Check the Hot Caramel Latte Size, Calories and Local Cost Before You Order
The McDonald’s Caramel Latte price is not one fixed nationwide amount. For this 2026 guide, the Medium is shown at a $4.29 MacMenus reference price, while McDonald’s officially confirms 320 calories for the Medium and availability in Small, Medium and Large sizes.
The drink combines espresso, milk and buttery caramel syrup. It contains caffeine because it uses espresso, but McDonald’s does not publish an official caffeine-milligram figure.
Caramel Latte medium price and key facts
Which Caramel Latte Option Should You Choose?
Small Hot Caramel Latte
250 calories.
Choose it when you want the same caramel-and-espresso flavor with the lowest official calorie total among the three hot sizes.
Price: check the selected restaurant.
Medium Hot Caramel Latte
320 calories • $4.29 reference.
Best middle-size comparison for users who want more drink than the Small without moving to the 390-calorie Large.
Large Hot Caramel Latte
390 calories.
Choose it for the largest listed hot size. There is no official national Large price, so check the app.
Medium Iced Caramel Latte
220 calories.
The official Medium iced version has 100 fewer calories than the 320-calorie Medium hot version.
Price: local restaurant check required.
Regular McCafé Latte
The regular Latte uses espresso and steamed milk without caramel syrup by default.
A Small regular Latte is 140 calories versus 250 calories for a Small Caramel Latte.
Premium Roast Coffee
If price matters more than caramel flavor, current McValue advertising lists a Medium Premium Roast Coffee under $3 at participating restaurants.
The offer excludes delivery.
July 2026 Live McCafé Check
As of July 30, 2026: McDonald’s current U.S. McCafé catalog still lists the Hot Caramel Latte as an active Latte option. The official product pages continue to show Small, Medium and Large sizes with 250, 320 and 390 calories respectively.
Caramel Latte remains active
It is still part of the current Latte lineup alongside the regular Latte, French Vanilla Latte and iced versions.
2026 McCafé expanded
McDonald’s added six permanent specialty drinks in May 2026, including Refreshers and crafted sodas.
No official July caffeine number
McDonald’s still does not publish the exact caffeine content of restaurant coffee or espresso beverages.
No official nationwide July 2026 price change was found for the Caramel Latte. That is why this article keeps the Medium at $4.29 as a MacMenus reference price and directs the user to the selected restaurant for the final amount.
McDonald’s Caramel Latte Sizes and Calories
Size |
Price status |
Official calories |
Difference vs previous size |
Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Small |
Check local app |
250 Cal |
Starting size |
Lowest-calorie hot Caramel Latte size |
Medium |
$4.29 reference |
320 Cal |
+70 Cal vs Small |
Balanced middle-size option |
Large |
Check local app |
390 Cal |
+70 Cal vs Medium |
Largest listed hot size |
Calories above are for the official standard whole-milk preparation. Customizations can change nutrition.
How Much Is a McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
There is no single official national Caramel Latte price published by McDonald’s. Restaurants set local pricing, and the final amount can also change between pickup and delivery.
Medium price
$4.29 MacMenus reference.
Use it to plan a budget or compare another drink—not as a guaranteed checkout price.
Small price
Local price required.
Select the exact restaurant and open the Hot Caramel Latte Small.
Large price
Local price required.
McDonald’s confirms the Large size and 390 calories, but not a national Large price.
Why not publish one “official” Caramel Latte price? McDonald’s states that you purchase from the restaurant you select, and delivery prices may be higher. A fixed national figure would give users false precision.
McDonald’s Iced Caramel Latte Price and Hot vs Iced Comparison
Users searching for the McDonald’s iced caramel latte price should also check the selected restaurant because McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide Iced Caramel Latte price.
Size |
Hot Caramel Latte |
Iced Caramel Latte |
Calorie difference |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Small |
250 Cal |
180 Cal |
Hot is 70 Cal higher |
Both: check local app |
Medium |
320 Cal |
220 Cal |
Hot is 100 Cal higher |
Hot: $4.29 reference; iced: local check |
Large |
390 Cal |
330 Cal |
Hot is 60 Cal higher |
Both: check local app |
Choose Hot when you want a warm, steamed-milk drink. Choose Iced when you want the caramel-and-espresso flavor served cold. Do not assume the two versions have identical calories or the same local price.
What Is in a McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
Espresso
McDonald’s describes the drink as using Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso.
This is the coffee base and the reason the drink contains caffeine.
Milk
The official calorie values on the current product pages are stated for whole milk.
Milk is also the primary declared allergen concern.
Buttery caramel syrup
The caramel syrup makes the drink sweeter than the standard McCafé Latte.
It also contributes to the higher calorie total compared with an unflavored Latte.
Caramel Latte vs regular Latte
Feature |
Caramel Latte |
Regular Latte |
|---|---|---|
Coffee base |
Espresso |
Espresso |
Milk |
Yes |
Yes |
Caramel syrup |
Yes |
No by default |
Sweetness |
Sweeter |
Less sweet |
Small calories |
250 Cal |
140 Cal |
Best for |
Sweet caramel coffee |
More coffee-and-milk-forward taste |
How Much Caffeine Is in McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
McDonald’s does not publish an official caffeine-milligram amount for its restaurant coffee drinks. Its McCafé FAQ specifically says caffeine levels are not published because the FDA does not require them.
How Much Is a Senior Coffee at McDonald’s?
There is no official nationwide senior coffee price. McDonald’s says certain locations may offer a special discount for seniors, military members, veterans or teachers, but the discount is decided locally.
National senior price
None published.
Do not promise 69¢, 79¢, 89¢ or another amount as a national McDonald’s policy.
Who sets the discount?
The individual restaurant can decide whether a senior discount is offered.
Best way to check
Use the Restaurant Locator, call the store and ask whether it has a senior coffee discount and what size qualifies.
A senior discount on regular coffee does not automatically mean the same discount applies to espresso drinks such as a Caramel Latte.
How Much Is McDonald’s Coffee in 2026?
“McDonald’s coffee” can mean regular Premium Roast Coffee, Iced Coffee, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato or Frappé. Their prices are not interchangeable.
Coffee type |
Current price guidance |
What to know |
|---|---|---|
Medium Premium Roast Coffee |
Under $3 at participating restaurants |
Current McValue item; excludes delivery |
Large Premium Roast Coffee |
Check local restaurant |
No nationwide Large price is published |
Medium Hot Caramel Latte |
$4.29 MacMenus reference |
Espresso + milk + caramel syrup |
Iced Caramel Latte |
Check local restaurant |
Available in Small, Medium and Large |
Senior coffee |
Store-specific discount if offered |
No national senior price or guaranteed discount |
How much is a large coffee at McDonald’s?
McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide Large Premium Roast Coffee price. The current national McValue promotion specifically advertises the Medium Premium Roast Coffee under $3, not the Large. For a Large, select the restaurant and check its live menu.
McDonald’s Latte Menu in 2026
The current U.S. McCafé latte lineup includes both hot and iced options. This is useful when deciding whether the Caramel Latte is the best match for your taste or calorie target.
McCafé Latte
Espresso and steamed milk.
Best when you want less added sweetness.
Caramel Latte
Espresso, milk and buttery caramel syrup.
Available Small, Medium and Large.
French Vanilla Latte
Espresso, whole milk and French Vanilla syrup.
Another sweeter hot-latte option.
Iced Latte
Espresso and whole milk served cold.
Flavor can be customized at participating locations.
Iced Caramel Latte
Espresso, milk and caramel flavor served over ice.
Medium: 220 calories.
Iced French Vanilla Latte
Espresso, whole milk and French Vanilla syrup served cold.
Small: 180 calories.
The broader McCafé menu also includes Cappuccino, Caramel Cappuccino, French Vanilla Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiato, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Mocha Latte, Americano, Iced Coffee and Frappés.
How to Check the Exact Caramel Latte Price Near You
Search by ZIP code, city or device location.
Nearby stores can have different menu prices or availability.
Pickup gives the cleanest comparison with the $4.29 reference price because delivery can cost more.
Select Caramel Latte, then choose Medium.
Make sure the drink configuration matches the standard product you are comparing.
Check the local item price, tax, any applicable deal and the selected restaurant.
Pickup vs McDelivery Price
Order method |
Price expectation |
What to check |
|---|---|---|
McDonald’s app pickup |
Local restaurant pickup price |
Best comparison against MacMenus reference price |
Drive-thru / counter |
Local restaurant price |
Restaurant menu and available customizations |
McDelivery in app |
May be higher than restaurant price |
Delivery and other fees may apply |
Third-party delivery |
Platform price may differ |
Food subtotal, delivery fee, service fee and tip |
Do not use a delivery price as evidence that the in-restaurant Caramel Latte price increased. Compare the same store, size and order channel.
Milk, Allergens and Dietary Questions
The standard Caramel Latte contains milk. McDonald’s also warns that normal kitchen operations may involve shared preparation areas, utensils and equipment, so cross-contact can occur.
Why Can’t I Find the Caramel Latte or the Same Price?
Problem |
Likely reason |
What to do |
|---|---|---|
Medium price is not $4.29 |
$4.29 is a reference price, not a national price |
Use the selected store’s displayed amount |
Caramel Latte is missing |
Restaurant may mark the item unavailable |
Check another nearby restaurant or another McCafé Latte |
Delivery price is higher |
McDelivery prices may exceed restaurant prices |
Compare pickup and delivery carts separately |
Cannot find exact caffeine mg |
McDonald’s does not publish caffeine levels |
Do not rely on an unofficial number as an official fact |
Senior discount is not shown |
Senior discounts are store-specific |
Call the restaurant and ask whether one is offered |
“Order Here” is muted |
Mobile Order & Pay may not be available at that location |
Select another participating restaurant or order in person |
Wrong restaurant selected |
The order is tied to the selected location |
Cancel before preparation begins and reorder at the correct store |
Related MacMenus Guides
Useful Official Actions
Most information needed to choose the drink is already explained above. Use these official pages only for the final restaurant-specific price, live availability, current nutrition panel or order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a McDonald’s Caramel Latte in 2026?
The Medium is shown in this guide at a $4.29 MacMenus reference price. McDonald’s does not publish one nationwide Caramel Latte price, so the final amount must be checked at the selected restaurant.
How many calories are in a McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
McDonald’s officially lists 250 calories for a Small, 320 calories for a Medium and 390 calories for a Large Hot Caramel Latte with whole milk.
How much caffeine is in a McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
McDonald’s does not publish an official caffeine-milligram amount for its restaurant coffee beverages. The Caramel Latte contains espresso, so it is a caffeinated drink.
What is in a McDonald’s Caramel Latte?
The official product description lists Rainforest Alliance Certified espresso, buttery caramel syrup and milk. The caramel syrup makes it sweeter than the regular McCafé Latte.
What sizes does McDonald’s Caramel Latte come in?
The current U.S. product pages list Small, Medium and Large Hot Caramel Latte sizes.
How much is McDonald’s Iced Caramel Latte?
McDonald’s does not publish one national Iced Caramel Latte price. Check the selected restaurant. Official calories are 180 for Small, 220 for Medium and 330 for Large.
Is the Iced Caramel Latte lower in calories than the hot version?
Yes for the current standard whole-milk preparations. A Medium Iced Caramel Latte is 220 calories while the Medium Hot Caramel Latte is 320 calories.
How much is a senior coffee at McDonald’s?
There is no nationwide senior coffee price. McDonald’s says certain locations may offer a senior discount, so contact the selected restaurant to ask about availability, qualifying age, size and price.
How much is McDonald’s coffee?
Prices depend on the coffee type and restaurant. The current McValue menu advertises a Medium Premium Roast Coffee for under $3 at participating locations. Specialty espresso drinks such as Caramel Latte use separate local pricing.
How much is a large coffee at McDonald’s?
McDonald’s does not publish one national Large Premium Roast Coffee price. The current Under-$3 McValue promotion specifically lists the Medium Premium Roast Coffee, so the Large must be checked locally.
What drinks are on the McDonald’s latte menu?
The current U.S. McCafé lineup includes Latte, Caramel Latte, French Vanilla Latte, Iced Latte, Iced Caramel Latte and Iced French Vanilla Latte.
Is a Caramel Latte sweeter than a regular McDonald’s Latte?
Yes. McDonald’s states that the added caramel syrup makes the Caramel Latte slightly sweeter than its regular Latte.
Does McDonald’s Caramel Latte contain milk?
Yes. The standard drink uses milk, and the current calorie values are stated for whole-milk preparation.
Can McDelivery cost more than pickup?
Yes. McDonald’s states that McDelivery prices may be higher than restaurant prices and delivery or other fees may apply.
Local Caramel Latte Size Price Comparator
Use this only with prices from the same restaurant and same pickup method. It helps you see how much the Medium and Large upgrades cost locally.
Enter your local Hot Caramel Latte prices
How MacMenus handles the $4.29 reference price
It is not called national
$4.29 is used as a planning reference for this article and infographic.
Official facts are separated
320 calories, the three hot sizes, ingredients and caffeine non-disclosure come from current McDonald’s pages.
Checkout wins
When the app price conflicts with a reference table, use the selected restaurant’s current checkout price.
MacMenus.us is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by McDonald’s Corporation. The $4.29 Medium price on this page is a MacMenus reference price, not an official nationwide McDonald’s price. McDonald’s officially confirms the product, sizes and calorie figures referenced above. Restaurant prices, delivery prices, ingredients, preparation and availability can change. Users with allergies or dietary concerns should review the current official product information before ordering. McDonald’s, McCafé and related product names are trademarks of their respective owners.