Last verified 17 September 2026

Coffee Classics One syrup apart

Blondie vs Brunette at 7 Brew

The two most-ordered drinks on the 7 Brew board, and they differ by exactly one syrup. Here is what that changes — and what it does not.

$5.38Blondie Medium
$4.98Brunette Medium
273Blondie cal (M)
256Brunette cal (M)
The two in the cup

What each one looks like

Blondie is caramel and vanilla over espresso; Brunette is the chocolate side of the same build. Both pour in every size, and both can be ordered half-and-half.

A Blondie is caramel and vanilla; a Brunette is chocolate and caramel. Same espresso, same milk, same three sizes. The Brunette carries about 17 more calories in a Medium because chocolate syrup is heavier than vanilla.

Head to head

Side by side

Blondie against Brunette across price, calories, sugar and caffeine.
BlondieBrunette
BuildEspresso, steamed milk, caramel + vanillaEspresso, steamed milk, chocolate + caramel
Small 16 oz$4.62$4.21
Medium 24 oz$5.38$4.98
Large 32 oz$6.30$5.90
Calories (S / M / L)233 / 273 / 382228 / 256 / 435
Sugar (M)25 g33 g
Caffeine (L)196 mg192 mg
Price rank in Coffee Classics34 of 5416 of 54
Calorie rank in Coffee Classics10 of 541 of 54
Pick one

Which one to order

Order the Blondie if…

  • You want caramel to lead and vanilla to round it out
  • You want the slightly lighter of the two (17 fewer calories in a Medium)
  • You are ordering for someone who does not like chocolate
  • It is your first 7 Brew drink — it is the one the chain is known for

Order the Brunette if…

  • You want chocolate with the caramel behind it
  • You want the richer, heavier mouthfeel
  • You are ordering it iced, where chocolate reads cleaner
  • You already like mochas and want the caramel edge
Best of both

How to order a half-and-half

You do not have to pick. Ask for a Blondie with a pump of chocolate, or a Brunette with vanilla swapped in for half the chocolate, and you get something in between. Both are normal orders — the syrup wall is the whole point of the menu.

Other variations worth knowing: a Blondie Breve swaps the milk for half-and-half, a Blondie cold brew swaps the espresso for cold brew concentrate, and both of them work iced or hot at any of the three sizes (16 / 24 / 32 oz).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 7 Brew Blondie and a Brunette?

Both are two-syrup lattes on the same espresso and milk build. A Blondie is caramel and vanilla; a Brunette is chocolate and caramel. That is the whole difference — one syrup swapped.

Which has more calories, a Blondie or a Brunette?

The Brunette, by about 17 calories in a Medium — roughly 273 against 256. The chocolate syrup carries more than the vanilla does.

Is a Brunette more expensive than a Blondie?

The Brunette is about $0.40 less at a Medium — $5.38 against $4.98.

Which one is sweeter?

The Brunette carries more sugar, about 8 g more in a Medium (25 g vs 33 g).

Which should I order?

Order the Blondie if you want caramel-forward and slightly lighter. Order the Brunette if you want chocolate. If you genuinely cannot decide, most stands will split the difference — a Blondie with a pump of chocolate is a real order.

How much caffeine is in each?

A Blondie carries about 196 mg in a Large and a Brunette about 192 mg — a 4 mg gap. Both come from the espresso, not the syrup, so they are close.

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