Caramel Macchiato
Freshly steamed milk with vanilla-flavored syrup marked with espresso and drizzled with caramel.
Starbucks Caramel Macchiato Price & Calories
The Starbucks Caramel Macchiato is priced at approximately $5.25 for a standard Grande size and contains around 250 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 Caramel Macchiato
To order a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato, simply ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or search for “Caramel Macchiato” 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 Caramel Macchiato Taste Like?
The Caramel Macchiato is sweet and layered. The first sip is mostly espresso and caramel from the top of the cup, then you reach creamy vanilla-flavored milk underneath, so the flavor changes as you drink. Many people like it because it is sweeter than a plain latte but still tastes like coffee.
What Is in the Caramel Macchiato?
Vanilla syrup goes in the cup first, then steamed milk, and finally espresso shots are poured through the foam so they sit on top. The drink is finished with a crosshatch of caramel drizzle. It is meant to be drunk layered rather than stirred.
How to Customize the Caramel Macchiato
- Ask for it upside down if you want everything mixed, which makes it taste more like a caramel vanilla latte.
- Request fewer pumps of vanilla if the standard recipe is too sweet.
- Ask for extra caramel drizzle for a sweeter, more dessert-like finish.
- Swap to oat milk for a creamier, slightly toasty flavor.
Caramel Macchiato vs Caffè Latte
A Caffè Latte mixes espresso and milk together and has no syrup by default, so it is milder and less sweet. The Caramel Macchiato layers vanilla, milk, espresso and caramel for a sweeter, more dessert-style drink. Choose the latte for a simple coffee; choose the macchiato for sweetness.
On this site, the Caramel Macchiato is listed at about $5.25 (250 Cal) and the Caffè Latte at about $4.65 (190 Cal), so the Caramel Macchiato costs about $0.60 more and has 60 more calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Caffè Latte page for details.
What to Order With the Caramel Macchiato
Good matches on this menu include the Butter Croissant and the Birthday Cake Pop.
Caramel Macchiato FAQs
Why is it called a macchiato?
Macchiato means marked. Starbucks 'marks' the milk by pouring espresso shots on top, which is why the drink is layered.
Should I stir a Caramel Macchiato?
You can drink it layered for changing flavors, or stir it for an even sweetness from the first sip.
Is the Caramel Macchiato very sweet?
It is sweeter than a plain latte because of the vanilla syrup and caramel drizzle. Fewer pumps of syrup lower the sweetness.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.