Caffe Mocha
Espresso with bittersweet mocha sauce, steamed milk, and a topping of sweetened whipped cream.
Starbucks Caffe Mocha Price & Calories
The Starbucks Caffe Mocha is priced at approximately $5.05 for a standard Grande size and contains around 290 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
Sweetened, Contains Dairy.
How to Order the Caffe Mocha
To order a Starbucks Caffe Mocha, simply ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or search for “Caffe Mocha” 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 Mocha Taste Like?
The Caffè Mocha tastes like a rich hot chocolate with a shot of espresso cutting through it. The chocolate is sweet and round, the coffee keeps it from tasting like a pure dessert, and the whipped cream on top melts into the drink as you sip. It is a good middle path between coffee and cocoa.
What Is in the Caffe Mocha?
Espresso is combined with mocha sauce and steamed milk and finished with whipped cream. The mocha sauce is the main source of sweetness, so the number of pumps changes the drink more than any other customization.
How to Customize the Caffe Mocha
- Ask for fewer pumps of mocha sauce if the standard recipe feels too sweet.
- Skip the whipped cream to cut calories and keep the chocolate flavor cleaner.
- Add an extra shot of espresso to balance the sweetness with more coffee taste.
- Swap to oat or almond milk for a nuttier finish.
Caffe Mocha vs White Chocolate Mocha
The White Chocolate Mocha is creamier, buttery and noticeably sweeter, with a vanilla-like flavor. The Caffè Mocha has a darker, slightly bitter chocolate taste that pairs better with the espresso. Pick the Caffè Mocha if you want real chocolate depth; pick the White Chocolate Mocha for a sweeter treat.
On this site, the Caffe Mocha is listed at about $5.05 (290 Cal) and the White Chocolate Mocha at about $5.35 (370 Cal), so the Caffe Mocha costs about $0.30 less and has 80 fewer calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full White Chocolate Mocha page for details.
What to Order With the Caffe Mocha
Good matches on this menu include the Butter Croissant and the Birthday Cake Pop.
Caffe Mocha FAQs
Does a Caffè Mocha come with whipped cream?
Usually yes. Starbucks tops it with whipped cream by default, and you can ask for it to be left off.
How can I make a mocha less sweet?
Ask for fewer pumps of mocha sauce, skip the whipped cream, or add an extra espresso shot.
Is a mocha the same as a hot chocolate?
No. A mocha contains espresso, while a hot chocolate does not. The mocha is a coffee drink with chocolate flavor.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.