7 Brew dairy-free and vegan options: everything on the menu
You don't need dairy to have a great drink at 7 Brew. Here's what's available and how to order it.
7 Brew offers oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk as dairy-free alternatives at most locations. You can swap any espresso drink to a plant-based milk. Smoothies, fruit lemonades, fizz sodas, and fruit teas are naturally dairy-free. The 7 Energy drinks are also dairy-free. Most syrups are vegan-friendly, though a few cream-based flavors should be verified at your local stand.
Which dairy-free milks does 7 Brew carry?
Three plant-based milks are standard at most 7 Brew locations: oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk. Each adds $0.50–$0.75 to the drink price and brings a different flavor profile to the mix.
Oat milk is the most popular choice. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that doesn't compete with coffee or syrups. It froths well and creates a creamy texture close to 2% dairy milk. If you're just getting started with dairy-free orders, oat milk is the easiest transition.
Almond milk is lighter and slightly nutty. It works well in sweeter drinks like a caramel or vanilla-flavored latte, where the nuttiness complements the syrup. It's a bit thinner than oat milk, so blended drinks may have a slightly icier texture.
Coconut milk brings the most distinct flavor — lightly tropical with natural sweetness. It pairs especially well with chocolate-based drinks, tropical lemonades, and smoothie bases. If you're ordering a smoothie or shake, coconut milk can enhance fruity flavors significantly.
Drinks that are already dairy-free
Several 7 Brew categories contain no dairy in their base form:
- Lemonades and fruit teas — no dairy in any form. The base is lemon juice, sweetener, and water or tea.
- 7 Energy drinks — the energy concentrate base is dairy-free. These are mixed with lemonade, water, or similar non-dairy liquids.
- 7 Fizz Sodas — carbonated soft drink bases with syrups added. No dairy.
- Smoothies without protein powder — the fruit-based smoothies can be made with plant milk. Shakes typically require dairy milk unless substituted.
Syrups: are they vegan?
Most of 7 Brew's standard syrups — vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, chocolate, lavender, brown sugar cinnamon — are vegan-friendly as they are made from sugar, water, and flavorings with no animal-derived ingredients. However, some seasonal or specialty syrups may use cream or honey-based formulations. When in doubt, ask your Brewista what's in a specific syrup before ordering. The staff are generally well-informed about ingredients.
Recommended dairy-free drink builds
Here are some tried-and-tested dairy-free combinations that work well at 7 Brew:
Oat milk caramel iced latte
Order a medium iced latte, swap to oat milk, add caramel syrup. This is close to a mainstream coffeehouse iced latte but without any dairy. Around 180–220 calories for a medium.
Coconut milk chocolate smoothie
Any chocolate or mocha-flavored smoothie base with coconut milk swapped in. Rich and slightly tropical without being heavy. Great as a dessert alternative.
Almond milk lavender breve (dairy-free version)
Ask for the breve-style build but with almond milk instead of half-and-half. Add lavender syrup. Lighter than the original but still flavorful.
Lemonade energy drink
Any of the 7 Energy drinks mixed with lemonade — naturally dairy-free, no substitutions needed. Add any fruit syrup for extra flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Does 7 Brew have oat milk?
Yes. Oat milk is available at most 7 Brew locations as a dairy-free substitute for any espresso or blended drink. It typically adds $0.50–$0.75 to the price.
Are 7 Brew smoothies dairy-free?
Fruit-based smoothies can be made dairy-free by swapping to oat, almond, or coconut milk. Shakes typically contain dairy unless substituted. Ask your Brewista to confirm for your specific order.
Are 7 Brew syrups vegan?
Most standard syrups (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, chocolate) are vegan-friendly. Specialty and seasonal syrups may vary — ask your Brewista if you're unsure about a specific flavor.
Is the 7 Energy drink dairy-free?
Yes. The 7 Energy drink base is dairy-free. It's mixed with lemonade, water, or similar non-dairy liquids.
Can I get a vegan breve at 7 Brew?
A traditional breve uses half-and-half. You can ask for a breve-style build with oat or coconut milk instead — it won't be exactly the same texture but is a solid dairy-free alternative.