What Is a Breve at Dutch Bros? Best Breve Drinks & Prices (2027)

If you have read the Dutch Bros menu, you have seen the word "breve" everywhere. It is the secret behind the rich, creamy taste of the Golden Eagle and many other favorites. This guide explains what a breve is, how it compares with a latte, which Dutch Bros breve drinks are most popular, and what they cost.

Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. For every coffee price, see Dutch Bros coffee prices.

What is a breve?

A breve (pronounced "brev-ay") is an espresso drink made with steamed or cold half-and-half instead of milk. Half-and-half is a mix of whole milk and cream, so a breve is thicker, richer and sweeter-tasting than a latte. Dutch Bros builds many signature drinks on a breve base, then adds syrups, sauces and drizzles. The official menu describes the Golden Eagle Chai, for example, as chai tea with vanilla and caramel made with half-and-half and finished with caramel drizzle.

Breve vs latte vs mocha

You can order almost any signature drink as a latte to make it lighter, or turn a latte into a breve to make it richer. The price usually stays the same.

The best Dutch Bros breve drinks

The Golden Eagle is the most-ordered breve. The 9-1-1 is the strongest. The Annihilator is the pick for chocolate lovers. Read our dedicated guides to the Golden Eagle, Annihilator and 9-1-1.

Secret menu breves

Fans have created dozens of off-menu breves by combining syrups. Popular examples include a Snickers breve (hazelnut, caramel and chocolate), a Cinnamon Roll breve (cinnamon and white chocolate) and a Banana Split breve (banana, vanilla and chocolate). You order them by listing the flavors, not the nickname, because not every barista knows every name. Find more in our Dutch Bros secret menu guide.

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Calories in a breve

Half-and-half adds calories quickly. The official guide lists the hot Golden Eagle Chai at 440 calories small, 550 medium and 670 large, and a medium hot Golden Eagle at 570 calories. Compare the breves with the latte below.

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide. Ordering the same drink as a latte, choosing sugar-free syrup, or going with a smaller size can cut a few hundred calories. See Dutch Bros calories for more.

Hot, iced or blended breves

Every breve can be ordered hot, iced or blended. Hot breves are the richest. Iced breves are larger and lighter in texture because of the ice. Blended breves become Freezes, which cost more. See Freeze prices.

Dairy-free breve alternatives

A breve is dairy by definition, but you can order the same flavors with oat, almond or coconut milk for $0.50-$0.80 extra. Oat milk gives the closest creamy texture. Our dairy-free guide lists every option.

How to order a breve your way

Ordering a breve follows the same pattern as any Dutch Bros drink: size, temperature, drink, then changes. A few examples:

• "Small hot Golden Eagle." The classic, as designed.
• "Medium iced Annihilator, half sweet." Less sugar, same flavor.
• "Large iced Kicker with an extra shot." More caffeine without the full 9-1-1.
• "Medium iced breve with white chocolate and caramel." A custom breve with no name.

If you want to try a flavor combination you saw online, list the syrups rather than the nickname. That way any broista can make it, and the price will match a standard breve plus any extra flavors at $0.50-$0.80 each.

Are breves good value?

Breves cost the same as other signature drinks but deliver a richer, more filling drink, so many regulars see them as the best value on the coffee menu. The trade-off is calories. If you have one as an occasional treat, the price is fair for what you get. If you drink one daily, consider a latte version most days and a breve on weekends. Compare everything on our Dutch Bros coffee prices page.

Breve sizes and what they cost per ounce

Because breves are rich, size matters more than with lighter drinks. A small hot breve is 12 oz, a medium 16 oz and a large 20 oz. Iced breves come in 16, 24 and 32 oz cups, but some of that volume is ice. At typical prices, a hot breve works out to about 37 cents per ounce for a small and about 32 cents for a large, so the large is better value if you will finish it. If you only want a few sips of something indulgent, the small keeps both the price and the calories down. See Dutch Bros sizes for every cup size.

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