The ’90s Teen Movie Character You Are Based On Your Coffee Order

Find out which iconic ’90s teen movie character matches your caffeine personality and discover your inner Cher, or maybe even your inner Nancy.

Coffee orders reveal everything. That fancy drink you’re clutching? It’s basically a personality test disguised as caffeine. And if you grew up watching ’90s teen movies on repeat (guilty), your go-to order probably matches one of those iconic characters perfectly. Whether you’re team sweet-and-extra or team bitter-and-strong, there’s a ’90s movie character living rent-free in your coffee routine.

Cher Horowitz, the good-hearted fashionista from ‘Clueless’ – Caramel Macchiato with Extra Drizzle

Obviously, Cher needs the most Instagram-worthy drink possible. Black coffee? As if! This girl coordinates her nail polish with her cell phone case, so naturally, her coffee has to match her aesthetic. The caramel macchiato screams “look at me” in the best way – it’s sweet, it’s pretty, and it costs more than a regular coffee because it’s worth it. Cher would definitely be that person asking for extra drizzle and taking photos before drinking it. The barista knows her order by heart, and she tips well because Daddy’s credit card has no limit.

Kat Stratford, the witty rebel from ’10 Things I Hate About You’ – A Plain Americano

This feminist orders an Americano. Anything else is corporate BS designed to separate people from their money. Kat would want coffee that tastes like coffee, not liquid candy masquerading as a beverage. While everyone else fumbles with their complicated orders, Kat gets her drink in thirty seconds and leaves. She probably brings her own reusable cup (environmental consciousness) and judges people ordering frappuccinos. The Americano matches her whole vibe: no nonsense, slightly bitter, and definitely not here to impress anyone.

Preston Meyers, the hopeless romantic from ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ – A Classic Mocha

Preston is a rare character because he never really fit into the typical ’90s teen movie mold. He still believes in handwritten love letters and grand romantic gestures, and so his mocha order is a lot like him: sweet, traditional, and reliable. His drink is not too flashy and not too weird. It’s just chocolate and coffee doing what they do best. He’s probably been ordering the same drink since sophomore year because change feels unnecessary when something already works. The mocha suits someone who quotes poetry unironically and thinks the best things in life are simple. Plus, chocolate makes everything better when you’re pining after someone for four years.

Laney Boggs, the artsy cynic from ‘She’s All That’ – An Iced Pour-Over with a Splash of Milk

Laney is an artist. So, she most likely appreciates the idea of craft over convenience. As all her friends rush to Starbucks, she’d hit up a tiny coffee shop with exposed brick walls and local art. The pour-over takes longer, but good things take time – something she learned from developing her own film in the darkroom. Iced because she’s cooler than people think, with just enough milk to soften the edges without losing the coffee’s personality. She probably knows the barista’s name and their favorite bands. This drink choice screams “authenticity matters” louder than any makeover montage.

Sidney Prescott, the resilient fighter from ‘Scream’ – A Triple-Shot Espresso

When murderers keep interrupting your senior year, sleep becomes optional. Sidney needs industrial-strength caffeine to stay alert because relaxing equals dying in her world. Three shots of espresso, no sugar, no milk, no time to waste. She downs it like medicine while scanning exits and checking caller ID obsessively. Other people order fancy drinks; Sidney orders survival fuel. The barista doesn’t even ask anymore – they just start pulling shots when they see her coming. Function over form when your life’s a horror movie.

Nancy Downs, the ambitious witch from ‘The Craft’ – A Dark Roast Cold Brew

Hot coffee is for mortals. Nancy wants something as dark and cold as her magic. Cold brew fits her aesthetic. It’s different, it’s intense, and most people don’t get it. She probably discovered this drink before it was cool and now acts slightly superior about it. The brewing process takes forever, which appeals to someone who appreciates delayed gratification and complexity. Plus, drinking something ice-cold while wearing all black year-round just makes sense. It’s gothic and caffeinated – perfect combo.

Patrick Verona, the mysterious heart-throb from ’10 Things I Hate About You’ – A Simple Latte

Here’s the thing about Patrick: everyone expects him to drink black tar or straight bourbon, but he orders something his mom would approve of. That contrast is exactly what makes him interesting. The latte’s approachable, unpretentious, with just enough edge to be interesting. Kind of like Patrick himself. He probably orders it without making eye contact, then leaves a bigger tip than expected. Sometimes, the most rebellious choice is refusing to perform rebellion.