The Costco Food Court is currently selling two frozen coffee drinks, a Mocha Freeze and a Latte Freeze. I am a coffee freak and love Costco so any time I get to combine two of my favorite thigs I have to give it a try!
On my last trip to Costco I tried these two drinks side by side and had a hard time deciding which one I liked better.
Costco Cold Brew Latte Freeze
The Cold Brew Latte Freeze is one of the newer coffee options at the Costco Food Court, and it has quickly developed a loyal following. It’s a blended frozen drink made from Costco’s own Kirkland Signature Colombian Cold Brew coffee, combined with milk, ice, and a touch of sweetness to create a smooth, slushy texture.
Estimated Caffeine Content
Costco doesn’t publish the caffeine amount for the Latte Freeze, but we can make an educated guess based on its ingredients.
The base cold brew coffee used in this drink contains around 225 mg of caffeine per 11 oz can, and since the Latte Freeze is roughly 16 oz, the caffeine level is likely between 200 mg and 300 mg per serving — comparable to or slightly stronger than a large Starbucks iced coffee.
Ingredients
While Costco hasn’t released a full ingredient list, the main components are believed to include:
- Kirkland Signature Colombian Cold Brew Coffee
- Milk or cream
- Ice
- Sweeteners (likely sugar syrup)
The drink does not include chocolate syrup — that’s reserved for the Mocha Freeze. The Latte Freeze delivers a bold, coffee-forward flavor balanced by creamy texture and sweetness.
Nutrition Estimates
Exact numbers vary by location, but several food analysis sites list:
- Calories: ~470 calories per 16 oz serving
- Carbohydrates: ~93 g
- Sugar: ~90–95 g
- Fat: 7–9 g
That makes the Latte Freeze a high-energy treat rather than a light coffee break.
Costco Cold Brew Mocha Freeze
The Cold Brew Mocha Freeze builds on the same cold brew base as the Latte version but adds premium chocolate syrup for extra richness and a dessert-like flavor. It’s one of the sweetest and most indulgent drinks available in the Costco Food Court lineup.
Estimated Caffeine Content
Because the Mocha Freeze uses the same cold brew base, its caffeine level should be nearly identical to the Latte Freeze — approximately 250 mg to 300 mg per 16 oz cup. The chocolate syrup adds flavor but not a meaningful amount of caffeine.
Ingredients
The likely ingredient mix includes:
- Kirkland Signature Colombian Cold Brew Coffee
- Milk or cream
- Ice
- Sweeteners (likely sugar syrup)
- Chocolate syrup
This combination gives the drink a deep mocha flavor that balances the bitterness of cold brew with the sweetness of chocolate and milk.
Nutrition Estimates
Reported nutritional data from multiple sources suggest:
- Calories: ~580 calories per 16 oz serving
- Carbohydrates: ~116 g
- Sugar: ~110 g
- Fat: ~8 g
That’s roughly the equivalent of two cans of soda’s worth of sugar. The Mocha Freeze is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily pick-me-up.
Are the Drinks Worth It?
Here is where my dilemma comes into play.
Both the Cold Brew Latte Freeze and Mocha Freeze are refreshing, caffeine-heavy drinks that highlight Costco’s growing coffee game.
- If you’re looking for a strong coffee kick, the Latte Freeze will do the job.
If you prefer something sweet and dessert-like, the Mocha Freeze is the one to try — just be aware of the sugar load.
The Mocha Freeze tastes like a rich, decadent chocolate milkshake and would be amazing paired with a warm twisted churro.
There is no question about which of the drinks tastes better to me as I think the Frozen Cold Brew Mocha Freeze tastes amazing. That being said, the Mocha Freeze has 270 more calories than the Latte Freeze.
In order for me to walk off the calories from a Latte Freeze I will need to go on a three mile walk around my neighborhood. If I drink the Mocha Freeze then I will need to just about double that walk and get in a six mile hike.
I know this is a little bit simpleton but this is one way I decide if a food or beverage is worth the calories. I would be happy to take a three mile walk if it meant enjoying a Latte Freeze guilt free. The idea of walking another three miles on top of that just for a shot of chocolate syrup does not seem worth it to me.
How to Order and Pay for the Frozen Coffee Drinks
The Baton Rouge Costco uses a self serve kiosk and I am pretty sure most stores will be converted to this system within a year or so.
To place an order you use the touch screen to select the drink that you want. Once the drink is selected you can increase the quantity if you want to buy more than one.
After your selection is complete, press the “Pay for Order” button and use your credit card to complete payment.
After you pay the credit card machine will give you a receipt with your order number. Hold onto you receipt and wait near the counter until your order number is called.
Once your order number is called show the employee your receipt, grab your coffee and enjoy!
Please note that with this new system you can ONLY pay with a Visa card. The credit card machines will not accept Mastercard or American Express and there is no option to pay with cash.
Both of the drinks currently cost $2.99 which makes the Mocha Freeze a better value as long as you don’t mind the extra calories.
Copycat Mocha Freeze Recipe
If you want to make a mocha freeze at home then here is a quick video I put together.
Basically you will want to mix up the following:
- 2.5 cups coffee
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pour everything into a slushie machine and let it freeze for 30 minutes. Pour some extra chocolate syrup into a tumbler and add the mocha freeze…It is fantastic!
