Scooter’s Coffee Drops Plant-Based Milk Upcharge Nationwide

Scooter’s Coffee has recently made dairy-free options more accessible and affordable by removing the plant-based milk upcharge at all 800+ locations across 29 states. This decision follows in the footsteps of other major coffee chains such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros, leaving Dunkin’ as the only one still charging extra for non-dairy options. The move came after successful discussions with Mercy For Animals, an advocacy group promoting health equity and sustainability in the food industry.

For many consumers, plant-based milk is a necessity rather than just a preference, with high rates of lactose intolerance among different ethnic groups. Eliminating the upcharge for non-dairy options not only benefits customers but also has positive environmental impacts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption. Pressure is now mounting on other coffee chains like Dunkin’, Bluestone Lane, and Biggby Coffee to follow suit and offer plant-based milk at no extra cost, as the trend towards sustainability and accessibility grows.