As the leaves begin to change and the air becomes crisp, every autumn lover’s dream has finally arrived – the launch of the Starbucks fall menu. The highly anticipated menu will roll out nationwide on Thursday, August 22, and includes a curated collection of new and old favorites.
Starbucks fans can officially welcome fall on Thursday, August 22, with the coffee giant’s lineup of seasonal treats. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte will return for the 21st year in a row, along with several new and returning food and beverage options. Among the returning fall flavors are the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and the fan-favorite Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
In addition to the classic pumpkin offerings, Starbucks has introduced two popular apple-flavored favorites to the fall lineup – the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato. A new apple drink, the Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, has also been added to the menu, featuring warming spice flavors of chai combined with the sweet crisp flavors of apple and the creamy texture of oatmilk.
Starbucks fans can score two more fall drinks exclusively in the chain’s app – the Iced Caramel Apple Cream Latte and the Iced Honey Apple Almondmilk Flat White. Customers can pair their autumnal beverages with tasty treats, including the new Raccoon Cake Pop, which combines vanilla cake and buttercream dipped in chocolate icing. Returning sweets such as the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Baked Apple Croissant, and fan-favorite Pumpkin Loaf are also available for pairing.
The U.S. Sun previously predicted the launch date of the Starbucks fall menu, as did food blogger Markie Devo. In a Facebook post from July 28, the content creator correctly guessed when the menu would drop and outlined the new seasonal food and beverages to launch on Thursday. Markie Devo also predicted other items to hit Starbucks menus after the initial fall launch in August, including the new Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte and Salted Pecan Cream Cold Foam drinks launching on September 19.
Starbucks created the staple Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, in 2003 at company headquarters in Seattle. The coffee giant tested the new drink at 100 Starbucks stores in Washington DC and Vancouver, Canada, after perfecting the recipe for over three months. The PSL was Starbucks’s first autumn-themed drink and the second seasonal beverage after the Peppermint Mocha. Despite initial discussions of discontinuing the PSL, the drink’s popularity on social media has kept it on the fall menu for over 20 years.
As Starbucks fans eagerly await the fall menu, rival Dunkin‘ is also gearing up for its own launch. The food blogger predicted that Dunkin’s fall menu would drop on August 28, featuring new beverages like the Dunkalatte and returning favorites such as the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte and Almond Spice Coffee. Dunkin‘ fans can also look forward to fall-themed food options like the Pumpkin Donut, Pumpkin Muffin, Maple Sugar Seasoned Bacon Sandwich, Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, and Apple Cider Donut.
In conclusion, the launch of the Starbucks fall menu is a highly anticipated event for autumn lovers everywhere. With a mix of classic favorites and new offerings, Starbucks continues to delight customers with seasonal treats that capture the essence of fall. Whether you’re a fan of pumpkin spice or apple flavors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the season changes. Get ready to cozy up with a warm drink and delicious treat from Starbucks this fall.