Shop
  • Deals
  • Deal checker
  • Black Friday
  • Buying guides
  • Brands
  • Stores
Travel
  • Flight deals
  • Hotel deals
Company
  • Research
  • Press
  • deal.ai apps
Black Friday 2026
  • Walmart
  • Best Buy
  • Target
  • TVs
  • Laptops
  • Headphones
  • Apple
  • Gaming
  • Vacuums
  • Kitchen
  • Toys
  • Smartwatches
  • Tablets
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
© Deal.ai Inc.
TermsPrivacy
Deal.ai › Café Bustelo
Café Bustelo
Café Bustelo Instant Coffee

Café Bustelo Instant Coffee

Best price now

$7.99at foodtown.comChecked 1 h ago

20% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 11 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit foodtown.com

Ask our agent about this product

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.

Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line

Price facts

  • Best price today: $7.99 at foodtown.com (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 11 stores.
  • Our take on the Café Bustelo Instant Coffee

    Café Bustelo Instant Coffee is a dark-roast instant coffee from the Puerto Rican brand known for its bold, espresso-style flavor. It dissolves in hot water or milk with no brewing equipment, so it suits offices, travel and quick morning cups. Compared with mainstream instant coffees, it is stronger and more bitter-sweet, closer to espresso than to a mild freeze-dried jar. Reviewers who like strong Latin-style coffee praise the punch; those who prefer smooth, mild coffee find it harsh.

    Best forStrong-coffee drinkers who want espresso-like intensityTravelers and office workers without brewing gearCuban coffee and café con leche fansQuick hot cups with no equipment
    Pros
    • Bold dark-roast flavor close to espresso
    • Dissolves fast in hot water or milk
    • No brewer, filter or grinder needed
    • Gluten-free, vegan and kosher
    • Works well in café con leche and iced drinks
    Cons
    • Bitter and harsh for mild-coffee drinkers
    • Instant texture lacks the body of brewed espresso
    • Flavor fades in very hot or long-held water
    • Jar format is less portable than sticks

    Café Bustelo Instant Coffee prices at every store

    • eBayNew

      In stockSold by c-m-enterprises

      $9.74Checked 1 h ago
      Visit eBay
    • WalmartNew

      In stock

      $7.92+ $6.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
      Visit Walmart
    • TargetNew

      In stock

      $5.49+ $10.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
      Visit Target
    • foodtown.comNew

      Availability unknown

      $7.99Checked 1 h ago
      Visit foodtown.com
    • El Gran Valle VerdeNew

      Availability unknown

      $9.79Checked 1 h ago
      Visit El Gran Valle Verde
    • Super JC MarketNew

      Availability unknown

      $9.99Checked 1 h ago
      Visit Super JC Market
    • shoplabonita.comNew

      Availability unknown

      $10.29Checked 1 h ago
      Visit shoplabonita.com
    • FoodGardenMarketNew

      Availability unknown

      $11.99Checked 1 h ago
      Visit FoodGardenMarket
    • InstacartNew

      Availability unknown

      $18.49Checked 1 h ago
      Visit Instacart
    • ShopimoNew

      Availability unknown

      $18.99Checked 1 h ago
      Visit Shopimo
    • Opentip.comNew

      Availability unknown

      $55.06Checked 1 h ago
      Visit Opentip.com

    Store links may earn us a commission.

    Café Bustelo Instant Coffee price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $5.49 on Nov 10 at Target. Tracked across 11 stores since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers who grew up on Bustelo praise the strong, familiar flavor and the convenience. Others find it bitter and thin compared with brewed coffee or better instant brands.

    What people mention
    • Flavor strengthPraisedDrinkers like the bold, dark-roast punch that tastes closer to espresso than most instant coffees.
    • BitternessCriticisedSome find it harsh and bitter, especially when made strong or drunk black.
    • DissolvingPraisedIt mixes quickly in hot water or milk with little stirring.
    • BodyMixedReviewers say it is thinner than brewed espresso but acceptable for instant.
    • ValuePraisedBuyers see it as an affordable way to get strong coffee without equipment.

    Specifications

    Form Type
    Instant
    Roast Type
    Dark roast
    Aroma
    Aroma
    Certifications
    Kosher
    Region Of Origin
    Latin America
    Flavor Notes
    Chocolate, Cherry
    Flavor Profile
    Full-bodied

    Questions and answers

    How does Café Bustelo instant compare with its brewed coffee?
    It keeps the brand's dark, bold character but has a thinner body and less crema than brewed Bustelo. It is a convenience substitute, not an equal.
    How do I make it?
    Stir a teaspoon or two into hot water or hot milk. It also dissolves in cold milk for iced drinks with extra stirring.
    Is it good for café con leche?
    Yes. Its strong roast holds up against hot milk, which is why many buyers use it for café con leche and iced lattes.
    Is it gluten-free and vegan?
    Yes. The ingredient is instant coffee only, and it is labeled gluten-free, vegan and kosher.
    How much caffeine does it have?
    It is caffeinated like regular coffee, but instant servings vary by scoop. Use less if you are sensitive to caffeine.
    Does it contain allergens?
    The coffee itself has no milk, egg, soy or wheat, but the label lists those allergens for the facility, so check if you have severe allergies.
    Where is the Café Bustelo Instant Coffee cheapest?
    At foodtown.com, for $7.99, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Café Bustelo Instant Coffee?
    11 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Walmart, foodtown.com, eBay, El Gran Valle Verde.

    Shoppers also compared

    • M
      Mount Hagen Organic Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee
      Mount Hagen Organic Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee
    • J
      Juan Valdez Classic Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee
      Juan Valdez Classic Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee
    • C
      Café Bustelo Supreme Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
      Café Bustelo Supreme Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
    • S
      Starbucks Premium Instant Medium Roast
      Starbucks Premium Instant Medium Roast
    • M
      Mount Hagen Organic Freeze-Dried
      Mount Hagen Organic Freeze-Dried
    • I
      Instant Coffee 32 Count
      Instant Coffee 32 Count
    • I
      Illy Intenso Bold Roast
      Illy Intenso Bold Roast
    • P
      Presto Colombian instant coffee house espresso
      Presto Colombian instant coffee house espresso

    Stores we've priced the Café Bustelo Instant Coffee at

    • Opentip.com deals and prices
    • Target deals and prices
    • Walmart deals and prices

    More from Café Bustelo

    • C
      Café Bustelo Medium Roast Coffee K-Cup Pods
      Café Bustelo Medium Roast Coffee K-Cup Pods
    • C
      Cafe Bustelo Espresso Style K-Cups
      Cafe Bustelo Espresso Style K-Cups
    • C
      Café Bustelo Whole Bean Coffee
      Café Bustelo Whole Bean Coffee
    All Café Bustelo deals and products →
    Container Type
    Jar
    Variety Pack
    No
    Caffeine Content
    Caffeinated
    Free Of
    Gluten Free
    Contains
    Instant Coffee
    Dietary Restrictions
    Vegetarian, Vegan
    Highlighted Ingredients
    Instant Coffee
    Allergens
    Milk, Egg, Soybean, Wheat
    Fat Content
    0g (Total Fat)
    Sugar Content
    0g (Sugars)
    Brewing Method
    No brewing necessary
    Grind Size
    Fine
    Serving Suggestion
    Hot
    Dietary Needs
    Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian