Updated March 2023! Over several decades, Peet’s Coffee has caffeinated millions of people in major cities across the US. But their menu goes far beyond a simple cup of Joe. Peet’s offers a large assortment of specialty coffees, blended drinks, teas, and freshly baked goods, with a surprising amount of dairy-free and vegan options. They’ve even started a line of oat lattes, with seasonal flavors, and have tested the waters with plant-based food. See what’s currently in store in our quick guide below.
Peet’s Coffee Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Vegan Options
Sadly, Peet’s dairy-free whipped cream was discontinued a few years ago. But they are forging ahead with dairy-free milk beverage options, seasonal dairy-free drinks, and even plant-based menu items and dairy-free baked goods. The following items are also vegan, unless otherwise noted.
Menu Coffee & Tea Drinks
- Americano
- Coffee (hot or cold brew)
- Espresso (hot or iced)
- Teas (hot or iced)
- Brown Sugar Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Caffe Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Caffe Mocha (hot or iced; dairy-free milk, no whip)
- Cappuccino (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Chai Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Horchata Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Iced Brown Sugar Matcha Oat Latte
- Matcha Green Tea Latte (hot, iced, or blended iced; dairy-free milk, no whip)
- Matcha Frappe (non-dairy milk, no whip)
- Mocha Frappe (non-dairy milk, no whip)
- Vanilla Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Vanilla Latte, Sugar-Free (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Hot Chocolate (dairy-free milk, no whip)
Heads Up! According to Peet’s, the vast majority of their hot and cold beverages can be made vegan if you place your order with a dairy-free milk alternative, hold the whip, and avoid non-vegan sauces (see below). Even their Frappes are made with a dairy-free syrup. The exceptions are the Havana Cappuccinos and Black Ties which cannot be made vegan. They are made with sweetened condensed milk.
Seasonal Coffee & Tea Drinks
- Spring – Lavender Cold Brew Oat Latte (with or without Brown Sugar Jelly)
- Spring – Lavender Vanilla Almond Latte (hot or iced)
- Spring – Vanilla Almond Matcha Latte (hot or iced
- Summer – Brown Sugar Oat Latte (hot or iced)
- Summer – Tea Shakers with Brown Jelly
- Fall – Maple Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Fall – Maple Oat Frappé (exclusive to Peetnik Rewards members)
- Fall – Pumpkin Oat Foam Cold Brew
- Fall – Pumpkin Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Winter Holiday – Holiday Spice Cold Brew Oat Latte with Brown Sugar Jelly
- Winter Holiday – Holiday Spice Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Winter Holiday – Peppermint Mocha (hot or iced; dairy-free milk, no whip)
- Winter – Golden Caffe Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk) (contains honey, not vegan)
- Winter – Golden Chai Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk) (contains honey, not vegan)
- Winter – Golden Cold Brew Oat Latte (with or without Brown Sugar Jelly) (contains honey, not vegan)
- Winter – Honey Cold Brew Oat Latte (contains honey, not vegan)
Dairy-Free Milk Beverages
- Almond Milk (Pacific Barista)
- Oat Milk (Pacific Barista)
- Soy Milk (Pacific Barista)
Heads Up! The Barista line is formulated to steam, foam, and pour seamlessly into hot and cold beverages. In the past, Peet’s has also offered Coconut Milk Beverage, but it is no longer a regular.
Syrups for Beverage Orders
Heads Up! Peet’s Coffee uses Monin Syrups, which the company says are all dairy-free, and appear to be made without top allergens.
Sauces for Beverage Orders
- Brown Sugar Jelly
- Chocolate Sauce (house-made, for hot cocoa and mochas; see Heads Up below)
- Dark Chocolate Sauce
- Pumpkin Sauce (for seasonal pumpkin spice lattes)
Heads Up! Peet’s caramel and white chocolate sauces do contain dairy. The company likes to reiterate that their house-made chocolate sauce is made where dairy is present, and thus is at risk for potential cross-contamination with milk. But all of their drinks are prepared where milk is present. And all food and beverages are at some degree of risk for potential cross contamination with allergens. Only you can assess what is safe for your needs!
Warm Breakfast & Baked Goods
Peet’s Coffee sources their baked goods regionally, so we’ve listed the dairy-free options by region. They are unable to customize their non-vegan breakfast sandwiches, because they are premade. We have the regions listed counterclockwise from Northwest to Northeast.
Seattle Locations
- Bagel
- Everything Bagel
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Portland Locations
- Bagel
- Carrot Zucchini Bread (contains egg, not vegan)
- Chocolate Brownie
- Everything Bagel
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (contains egg, not vegan)
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Northern California Locations
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Guittard Chocolate Brownie, made without wheat
- Morning Glory Muffin
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Southern California Locations
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (contains egg, not vegan)
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Iced Lemon Poppy Scone
- Peanut Butter Cookie
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Colorado Locations
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Max Bar (contains honey, not vegan)
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, made without wheat (contains honey, not vegan)
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Illinois Locations
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread (contains egg, not vegan)
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin (contains egg, not vegan)
- Simply Oatmeal
DC Locations
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Morning Glory Muffin with Coconut
- Orange Cranberry Scone
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Boston Locations
- Everything Plant-Based Bagel Sandwich
- Plant-Based Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
Grab & Go Food – All Locations
- Hard Boiled Egg (not vegan)
- Blueberry Vanilla Cashew Bar (contains honey, not vegan)
- Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Bar (contains honey, not vegan)
- Fruit & Nut Medley
- Nut Trail Mix
- Sencha Moroccan Mints
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Peet’s Coffee has locations throughout California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. Visit the website below to find a specific location near you.
Website: www.peets.com
Love Peets!
I love all of the employees at my Folsom location. They always get the order right and they’re really quick too! They know what vegan is… unlike Starbucks that has a “plant based” sandwich with only meat free meat.
Fantastic service and understanding
The baristas always understand exactly what I can and can’t eat, and I don’t have to find myself explaining what soy is (or dairy). They care a lot about their customers and have great drinks.
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5 Comments
Sounds so great! Wish there was a Peet’s Coffee & Tea near me! Love how they seek to satisfy all dietary needs!
We don’t have Peets Coffee here but when we travel we are all about going to different coffee shops and we’ve stopped at a few. Vegan whipped cream now makes it a must stop next time we are by one!
I live only a few short miles away from the Massachusetts border. I’ll have to find a Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Thanks for the info.
Yes, you must 🙂
I don’t like going out to eat, but I love a good coffee shop. Cozy and relaxin,this looks perfect