A generic coffee of the day-style coffee drink

Caribou Coffee

Coffee of the Day — Calories, Caffeine & Sizes

Illustrative photo of a similar drink (not the actual Caribou Coffee item). Photo: Ross Parmly / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

A Medium Caribou Coffee Coffee of the Day has 5 calories and 305 mg of caffeine. It can be ordered vegan and dairy-free by swapping in oat or soy milk. Prices aren't published by Caribou Coffee and vary by location — check the Caribou Coffee app for current pricing.

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Sizes, Calories & Caffeine

SizeOzCaloriesCaffeinePrice
Small12 oz5 cal230 mgVaries
Medium16 oz5 cal305 mgVaries
Large20 oz5 cal385 mgVaries

Calories assume the default milk; prices are not published and vary by location and customization.

Caffeine at a Glance

Small
230 mg
Medium
305 mg
Large
385 mg

Milk & Dietary Options

Vegan-friendly (with plant milk)

About the Coffee of the Day

Caribou's daily drip-brewed coffee, served hot and black with essentially no calories before any milk or sugar is added.

The everyday house brew and a default order for regulars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Coffee of the Day?

Calories depend on the size: Small (12 oz) 5, Medium (16 oz) 5, Large (20 oz) 5 calories (with the default milk). A Medium has 5 calories. Choosing nonfat or a plant milk, or skipping whipped cream, lowers the count.

How much caffeine does a Coffee of the Day have?

Caffeine by size: Small 230 mg, Medium 305 mg, Large 385 mg. A Medium has about 305 mg. Values are from Caribou Coffee's own nutrition data.

Is the Coffee of the Day vegan or dairy-free?

Yes — the Coffee of the Day can be ordered vegan and dairy-free by asking for oat, soy, almond, or coconut milk in place of the default dairy milk.

How much does a Coffee of the Day cost?

Caribou Coffee doesn't publish national drink prices, and they vary by location, size, and any customizations. Check the Caribou Coffee app or your nearest store for current pricing.

Nutrition data compiled from Caribou Coffee public sources, as of 2026-07. Calorie figures are from Caribou Coffee's official interactive nutrition menu (last updated May 2025). Values are for the standard hot preparation with the default milk unless the drink is inherently iced/blended; iced versions, milk substitutions, sugar-free syrups, and skipping whipped cream all change the totals. Hot cup sizes are Small 12oz / Medium 16oz / Large 20oz. Cold and blended cup sizes differ by drink and are left null where Caribou does not publish the ounce value. Caribou Coffee does not publish caffeine content in its official nutrition and allergen guide. All caffeine figures here come from CaffeineInformer's Caribou Coffee caffeine guide and are a secondary source, approximate; actual caffeine varies with bean origin, blend, and preparation. Caribou Coffee does not publish national prices, and prices vary by location and franchise; all prices are left null rather than estimated.

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