
How much is a kid’s Frost at Dutch Bros?
A kid's Frost will cost around $2.25, though prices may vary depending on your location.
Does Dutch Bros have chocolate milk for kids?
Dutch Bros also has chocolate milk for kids, and it can be served cold instead of steamed, which makes it easier for younger kids.
Should kids have Rebel energy drinks?
Even though Rebels are popular, I keep them out of my kids' orders because I treat them as energy drinks, not kid drinks in my house.
Can I get a milkshake at Dutch Bros?
Dutch Bros also has frozen drinks. They call them Frosts, and there are plenty of kid-friendly flavors when you want something colder and more dessert-like.
Does Dutch Bros have dairy-free options for kids?
Dutch Bros also has dairy-free options. If milk is required, you can request non-dairy milk such as Dutch Bros almond milk or oat milk.
What is Buck For Kids?
Buck For Kids is a community program. Each year, Dutch Bros locations donate $1 from every drink sold to a local youth organization.
