"While the chain's most popular drink, the caramel-laden Golden Eagle, may call your name, it might not be a feasible purchase if you're trying to limit spending - a small hot Golden Eagle costs $5.65, while the cold one tops that at $6.05. So, what can you get if you have a strict under-$5 allocation? We rounded up some of the best beverages you can get for less than $5, basing our findings on previous Tasting Table rankings as well as some insights from Reddit."
"Despite being a bare-bones, black coffee beverage, we really enjoyed the mellow taste of the Toasted Cold Brew - especially if you compare it to the Americano, which we ranked last on our hot drink Dutch Bros taste test because it was too bitter. What exactly is a Toasted Cold Brew? Essentially, it's the company's cold brew but steamed; it somehow has a rich, toasted flavor that we were very impressed with. It goes down smoothly, making each sip quite enjoyable."
The chain opened 38 shops in 17 states in 2025 and recorded 25% annual revenue growth. Menu prices have risen, and the caramel-laden Golden Eagle costs $5.65 for a small hot and $6.05 for a cold. Several drink options remain available for under $5 across categories like tea, espresso beverages, and shakes. The Medium Toasted Cold Brew is 16 ounces and costs $4.95, offering a mellow, toasted flavor compared with a bitter Americano. The medium provides four more ounces than the small for ten cents more, making it a better value.
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