Last Updated on February 26, 2023 by brewthatcoffee
In the mood for something chocolatey and sweet? If you are looking for the perfect chocolate treat to satisfy your craving but aren’t sure what to get, you should start with the best.
Here are the most delicious chocolate drinks at Starbucks that’ll hit the spot. These chocolate drinks are from the main menu, seasonal menu, and secret menu.
Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks
Aside from coffee, many people go to Starbucks for their delicious chocolate drinks. In fact, some of the most popular drinks on the Starbucks menu are chocolate-based.
There are a few ways you can add chocolate to your Starbucks beverage, including mocha sauce, chocolate curls, cookie crumble toppings, and chocolate drizzle. So whether you prefer a touch of chocolate or something rich in mocha and topped with chocolate drizzle, there’s a drink for you.
There are many different variations of chocolate drinks that you can get at Starbucks, but we’ve compiled a list of the best ones for you.
Ways to Add Chocolate to Your Starbucks Drink
- Chocolate Powder
- Chocolate Drizzle
- Chocolate Curls
- Cookie Crumbles
- Chocolate Cold Foam (Secret Menu)
- Chocolate Malt Powder
- Frappuccino Chips/Jave Chips
- Mocha Sauce
- Dark Chocolate Mocha Sauce (At Starbucks Reserve Locations)
- White Chocolate Sauce
- White Mocha Sauce (Seasonal)
- Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
6 Starbucks Chocolate Drink Quick Picks
Best Chocolate Frappuccino: Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Best Chocolate Drink From the Secret Menu: Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino
Best Iced Chocolate Drink: Starbucks Reserve® Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha
Best Hot Chocolate Drink: Caffè Mocha
Best Chocolate Drink Without Coffee: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Best Healthy/Low-Calorie Chocolate Drink: Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
21 Best Chocolate Drinks at Starbucks
With so many options to customize your Starbucks chocolate drink, it can get pretty overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of popular tried and true drinks for you to begin with.
This list contains the best chocolate drinks from the regular menu, the Starbucks secret menu, and the seasonal menu. Each drink suggestion includes a photo, details on its availability, calorie count, caffeine content, and grams of sugar. Nutritional information is based on the grande size unless stated otherwise.
Chocolate Cream Cold Brew
Regular Menu
If you prefer chocolatey and indulgent cold brews, this is the drink for you! You will be delighted with a silky, creamy chocolate cream cold foam after the first sip. Drink a little more, and you’ll taste the intense chocolate flavor.
I find the chocolate cream cold brew at Starbucks a fantastic weekend morning drink. There is something special about ending the week with a comforting dessert-like cold brew.
Ingredients: Ice, brewed coffee, chocolate cream, and vanilla syrup.
Calories in Grande: 250
Sugar: 28g
Caffeine: 185 mg
Caffè Mocha
Regular Menu
The Starbucks Caffè Mocha is a classic chocolate and coffee drink. It’s made by mixing their bittersweet mocha sauce and steamed milk. After, it is topped with sweetened whipped cream. Simple, yet it hits the spot.
Ingredients: Milk, brewed espresso, mocha sauce, whipped cream, and vanilla syrup.
Calories in Grande: 370
Sugar: 35 g
Caffeine: 175 mg
Recommended Customizations: Request only two pumps of mocha sauce to reduce the calories or add a chocolate drizzle on top to make it extra chocolatey.
Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Regular Menu
If you want a clean mocha taste without any other flavors, try a Mocha Frappuccino. It comes with mocha sauce, Frappuccino Roast coffee, and ice all blended together.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, coffee, and mocha sauce.
Calories in Grande: 370
Sugar: 51 g
Caffeine: 100 mg
Recommended Customizations: To get an extra caffeine kick or coffee flavor, add an extra espresso shot.
Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Regular Menu
The Double Chocolaty Chip Creme Frappuccino is an excellent drink for those wanting a bit of texture. This drink features rich mocha-flavored sauce, chocolate chips, milk, and ice all blended together. It is topped with sweetened whipped cream and mocha drizzle.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, creme frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, mocha sauce, and frappuccino chips.
Calories in Grande: 410
Sugar: 47 g
Caffeine: 15 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add frappuccino chips on top for even more added texture.
Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino®
Regular Menu
Are you craving a sweet and creamy Frappuccino®? The Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino® is sure to satisfy! This delicious drink is made with mocha sauce, Frappuccino® chips, milk, and ice layered on top of whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumble.
Topped with vanilla whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and more chocolate cookie crumble, this drink is sure to leave you satisfied from the first sip to the last.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, creme frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, mocha sauce, Frappuccino chips, and chocolate cookie grind topping.
Calories in Grande: 460
Sugar: 46 g
Caffeine: 15 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add cinnamon on top for an even more comforting drink.
Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Regular Menu
Chocolate and peppermint are a classic flavor pairing, and this Frappuccino® takes advantage of that delicious combo. The perfect drink for when you need a pick-me-up, it’s got the rich chocolate flavor you love with a refreshing mint finish.
Plus, it’s blended with ice and milk to give you a cool, creamy texture that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, coffee, whipped cream, white chocolate mocha sauce, and peppermint syrup.
Calories in Grande:
Sugar: 73 g
Caffeine: 100 mg
Recommended Customizations: For extra indulgence, add some chocolate drizzle on top.
Raspberry Chiffon White Mocha
Regular Menu
The Starbucks Raspberry Chiffon White Mocha is the perfect indulgence for those with a sweet tooth! The delicious flavors of raspberry, vanilla, and hazelnut swirl together with white chocolate sauce, rich espresso, and steamed milk. Topped with whipped cream, this drink is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients: N/A
Calories in Grande: 430
Sugar: 52 g
Caffeine: 150 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add mocha drizzle on top to get white chocolate, chocolate, and raspberry all together in one drink.
Toasted White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Seasonal Menu
The holidays are a time for warmth and comfort, and the Starbucks Toasted White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage is the perfect way to celebrate.
Starbucks signature espresso is blended with steamed milk and flavors of caramelized white chocolate, then topped with whipped cream, holiday sugar sparkles, and crispy white pearls. It’s the perfect drink to get you in the holiday spirit!
Ingredients: Ice, milk, creme frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, toasted white chocolate mocha sauce, and holiday sugar sparkles with crispy white pearls topping.
Calories in Grande: 390
Sugar: 52 g
Caffeine: 0 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add chocolate curls on top for some added texture.
Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso
Regular Menu
Starbucks® Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso is the perfect pick-me-up for those long days. Blonde espresso meets cocoa and notes of malt, shaken together and topped with Almondmilk and ice for an invigorating treat.
Ingredients: Ice, Almondmilk, brewed espresso, and chocolate malt powder.
Calories in Grande: 110
Sugar: 16 g
Caffeine: 255 mg
Recommended Customizations: This is a lower-calorie drink pumped with caffeine, but if you’re looking for more indulgence, add some whipped cream on top.
Want more iced coffee recommendations? Here are the top iced drinks at Starbucks.
Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Regular Menu
The Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage is the perfect indulgent treat. Roasty coffee, rich mocha sauce, and sweet Frappuccino® chips are blended with milk and ice to create a delicious frozen beverage that’s layered on top of whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumble.
It’s finished off with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream, a drizzle of mocha sauce, and even more chocolate cookie crumble for good measure.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, coffee frappuccino, whipped cream, coffee, mocha sauce, Frappuccino chips, and chocolate cookie grind topping.
Calories in Grande: 480
Sugar: 55 g
Caffeine: 95 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add an extra shot of espresso for a coffee cookie taste and more caffeine.
Hot Chocolate
Regular Menu
Nostalgia meets indulgence in this classic beverage. The perfect blend of steamed milk, rich mocha sauce, and sweet whipped cream make for a comforting cup of hot chocolate that will warm your heart—and sweeten your day!
Ingredients: Milk, mocha sauce, and whipped cream.
Calories in Grande: 370
Sugar: 37 g
Caffeine: 25 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add chocolate curls on top for more sweetness.
White Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu
A rich and creamy White Chocolate Mocha that will tantalize your taste buds. Starbucks signature espresso is blended with white chocolate sauce and steamed milk, then topped with whipped cream for a delicious finish.
Ingredients: Milk, white chocolate mocha sauce, brewed espresso, and whipped cream.
Calories in Grande: 430
Sugar: 53 g
Caffeine: 150 mg
Recommended Customizations: Get the Blonde Toasted White Chocolate Mocha if it’s the holiday season. You get holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls in the holiday version.
Starbucks Reserve® Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha
Regular Menu
It’s never too early or too late for a mocha. The Starbucks Reserve® Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha is the perfect pick-me-up, any time of day. Combining espresso with cocoa and ground chocolate, it’s topped off with cold milk and served over ice—for a refreshingly indulgent beverage you’ll love any time of year.
Ingredients: N/A
Calories in Grande: 260
Sugar: 28 g
Caffeine: 135 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add whipped cream on top.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Seasonal Menu
A mug of the Starbucks classic holiday hot chocolate is like a cozy hug from the inside. Its chocolaty mocha sauce, peppermint-flavored syrup, and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls make for a delicious drink to keep you warm all winter long.
Ingredients: Milk, mocha sauce, peppermint syrup, whipped cream, and dark chocolate curls.
Calories in Grande: 440
Sugar: 56 g
Caffeine: 25 g
Recommended Customizations: Add an extra pump of peppermint syrup for a super minty flavor.
Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Regular Menu
Looking for a coffee drink that’s got a little bit of everything? Try the Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Beverage has mocha sauce and Frappuccino® chips blended with coffee, milk, and ice. It’s finished off with whipped cream and a mocha drizzle so that you can enjoy all your favorite flavors in one cup.
Ingredients: Ice, milk, coffee frappuccino syrup, whipped cream, coffee, mocha sauce, and frappuccino chips.
Calories in Grande: 440
Sugar: 60 g
Caffeine: 105 mg
Recommended Customizations: Add dark chocolate curls on top.
Caramel Cookie Bar Frappuccino
Secret Menu
The caramel cookie bar frappuccino is the perfect blend of sweet and salty. The rich, creamy caramel flavor is perfectly balanced by the crispy, buttery taste of our cookies. It’s the perfect drink for a sweet tooth!
How to Order it in Grande:
- Coat the cup with caramel sauce
- Base = Caramel Frappuccino
- 1.5 pumps hazelnut syrup
- Java Chips
- Whipped cream (blended in)
- Top with mocha drizzle
Tuxedo Mocha Frappuccino
Secret Menu
Can’t decide between white or regular chocolate? Get it all with this secret menu item. As a bonus, it’s great both cold and hot.
How to Order it in Grande:
- Base = mocha (hot or cold)
- Ask for half white chocolate and half regular mocha
- Blend java chips
- Top with the mocha drizzle
Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino
Secret Menu
Looking for a sweet treat? Look no further than the Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino! This delicious drink is made with hazelnut, and chocolate flavors, whipped cream, and it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Plus, it’s perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
How to Order it in Grande:
- Base = Java Chip Frappuccino or Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
- 1.5 pumps hazelnut syrup
- 3 pumps of mocha syrup
- Top with Hazelnut drizzle and whipped cream
Kit Kat Frappuccino
Secret Menu
This delicious drink is the perfect way to enjoy the flavor of a kit kat bar without having to worry about getting your fingers sticky. It’s made with rich chocolate and coffee flavors that will remind you of your favorite candy bar.
How to Order it in Grande:
- Base = Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
- Add mocha drizzle on the inside of the cup
- Blend java chips
- Top the drink with whipped cream, mocha sauce, and cookie crumbles.
Caramel and Nut Chocolate Bar Frappuccino
Secret Menu
Looking for a sweet and indulgent treat? Look no further than the Caramel and Nut Chocolate Bar Frappuccino! This delicious drink is made with rich caramel and chocolate flavors, topped with cookie crumbles. It’s the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth. So stop by today and give it a try!
How to Order it in Grande:
- Base = Java Chip Frappuccino
- Add caramel drizzle to the inside of the cup
- 2 pumps of toffee nut syrup
- Top with caramel drizzle
S’mores Hot Chocolate
Secret Menu
What better way to enjoy a winter evening than by wrapping your hands around a mug of creamy, delicious hot chocolate that tastes just like smores?
This hot chocolate has the flavor of everyone’s favorite campfire snack without having to set up a fire in your living room. So cozy up with a good book and let the sweet, toasty taste of this hot chocolate transport you right into the heart of summer.
How to Order it in Grande:
- Base = Hot Chocolate
- 4 pumps of chestnut praline syrup
- Whipped cream and mocha drizzle on top
Final Thoughts
The best chocolate drinks at Starbucks for cocoa lovers are the ones that are made with mocha sauce, dark chocolate syrup, white chocolate sauce, or nut/caramel syrups. Each of these ingredients provides a rich, strong flavor to your drink while also packing in flavor and calories.
The best way to make these drinks healthier is by customizing them with light whipped cream, sugar-free syrups, and by avoiding extra chocolate sauces. Whether you like your drinks hot or cold, iced or blended, there’s a perfect chocolate drink for you at Starbucks!
Do you have a favorite chocolate drink from Starbucks that isn’t listed here? Let us all know! We especially love learning about new secret menu recipes. Thanks for reading!