How much does a cafe au lait cost?

What independent coffee shops across the US charge, from 469 real menu prices at 173 shops, collected by Fresh Cup in 2027.

16 OZ CAFE AU LAIT · TYPICAL PRICE
$4.29
By size
Going from 16 to 20 oz adds $0.21.

Typical price at each size shops list.

8 oz$3.50
12 oz$3.85
16 oz$4.29
20 oz$4.50
Shop by shop · 16 oz
Half the shops charge between $3.75 and $4.86.

171 prices for a 16 oz cafe au lait. The middle of the pack is $4.29.

$2.50$6.50
Where it costs the most and least

Priciest states

California$5.08
Oregon$5.00
New York$5.00

Cheapest states

Pennsylvania$3.95
Colorado$4.05
Texas$4.25
All 9 states, every metro and every shop are in the app.
Common questions

How much is a cafe au lait at a coffee shop?

Typically $4.29 for a 16 oz at an independent US coffee shop. Half of shops charge between $3.75 and $4.86.

Is a cafe au lait more expensive in big cities?

Yes, a little. It's $4.48 in large metros and $4.00 in small ones.

Where is a cafe au lait most expensive?

Of the 9 states with enough prices, California is the priciest at $5.08 and Pennsylvania the cheapest at $3.95.

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DrinkMenu nameOzPriceShopMetro
LatteHouse Latte12$5.25CarterAustin
Cold BrewNitro Cold Brew16$5.75EpochDallas
CappuccinoCappuccino6$4.50MeritHouston
MochaMexican Mocha12$6.00FleetPortland

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Shop report cards
−3.8%
vs metro median, across 9 items
Latte12 oz · hot
$5.25
Cappuccino12 oz · hot
$5.45
Cold Brew12 oz · hot
$5.65

Any shop's menu, line by line, against what its neighbors charge for the same drink and size.

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