Dunkin’ is neck-and-neck with Starbucks in terms of popularity. And people don’t just go there for its many delectable donut flavors; customers across America also love the donut shop for its coffee and beverages.
Just like everyone’s got their favorite donuts, they’ve got their go-to drink orders down as well. So which orders have proven to be the most popular with Dunkin’ customers?
Taking several factors into consideration – fan favorites, polls and reviews, and most-ordered items – we’re compiling a list of the beverages that make the cut. Below are the hot, cold, and blended beverages that have become the most popular drink orders at Dunkin’.
The most popular Dunkin’ beverage orders
Let’s get the big question out of the way first. When it comes to the all-time most popular order at Dunkin’, the answer may seem anticlimactic but it also may not surprise you: most people come to Dunkin’ for their original blend coffee, plan and simple. Whether they prefer it hot or iced, the regular coffee is the most-ordered beverage at Dunkin’, making the perfect pair to the customer’s donut of choice.
Other tried and true classics have made the cut as well, like espresso and americanos. But outside of the classic coffee beverages, Dunkin’ offers a plethora of other crafted beverages, from iced lattes and macchiatos to hot chocolate and frozen coffees, which customers have made their own with Dunkin’s many customization options.
With the way that ordering works at Dunkin’, customers essentially select a standard drink (like a latte or an iced coffee) and can then add their choice of milk along with any flavor shots, flavor swirls, and sweetener options to make things more interesting.
Many of these flavored creations have proven to be customer favorites year after year – so below, you’ll see the most popular standard orders at Dunkin’ along with the most popular flavor choices for many of those drinks. These include items like caramel cold brew, mocha swirl iced lattes, and butter pecan swirl iced coffee.
Some of the signature lattes and seasonal creations at Dunkin’ have also made the list, which are more seasonal or limited-edition flavors and concoctions that are very popular choices when they’re available. Those are indicated below with an asterisk.
And lastly, there are even a few items on Dunkin’s secret menu that are so well-known they’ve become some of the most popular beverages. We’ve included a separate section with a few secret menu stars that deserve honorable mentions for their popularity.
Check out all of the hot, iced, and frozen beverages – both regular menu items as well as seasonal creations – that make the cut as the most popular drink orders at Dunkin’ Donuts. For the calories listed for each drink, we’ve indicated the amount for a medium size beverage and defaulted to whole milk where applicable.
| Hot Drinks | Description | Calories |
| Original Blend Coffee | Hot brewed coffee made from high-quality freshly ground Arabica beans | 5 |
| Espresso | Roasted and grinded Arabica beans, brewed fresh and balanced with sweet caramel and bittersweet chocolate for a smooth and bold flavor | 5 |
| Americano | Two shots of Dunkin’s 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified™ espresso combined with hot water for a rich, robust drink | 10 |
| Hot Chocolate (Original) | Creamy hot chocolate made with Dunkin’ hot chocolate powder and hot water | 330 |
| Caramel Swirl Macchiato | Creamy milk topped with two shots of espresso, sweetened with Dunkin’ Caramel Flavor Swirl | 290 |
| Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte* | Rich espresso and milk flavored with notes of sweet pumpkin, vanilla, and fall spices, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon sugar | 420 |
| Iced Drinks | ||
| Cold Brew | Arabica beans steeped overnight in cold water for 12 hours for an ultra-smooth, full bodied cold coffee with a sweeter, rich chocolatey taste | 5 |
| Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam | Dunkin’ cold brew coffee with a sweet, vanilla-forward, velvety foam topping | 80 |
| Caramel Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam | Dunkin’ cold brew coffee sweetened with Dunkin’ Caramel Flavor Swirl, topped with a sweet, vanilla-forward, velvety foam | 240 |
| Iced Coffee | Freshly brewed coffee served over ice | 5 |
| Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee | Dunkin’ iced coffee sweetened with Dunkin’ Caramel Flavor Swirl | 170 |
| Butter Pecan Swirl Iced Coffee | Dunkin’ iced coffee sweetened with Dunkin’ Butter Pecan Flavor Swirl | 170 |
| Iced Latte | Milk blended with rich, freshly ground and brewed espresso served over ice | 170 |
| Mocha Swirl Iced Latte | Dunkin’ iced latte sweetened with Dunkin’ Mocha Flavor Swirl | 330 |
| Iced Macchiato | Layers of creamy milk and two shots of espresso served over ice | 120 |
| Caramel Crazed Iced Signature Latte* | A combination of milk and rich, freshly ground and brewed espresso flavored with caramel and served over ice, topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar topping | 410 |
| Cocoa Mocha Iced Signature Latte* | A combination of milk and rich, freshly ground and brewed espresso flavored with mocha and served over ice, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and hot chocolate powder | 400 |
| Frozen Drinks | ||
| Frozen Chocolate | Milk, liquid cane sugar, Dunkin’ Mocha Swirl Syrup, and hot chocolate powder blended to make a frozen chocolate drink, topped with whipped cream | |
| Frozen Coffee | Milk, liquid cane sugar, and Dunkin’ Coffee Swirl syrup blended to make a frozen, creamy coffee | |
| Secret Menu Drinks | ||
| Hazelnut Mocha | Latte sweetened with Dunkin’ Mocha Flavor Swirl with two Hazelnut Flavor Shots added | – |
| Coco Berry Iced Coffee | Original iced coffee with almond milk, with two Coconut Flavor Shots and two Blueberry Flavor Shots added | – |
| Nutella Surprise | Original iced coffee sweetened with Mocha Flavor Swirl with two Hazelnut Flavor Shots added | – |
When it comes down to it, the most ordered beverage at Dunkin’ is the Original Blend Coffee, either hot or iced (which is typically ordered along with a Dunkin’ donut). Other popular drinks at Dunkin’ include Iced Lattes, Caramel Macchiatos, and Cold Brew with Sweet Cold Foam.
Of all of Dunkin’s Flavor Shot and Flavor Swirl options, the most popular flavor choice for beverages is the Caramel Swirl. This is a Flavor Swirl, which is sweetened and made with dairy, that can be added to almost any drink on the Dunkin’ menu for flavor and richness.
Yes, like Starbucks and many other popular chains, Dunkin’ Donuts has a secret menu of items that you can order in-store. This is a compilation of customer creations using various flavor and milk combinations to create popular customized beverage orders that aren’t on the regular menu.
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