Dirty Caterpillar Dutch Bros Drink Price & How to Order
The Dirty Caterpillar Dutch Bros drink is a lesser-known secret menu coffee that combines mint, chocolate, and espresso for a rich and refreshing flavor. It’s usually ordered as a mocha-style drink and stands out for its mix of cool mint and smooth chocolate.
This page explains the price, ingredients, flavor profile, and how to order it so you can get it right without confusion.
What Is the Dirty Caterpillar Dutch Bros Drink?
The Dirty Caterpillar is a secret menu coffee drink made with chocolate and mint flavors mixed into an espresso base.
It’s typically served as:
- Mocha (espresso + chocolate + milk)
- Iced or blended version for a cooler taste
This drink is not listed on the official menu, so it’s best ordered by ingredients.
If you want to explore more hidden drinks, check the Dutch Bros secret menu guide.

Dirty Caterpillar Drink Price and Sizes
The Dirty Caterpillar follows standard Dutch Bros coffee pricing.
| Size | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Small | $4.50 – $5.00 |
| Medium | $5.00 – $5.75 |
| Large | $5.75 – $6.75 |
Prices vary slightly depending on location, milk type, and add-ons.
Flavor Profile and Ingredients
This drink is built around a classic mint chocolate combination.
Main ingredients:
- Chocolate syrup (mocha)
- Mint syrup
- Espresso
- Milk
Taste profile:
- Cool and refreshing from mint
- Rich chocolate base
- Smooth and slightly sweet
It’s often compared to a mint chocolate dessert drink.
How to Order the Dirty Caterpillar Drink
Since it’s a secret menu item, clear ordering is important.
Steps:
- Choose your base (mocha)
- Add flavors: chocolate and mint
- Select iced, hot, or blended
- Adjust sweetness if needed
Example order:
“Medium iced mocha with chocolate and mint.”
Customization Options
You can adjust the drink based on preference:
- Hot, iced, or blended
- Half-sweet or quarter-sweet
- Dairy-free milk options (almond, oat, coconut)
- Extra espresso shots
- Add whipped cream or soft top
Customization mainly affects sweetness and texture.
Calories and Nutrition
The Dirty Caterpillar is a sweet coffee drink, so calories can vary.
Estimated range:
- Small: 300–400 calories
- Medium: 400–550 calories
- Large: 500–700+ calories
This depends on milk type, syrup amount, and toppings.
For full details, see the Dutch Bros nutrition information.
Related Drinks You Can Try
If you enjoy similar flavors, you might also like:
- Bob Marley (banana, coconut, chocolate)
- White Zombie (white chocolate and vanilla)
- Grasshopper-style mint mocha drinks
You can browse more options in the Dutch Bros coffee menu guide.
FAQs:
What is in the Dirty Caterpillar Dutch Bros drink?
It includes chocolate, mint, espresso, and milk.
How much is the Dirty Caterpillar drink?
It usually costs between $4.50 and $6.75 depending on size and customization.
Is the Dirty Caterpillar drink hot or iced?
You can order it hot, iced, or blended.
Is the Dirty Caterpillar drink sweet?
Yes, it has a sweet mint chocolate flavor, but sweetness can be adjusted.
