Want to see the best vegan starbucks guide? Below we have all the best vegan starbucks options with pictures!
We have found all the best vegan Starbucks options from the best vegan Starbucks drinks to the foods; we have even provided you with a starbucks vegan + gluten free guide.
As I am vegan myself, I know how important it is to be educated on what options are available to you so you don’t miss out on any fun!
Below we have the best vegan starbucks foods and drinks available in 2023!
BEST VEGAN STARBUCKS OPTIONS
Here are the sizes and prices comparison between U.K Starbucks and American Starbucks drinks. You can see in the U.K that the ‘fee’ has been dismissed for charging extra for dairy free alternatives however this is not the case in America. The charges in America remain and they also vary depending on the Starbucks location.
These figures are based on a skinny vanilla latte and are the current prices in 2023. Starbucks UK prices vs Starbucks USA prices.
What dairy free milks brands does Starbuck use?
Here we have the most popular dairy free milk brands that starbuck uses. Starbuck also has their own dairy free milk brand that is used across many stores. Also every Starbucks site differs in the dairy free milk brands they use however these are the ones that are commonly used.
Starbucks Vegan Milk Options:
- Oat : Oatly Milk
- Soy : Danone Silk Milk Range
- Almond : Califia Farms Barista Blend Almond Milk
- Coconut : Starbucks Single Origin Sumatra Coconut Milk
VEGAN HOT DRINKS
STARBUCKS VEGAN COFFEE BASED HOT DRINKS
*specify at till non dairy milk alternative: oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk or almond milk AND NO WHIPPED CREAM (unless it’s vegan whipped cream)*
Vegan Starbucks Drinks when ordered with no whipped cream, caramel sauce/chocolate drizzle and with dairy free milk!
- Americano – You order a classic americano or a shots of expresso.
- Cappuccino
- Cafe Latte
- Apple Crisp Oat Milk Macchiato (comes with oat milk by default)
- Caramel Macchiato (caramel syrup instead of caramel sauce)
- Espresso Macchiato
- Caffe Mocha
- Cinnamon Dolce Latte (no cinnamon dolce latte topping + no whipped cream)
- Flat White
- Cappuccino
- Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte
- Starbucks Reserve Latte
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STARBUCKS TEAS WITH CAFFEINE HOT DRINKS
- Matcha Green Tea Latte (No whipped cream)
- Chai tea (request no honey + dairy free milk)
- English Breakfast Tea
- Earl Grey Tea
- Jade Citrus Mint Tea
OTHER STARBUCKS HOT DRINKS
- Classic Hot Chocolate (No whipped cream)
- Mint & Lemon Tea
- Hot Milk
- Peach Tea
STARBUCKS VEGAN COLD DRINKS / VEGAN ICED DRINKS AT STARBUCKS
All vegan starbucks drinks above however some need to be altered (no whipped cream & dairy free milk alternative) to be suitable for vegans. Information below.
ICED COFFEES
- Classic Iced Coffee
- Ice espresso
- Iced Apple Crisp Macchiato (comes with oatmilk)
- Iced Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
- Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
- Iced Caramel Macchiato (caramel syrup INSTEAD of caramel sauce)
- Iced Caffe Latte
- Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte(No whipped cream or cinnamon dolce topping)
FRAPPUCCINO / CREME FRAPPUCCINOS
*specify at till non dairy milk alternative: oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk or almond milk AND NO WHIPPED CREAM (unless it’s vegan whipped cream)*
- Apple Crisp Oatmilk Frappuccino (No whipped cream)
- Apple Crisp Oatmilk Creme Frappuccino (no whipped cream)
- Caramel Frappuccino (no whipped cream and caramel syrup instead of caramel sauce)
- Matcha Frappuccino (no whipped cream)
- Matcha Creme Frappuccino (no whipped cream)
- Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino (no whipped cream)
- Cookie Crumble Creme Frappuccino (no frappuccino chips and no whipped cream)
- Coffee frappuccino
- Caffe Vanillaa Frappuccino
- Strawberry Creme Frappuccino (no whipped cream)
VEGAN ICED DRINKS AT STARBUCKS
- Iced Matcha Tea Latte
- Iced Matcha Tea Lemonade
- Ice Green Teas
- Iced Hibiscus Tea
- Iced Black Tea
- Iced Peach Green Tea
- Iced Passion Tango
REFRESHERS
- Pink Drink
- Vegan Dragon Drink
- Mango Dragonfrfuit / Mango dragon fruit Lemonade
- Strawberry Acai /Strawberry Acai Lemonade
- Paradise Drink
- Lemonade
STARBUCKS VEGAN SEASONAL DRINKS
Peppermint Mocha Drink (frappuncino) + Peppermint Hot Chocolate can made vegan by adding dairy free milk and no whipped cream.
Caramelised Macademia and Oat Latte is vegan (This does not contain caramel sauce which is not suitable for vegans, the caramel macademia syrup is vegan).
Pumpkin Spice Latte (CANNOT BE MADE VEGAN).
AVOID THIS WITH STARBUCKS VEGAN DRINK ORDERS
- Caramel sauce and caramel drizzle is not vegan however the caramel syrup is, be sure to swap it out.
- Always request no whipped cream if you are unsure if your drink comes with it.
- Starbucks Chai tea bags are vegan however the chai concentrate contains honey which rules out chai tea frappuccinos or chai tea lattes.
STARBUCKS VEGAN SAUCES & SYRUPS
- Mocha Sauce
- Toast Vanilla Syrup
- Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (Cinnamon Sauce is not vegan)
- Hazelnut Peppermint
- Caramel Syrup (Caramel Sauce and drizzle is not vegan)
- Toffee Nut Syrup
- Vanilla Syrup
STARBUCKS VEGAN FOODS
- Rolled & Steel Cut Oatmeal + with blueberries
- Bagels : Cinnamon Raisin, Plain and everything bagel
- Strawberry overnight grains
- Chickpea Bites & Avocado Protein Box
- Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich
- Banana caramel muffin/ Chocolate caramel muffin / Toffee nut mini loaf cake (Seasonal)
- No’Beef & Red OnionFocaccia (Seasonal)
- Raspberry & Almond Mini Loaf (seasonal)
VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE STARBUCKS
- Kettle Potato Chips : Simply Salted, Salt & Vinegar and Sweet Potato
- Organic Avocado Spread
- Hippeas Organic Chickpea Puffs
- Kettle Crisps : Lightly Salted, Balsemic Vinegar
- Pop! Sunflower Oil & Sea Salt Popcorn
- Peanut Butter Crisps
- Peanut & Cashew Bar
- Kale Chips : Sea Salt
- Kettle Corn
- Mixed Nuts and Fruits
FAQ
Is Starbucks Mocha Vegan?
Starbucks mocha sauce is vegan and is actually the only vegan sauce available in starbucks. You can also try the mocha syrup which is vegan however a white chocolate mocha is not vegan because the white chocolate sauce contains dairy.
How do vegans order a caramel macchiato?
A vegan can order a delicious caramel macchiato by asking for no caramel drizzle and requesting a caramel syrup instead which is vegan. Then you would also request a dairy free milk alternative:
- Coconut milk
- Almond Milk
- Oat Milk
- Soy Milk
Does it cost more for dairy-free milk in Starbucks?
In the US Starbucks stores have an extra charge when buying a drink with a dairy-free alternative however that charge once existed in the UK and is now not in effect. In the UK there is no extra charge for altering your beverage with dairy-free milk to make it a vegan Starbucks drink.
Is caramel frappuccino vegan at Starbucks?
A caramel frappuccino is 100% not vegan because the caramel sauce contains dairy. The caramel macchiato alongside the caramel macchiato can be altered to make the beverages by
- Choosing dairy-free milk
- Swapping out the caramel non-vegan sauce for caramel syrup
- Requesting no whipped cream or caramel drizzle.
Is Starbucks white chocolate mocha vegan?
Starbucks white chocolate mocha is not vegan because one of the main ingredients ‘white chocolate sauce’ contains dairy and is also topped of with dairy whipped creamed. As an alternative chocolate vegan starbucks drink, you could order a vegan mocha with no cream and a dairy free milk alternative. This order can also be replicated into a frappuccino with similar alterations.
Is Starbucks apple crisp oat milk macchiato vegan?
The delicious Starbucks apple crisp oat milk macchiato is now 100% VEGAN and you don’t even have to alter it, because it comes with oat milk by default. This seasonal beverage is available in the fall and now qualifies as a great Starbucks vegan option.
Is apple crisp oatmeal frappucino vegan?
The Starbucks apple crisp oatmeal frappuccino and the apple crisp oatmeal macchiato is now 100% vegan and comes by default with oat milk which is amazing.
Is the pumpkin spice latte vegan?
It is impossible to order a Starbucks vegan pumpkin spice lattes. Any Starbucks drink that contains pumpkin spice sauce is automatically not suitable for vegan as the sauce itself contains dairy. This also applies to other variations of the drink such as a Starbucks pumpkin spice frappuccino.
There are many different Starbucks vegan options, the key is having all the information to be able to create some lovely drinks.