18 Copycat Coffee Shop Recipes That Taste Better Than the Real Thing (And You Get to Skip the Line)

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Copycat Egg Bites

After Starbucks added their sous vide egg bites to the menu (for about $2.50 each), the high-protein breakfast or snack option became so popular that dupes have popped up at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and beyond. Why buy when you can DIY—saving so much money and allowing for far more mix-in options along the way? With our copycat coffee shop egg bite recipe in your back pocket, you need not choose between roasted red pepper or bacon-gruyère. Our rendition mashes up both of those concepts into one make-ahead meal-starter. The best part, besides the cost savings and flavors? You can make them in your oven, no sous vide machine required.

Coffee Jelly

Our take on Japanese-style coffee jelly is inspired by what you'll find at boba tea stands and coffee shops. It's made with brewed coffee, gelatin, and sugar. Once it's set, cut it into cubes and add to your favorite iced coffee drinks, milk teas, or smoothies. Our favorite way to enjoy it is layered into an iced latte with just a touch of honey.

DIY Cold Foam for Coffee

Made popular by Starbucks in 2018, cold foam is a creamy milk-based topping that's whipped without heat. We'll walk you through how to make cold foam at home, including tips for customizing the recipe with your favorite sweeteners and seasonal flavors. You can prep a batch in minutes and it will last in the fridge for up to three days.

Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

The lemon loaf at Starbucks is one of the coffee shop's most popular food items. We've created a copycat version that relies on clever pantry shortcuts. A boxed cake mix and lemon pudding are two of our secrets to creating a moist cake that's packed with lemon flavor, no waiting in line required.

Copycat New York-Style Bagels

Yes, you can make New York-style bagels at home without any special tools or ingredients. Our step-by-step instructions will walk you through the entire process of boiling and baking to achieve the ideal fluffy-yet-chewy texture. Start with our recipe for plain bagels, then add classic flavors like everything seasoning, cheddar-jalapeno, and raisin. Stash a batch in the freezer, and you'll have a quick and easy breakfast any time you want.

Starbucks Affogato-Style Caramel Iced Coffee

Inspired by the blended coffee drinks that double as dessert, our copycat take is made with brewed black coffee, milk, caramel syrup, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. To keep the coffee drink from being too sweet, we're pouring on an extra shot of espresso just before serving.

Copycat Donuts

Coffee and donuts go hand in hand. The bitterness of the drink perfectly complements the sweetness of the pastry. Here, we're making fluffy homemade glazed donuts that rival Krispy Kreme. Once you've fried the dough, get creative with our three homemade glaze recipes or mix and match to create your perfect dozen.

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

If you spend the summer patiently waiting for Pumpkin Spice Latte season to arrive, this is the copycat recipe for you. Froth canned pumpkin, maple syrup, and milk until it's thick and foamy. Pour the cream over iced coffee that's sweetened with maple syrup and just a touch of cinnamon for a taste of fall that's just as delicious in July as it is in October.

Pumpkin Donut Holes

Have a little canned pumpkin leftover from making pies or cookies? Put it to good use in this grab-and-go breakfast recipe. You only need 1/2 a cup for the dough that's flavored with cardamom, almond extract, and salted butter. Finish the bites with a sweet vanilla glaze and chopped pistachios for crunch.

Vietnamese Coffee Cake Muffins

There are so many things to love about this coffee cake muffin. For us, it's the bold espresso flavor throughout the cake, streusel topping, and condensed milk glaze. As one BHG home cook shares, "The BEST coffee cake I've ever tried. Such a great coffee flavor and the sweetness is just right."

Salted Maple Banana Bread Syrup

Instead of serving a slice of banana bread alongside your coffee, pour the baked good's signature flavor directly into your mug. Prep our syrup using fresh bananas, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness. Stash it in the fridge and add it to black coffee, iced lattes, and more. It doubles as a sweet drizzle for vanilla ice cream, oatmeal, or yogurt.

Boba Pearls for Bubble Tea

The secret to making the most flavorful boba pearls for tea? Soaking them in a simple brown sugar syrup. When you're ready to make your milk tea, use a slotted spoon to scoop the sweet pearls directly into your drink. Don't forget the extra large straw for sipping.

Double Chocolate Muffins

There's no need to spend $5 for a muffin at the coffee shop. For a fraction of the price, you can make an entire batch of our indulgent double chocolate muffins. As one reviewer raves, "Yum! These double chocolate muffins were a hit with my kids—I loved them too! So easy to make and just scrumptious. I loved the combination of chocolate muffins with chocolate chips. I used a semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips."

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer

In addition to being loaded with added sugar and calories, most conventional creamers are a little, well, vanilla. So we recreated that classic flavor as the base recipe here, which is naturally-sweetened with date syrup or honey, then offer a variety of variations so you can customize your cup. So what’ll it be: French vanilla, eggnog, hazelnut, spiced pumpkin, amaretto, or chocolate?

How to Cold Brew Tea

The besting tasting iced tea is brewed with cold water. When tea is slowly steeped in the fridge, the finished drink is less bitter with slightly lower caffeine. Our Test Kitchen shares which tea works best for cold brewing and must-have tips for making homemade tea drinks that rival a restaurant.

Coffee-Candied Bacon Sandwiches

Candied bacon is our secret for the most delicious breakfast sandwich. Coat the strips with a mixture of brown sugar and espresso powder before baking until crisp and caramelized. To assemble, spread toasted bread with aïoli before layering on fresh spinach, fried eggs, and plenty of the cooked bacon.

Blended Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Many coffee shops have grab-and-go sections where you'll find fresh fruit, chia pudding, and cups of overnight oats. While these are convenient, they're often expensive and not as flavorful as they could be. Make our carrot cake overnight oats ahead, and you'll have a quick breakfast that's delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly.

Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Inspired by coffee shop breakfast sandwiches, as well as the ones you can order at other fast-food restaurants and snag in supermarket freezer aisles, one five-star reviewer deems these breakfast sandwiches “FANTASTIC!!! I can’t wait to make another batch!” Since perfecting this recipe in our Test Kitchen, we’ve made it a routine to set aside 50 minutes each Sunday to meal prep a big batch of these high-protein, heat-and-eat masterpieces. Try our focaccia, spinach, pesto, gouda, and ham line-up first, or swap in alternative breads, cheeses, proteins, and flavor-boosters.