Last verified 17 September 2026
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.
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.
Brunette
Blondie Cold Brew
Brunette Cold Brew
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.
Side by side
| Blondie | Brunette | |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Espresso, steamed milk, caramel + vanilla | Espresso, 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 / 382 | 228 / 256 / 435 |
| Sugar (M) | 25 g | 33 g |
| Caffeine (L) | 196 mg | 192 mg |
| Price rank in Coffee Classics | 34 of 54 | 16 of 54 |
| Calorie rank in Coffee Classics | 10 of 54 | 1 of 54 |
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
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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