10 Best Starbucks iced coffee drinks I never get tired of ordering

Top 10 Starbucks iced coffee drinks (For cold coffee fans)

A few are regular orders, and one or two may line up with the way you already drink coffee.

Here are my top picks.

1. Iced Coffee

Sometimes the OG is exactly what I need – enter the iconic Iced Coffee.

It’s a bit sweet, has less caffeine than many other specialty iced coffees, and is more budget-friendly.

It comes with 80 calories and 20g of sugar, and I usually bring that down by asking for less or no Classic Syrup.

I like it with oat milk now that I'm lactose-intolerant because it keeps the drink creamy without feeling heavy. Almond milk works too when I want it a little lighter.

2. Cold Brew  

Cold brew coffee is always a top choice, especially on days when getting out of bed is a struggle for me.

It often tastes stronger to me because it is brewed as a concentrate, so the coffee flavor comes through more intensely than in a standard iced coffee.

Starbucks' Cold Brew is handcrafted in small batches every day with their custom bean blend, which gives it that ultra-smooth flavor.

With just 5 calories and 0g of sugar and fat, cold brew is one of the best iced keto Starbucks drinks .

Not only that, C old Brew is a fantastic option for when I’m trying to keep calories or my sugar intake down!

3. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Cold Brew is great on its own, but I like it even more with vanilla sweet cream. I've been hooked since I first tried it in 2017.

Sweet cream is honestly my go-to topping when it comes to iced coffee. It adds the perfect level of sweetness and creaminess that cuts through the rich coffee flavors.

It combines that cold brew flavor with 2 pumps of Vanilla Syrup and a rich float of house-made vanilla cream cold foam over ice.

Even though it tastes sweet, it only has 110 calories and 14 grams of sugar.

4. Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew  

Salted caramel, sweet cream, and cold brew is the combination I order when I want bitterness softened without turning the drink into dessert.

The base is caramel-flavored cold brew with 2 pumps of vanilla syrup, topped with a lush, salted caramel sweet cream.

I first tried this drink in 2021 and kept coming back because the salt keeps the caramel from tasting flat.

When I want a strong caffeine hit with just a little sweetness and cream, the Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew is usually the one I pick.

This drink is 220 calories, with 24g of sugar and 13g of fat.

5. Iced Caramel Macchiato  

Caramel drinks at Starbucks work for me because the caramel rounds off the roast without hiding it.

Iced Caramel Macchiatos always make me think of coffee with my dad and long afternoons spent catching up over coffee and pastries.

It has 250 calories, 34g of sugar, and 7g of fat, and you can bring those numbers down by swapping in sugar-free Vanilla Syrup and another milk.

6. Iced Caffe Latte  

The Iced Latte is simple, and that's what makes it useful. When the milk is cold and the espresso is fresh, it feels silkier than sweeter drinks and lets the coffee stay in front.

I reach for an Iced Latte first thing in the morning or around lunch, especially when I want something I can customize without losing the espresso.

Simple, tasty, caffeinated – what more could you want?

With 130 calories, 11g of sugar, and 4.5g of fat, it sits in a lighter spot than most of the sweeter drinks here.

7. Iced Caffè Mocha

When I want something sweeter, the Iced Caffe Mocha is one of my go-tos.

The chocolate hits first, then the espresso shows up underneath, so it reads more like a chocolate drink with coffee structure than a straight coffee order.

The mocha sauce really helps bridge the gap between the bittersweet coffee and rich chocolate.

With 350 calories, 30g of sugar, and 17g of fat, it's definitely more of a treat than an everyday pick for me.

8. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte

The Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte is another rich, sweet espresso drink, but the cinnamon keeps it from feeling one-note.

It’s an elevated version of the standard Iced Latte that brings a lovely spiced sweetness to my morning errands.

This drink is 300 calories, 35g of sugar, and 13g of fat, so it is not exactly an everyday choice, even if it is tempting.

I prefer mine without whipped cream and the dolce topping because I like it a little less rich, though both are fun when I want a bigger treat.

9. Iced Shaken Espresso  

If I'm after something closer to a Caffe Latte, this is the one I usually reach for.

With rich espresso that’s shaken, chilled, and mellowed, it has a hint of sweetness and just a splash of milk.

It's the balance I want when I like full espresso flavor but do not want it straight black, and I can still add a splash of oat milk without changing the whole drink.

It has 100 calories, 14g of sugar, and 2g of fat, which keeps it lighter than most of the sweeter options.

I've been obsessed with this drink, especially the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk version, since I first tried it last fall. It earned a regular spot in my morning rotation because the oat milk gives it more body without muting the espresso.

10. Iced Caffè Americano  

When I want a lighter drink with straight espresso flavor, the Iced Caffe Americano is one of the options I keep coming back to. I like the no-frills taste, and sometimes I add a splash of oat milk at the end.

The Iced Caffe Americano is simply espresso shots topped with cold water, served over ice.

As fun as Starbucks' Frappuccinos and other specialty drinks are, sometimes I want the coffee to taste like coffee, so I usually stop at a little oat milk.

With 15 calories and zero grams of sugar or fat, you can see why it stays popular.

How to order iced coffee at Starbucks (Tips from a Barista)

Can you customize your drink?

Of course, you can! You can customize almost any drink at Starbucks, and iced coffees are no exception.

One reason I like Starbucks iced coffees is how easy it is to adjust the milk, whether I want it a little lighter or creamier.

You can also change how much syrup goes in, and sugar-free options work for some flavors when that flavor is available.

Whipped cream, cold foam, or no cream all change the drink more than people expect, and the amount of ice matters too.

Can you put flavors in your favorite Starbucks iced coffee?  

Absolutely! Some of them already come with flavor, but you can always change that or add one in.

Pumpkin, caramel sauce, and vanilla syrup are the add-ins I see most often, especially when pumpkin is in season.

How much are the iced coffees at Starbucks?  

For a Grande Iced Coffee, it'll be $2.65. An Iced Espresso costs $3.25, so most orders stay under $5.

Cold brew and nitro cold brew are a bit more expensive and will be $5-$6.

How to make Starbucks iced coffee at home

With so many good options, it makes sense that not everyone wants to buy one every day.

Making it at home is often the easier option.

Starbucks Iced Coffee at home 

Here's what you need: a French press, simple syrup, cream, and a bag of ground coffee.

Starbucks cold pressed coffee at home 

Alternatively, you can make your iced coffee with a cold-pressed method.

You'll need a measuring cup or big pitcher, a coffee filter, and a bag of ground coffee.

FAQs

What is the most popular iced coffee in Starbucks?

The most popular iced coffee at Starbucks is the Caramel Macchiato, closely followed by a regular iced coffee.

What is the TikTok Starbucks iced coffee?

The Starbucks TikTok iced coffee is based on an Iced White Chocolate Mocha. It's an iced espresso drink with white chocolate sauce and milk: 2 shots of espresso, 4 pumps of white chocolate sauce, and, instead of whipped cream, vanilla sweet cream cold foam.

Does Starbucks charge extra for syrup in iced coffee?

Summary - Find your favorite iced coffee today!

Starbucks offers such a big range of cold and hot coffee options that it can be hard to keep track.

By now, you should have a good sense of the iced coffee options, and there should be at least one that fits the way you like to drink coffee.

I know I'll be getting my go-tos, the Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew and the Iced Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk.