Vegan Options at Starbucks (Ultimate Food and Drink Guide)

Ordering vegan at Starbucks is easier than ever, and there are so many fun and tasty choices to enjoy. From a dairy-free latte, a refreshing iced drink, or a tasty snack, the vegan options at Starbucks keep getting better and more exciting. With easy swaps like plant milk and dairy-free syrups, you can turn tons of popular drinks into something you’ll love. There are also a few grab-and-go snacks that make ordering vegan quick and stress-free.

We’ll walk you through the best vegan drinks and food you can order with confidence. You’ll find helpful tips for customizing your order and avoiding sneaky dairy or animal products. Whether you’re a daily Starbucks regular or just popping in for a treat, this list makes ordering feel simple and fun. Get ready to sip, snack, and enjoy every visit!

For more ways to order vegan at coffee shops check out our guides to ordering vegan at Peet’s Coffee, Dunkin Donuts, Einstein Bros Bagels, Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread. And, if you’re dying for a satisfying swirl of dairy-free coffee creamer in your favorite caffeinated beverage, you’ll love this vegan hazelnut coffee creamer recipe!

New 2026 Vegan Starbucks Options

• Cannon Ball Drink (Limited Time Only)- A blend of strawberry acai and mango dragonfruit flavors with freeze-dried strawberries and dragonfruit.

How To Order Dairy Free at Starbucks

Did you know that you can order (almost) anything at Starbucks vegan? Here’s how to hack the Starbucks menu so you can ace your next road trip and order like a vegan boss when visiting the biggest coffeehouse chain in the world. 

When you follow the steps below, you can order all your favorite beverages in a way that’s animal friendly, kinder to our planet, healthier for your body, and still tastes great. It’s a win-win-win. So why not make your next Starbucks order vegan? 

Step 1: Non-Dairy Milk Swap

Just ask your barista to replace dairy milk with soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.

Step 2: Leave Out the Animal Products

If ordering drinks, let them know you’re vegan and ask for no dairy. If ordering food, request no cheese, no egg, and no meat.

Step 3: Say No to Beverage Boosts

For beverages, hold the following non-vegan ingredients:

• Caramel Drizzle (caramel syrup is vegan)
• Cinnamon Dulce Topping (contains butter)
• Java Chips (in certain Frappuccinos)
• Protein Powder (in smoothies)
• Pistachio Sauce
• Pumpkin Spice Sauce
• Whipped Cream (aka “whip”)

It’s as easy as that! You can always just ask your barista to make your drink vegan (without dairy, honey, or other animal products), but the steps above will give you an idea about what to look out for. 

Best Starbucks Vegan Drinks

The beverage list for Starbucks is impressive—there is a lot to choose from! Below you’ll find a list of the best vegan drinks options at Starbucks in each category—and how to order them if modifications are needed. Whether you’re searching for hot coffee drinks, teas, creamy lattes, zesty lemonades, or vegan Starbucks frappuccinos, you can get it all (and more) vegan.

Vegan Hot Coffee Drinks

For either hot or iced coffee beverages, ask for plant milk (coconut, oat, soy, or almond milk) and no whipped cream. Cane sugar can be used if you want a creamy or sweet addition. You may wish to take notes or order online before you go to because there are just so many choices to consider.

• Americano – Espresso topped with hot water.
• Brewed Coffees – Blonde Roast, Decaf Pike Place, Pike Place, or Veranda Blend
• Café Latte
• Caffe Mocha – Ask for no whipped cream.
• Cappuccino
• Caramel Macchiato – Substitute vegan-friendly caramel syrup for caramel sauce.
• Cinnamon Dolce Latte – Ask for no whipped cream or cinnamon dolce topping
• Espresso
• Espresso Macchiato
• Flat White
• Starbucks Reserve Latte
• Starbucks Blonde Vanilla Latte

Iced Coffee Drinks

• Iced Coffee
• Cold Brew – Nitro, Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream, Nondairy Chocolate Cream, Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream, Cold Brew with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
• Iced Caffe Americano – Ice, water, brewed espresso
• Espresso or Shaken Espresso Iced
• Iced Caffe Latte
• Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte – Ask for no whipped cream, cinnamon dolce topping, or sprinkles.
• Blonde Vanilla Latte Iced
• Iced Caramel Macchiato – Ask to substitute caramel syrup for caramel sauce.
• Caffe Mocha Iced – Order with no whipped cream.
• Iced Peppermint Mocha – Request no whipped cream or dark chocolate curls.

Already Vegan Iced Coffee Options

• Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
• Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Vegan-Friendly Holiday Starbucks Drinks

While these are only available seasonally, many of them are dairy-free and vegan-by-default:

• Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
• Chestnut Praline Latte – Ask for non-dairy milk and no whipped cream
• Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
• Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte
• Peppermint Mocha Latte – Order with no whipped cream or dark chocolate curls.

Tea Drinks at Starbucks

If you like your tea with milk and sweetener, ask for a plant milk (almond, coconut, oat, or soy) and cane sugar to be used.

• Chai
• Earl Grey
• Emperor’s Clouds & Mist
• Jade Citrus Mint
• Royal English Breakfast

Hot Tea Lattes

The Lavender Cream Oatmilk Latte is already free of dairy. Request non-dairy milk to be used in these lattes.

• London Fog Tea Latte
• Matcha Tea Latte (or make our iced matcha latte at home!)
• Royal English Breakfast Tea Latte

Caffeine-Free Hot Teas and Beverages

• Cinnamon Dolce Crème – Substitute with non-dairy milk and ask for no whipped cream or cinnamon dolce topping.
• Hot Apple Juice – Request steamed.
• Hot Chocolate – Ask for a plant milk and no whipped cream.
• Mint Majesty Tea – Herbal tea
• Peach Tranquility Tea – Herbal tea
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate – Order with your choice of non-dairy milk and no whipped cream or dark chocolate curls.
• Vanilla Creme – Choose a non-dairy milk and ask for no whipped cream.

Iced Teas at Starbucks

For all of these iced tea options, you may wish to choose the cane sugar as a sweetener and/or a non-dairy milk of your choice. Finally, bottled teas (like Teavana Black or Green) are sometimes offered (depending on location) because they’re a good to-go option.

• Iced Teas – Black, Green, London Fog, Matcha, Passion Tango, and Peach Green
• Cold Tea Lattes – Lavender Cream Oatmilk, London Fog, and Matcha
• Iced Tea Lemonades – Black, Green, Matcha, Passion Tango, Peach Green

Caffeine-Free Iced Teas

• Iced Teas – Passion Tango
• Iced Tea Lemonades – Passion Tango

Fruity Beverages

• Lemonade Refreshers – Mango Dragonfruit, Strawberry Acai, and Plain Lemon
• Fruity Drinks – Mango Dragonfrui and Strawberry Acai

Vegan Starbucks Frappuccinos

For every one of these creamy, dreamy frappuccinos, remember to ask for non-dairy milk and no whipped cream (until they start offering an oat or coconut whipped cream).

• Mocha Frappuccino
• Caffe Vanilla Frappuccino
• Strawberry Creme Frappuccino
• Matcha Creme Frappuccino
• Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Frappuccino

Specialty Vegan Drinks at Starbucks

These specialty blends and refreshers are all the rage and also caffeine-free. They’re colorful, super fun, and downright delicious if you’re vegan or not. It’s time to give one (or all of them!) a try!

• Dragon Drink (mango dragonfruit and coconut milk)
• Glinda’s Pink Potion (mango dragonfruit, coconut milk, and strawberry non-dairy foam)
• Pink Drink (strawberry acai and coconut milk)
• Strawberry Lemonade Blended (ice, lemonade, creme frappuccino syrup, and strawberry puree)
• Violet Drink (very berry hibiscus with coconut milk and ice)

Vegan Food Options at Starbucks

This popular cafe also has a wide selection of vegan choices, and approximately 60 million people visit Starbucks every single week. It’s wonderful to know that much of their menu can easily be made plant-based to accommodate vegans and health-conscious consumers. Cheers to that!

At the moment, you can order food items such as:

• Bagels – Cinnamon Raisin, Everything, Plain, and Sprouted Grain (add avocado spread or Justin’s nut butter)
• Oatmeal – Rolled & Steel Cut Plain (with brown sugar, dried fruit, and nuts) or Blueberry (with nut medley, blueberries, and agave nectar). Request non-dairy milk on the side if you’d like extra liquid.
• Spicy Falafel Pocket – Warm pita filled with crispy falafel, roasted red peppers, pickled onions, and fresh greens. It’s topped with a zesty dairy-free garlic sauce and a touch of spice for a bold, flavorful bite. Request a side of guacamole, sriracha, or Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce (where available).
• Strawberry Overnight Grains – Includes oatmeal (in coconut milk), cooked steel-cut oats, red quinoa, and chia seeds with coconut shavings, strawberries, and toasted almonds. (If you love pre-made oat breakfasts, make sure to try this spiced apple pie overnight oats recipe!)

No Longer Available: The Chickpea Bites (like these cute chickpea nuggets) and Avocado Protein Box was removed from the menu in May 2023.

NOT Vegan at Starbucks

These items at Starbucks contain dairy and cannot be made vegan:

• Caramel Brûlée (try our vegan creme brûlée instead!)
• Chai Latte (Chai syrup concentrate used in the latte contains honey, but the chai tea that comes in a teabag is vegan-friendly.)
• Chocolate Cream Cold Brew (order the non-dairy version instead)
• Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cold Brew (order the non-dairy version instead)
• Cinnamon Dolce Topping
• Dark Chocolate Curls
• Dubai Chocolate Matcha Latte (contains dairy from the pistachio sauce)
• Frappuccino Chips
• Iced Coffee Clover Vertica
• Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha (contains dairy from the pistachio sauce)
• Iced Honey Almondmilk Flat White (contains honey)
• Impossible Breakfast Sandwich (contains cheese, butter, and eggs)
• Light Frappuccinos
• Pistachio Latte or Pistachio Cold Brew (both hot and iced)
• Protein Powder (whey-based)
• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew (order the non-dairy version instead)
• Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew (order the non-dairy version instead)
• Whipped Cream (“whip”, sub with non-dairy foam)
• White Chocolate Mocha (in Peppermint White Chocolate and Iced mochas)

Sauces: Caramel Brulée Sauce, Caramel Drizzle/Sauce (caramel syrup is vegan), Dark Caramel Sauce, Pistachio Sauce, Pumpkin Spice Sauce, White Chocolate Mocha

Creams: Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie Cream, Irish Cold Foam, Pistachio Cream

FAQs About the Vegan Options at Starbucks

Creating a Kinder and More Accessible Starbucks Vegan Experience

Although this semi-cozy, high-end cafe does not yet have a specific vegan Starbucks menu to order from (we hope someday!), we can still keep our fingers crossed that our passionate vegan pleas will be heard. Since there are so few vegan-friendly coffee or sweet craving choices on the fast food front, let’s hope that they will continue to step up their Starbucks dairy free drinks and add at least one vegan bakery item soon. Wouldn’t it be a dream to be able to order a vegan cappuccino, a vegan latte, or a vegan frappuccino without any fuss or extra charges? 

In the meantime, we can always write to, call, or contact the managers of any location to make our requests.

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At the time of this article, the menu items mentioned above are vegan. Since restaurants constantly update their menus and add or take away items, please keep this in mind when ordering your food. There may be new Starbucks vegan options that are not listed or items listed here as vegan, which are no longer vegan. Take care to double-check.