Frugal Family: Grabbing a Quick Cup of Joe

We all drink it and want it to taste good at a reasonable price. This week we look at coffee deals, where you can get it to meet your price need and taste. This week, hot or cold, Frappe style, Patch is serving up flavorful information.

Dunkin Donuts claims to still have the most affordable cup. Here, a small hot coffee is $1.81 and a medium is $2.02. Iced coffee, a small one, costs $1.92, compared to 7-11. A small Coolatta is $2.45, medium size is $3.52 and a large is $4.27.

At 7-11, a small coffee goes for $1.39. If you buy the cup from 7-11, you can get that size refill for $.99. The company offers free refills if you buy a real cup at the store. Iced coffee machines have popped up, mocha or vanilla flavor at $1.59 or $1.79 for the next largest size.

At Starbucks, a basic cup is still relatively inexpensive in Florida. This does not include any extras like a flavor shot: a tall size hot coffee is $1.51, Grande is $2.09 and Venti is $2.41. Prices go up however, for the blended drinks. Frappuccinos are $4.02, $4.55 and $5.09.

A small coffee at McDonalds costs $1.07 and a medium is $1.49. The blended coffees from McCafe Caramel or Mocha flavors from McCafe here in Sarasota are $2.52 including tax.