Move over, Starbucks and Dunkin’ — this chain surprisingly has the cheapest coffee
By Brooke Steinberg
An iced coffee can cost a latte these days, which can hurt the wallets of java junkies.
To not overspend on a coffee-a-day habit — or some might call it an addiction — a reporter at Delish looked at nine different fast-food and fast-casual menus to find the cheapest iced coffee in America.
The outlet discovered that Burger King reigns supreme when it comes to having the cheapest coffee in America. You can’t beat a $1.99 coffee in this economy.
Barista handing over iced coffee in a plastic cup.
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Coffee from fast-food and fast-casual chains can still add up.
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Wendy’s came in at No. 2 with their offering of a $2.49 cold brew. Even if you want something more indulgent, a caramel cold foam is under $3.50.
Many people probably thought it was safe to assume that McDonald’s was the cheapest coffee option. Not exactly, but it did come in at third place on the list.
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Their coffee is so beloved because the blend is made specifically for McDonald’s — and with a price tag of $2.79, it’s hard to beat.
People tend to gravitate toward Taco Bell for some late-night munchies, but don’t negate them when it comes to their breakfast. How could you pass up a $3.04 coffee?
Overhead view of iced coffee with milk in a plastic cup.
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People are looking for ways to give their wallets a break without giving up the things they love.
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Stop at Sonic for a sweet treat and a little caffeine boost. The chain doesn’t technically serve regular iced coffee — but they do offer a delicious cold brew with sweet cream on the menu for #3.59.
It’s common to assume Starbucks is on the pricier side, especially considering that the more customizations you get, the more expensive the drink is.
Would you go to Burger King for coffee?
Despite the complicated orders and secret menu items, a regular tall (small) classic iced coffee is just $4.25, which is pretty reasonable — especially in comparison to other Starbucks drinks.
People rave about Chick-fil-A’s iced coffee taste — and it’s a pretty good deal, too. Talk about a win-win.
No matter what customizations you make to it, the iced coffee will always cost only $4.99, according to Delish. Make that a large triple-iced mocha espresso, please.
Barista handing iced coffee to a customer.
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Delish looked at nine different fast-food and fast-casual menus to find the cheapest iced coffee.
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The size of Panera’s iced coffee is a huge appeal, but it comes out to one of the pricier options.
A regular iced coffee will cost you a whopping $5.19, which is definitely pricey for a fast-casual restaurant.
America does not run on Dunkin’. The beloved chain actually came in as the most expensive option on the list.
Depending on where you live, a small iced coffee of the original blend will set you back an average of around $5.31 — no matter if you get it black or with cream and sugar, the outlet found.
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