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Popeyes Drink Menu 2026: Full Beverage List, Prices & Calories

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The Popeyes drink menu includes 12 standard beverages across 4 categories — 9 fountain sodas, 2 teas, 1 standard lemonade, and 2 breakfast-only drinks — with calories ranging from 0 to 280 per small serving, priced from $1.49 to $2.79. All calorie data is sourced from the official Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide dated January 2026.

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12 Standard drinks | $1.49–$2.79 Standard price range | 0–280 Calorie range (Small) | 2 Zero-calorie options

What Drinks Does Popeyes Have?

Popeyes has 12 standard drinks in 4 categories: 9 fountain sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Strawberry, Fanta Orange, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper), 2 teas (Sweet Tea and Unsweetened Tea), 1 standard lemonade (Minute Maid), and 2 breakfast-only drinks (Orange Juice and Coffee). A 5th rotating category covers limited-time and premium beverages, including seasonal lemonades, flavored teas, and promotional drinks tied to LTO menu collabs.

CategoryOptionsPrice RangeCalorie Range (Small)
Fountain Sodas9 drinks$1.79–$2.790–280 cal
Teas2 drinks$1.49–$1.790–180 cal
Standard Lemonade1 drink$1.99–$2.79270 cal (Small)
Breakfast Drinks2 drinks$1.49–$2.490–140 cal
Premium & SeasonalVaries$3.29–$5.39Varies

All standard drinks are available in Small, Medium, and Large. The Biscuit is the only food item sold by the piece — all drink sizes scale up in both volume and price.

Popeyes Fountain Drinks: Full Menu

Drink Fountain

The Popeyes fountain drink menu includes 9 options: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Strawberry, Fanta Orange, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Dr Pepper. Mountain Dew is the highest-calorie fountain drink at 280 calories per Small. Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi are the only zero-calorie fountain options.

Full Fountain Drink Nutrition (Small Size)

DrinkCaloriesTotal SugarSodiumNotes
Coca-Cola®24066g60mg
Diet Coke®00g65mgZero calorie
Sprite®23061g60mg
Fanta® Strawberry27070g60mg
Fanta® Orange26070g60mg
Mountain Dew®28073g85mgHighest calorie + sugar
Pepsi®25069g55mg
Diet Pepsi®00g95mgZero calorie; highest sodium soda
Dr Pepper®24064g75mg

All 9 fountain drinks contain 0g fat, 0g protein, and 0g dietary fiber.

Fountain Drink Prices by Size

SizePriceVolume
Small$1.7916 oz (approx.)
Medium$2.0922 oz (approx.)
Large$2.7932 oz (approx.)

Free refills are available on fountain drinks at dine-in locations only. Drive-thru and delivery orders do not include refills. Refill availability varies by franchise — confirm with the local restaurant before ordering.

Which Fountain Drink Has the Least Sugar?

Drink Zero Cal

Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi contain 0g sugar per Small serving — the lowest-sugar fountain drinks on the Popeyes menu. Among regular sodas, Dr Pepper contains the least sugar at 64g per Small. Mountain Dew contains the most sugar at 73g per Small.

Popeyes Sweet Tea & Unsweetened Tea

Drink Tea

Popeyes serves 2 teas: Sweet Tea (180 calories, $1.79 Small) and Unsweetened Tea (0 calories, $1.49 Small). Both teas contain only 10mg sodium per Small — the lowest sodium of any drink on the standard Popeyes menu. Unsweetened Tea is the only non-diet zero-calorie drink on the menu, making it the best choice for calorie-conscious orders.

Sweet Tea vs. Unsweetened Tea: Side-by-Side

FeatureSweet TeaUnsweetened Tea
Calories (Small)1800
Total Sugar45g0g
Sodium10mg10mg
Price (Small)$1.79$1.49
SweetenerCane sugarNone
CaffeineYesYes
Southern-style✅ Yes✅ Yes

Sweet Tea at 180 calories per Small contains 35% fewer calories than a Small Coke (240 cal) and 36% fewer calories than a Small Mountain Dew (280 cal). Unsweetened Tea eliminates all 180 of those calories at a $0.30 price reduction.

Premium Flavored Tea: Mango Cane Sweet Tea

The Mango Cane Sweet Tea is a premium flavored tea available at select Popeyes locations, priced at approximately $3.19. It combines cane-sweetened iced tea with mango flavoring. Exact calorie data is not confirmed in the January 2026 official Popeyes Nutrition Guide, as it is a regional premium item. Verify availability through the Popeyes app before ordering.

Popeyes Lemonade Menu

Drink Lemonade

The Popeyes standard lemonade is Minute Maid® Lemonade, priced at $1.99 for a Small (270 calories, 68g sugar, 190mg sodium). Minute Maid Lemonade contains 190mg sodium per Small — the highest sodium content of any standard drink on the Popeyes menu, and 19× more sodium than Sweet Tea (10mg).

Minute Maid Lemonade Nutrition (Small)

NutrientAmount
Calories270
Total Fat0g
Sodium190mg
Total Carbohydrates71g
Total Sugar68g
Protein0g

The 190mg sodium in a Small Minute Maid Lemonade accounts for 8% of the 2,300mg recommended daily sodium limit — significant for a single beverage. Individuals monitoring sodium intake choose Unsweetened Tea (10mg sodium) or Diet Coke (65mg sodium) as lower-sodium alternatives.

Popeyes Premium Lemonade Options (Select Locations)

Popeyes offers 4 premium lemonade variants at select locations: Chilled Mango, Chilled Strawberry, Frozen Mango, and Frozen Strawberry. These items are not part of the standard system-wide menu and are not included in the January 2026 official Nutrition Guide. Prices and calorie data below are sourced from franchise-level reporting and may vary.

Premium LemonadeFormatEst. PriceAvailability
Chilled Mango LemonadeCold$3.29Select locations
Chilled Strawberry LemonadeCold$3.29–$3.99Select locations
Frozen Mango LemonadeSlushy$4.49–$5.39Select locations
Frozen Strawberry LemonadeSlushy$4.49–$5.39Select/seasonal
Apple Cranberry LemonadeColdVariesRegional

Verify premium lemonade availability at a specific location through the Popeyes app before visiting. Premium lemonade pricing and selection vary by franchise ownership and season.

Popeyes Limited-Time Drinks (LTO Beverages)

Popeyes introduces 2–4 limited-time drinks per year, including the Pickle Lemonade (2025), Gum-Gum Lemonade (2026 One Piece collab), and Ghost Ice Tea Lemonade (select locations). LTO drinks operate on the same promotional calendar as LTO food items and are available at participating locations only.

LTO DrinkPricePeriodNotes
Pickle Lemonade$1.99–$2.49April–May 2025; check 2026 statusReal pickle juice + lemonade; chilled or frozen
Gum-Gum LemonadeVariesApril 2026 (One Piece collab)Minute Maid base; collectible One Piece cup sleeve
Ghost Ice Tea LemonadeVariesSelect locationsArnold Palmer–style; tea + lemonade hybrid
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade$4.49–$5.39Summer seasonalSlushy texture

The Pickle Lemonade is available chilled or frozen (daiquiri-style, no alcohol) during the Popeyes Pickle Menu promotional window. See the full Popeyes Pickle Menu for complete details on all 5 pickle-themed items.


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Infograpgic of Popeyes Drink Menu 2026: Full Beverage List, Prices & Calories

Popeyes Drink Prices: Full Size Guide

Popeyes fountain drinks are priced at $1.79 Small, $2.09 Medium, and $2.79 Large. Upgrading the drink in a combo meal from Small to Medium costs $0.30. Upgrading from Small to Large costs $0.70.

Standard Drink Pricing by Category

Drink CategorySmallMediumLarge
Fountain Sodas (all 9)$1.79$2.09$2.79
Unsweetened Tea$1.49$1.79$2.49
Sweet Tea$1.79$2.09$2.79
Minute Maid Lemonade$1.99$2.39$2.79
Coffee (breakfast only)$1.49
Orange Juice (breakfast only)$2.49
Premium Lemonade (select)$3.29$3.99$4.49–$5.39

Combo Drink Upgrade Costs

UpgradeAdditional Cost
Small → Medium (fountain)+$0.30
Small → Large (fountain)+$0.70
Small → Premium Lemonade+$1.50–$2.00 (at select locations)

All 5 standard combo meals at Popeyes include a Small drink. Upgrading to a Large drink on a standard combo adds $0.70 — the single cheapest upgrade available on the Popeyes combo menu.

Popeyes Drink Calories: Full Comparison

The 2 zero-calorie drinks on the Popeyes menu are Diet Coke and Unsweetened Tea. The highest-calorie standard drink is Mountain Dew at 280 calories per Small. The table below ranks all 12 standard drinks from lowest to highest calorie.

All Drinks Ranked by Calories (Small)

RankDrinkCaloriesSugarSodium
1 (lowest)Diet Coke®00g65mg
1 (lowest)Diet Pepsi®00g95mg
1 (lowest)Unsweetened Tea00g10mg
1 (lowest)Coffee (breakfast)00g0mg
5Orange Juice (breakfast)14030g20mg
6Sweet Tea18045g10mg
7Sprite®23061g60mg
8Coca-Cola®24066g60mg
8Dr Pepper®24064g75mg
10Pepsi®25069g55mg
11Fanta® Orange26070g60mg
12Fanta® Strawberry27070g60mg
12Minute Maid® Lemonade27068g190mg
14 (highest)Mountain Dew®28073g85mg

Calorie Impact of Drink Choices Across Meal Sizes

Switching from a Small Mountain Dew (280 cal) to Unsweetened Tea (0 cal) eliminates 280 calories from any combo meal — equivalent to the calorie count of a Buttermilk Biscuit. Over 5 weekly visits, this substitution saves 1,400 calories per week in drink calories alone.

Best Drink Pairings with Popeyes Food

Drink Pairing

The 5 best Popeyes drink pairings are: Unsweetened Tea with Ghost Pepper Wings, Sweet Tea with Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Sprite with Classic Chicken Sandwich, Coke with Cajun Fries, and Minute Maid Lemonade with Blackened Tenders.

Popeyes ItemRecommended DrinkPairing Reason
Ghost Pepper WingsUnsweetened TeaZero sugar prevents intensifying capsaicin heat
Spicy Chicken SandwichSweet TeaCane sugar cools spice; Southern pairing
Classic Chicken SandwichSprite®Citrus carbonation cleanses the palate between bites
Cajun FriesCoca-Cola®Classic salt-sweet contrast
Blackened TendersMinute Maid® LemonadeCitrus complements Blackened seasoning profile
Homestyle Mac & CheeseDiet Pepsi®Zero-calorie offset for highest-fat side
Fried PicklesSweet TeaSweet contrast balances the brine

Unsweetened Tea (0 cal, 10mg sodium) pairs with high-sodium menu items — such as Signature Hot Wings (2,610mg sodium/6pc) — better than any other drink, as it adds no additional sugar or sodium to an already high-sodium meal.

Popeyes Coffee & Orange Juice (Breakfast Locations Only)

Popeyes serves 2 breakfast-exclusive drinks: Coffee (0 calories, $1.49) and Orange Juice (140 calories, $2.49). Both drinks are available from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the approximately 60% of US Popeyes locations that serve breakfast. Neither drink is available during lunch or dinner service.

Breakfast Drink Nutrition

DrinkCaloriesSugarSodiumPriceHours
Coffee00g0mg$1.496 AM–10:30 AM
Orange Juice14030g20mg$2.496 AM–10:30 AM

Coffee at Popeyes contains 0 calories with 0g sugar and 0mg sodium — black coffee with no added milk, cream, or sweetener included. Customizations (cream, sugar) add calories not reflected in the official Nutrition Guide figure.

Orange Juice contains 33g total carbohydrates, 30g total sugar, and 2g protein per serving — the only drink on the Popeyes menu with measurable protein content.

See the full Popeyes Breakfast Menu for all breakfast items served alongside these drinks.

Does Popeyes Have Milkshakes?

No, Popeyes does not serve milkshakes. The January 2026 Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide confirms no milkshakes on the standard menu at any US location. Popeyes has never offered milkshakes as a standard menu item. The brand positions its beverage menu around fountain sodas, teas, and lemonades — not dairy-based blended drinks.

The 2 closest alternatives to a milkshake-style drink at Popeyes are:

  • Frozen Lemonade (select locations, $4.49–$5.39) — slushy, blended texture; not dairy-based
  • Frozen Strawberry Lemonade (seasonal, select locations) — frozen, sweet, thicker consistency than standard fountain drinks

Both are seasonal and available at participating locations only. Neither contains dairy or replicates a milkshake flavor profile.

How to Order Drinks at Popeyes

Popeyes drinks are available through 4 ordering channels: the Popeyes app, Popeyes.com, in-restaurant counter service, and delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. Ordering through the Popeyes app earns 10 Rewards points per $1 spent on the full order, including drinks.

Drink Ordering: App vs. In-Restaurant

ChannelRewards PointsHappy Hour DealRefills
Popeyes App✅ 10pts/$1✅ $1 sides Tue/Thu 5–9 PM❌ No (pickup)
In-Restaurant❌ No❌ No✅ Dine-in only
DoorDash / Uber Eats❌ No❌ No❌ No

The $1 Happy Hour deal (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5–9 PM) applies to sides, not drinks. Drinks are not discounted during Happy Hour. The deal reduces the cost of the side component in any combo, effectively making the overall combo more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Popeyes Drinks

What drinks does Popeyes have?

Popeyes has 12 standard drinks: 9 fountain sodas (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Strawberry, Fanta Orange, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper), 2 teas (Sweet Tea and Unsweetened Tea), and Minute Maid Lemonade. Orange Juice and Coffee are available at breakfast-serving locations only. Premium lemonades and seasonal drinks are available at select locations.

What is the cheapest drink at Popeyes?

The cheapest drink at Popeyes is Unsweetened Tea at $1.49 for a Small. The second cheapest is Coffee at $1.49 (breakfast locations only). All standard fountain sodas cost $1.79 for a Small.

Does Popeyes have sweet tea?

Yes, Popeyes serves Sweet Tea at $1.79 for a Small (180 calories, 45g sugar, 10mg sodium). Sweet Tea is a permanent item on the standard Popeyes beverage menu, available in Small, Medium, and Large at all US locations during regular operating hours.

Does Popeyes have milkshakes?

No, Popeyes does not have milkshakes. The January 2026 Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide confirms no milkshake offerings on the standard US menu. Frozen Lemonade (select locations, $4.49–$5.39) is the closest available alternative in terms of blended, cold texture.

Does Popeyes have lemonade?

Yes, Popeyes serves Minute Maid® Lemonade as a standard menu item at $1.99 for a Small (270 calories, 68g sugar, 190mg sodium). Premium lemonades — Chilled Mango, Chilled Strawberry, Frozen Mango, and Frozen Strawberry — are available at select locations at $3.29–$5.39.

What are the zero-calorie drinks at Popeyes?

Popeyes has 4 zero-calorie drink options: Diet Coke (0 cal, 65mg sodium), Diet Pepsi (0 cal, 95mg sodium), Unsweetened Tea (0 cal, 10mg sodium), and Coffee (0 cal, 0mg sodium — breakfast locations only). Unsweetened Tea is the lowest-sodium zero-calorie option at 10mg sodium per Small.

Does Popeyes have coffee?

Yes, Popeyes serves Coffee (0 calories, $1.49) at approximately 60% of US locations during breakfast hours only, from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Coffee is not available during lunch or dinner service. Use the Popeyes app to find the nearest breakfast-serving location.

What is the best drink at Popeyes?

The best drink at Popeyes by calorie-to-price ratio is Unsweetened Tea: 0 calories, $1.49, 10mg sodium. The best drink for pairing with spicy items is Sweet Tea, as cane sugar reduces perceived heat. The best premium drink by consumer demand is Chilled Mango Lemonade at $3.29 (select locations).

All standard drink calorie data is sourced from the Popeyes USA Nutrition Guide, January 2026. Premium and seasonal lemonade prices are sourced from franchise-level reporting and vary by location. This website is not affiliated with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. or Restaurant Brands International. Trademarks belong to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International.

Last updated: May 2026

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