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published: Jan 2, 2022 · modified: Jan 26, 2023 by Freya · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Guide to Vegan Food and Drink at Starbucks UK

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A complete guide to vegan food and drink options at UK branches of Starbucks

Updated Jan 23

Two Starbucks Cups on a table
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  • What Coffees and Hot Chocolate are Vegan at Starbucks?
  • Is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte vegan?
  • What Plant Based Milks are available at Starbucks?
  • What Syrups and Speciality Flavours are Vegan at Starbucks?
  • What Non-Coffee Hot Drinks are Vegan at Starbucks?
  • Is Starbucks Hot Chocolate Vegan?
  • What Cold Iced Drinks are Vegan at Starbucks?
  • What Food is Vegan at Starbucks?
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I think Starbucks might have been the first big coffee shop I had heard of, although it was Costa that first took over my local high street (and most of the UK).

I have always been a little anti-Starbucks because I used to work for Costa Coffee, but recently I am being slowly converted. There was a few issues with Costa's allergen in-store procedures not being followed as they should. Whilst Starbucks are not perfect, the label printing system that they have avoids such mistakes, and makes it easier for the barista.

It's really important to remember that if you're unsure what is vegan, just to ask your barista: they are trained intensively to know exactly what you are after and give you coffee advice.

Note: most of the Frappuccinos and festive drinks come with whipped cream. Make sure to ask for the drink to be served without whipped cream OR with the vegan soy whipped cream.

What Coffees and Hot Chocolate are Vegan at Starbucks?

A Starbucks Cup on a coffee table

All Starbucks coffees can be veganised, just ask for your preference of milk:

  • Flat White
  • Cafe Americano
  • Caffe Latte
  • Caffe Mocha (make sure to ask for it with the vegan whipped cream)
  • Cafe Misto
  • Cappuccino
  • Strawberry and Vanilla Oat Latte (if served without dairy foam topping)
  • Dark Cocoa and Orange Oat Latte (not currently available)
  • Cortado
  • Espresso
  • Blonde Espresso (a lighter roast of coffee)
  • Espresso Macchiato
  • Latte Macchiato
  • Caramel Macchiato syrup has dairy in it
  • Caramelised Macadamia Oat Latte (new Jan 23 drink)
  • Filter Coffee
  • Classic Hot Chocolate, without cream or with vegan whipped cream topping
  • Fudge Brownie Hot Chocolate, without the chocolate whipped cream and fudge sprinkles (both contain milk)
  • Berry Hot Chocolate (if served without dairy foam topping)

Is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte vegan?

Yes, it is, if made with dairy-free milk and without the whipped cream topping! Note: this is for UK Starbucks.

What Plant Based Milks are available at Starbucks?

  • Soya
  • Coconut
  • Almond
  • Oat (gluten free)
  • Original Nut Blend

What Syrups and Speciality Flavours are Vegan at Starbucks?

  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup
  • Hazelnut Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Hazelnut Syrup
  • Almond Syrup
  • Gingerbread (may be seasonal)
  • Mocha Drizzle
  • Pumpkin Spice Sauce (seasonal)
  • Salted Maple Caramel

Currently, Starbucks are expanding their vegan drinks choice with their Original Nut Blend.

A group of four drinks on a coffee table

What Non-Coffee Hot Drinks are Vegan at Starbucks?

So what can you drink at Starbucks if you don't like coffee?

  • All the Tea and Tea Infusions
  • Matcha Tea Latte
  • Classic Chai Tea Latte BUT make sure that it is made using the Teavana brewed tea, and not their syrup, which is sweetened with honey.

Is Starbucks Hot Chocolate Vegan?

Yes, it is and they also do a vegan Soya whipped cream topping

What Cold Iced Drinks are Vegan at Starbucks?

  • Iced Black Tea and Lemonade
  • Iced Green Tea and Lemonade
  • All the Iced Teas and Iced Infusions
  • Iced Caffe Latte
  • Iced Blonde Latte
  • Iced Brown Sugar Oak Shaken Espresso, made with oat milk
  • Iced Cappuccino (served without dairy foam)
  • Berry Iced Cappuccino (served without dairy foam)
  • Iced Matcha Tea Latte
  • Iced Chai Tea Latte
  • Cold Brew Latte
  • Vanilla Cold Brew Latte
  • Nitro Cold Brew
  • Iced Caffe Americano
  • Iced Caffe Mocha
  • Cool Lime Refresha Drink
  • Strawberry Acai Refresha Drink
  • Pink Coconut Refresha Drink
  • Coffee Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Caramel Frappuccino (ask for it without the caramel drizzle and with vegan whipped topping)
  • Mocha Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Espresso Frappuccino
  • Java Chip Frappuccino
  • Vanilla Cream Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Double Choc Chip Cream Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Chocolate Cream Frappuccino (ask for it with vegan whipped topping)
  • Matcha Tea and Chai Tea Cream Frappuccinos (ask for them with vegan whipped topping)

What Food is Vegan at Starbucks?

A group handle extracting coffee

Starbucks are constantly improving their plant based options particularly their breakfast options, but it does depend on what store you visit. I would recommend that if you want to visit a specific store for a cake and a coffee, give them a call first to make sure that they have some vegan options for you.

  • Coconut and Lime Cake
  • Plant-Based Breakfast Breakfast Sandwich
  • Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich
  • No-Beef and Red Onion Focaccia
  • No Meatball Marinara Wrap (not currently available)
  • Spinach and Pea Falafel Wrap
  • Tu-Nah Sandwich
  • Five Grain Oatmeal
  • Dark Chocolate Bar
  • Peanut Butter Cups
  • Cherry and Linseed Crown (pastry) (not currently available)
  • Carrot Cake
  • Banana Caramel Muffin
  • Pecan and Caramel Brownie Slice
  • Caramel and Date Cookie
  • Peach and Raspberry Overnight Oats
  • Raspberry & Almond Mini Loaf Cake

A cup of starbucks of coffee and a sandwich

Check out my guide to Vegan food and drinks at Costa Coffee in the UK.

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  1. christiana says

    January 13, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    Wow, reading through this post made me want to have a drink. I'm not vegan but I have a few friends who might find this really helpful.

    Reply
  2. Bill says

    January 13, 2022 at 8:14 pm

    This was really interesting. I didn't even know you could GET vegan options at Starbucks.

    Reply
  3. Fransic says

    January 14, 2022 at 11:25 am

    AWesome guide! It's going to help a lot of people. Nowadays, a lot of people becoming vegan.

    Reply
  4. Beth Pierce says

    January 14, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    I love plants based milk drinks at Starbucks. I always order them.

    Reply
  5. Marie Phillips says

    January 14, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    I love how companies are being more aware of dietary needs. This is a great list! It makes it so much easier to go out to these places already knowing what our options are.

    Reply
  6. Neely says

    January 16, 2022 at 1:20 am

    So helpful and informative! Love!

    Reply
  7. Archana says

    January 16, 2022 at 3:33 am

    I am not a vegan but even for a vegetarian like me this post is very useful. Thanks for sharing this guide.

    Reply
  8. Emman Damian says

    January 18, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    This is a great list! My bf would love this as he is vegetarian. So nice!

    Reply
  9. George says

    July 09, 2022 at 10:15 pm

    Nice list, though best to amend that the Chai Latte does have Honey which makes it non-vegan 🙂

    Reply
    • Freya says

      November 03, 2022 at 9:21 am

      Thanks George, I have updated the chai section to reflect this!

      Reply
  10. Jamie says

    January 14, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    The caramel macchiato isn’t vegan unfortunately I asked for it the other day as I have to be dairy free and they said the caramel sauce has dairy in it.

    Reply
    • Freya says

      January 26, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Jamie, I'll update the post!

      Reply

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