Two shots, nothing else
Starbucks Espresso: Solo, Doppio, Price and Caffeine
What you actually get when you order espresso, with the Solo and Doppio prices, calories and the Doppio caffeine figure from our hot menu.
Quick answer. Starbucks espresso is shots and nothing else. The Doppio, which the hot menu describes as two shots, is 10 calories, 150 mg of caffeine and about $3.77. The Solo is 5 calories and about $3.54. Our pages do not publish a Solo caffeine number.
- Calories: 10
- Caffeine: 150 mg
- Average US price: $3.77
Checked October 2026. Prices are average US prices and vary by store.
Solo and Doppio
There is no Tall, Grande or Venti espresso on the price list. You order Solo or Doppio, hot or iced. Iced Espresso uses the same calories and the same two prices.
| Drink | Size | Price | Calories | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Solo | $3.54 | 5 | — |
| Espresso | Doppio | $3.77 | 10 | 150 mg |
| Iced Espresso | Solo | $3.54 | 5 | — |
| Iced Espresso | Doppio | $3.77 | 10 | — |
Where Espresso Sits on the Menu
The hot drinks page lines drinks up from the strongest small cup to the milkiest. Straight espresso is the first row. Add a spoon of whipped cream and you have Espresso Con Panna (Doppio, 35 calories, still 150 mg). Add a dollop of milk foam and you have an Espresso Macchiato (Doppio, 15 calories, 150 mg). Add hot water and you have a Grande Americano at 225 mg.
If you want caffeine for the money, brewed coffee still wins on that page: a Grande Pike Place Roast is 315 mg for about $4.20, against about 40 mg per dollar for the Doppio. See the full ladder on the hot drinks menu. Iced shots are with the cold drinks.
How to Order
- Say Solo or Doppio. “A small espresso” is easy to mis-hear.
- Say iced if you want it over ice. The listed price does not change.
- Add a syrup only if you want a different drink. The published espresso row is unsweetened shots.
- Ask for Blonde espresso only if you want the lighter roast. The 150 mg figure above is the standard Doppio on the hot menu, not a separate Blonde line.
Espresso at Home
A home doppio is the same idea: two shots, no milk. Your caffeine will not automatically be 150 mg. That number belongs to the Starbucks Doppio on the menu.
Ingredients
- Enough espresso beans for a double shot (about 14 to 18 grams, depending on your basket)
- A warm 2 to 4 ounce cup
Instructions
- Dose and tamp. Grind fine and level the basket. A bitter shot usually means the grind is too fine or the shot ran too long.
- Pull a doppio. Aim for two short ounces of espresso. Starbucks’ menu describes the Doppio as two shots and nothing else.
- Serve it straight. Drink it now. If you want milk foam or cream, that is an Espresso Macchiato or an Espresso Con Panna, not this drink.
Espresso FAQs
How much is a Starbucks espresso?
A Solo is about $3.54 and 5 calories. A Doppio is about $3.77 and 10 calories. The same two prices are listed for Iced Espresso.
How much caffeine is in a Starbucks doppio?
The hot drinks menu lists the Doppio at 150 mg and describes it as two shots with nothing else. A Solo caffeine number is not published on our pages.
What is the difference between a solo and a doppio?
They are the two espresso sizes on the menu. Solo is the smaller cup at 5 calories. Doppio is two shots at 10 calories and 150 mg.
Is Starbucks espresso the same as an Americano?
No. An Americano is espresso plus hot water. A Grande Caffè Americano is listed at 15 calories, 225 mg and about $5.39. Straight espresso stops at the shots.
Is a doppio a good value for caffeine?
The hot menu’s caffeine-per-dollar table puts a Doppio at 150 mg for about $3.77, about 40 mg per dollar. A Grande Pike Place Roast is higher, at 315 mg for about $4.20.
Nutrition and menu descriptions are from starbucks.com, checked October 2026. The homemade recipe is our own home version, not an official Starbucks recipe. Prices are average US prices and vary by store. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.
