Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) Price (August 2026)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Protein0g0%

Carbs1g0%

Fat0g0%

Nutrient	Amount	% DV
Calories	0kcal	0%
Total Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g	—
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Total Sugars	0g	0%
Added Sugars	0g	0%
Protein	0g	0%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	0mg	0%
Potassium	110mg	2%
Caffeine	60mg	—

McDonald's Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) Complete Information

A McDonald's Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) costs $3.99 and carries 0 calories with 60mg of caffeine, which makes it the strongest caffeine to calorie ratio on the entire McCafe menu.

Zero calories and 60mg of caffeine is a combination nothing else here comes near. It carries more caffeine than every milk espresso drink on the board, all of which sit at the 45mg baseline, because an Americano is espresso and hot water with no milk to displace anything. Against the $4.29 Latte (Small) at 140 calories and 45mg, it is more caffeine for none of the calories. Only the $2.59 Iced Bold Blend at 110mg and $2.49 brewed coffee beat it on total caffeine, and both are cheaper. Pair it with anything from the treats menu.

Health Insight

At 0 calories, this one is on the lighter side of the menu.

What Is in a McDonald's Espresso Americano Coffee (Small)?

2 components, 2 ingredients in total, exactly as McDonald's lists them.

Main Ingredients1
- Water
Espresso1
- Espresso.

How to Make a Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) at Home?

An Americano is espresso and hot water, and the only decision is which goes in first. Water into espresso preserves the crema; espresso into water destroys it, which is why the order matters more than it sounds.

6 min3 prep, 3 cookEasydifficulty2 americanosyield

Servings2

Ingredients0 of 2

Americano

2 shots espresso
1 ½ cups hot water, about 180F

Method0 of 4 steps

1Heat the water to about 180FCooler than boiling. Water straight off the boil poured onto espresso scalds it and turns the drink bitter.
2Pull the espresso into the cupOne shot per cup, straight into the serving cup rather than a jug.
3Pour the water over the espressoThis order preserves the crema on top. Espresso poured into water breaks it up and the drink looks and tastes flatter.
4Adjust the strength to tasteRoughly three parts water to one part espresso is standard. Less water gives you something closer to a long black.

Tips

Water over espresso, never the reverse. It is the whole technique.
180F water, not boiling. Bitter Americanos are almost always scalded ones.
Add a second shot for 120mg of caffeine, which beats anything on the McCafe menu.

Variations

Pour it over ice for an iced Americano, which McDonald’s does not list separately.
Add steamed milk and it becomes a $4.29 Latte at 140 calories.
Add a splash of cold milk for a flat white style drink without the foam work.

Serve immediately. A restaurant small is $3.99 at 0 calories and 60mg of caffeine.

Pairs Well Together

Perfect Combination

A Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) on its own is rarely the whole order, and Apple Slices rounds it out.

$3.99 Espresso Americano Coffee (Small)

$1.35 Apple Slices

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Espresso Americano Coffee (Small) Questions

How much is an Americano at McDonald’s?

A small Espresso Americano is $3.99 at a typical US restaurant, a median from live restaurant listings with the range shown under the price above.

How many calories in a McDonald’s Americano?

0 calories, since it is espresso and hot water with nothing added. It is the only espresso drink on the menu at zero.

How much caffeine is in an Americano?

60mg for a small, more than every milk espresso drink on the board, which all sit at 45mg. Only the $2.59 Iced Bold Blend at 110mg carries more among the coffees.

What is the strongest low calorie drink at McDonald’s?

This one. Sixty milligrams of caffeine at 0 calories is the best ratio on the menu; the Iced Bold Blend carries more caffeine at 5 calories.

What is the difference between an Americano and drip coffee?

Method. An Americano is espresso diluted with hot water; $2.49 McCafe Premium Roast is brewed. The Americano is cleaner tasting and carries less caffeine per serve at this size.