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Dunkin Donuts iced macchiato

The iced macchiato is Dunkin's most photographed drink because of the layers: milk, ice, then espresso floating on top. Here is what it costs in each size and how to order it right.

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Iced macchiato and similar drinks

How it is built

Cold milk goes in first, then ice, then the espresso shots are poured over the top. The hot espresso is less dense than the cold milk so it floats, which gives the two-tone look. A flavor swirl, if you order one, goes in with the milk at the bottom.

Sizes and shot counts

Size Ounces Espresso
Small 16 oz 1 double shot
Medium 24 oz 2 double shots
Large 32 oz 3 double shots

The medium is the best value. It costs 70 cents more than a small and doubles the espresso.

Best flavors for an iced macchiato

Because the espresso sits on top and the swirl sits on the bottom, the drink changes as you go. Flavors that hold up:

  • Caramel swirl: the default and the most ordered.
  • French vanilla swirl: sweeter, tastes like a vanilla latte once mixed.
  • Mocha swirl: works best with an extra shot, otherwise the chocolate dominates.
  • Toasted almond shot: for a sugar free version with real flavor.

Skip cold foam on a macchiato. It covers the espresso layer and you lose the point of the drink.

Calories by milk

Milk (medium, no flavor) Calories
Whole milk about 170
Skim milk about 100
Oat milk about 180
Almond milk about 110

Add roughly 50 calories per pump of swirl. Standard is three pumps in a medium.

Cheaper ways to get the same drink

An iced latte with an extra shot is about $5.28 for a medium versus $5.39 for the macchiato, and it has more espresso. If you like the drink strong and do not care about layers, that is the better order. If you want it even cheaper, an iced coffee with cream and a shot of your favorite flavor is about $3.49 and tastes close once the macchiato is stirred.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an iced macchiato at Dunkin?

A small iced macchiato is about $4.69, a medium $5.39 and a large $6.09. It is the most expensive standard espresso drink on the menu.

How many calories are in an iced caramel macchiato from Dunkin?

About 320 calories for a medium with whole milk and three pumps of caramel swirl. With skim milk and one pump it is around 150.

Should you stir a Dunkin iced macchiato?

It is meant to be sipped layered so the espresso hits first. Most people stir it after a few sips. Either way is fine.

What is the difference between an iced macchiato and an iced latte at Dunkin?

Same milk and espresso. The macchiato is layered with espresso on top and costs about 50 cents more. The latte is mixed.