Updated March 2022! 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. 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)
- 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 with Vanilla Oat Foam
- Hazelnut Cold Brew Oat Latte (hot or iced)
- Hazelnut Oat Latte (hot or iced)
- Matcha Green Tea Latte (hot, iced, or blended iced; dairy-free milk, no whip)
- Original Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Vanilla Almond Latte
- Vanilla Latte (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). 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
- Cold Brew with Sweet Cinnamon Oat Foam
- Golden Spice Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Horchata Cold Brew Oat Latte
- Maple Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
- Maple Oat Frappé (exclusive to Peetnik Rewards members)
- Mint Matcha Frappé (dairy-free milk)
- Pumpkin Oat Foam Cold Brew
- Pumpkin Latte (hot or iced; dairy-free milk)
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
- Chocolate Sauce (for hot cocoa and mochas)
- Dark Chocolate Sauce
- Pumpkin Sauce (for seasonal pumpkin spice lattes)
Heads Up! Peet’s caramel and white chocolate sauces do contain dairy.
Warm Breakfast
- Mediterranean Flatbread
- Simply Oatmeal
- The Everything Plant-Based Sandwich (select locations)
Heads Up! You can substitute vegan cheddar on other select breakfast sandwiches at Peet’s Coffee, where the Plant-Based Sandwich is available, to make them dairy-free. Ask about availability and other breakfast sandwich ingredients at your location.
Baked Goods
- Bagel, Everything without cream cheese (Portland)
- Bagel, Plain without cream cheese (Illinois, Portland, Seattle)
- Carrot Zucchini Bread (Portland, Seattle) (contains egg, not vegan)
- Chocolate Brownie (Portland)
- Chocolate Chip Cookie (Southern California) (contains egg, not vegan)
- Guittard Chocolate Brownie, Wheat-Free (Northern California)
- Iced Lemon Poppyseed Scone (Southern California)
- Morning Glory Muffin with Coconut (DC Area)
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (Portland, Seattle) (contains egg, not vegan)
- Orange Cranberry Scone (DC Area)
- Peanut Butter Cookie (Southern California)
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (Colorado, Illinois) (contains egg, not vegan)
- Zucchini Bread (Colorado) (contains egg, not vegan)
Heads Up! The options might vary by location, even within the region specified. Peet’s Coffee sources some of their baked goods locally, which is why a type of muffin or cookie might be dairy-free in one region of the country, but not in another. Boston does not list any dairy-free or vegan options at their locations.
Grab & Go Food
- Egg Cup (not vegan)
- 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
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
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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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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