Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew With Caffeine, Prices & Calories (2026)
Cold brew infused with nitrogen and poured from a tap: see caffeine, prices & calories by size, plus cold foam options and how nitro compares to regular cold brew.
A Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew is Dunkin’s smoothest cold coffee and its most caffeinated at the medium size: cold brew steeped for about 12 hours, infused with nitrogen and poured straight from a tap so it arrives creamy, foamy and cascading with no ice. It comes in only two sizes, a Small around $4.49 and a Medium around $4.99, carries a strong ~300 mg of caffeine in a medium, and stays near 5 calories when you drink it black. Below you’ll find current dunkin nitro cold brew prices, caffeine and calories by size, how it’s poured from the tap, whether you can flavor it, the best way to order it, and how nitro compares with regular cold brew, iced coffee and the iced latte. Prices are US national averages and vary by location because Dunkin’ is franchised.
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Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew Price & Sizes (2026)
Unlike the rest of the cold-coffee lineup, Nitro Cold Brew usually comes in just two sizes, Small and Medium, and there is no Large. That’s because it is dispensed from a pressurized tap rather than poured over ice, so stores serve it in set pours to keep the nitrogen texture right. A Small runs about $4.49 and a Medium about $4.99, which puts it toward the top of the Dunkin’ menu because you are paying for slow-steeped cold brew and the nitrogen pour, not brewed coffee over ice.
| Size | Serving | Price (standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | On tap, no ice | $4.49 |
| Medium | On tap, no ice | $4.99 |
Add-ons change the price a little: sweet cold foam typically adds about $0.75–$1.00, while the standard flavor pumps usually come with the drink and extra pumps add about $0.10–$0.25. Because Dunkin’ is almost entirely franchised, owners set their own prices around a national guide, so city-center and airport stores sit at the top of these ranges and suburban ones lower. Not every store has nitro taps either, so treat the numbers as realistic averages, note that prices vary by location, and check that your store pours nitro first.
Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew Caffeine & Calories
Nitro is built on the same concentrated cold brew that gives Dunkin’s cold coffee its punch, so the caffeine is high and climbs with size. A Small carries about 215 mg and a Medium about 300 mg, which is more than a medium cold brew (~260 mg), iced coffee (~297 mg) or iced latte (~166 mg).
| Size | Caffeine (approx.) | Calories (black) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | ~215 mg | ~5 |
| Medium | ~300 mg | ~5 |
Is nitro cold brew the strongest coffee at Dunkin’?
At the medium size, yes. A medium Nitro Cold Brew at roughly 300 mg is the most caffeinated medium cold coffee Dunkin’ pours, edging out iced coffee (~297 mg) and well ahead of regular cold brew. It sits close to a large hot brewed coffee, so if a big, smooth caffeine hit in a medium cup is the goal, nitro is the pick. Nitro has no Large, though, so a Large iced coffee (~396 mg) or Large cold brew (~347 mg) holds more. If you want that strength without the fizz-like texture, the regular cold brew is the next step down.
Nitro cold brew calories
Black, a Nitro Cold Brew is essentially a zero-calorie drink at about 5 calories, the same as black cold brew, because it is just coffee and nitrogen with nothing added. The naturally creamy, foamy head means many people happily drink it black. What raises the count is what you add on top: Sweet Cold Foam adds about 45 calories and 7 g of sugar per serving, and a sweetened flavor swirl adds about 110–170 calories (roughly 50–55 per pump). Keep it black or use an unsweetened flavor shot and it stays near zero.
What’s In Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew and How It’s Made
Nitro is one of the simplest drinks on the menu to understand, which is exactly why the quality of the cold brew and the pour matter so much.
How nitrogen changes the coffee
It starts as standard Dunkin’ cold brew: coarse-ground coffee steeped slowly in cold water for about 12 hours, which pulls out a smooth, low-acid, naturally sweet coffee. That concentrate is then charged with nitrogen gas and pushed through a pressurized tap. The gas breaks into millions of tiny bubbles as it pours, creating the cascading, waterfall look and a soft, velvety foam on top. The result tastes rounder and creamier than iced cold brew even though there is no milk or sugar in it at all.
Why there’s no ice
Nitro is served straight from the tap and never over ice. Ice would water down the drink and flatten the delicate nitrogen foam that gives nitro its signature texture. Skipping it also means you get a full cup of actual coffee instead of one that is part frozen water, which is part of why the caffeine per cup runs so high. It is best enjoyed black and cold, the way it comes off the tap.
Nitro Cold Brew Flavors & Customizations
Purists drink nitro black to taste the nitrogen texture, but you can dress it up. Because ice and heavy stirring would knock down the foam, the two customizations that work best are cold foam and light flavoring.
Sweet cold foam
A cold foam topper is the most popular nitro upgrade because it sits on the drink like a lid and complements the natural foam instead of fighting it. Sweet Cold Foam and seasonal versions such as Marshmallow Cold Foam (Fall 2026) all pair well, adding a creamy, lightly sweet top without turning the coffee into a milkshake. Sweet Cold Foam adds about 45 calories per serving.
Flavor swirls and shots
You can add a sweetened swirl (French Vanilla, caramel, mocha or butter pecan) for a dessert-like cup, but it also adds the most sugar and calories. For a lighter option, an unsweetened flavor shot gives you the aroma of vanilla or hazelnut with almost no calories. Milk and heavy sweeteners are best kept minimal here so the nitro texture survives the pour.
Best Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew Order & Tips
These are the nitro builds worth knowing, ranked by how well they balance flavor, texture and value.
1 Medium Nitro Cold Brew, black
The purist’s pick and the one that shows off the drink. You get the full creamy, cascading foam, about 300 mg of caffeine and only around 5 calories. Drink it slow and let the head settle before the first sip.
2 Nitro Cold Brew with sweet cold foam
The everyday crowd-pleaser. A cold foam lid adds a smooth, lightly sweet top that mirrors the natural foam without watering anything down, for about 45 extra calories with Sweet Cold Foam.
3 Nitro with an unsweetened vanilla shot
The low-calorie play. An unsweetened flavor shot gives you vanilla or hazelnut aroma for essentially no added sugar, keeping the cup near zero calories while still tasting like a treat.
4 Seasonal cold foam nitro
The dessert order. A seasonal foam such as Fall 2026’s Marshmallow Cold Foam turns nitro into a rich, sweet cup that still keeps the coffee front and center.
5 Small Nitro Cold Brew as an afternoon pick-me-up
For a lighter jolt. A Small still delivers about 215 mg of caffeine and the same texture, a smarter mid-afternoon choice than a full Medium if you’re caffeine-sensitive.
Nitro Cold Brew vs Cold Brew and Other Dunkin’ Cold Coffees
Nitro is easy to confuse with regular cold brew, but the pour and the texture set it apart. Here is how it compares with its three closest cold-coffee siblings on method, caffeine and character.
| Drink | How it’s made | Caffeine (M) | Taste & feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro Cold Brew | Cold brew infused with nitrogen, poured from a tap, no ice | ~300 mg | Creamy, foamy, cascading, naturally smooth |
| Cold Brew | Steeped cold for 12+ hours, served over ice | ~260 mg | Smooth, low-acid, bold |
| Iced Coffee | Brewed hot, then cooled over ice | ~297 mg | Bright, classic coffee bite |
| Iced Latte | Espresso poured over cold milk and ice | ~166 mg | Creamy, mellow, milk-forward |
Choose Nitro Cold Brew for the smoothest, creamiest and most caffeinated medium cold cup, best enjoyed black straight off the tap. Pick regular cold brew for nearly the same smooth, low-acid coffee over ice with more room to customize, iced coffee for the bright, budget-friendly classic, or the iced latte for espresso softened by plenty of cold milk. All of them live on the Dunkin’ coffee & espresso menu.
How to Order Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew (App & Drive-Thru)
The one catch with nitro is availability: it needs a pressurized tap, so not every Dunkin’ carries it and it is rarely offered at smaller drive-thru-only stores. Before you go, it is worth confirming your location pours nitro by checking the Dunkin’ app or full menu for your store.
When you order, keep it simple: state the size, say “nitro cold brew,” then any cold foam or flavor. For example, “medium nitro cold brew with sweet cold foam.” Skip the ice request entirely, since nitro is always served without it. Ordering ahead in the app also lets Dunkin’ Rewards members earn points and grab the app-only offers where the best cold coffee deals tend to appear.
Sources and further reading: Dunkin’ official menu and nutrition information, FDA: how much caffeine is too much, FDA: added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label. Prices are typical US prices and vary by location.
Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunkin' Nitro Cold Brew?
Dunkin’ Nitro Cold Brew is cold brew coffee, steeped for about 12 hours, that is infused with nitrogen and poured from a pressurized tap. The nitrogen creates a creamy, cascading, foamy texture with no ice, so it tastes smooth and rich even though it is just black coffee.
What's the difference between nitro cold brew and regular cold brew?
Both start as the same slow-steeped cold brew. Regular cold brew is served over ice, while nitro is charged with nitrogen and poured from a tap with no ice, which makes it creamier and foamier with a fuller texture. Nitro also runs a little higher in caffeine per cup and comes in only two sizes.
How much caffeine is in Dunkin' Nitro Cold Brew, and is it the strongest?
About 215 mg in a Small and 300 mg in a Medium. That makes a medium nitro the most caffeinated cold coffee Dunkin’ pours, ahead of regular cold brew (~260 mg), iced coffee (~297 mg) and the iced latte (~166 mg) at the medium size. Nitro has no Large, though, so a Large iced coffee (~396 mg) or Large cold brew (~347 mg) holds more.
How many calories are in Dunkin' Nitro Cold Brew?
Black, it is about 5 calories, essentially a zero-calorie drink, because it is just coffee and nitrogen. Adding sweet cold foam adds about 45 calories and a sweetened flavor swirl about 110 to 170 calories.
Why is nitro cold brew served with no ice?
Ice would water down the coffee and collapse the delicate nitrogen foam that gives nitro its signature creamy texture. Serving it straight from the tap keeps the foam intact and means you get a full cup of actual coffee, which is part of why the caffeine per cup is so high.
Can you flavor Dunkin' Nitro Cold Brew?
Yes. The best options are a cold foam topper, such as Sweet Cold Foam or a seasonal foam, or a light flavor swirl or unsweetened flavor shot. Heavy milk, ice and lots of stirring are best avoided because they knock down the nitrogen foam that makes nitro special.
What sizes does Dunkin' Nitro Cold Brew come in and how much does it cost?
Nitro usually comes in just two sizes, Small (about $4.49) and Medium (about $4.99), with no Large, because it is dispensed from a tap in set pours. Cold foam or a flavor swirl adds a little more, and prices vary by location.
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