It is all in the syrup
Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte: Calories, Price, and Caffeine
The Cinnamon Dolce Latte lives or dies by its syrup and sprinkle. Here is what “dolce” means, what Starbucks puts in the syrup and the drink, how hot and iced compare, and how to make the syrup, topping and latte at home.
Quick answer. A Cinnamon Dolce Latte is espresso, steamed milk and sweet cinnamon dolce syrup, finished with whipped cream and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle. A Grande hot has 340 calories, 40 g of sugar and about 150 mg of caffeine (about $7.24); the iced Grande has 300 calories (about $7.35).
- Size in this answer: Grande
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 40 g
- Caffeine: 150 mg
- Average US price: $7.24
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
What Is Cinnamon Dolce?
Dolce is Italian for “sweet,” so “cinnamon dolce” simply means sweet cinnamon. At Starbucks it is a flavor family: a cinnamon dolce syrup that sweetens the drink and a cinnamon dolce topping, a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle on top.
| Component | What Starbucks lists | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon dolce syrup | Sugar, water, natural flavor, citric acid, potassium sorbate | Sweet cinnamon and brown-sugar flavor throughout |
| Cinnamon dolce topping | A cinnamon-sugar sprinkle (sugar first in the ingredients) | Crunchy, fragrant finish |
| Whipped cream | Cream and vanilla syrup | Creamy top (hot version) |
What does cinnamon dolce taste like? Like the brown-sugar filling of a cinnamon roll in liquid form: warm cinnamon, caramel-like brown sugar and a buttery sweetness, softened by milk and espresso. It is sweeter and rounder than just adding ground cinnamon to a latte.
Hot vs. Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte
| Grande (16 oz) | Calories | Sugar | Protein | Caffeine | Avg. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Dolce Latte (hot) | 340 | 40 g | 12 g | 150 mg | $7.24 |
| Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte | 300 | 35 g | 8 g | 150 mg | $7.35 |
| Caffè Latte (no syrup), for comparison | 190 | 18 g | 13 g | 150 mg | $6.48 |
The syrup, whipped cream and topping add about 150 calories and 22 g of sugar over a plain Grande latte. For the base drink, see the caffè latte page.
How to order it lighter or different
| You want… | Ask for… |
|---|---|
| Lighter (“skinny”) | Nonfat milk, 2 pumps of syrup, no whipped cream |
| Less sweet | Half the pumps; keep the topping for flavor |
| Smoother coffee | Blonde espresso |
| Dairy-free | Oat or almond milk and no whipped cream |
| Cinnamon in other drinks | A pump of cinnamon dolce syrup in a cold brew, chai or Frappuccino |
| Just the sprinkle | Cinnamon dolce topping on a cappuccino or hot chocolate |
See every flavored latte on our hot drinks and cold drinks pages. Other sweet hot lattes include the vanilla latte and Caramel Macchiato. “Cinnamon roll” and “cinnamon bun” Frappuccinos you see online are fan-made custom orders, not official menu items.
Homemade Cinnamon Dolce Syrup, Topping and Latte
Cinnamon dolce syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cinnamon dolce topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
For one latte (16 oz)
- 2 shots (2 oz / 60 ml) espresso, or ½ cup strong coffee
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz) cinnamon dolce syrup
- 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml) 2% milk
- Whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon dolce topping
Instructions
- Make the syrup. Combine the water, both sugars, cinnamon sticks, ground cinnamon and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer gently 10 minutes.
- Steep and strain. Turn off the heat, stir in the vanilla and let the cinnamon sticks steep 15 minutes more. Strain into a clean jar. Makes about 1 ¼ cups.
- Mix the topping. Stir together the granulated sugar, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Build the latte. Stir 2 tablespoons of syrup into 2 hot espresso shots in a 16 oz mug. Steam or heat the milk to 140–150°F (60–65°C) and pour it in.
- Finish. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with the cinnamon dolce topping. For iced: espresso and syrup over ice, add cold milk, and finish with cinnamon dolce cold foam or a sprinkle of topping.
Tips, swaps and storage
- Brown sugar matters: it gives the caramel-like “dolce” depth that plain cinnamon syrup lacks.
- Use cinnamon sticks for clear syrup; ground cinnamon alone makes it cloudy and gritty.
- Cinnamon dolce cold foam: froth 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons syrup until thick.
- Sugar-free: make the syrup with a brown-sugar-style sweetener.
- No espresso machine: use ½ cup moka pot or very strong coffee.
- Storage: keep the syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 2 weeks; keep the topping in an airtight jar for months.
Watch: Cinnamon Dolce Latte at home
Cinnamon Dolce Latte FAQs
What is a Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
A Starbucks latte made with espresso, steamed milk and cinnamon dolce syrup, topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle (cinnamon dolce topping).
What does “dolce” mean?
Dolce is Italian for “sweet,” so cinnamon dolce means “sweet cinnamon.” The flavor is cinnamon with a brown-sugar, buttery sweetness.
How many calories are in a Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
A Grande hot Cinnamon Dolce Latte has 340 calories and 40 g of sugar; the Grande Iced Cinnamon Dolce Latte has 300 calories and 35 g of sugar (2% milk, with whipped cream on the hot version).
How much caffeine does it have?
About 150 mg in a Grande, from 2 shots of espresso, the same as a Grande Caffè Latte.
What is in Starbucks cinnamon dolce syrup?
Starbucks lists sugar, water, natural flavor, citric acid and potassium sorbate.
Can I get a skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
Starbucks does not list a skinny version on its current menu. For a lighter drink, ask for nonfat milk, fewer pumps of syrup and no whipped cream.
How much is a Cinnamon Dolce Latte?
About $7.24 for a Grande hot and $7.35 for a Grande iced at average US prices.
Can I buy cinnamon dolce syrup?
Starbucks sometimes sells bottled syrups in stores and online, and Starbucks-branded Cinnamon Dolce coffee is sold in grocery stores, but availability varies. The homemade syrup on this page is easy to make.
Nutrition, caffeine and ingredients are from starbucks.com (October 2026), made with 2% milk. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
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