Pike Place Roast
A smooth, well-rounded blend of Latin American coffees with rich flavor and subtle notes of cocoa.
Starbucks Pike Place Roast Price & Calories
The Starbucks Pike Place Roast is priced at approximately $3.25 for a standard Grande size and contains around 5 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, Vegan Friendly.
How to Order the Pike Place Roast
To order a Starbucks Pike Place Roast, simply ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or search for “Pike Place Roast” 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 Pike Place Roast Taste Like?
Pike Place Roast is smooth, balanced and easy to drink all day. It is a medium roast with soft notes of cocoa and toasted nuts and very little bitterness, so it works black or with a splash of milk. If you find darker roasts too smoky or blonde roasts too thin, this is the middle ground.
What Is in the Pike Place Roast?
It is Starbucks' signature medium-roast brewed coffee, named after Pike Place Market in Seattle, where the first Starbucks store opened. It is brewed fresh in batches rather than made shot by shot, which is why it is the quickest and cheapest hot drink on the menu.
How to Customize the Pike Place Roast
- Ask for room at the top so you have space to add cream, milk or sugar at the condiment bar.
- Ask what the other brewed roasts of the day are if you prefer something lighter or darker.
- Starbucks Rewards members can usually get a free refill of brewed coffee during the same in-store visit.
- Add a pump of syrup or a splash of oat milk for a flavored cup without ordering a full espresso drink.
Pike Place Roast vs Caffe Americano
A Caffè Americano is made from espresso and hot water, so it tastes bolder and sharper. Pike Place is smoother and rounder, and it costs less. Choose Pike Place for an easy everyday cup; choose the Americano when you want a stronger espresso edge.
On this site, the Pike Place Roast is listed at about $3.25 (5 Cal) and the Caffe Americano at about $3.65 (15 Cal), so the Pike Place Roast costs about $0.40 less and has 10 fewer calories. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Caffe Americano page for details.
What to Order With the Pike Place Roast
Good matches on this menu include the Sausage, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich and the Banana Nut Bread.
Pike Place Roast FAQs
Is Pike Place Roast a strong coffee?
It is a medium roast, so the flavor is balanced rather than intense. Darker roasts taste bolder, but roast level does not directly tell you how much caffeine is in the cup.
Why is Pike Place the cheapest hot drink?
It is brewed in batches without an espresso machine, milk steaming or syrups, so it takes less time and fewer ingredients per cup.
Can I get Pike Place over ice?
Starbucks sells a separate Iced Coffee. Pouring hot Pike Place over ice works, but the ice dilutes it quickly, so a Cold Brew is usually the better choice.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.