Starbucks Pike Place Roast contains 135 mg of caffeine per Short 8 oz (237 ml / 8 oz). That is about 1.4 times the caffeine of a typical 8 oz cup of brewed coffee (about 95 mg). Concentration: 65.5 mg per 100 ml.
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Starbucks Pike Place Roast Caffeine Content by Serving
Figures are for Pike Place Roast (brewed coffee) (Starbucks).
| Serving | Volume | Caffeine | Per 100 ml | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short 8 oz | 237 ml / 8 oz | 135 mg | 57 mg | Moderate |
| Tall 12 oz | 355 ml / 12 oz | 255 mg | 71.8 mg | High |
| Grande 16 oz | 473 ml / 16 oz | 310 mg | 65.5 mg | Very High |
| Venti 20 oz | 591 ml / 20 oz | 410 mg | 69.4 mg | Very High |
Source: caffeine figures from Caffeine Informer Starbucks guide (values sourced from starbucks.com), accessed 2026-06-11. Values can vary by batch, location, and preparation; check the label or the source for the latest figures.
How Starbucks Pike Place Roast Compares to Coffee
At 135 mg per Short 8 oz, Starbucks Pike Place Roast delivers about 1.4 times the caffeine of a typical 8 oz cup of brewed coffee (about 95 mg). For a wider comparison across drinks, try the caffeine comparison tool or browse the full caffeine database.
When to Stop Drinking Starbucks Pike Place Roast Before Bed
With caffeine's median 5-hour half-life, a Short 8 oz of Starbucks Pike Place Roast (135 mg) needs about 7 h 10 min to fall under 50 mg, the level where most people can fall asleep normally. That puts the last call at 2:45 PM (14:45) for a 10 PM bedtime and 3:45 PM (15:45) for an 11 PM bedtime. Individual half-lives range from roughly 2 to 12 hours, so treat these as a starting point.
The Starbucks Pike Place Roast sleep cutoff page has last-call times for four bedtimes, and the caffeine half-life calculator personalizes the curve to your metabolism.
