Starbucks Pike Place vs Starbucks Blonde Roast: caffeine compared
Starbucks Blonde Roast (16 oz) has 360 mg of caffeine, 8 mg more than Starbucks Pike Place (16 oz, 352 mg) — 1.0× as much per serving. Per fluid ounce they are about the same: 22 mg/oz versus 22 mg/oz.
| Starbucks Pike Place | Starbucks Blonde Roast | |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 16 oz | 16 oz |
| Caffeine per serving | 352 mg | 360 mg |
| Per fl oz | 22 mg | 22 mg |
| Share of 400 mg/day | 88% | 90% |
| Servings to reach 400 mg | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Hours until under 50 mg | 14.1 h | 14.2 h |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · standard (50 mg) | 8:55 AM | 8:46 AM |
| Last one for an 11 PM bedtime · sensitive (25 mg) | 3:55 AM | 3:46 AM |
| Share of the 200 mg pregnancy limit | 176% | 180% |
One serving of each, over 16 hours
Common questions
Which has more caffeine, Starbucks Pike Place or Starbucks Blonde Roast?
Starbucks Blonde Roast (16 oz) has about 360 mg versus 352 mg in Starbucks Pike Place (16 oz): 8 mg more, or 1.0× as much.
Which is stronger per ounce, Starbucks Pike Place or Starbucks Blonde Roast?
About the same: 22 mg per fl oz for Starbucks Pike Place and 22 mg for Starbucks Blonde Roast. The difference per can or cup comes from serving size.
How many Starbucks Pike Place servings equal one Starbucks Blonde Roast?
About 1.0 servings of Starbucks Pike Place (16 oz) match the caffeine in one Starbucks Blonde Roast (16 oz).
When should I stop drinking Starbucks Pike Place or Starbucks Blonde Roast before bed?
For an 11 PM bedtime with a 50 mg limit and a 5-hour half-life: last Starbucks Pike Place by 8:55 AM, last Starbucks Blonde Roast by 8:46 AM. Half-life varies from about 1.5 to 9.5 hours between people.
Method
Caffeine per labeled serving, from the same drink table every calculator here uses (FDA/USDA reference amounts and manufacturer labels; see caffeine content of every drink). Brewed drinks vary batch to batch, so read these as typical values. Decay uses a 5-hour average half-life with a 45-minute absorption ramp; cutoff = bedtime − 5 h × log₂(dose ÷ limit). Percentages use the FDA's 400 mg/day figure for healthy adults and the 200 mg/day limit ACOG gives for pregnancy.
Source — Starbucks Pike Place: Starbucks — Pike Place Roast nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13. Starbucks now lists 315–390 mg; the midpoint is used in calculations. Published range 315–390 mg.
Source — Starbucks Blonde Roast: Starbucks — Blonde Roast nutrition (Grande), checked 2026-10-13. Starbucks lists 315–390 mg; 360 mg sits inside that range. Published range 315–390 mg.