Starbucks Pike Place (grande) has more caffeine than Panera brewed coffee: 310mg vs 189mg in the same 16 oz grande. That is a 121mg gap, and since the servings match, the per-serving number is the whole story.
Panera brewed coffee vs Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the numbers
| Panera brewed coffee | Starbucks Pike Place (grande) | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 189mg per 16 oz cup | 310mg per 16 oz grande |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 11.8mg | 19.4mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.1 | 1.3 |
Sources: Panera brewed coffee's figure is verified in our Panera brewed coffee caffeine guide against Caffeine Informer (source); Starbucks Pike Place (grande)'s figure is verified in our Starbucks Pike Place (grande) guide against Starbucks menu data (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick Panera brewed coffee when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and Starbucks Pike Place (grande) when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- Panera brewed coffee: the full caffeine guide
- Starbucks Pike Place (grande): the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
- Compare any two of 120+ drinks
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FAQ
Does Panera brewed coffee or Starbucks Pike Place (grande) have more caffeine? Starbucks Pike Place (grande): 310mg per 16 oz grande versus 189mg per 16 oz cup for Panera brewed coffee.
Which is stronger per ounce? Starbucks Pike Place (grande), at about 19.4mg per fluid ounce versus 11.8mg for Panera brewed coffee.
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