Hot chocolate and other hot drinks
| Item | Small | Medium | Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic hot cocoa. Ask for whipped cream on top. | $2.25 | $2.75 | $3.25 | 330 |
| Blended chocolate milk and ice with whipped cream. No coffee. | $3.99 | $4.49 | $4.99 | 690 |
| Mocha latte with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and hot chocolate powder. | $4.99 | $5.49 | $5.99 | 410 |
| Spiced black tea concentrate with steamed milk. | $4.25 | $4.75 | $5.25 | 290 |
| Original Blend Hot Coffee Popular Dunkin's medium roast house coffee. Smooth, low acidity, 5 calories black. | $2.29 | $2.79 | $3.09 | 5 |
What is in it
Dunkin hot chocolate is a cocoa powder mix blended with hot water on the same machine that makes the coffee. It is sweet, thick and tastes like the packet kind but richer. You can ask for it made with steamed milk instead of water at most stores. That costs nothing extra at some, about 50 cents at others, and it makes a noticeably creamier cup.
Prices
| Size | Ounces | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10 oz | about $2.25 |
| Medium | 14 oz | about $2.75 |
| Large | 20 oz | about $3.25 |
Flavors
Any Dunkin swirl or shot can go in hot chocolate:
- Mocha swirl: double chocolate
- Caramel swirl: salted caramel hot chocolate
- Peppermint mocha swirl: the winter favorite, on the menu November through January
- Toasted almond shot: sugar free, tastes like Almond Joy
- French vanilla shot: rounds out the cocoa
Dunkin also runs seasonal versions. In past winters there has been Salted Caramel, Mint and Toasted White Chocolate hot chocolate.
Calories
| Size (water) | Calories |
|---|---|
| Small | about 220 |
| Medium | about 330 |
| Large | about 470 |
Add about 60 per size for milk, 80 for whipped cream, and 50 per pump of swirl. A large with milk, whip and mocha swirl is close to 750 calories.
Dunkin vs Starbucks hot chocolate
A Starbucks Grande hot chocolate is about $4.25, made with steamed milk and mocha sauce, and has about 370 calories. A Dunkin medium is $2.75, a bit smaller at 14 oz, and around 330 calories. Starbucks tastes more like melted chocolate. Dunkin tastes like cocoa. At half the price, Dunkin is the better value for kids and for anyone who just wants a warm sweet drink.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a hot chocolate at Dunkin?
A small is about $2.25, a medium $2.75 and a large $3.25. Some stores charge up to $3.59 for a large.
How many calories are in a Dunkin hot chocolate?
About 330 for a medium made with water, 470 for a large. Made with milk it is about 60 calories more per size.
Does Dunkin hot chocolate have caffeine?
A small amount from the cocoa, about 10 mg in a medium. It is fine for kids and for evenings.
Can you get Dunkin hot chocolate with whipped cream?
Yes, ask for it. It is free at most stores and adds about 80 calories.