Caffe Americano
Espresso shots topped with hot water for a light layer of crema and a rich, smooth taste.
Starbucks Caffe Americano Price & Calories
The Starbucks Caffe Americano is priced at approximately $3.65 for a standard Grande size and contains around 15 Cal using a standard build. Prices and calories vary by store location, size, and customization — requesting sugar-free syrup or a non-dairy milk can lower the total calorie count.
Dietary Info
Low Calorie, Dairy-Free.
How to Order the Caffe Americano
To order a Starbucks Caffe Americano, simply ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or search for “Caffe Americano” in the Starbucks app. Let the barista know your preferred size, milk choice, and any extra customizations such as more or less syrup, decaf, or added espresso shots. Not sure which size to pick? See our Starbucks size guide.
What Does the Caffe Americano Taste Like?
A Caffè Americano tastes bold, clean and slightly bitter, with the deep roasted flavor of espresso stretched out by hot water. There is no milk to soften it, so you notice the crema, the toasted notes and a dry finish. It is the closest espresso drink to a regular cup of black coffee, but with a sharper, more concentrated edge.
What Is in the Caffe Americano?
Espresso shots are poured into a cup and topped with hot water, which creates a thin layer of crema on top. Starbucks uses more shots as the size goes up, so a bigger Americano is stronger rather than just more diluted.
How to Customize the Caffe Americano
- Leave a little room and add milk or cream from the condiment bar for a lighter, creamier cup.
- Ask for less water if you want a stronger, closer-to-espresso flavor.
- Stir in cinnamon or a sugar-free syrup for flavor with almost no extra calories.
- Order it iced on a hot day; the iced version is poured over ice and tastes crisp and refreshing.
Caffe Americano vs Pike Place Roast
Pike Place Roast is brewed coffee with a smooth medium-roast taste of cocoa and toasted nuts, while the Americano is espresso and water with a bolder, sharper flavor. Pike Place is cheaper and ready faster; the Americano is made to order and feels more intense.
On this site, the Caffe Americano is listed at about $3.65 (15 Cal) and the Pike Place Roast at about $3.25 (5 Cal), so the Caffe Americano costs about $0.40 more and has 10 more calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Pike Place Roast page for details.
What to Order With the Caffe Americano
Good matches on this menu include the Blueberry Muffin and the Chocolate Croissant.
Caffe Americano FAQs
Is an Americano stronger than brewed coffee?
It tastes stronger, but at the same cup size brewed coffee such as Pike Place generally contains as much or more caffeine, because espresso is concentrated but served in a smaller volume.
What is the difference between an Americano and black coffee?
An Americano is made from espresso diluted with hot water, so it has crema and a bolder flavor. Black coffee is brewed by dripping hot water through ground coffee, which tastes smoother and rounder.
Is the Caffè Americano good for a low-calorie order?
Yes. Plain, it has very few calories, which is why it appears near the bottom of the calorie list on this site.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.