Story perspectives

Major Coffee Chains to Scrap Non-Dairy Surcharges by 2025

7/19/2025

25 4

Summary

Story summary

Major US coffee chains, including Dunkin’ and Peet’s, will eliminate non-dairy surcharges by early 2025.
More than half of US coffee chains have removed these fees, aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
Taylor Warren from the Center for Responsible Food Business emphasizes that companies charging for plant-based milk are misaligned with market trends.
Numerous New York coffee shops now provide a variety of vegan options alongside dairy-free milk.

1 of 1

Story summary

Major US coffee chains, including Dunkin’ and Peet’s, will eliminate non-dairy surcharges by early 2025.
More than half of US coffee chains have removed these fees, aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
Taylor Warren from the Center for Responsible Food Business emphasizes that companies charging for plant-based milk are misaligned with market trends.
Numerous New York coffee shops now provide a variety of vegan options alongside dairy-free milk.