Can You Buy Starbucks Sriracha Sauce At The Grocery Store?

Starbucks breakfast fans know that Starbucks sriracha is a cult favorite, and for good reason. All manner of social media users have described the Starbucks sriracha sauce as sweeter than the average sriracha and with a more distinct garlicky flavor. Pairing perfectly with iconic dishes like Starbuck's classic Bacon, Gouda, and Egg Sandwich, as well as with vegan variations such as the Impossible Breakfast Sandwich, fans of the spicy sauce have been curious for some time now about where they can get the sauce in bulk to savor at home.

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Short of snagging a bunch at your local Starbucks (which employees may not appreciate), getting some for at-home use coudl be tricky. While Starbucks has been known to take customer requests seriously on occasion, like a launch of boba beverages after years of demand or with the unique drinks that can be made at Starbucks Reserve Roasteries, they're just as comfortable holding back without customer input. For instance, there was the disappearance of bananas (and with them, banana blended drinks) from the menu by 2022. Even with widespread curiosity from customers, Starbucks has never officially disclosed its source of sriracha source and currently is not selling its own bottles. In fact, the jury is still out if the sriracha used is Starbucks' own recipe or a different sriracha brand that's simply been repackaged.

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Don't worry, there are Starbucks sriracha dupes

With its garlicky, sweet, and tangy flavor notes, many agree that the blue agave sriracha sauce by Yellowbird is about as close as you can get to a bottle of Starbucks sriracha, at least according to many Starbucks fans. Keep in mind that it's specifically the blue agave variation that customers compare to Starbucks sriracha, not Yellowbird's organic sriracha hot sauce, which is made with dates, garlic, and lime. Although tasty in its own right, it doesn't quite capture the same flavor notes customers are seeking from a Starbucks sriracha dupe.

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To be fair, Yellowbird's blue agave sriracha is not an exact copy as, according to fans, it's slightly sweeter and a tad less spicy. Still, the consensus is that it makes for a delicious, close-enough dupe. For a similar kick, Trader Joe's and Tabasco sriracha sauces also offer a comparable spice level and related flavor notes. And if you prefer something a little sweeter, hot honey, particularly when added to grilled cheese is just excellent and is the swicy food trend everyone needs to try.

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