Cheese Danish
Flaky pastry filled with a sweet, creamy cheese filling.
Starbucks Cheese Danish Price & Calories
The Starbucks Cheese Danish is priced at approximately $3.75 for a single serving and contains around 270 Cal using the standard recipe. Prices and calories vary by store location and by whether the item is warmed or served with extras, so treat these numbers as a guide and check the official nutrition guide for exact values.
Dietary Info
Bakery Item, Vegetarian.
How to Order the Cheese Danish
To order the Cheese Danish, ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or find it in the Starbucks app under the food menu. Most hot items are heated in store, so let the barista know if you would like it warmed a little longer, and add a drink from the menu to make it a full meal.
What Does the Cheese Danish Taste Like?
The Cheese Danish is flaky, creamy and lightly sweet. The pastry is buttery and crisp at the edges, while the cheese filling is smooth, tangy and slightly sweet. It tastes like a cross between a croissant and a cheesecake.
What Is in the Cheese Danish?
A layered pastry is filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and baked until golden. It is often served at room temperature, but it can be warmed in some stores.
Ordering Tips for the Cheese Danish
- Ask for it warmed so the cheese filling is softer.
- Pair it with a black coffee or Americano to balance the sweetness.
- Choose it when you want something creamy rather than chocolatey.
- Share it if you want a smaller portion.
Cheese Danish vs Butter Croissant
The Butter Croissant is plain, flaky and not very sweet. The Cheese Danish is creamier and sweeter, with a tangy filling. Choose butter croissant for a simple pastry; choose cheese danish for a richer one.
On this site, the Cheese Danish is listed at about $3.75 (270 Cal) and the Butter Croissant at about $3.45 (260 Cal), so the Cheese Danish costs about $0.30 more and has 10 more calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Butter Croissant page for details.
What to Order With the Cheese Danish
Good matches on this menu include the Caffe Americano and the Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte.
Cheese Danish FAQs
What is in the filling?
It is a sweetened cream cheese filling with a smooth, tangy taste.
Is the Cheese Danish served warm?
Some stores warm it on request. Ask the barista.
Is it sweet?
It is lightly sweet, with a tangy cheese flavor.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.