Menu Category · Updated September 2026
Wendy's Beverages 2026
Led by Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and Dave's Craft Lemonades. The specialty beverages, particularly the fruit-flavored lemonades, carry high sugar contents but offer massive profit margins for franchisees. The Frosty-ccino attempts to bridge the gap between dessert and morning coffee.
The short answer
Wendy’s beverages section has 8 listed items in 2026, priced from $2.60 for a Cold Brew up to $3.12 for a Watermelon Lemonade. The average item runs about 184 calories.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest: Cold Brew at $2.60. Priciest: Watermelon Lemonade at $3.12.
- Prices are a general guide updated September 2026 and vary by restaurant.
- Items listed
- 8
- Average calories
- 184
- Cheapest
- Cold Brew $2.60
- Priciest
- Watermelon Lemonade $3.12
Every Beverages item, priced live
Strawberry Lemonade
The house lemonade with real strawberry purée swirled in. Made with no artificial ingredients or preservatives; you can see the pulp.
$3.10230 cal$3.10
230
cal
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All-Natural Lemonade
Water, sugar, lemon juice, lemon pulp and lemon juice concentrate. No artificial ingredients or preservatives, but not purely fresh-squeezed.
$3.10190 cal$3.10
190
cal
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Pineapple Mango Lemonade
The house lemonade with pineapple and mango purée. One of four flavors on the current standing lineup.
$3.10230 cal$3.10
230
cal
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Watermelon Lemonade
The house lemonade with watermelon purée. Lower sugar than Strawberry or Pineapple Mango at the same size.
$3.12220 cal$3.12
220
cal
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All-Natural, Strawberry, Pineapple Mango and Watermelon, every flavor and size compared in one place.
$3.10190 cal$3.10
190
cal
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Coca-Cola
Classic fountain Coke, plus Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Fanta and the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, every soft drink compared.
$3.05250 cal$3.05
250
cal
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Cold Brew
Plain Cold Brew plus Vanilla, Caramel and Chocolate with cream, every size and flavor compared.
$2.6020 cal$2.60
20
cal
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Iced Coffee
Cold brew concentrate with milk and simple syrup. Vanilla and caramel add-ins available.
$2.79140 cal$2.79
140
cal
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Beverages FAQ
How do Wendy's beverages prices compare across the country?
Wendy's franchise owners set local pricing based on regional overhead and labor costs. While you might see a Cold Brew starting around $2.60 in the Midwest, prices in coastal cities or airports for premium items like the Watermelon Lemonade often scale higher.
What's the best value strategy for Wendy's beverages?
To get the most food for your dollar, look for items that are frequently included in Biggie Bags or meal deals. Standalone premium items typically have higher profit margins, while items like the Cold Brew are often priced as loss-leaders to anchor the value menu.
Do Wendy's beverages prices change if I order delivery?
Yes. Prices on third-party delivery apps (like DoorDash or Uber Eats) are generally marked up by 15-30% to offset commission fees, not including the delivery and service charges. Ordering directly through the Wendy's app for pickup is the most reliable way to secure base pricing.