Starbucks Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite This Fall Plus Some Surprising New Drinks

Starbucks fall menu 2026 drops August 25 with pumpkin spice, a cider-inspired chai, banana bread drinks, and more.

Whatnow News Team News Writer
New fall menu additions at Starbucks (Image credit: Starbucks)

Starbucks will launch its 2026 fall menu on Tuesday, August 25, bringing back seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte alongside new beverages. The menu also reintroduces a seasonal bakery favorite and includes limited-edition merchandise and fall-flavored grocery items.

Starbucks Revives Seasonal Favorites This Fall

According to an official announcement, the coffee chain is reintroducing a variety of fan favorites this fall. The main highlight is the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which drops on August 25, 2026.

Other beverages awaiting their comeback include:

  • Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
  • Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
  • Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Blended Beverage

Starbucks is also bringing back pecan-flavored drinks, such as the Pecan Cortado, Pecan Crunch Latte, and Iced Pecan Crunch Latte. The drinks combine nutty flavors that are complemented by baking spices and brown buttery notes.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is another item that joins the menu this season. It contains a spiced pumpkin muffin that is loaded with sweet cream cheese. The topping features chopped, spiced pepitas.

New Drinks and Food Items Join the Fall Menu

Starbucks brings several new drinks and food items this fall season.
New food and drinks land on Starbucks fall menu (Image Credit: Starbucks)

The announcement shows that the company is expanding its pumpkin beverage range with the addition of three new drinks. These include:

  • Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso
  • Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha
  • Pumpkin Spice Chai

Beyond the pumpkin selection, Starbucks is debuting a chai-inspired beverage. Inspired by cider, the latest offering called Chaider presents cinnamon and sweet spice flavors. Customers can order the drink iced or hot.

Other than this, the coffee brand is updating the fall menu with two banana bread-inspired drinks:

  • Iced Banana Bread Latte
  • Iced Banana Bread Chai

Both these drinks feature a mix of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavors. These are going to remain even after the fall season.

Other than the beverage range, Starbucks’ food menu is ready to bring two new options this fall. The first is the Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, which comprises toasted whole wheat lavash flatbread, bacon, chicken, and garlic herb cheese spread. The second is the Hedgehog Cake Pop, which offers a mix of vanilla cake, chocolaty icing, buttercream, and chocolate sprinkles.

Seasonal Merchandise and Grocery Products

Starbucks is also expanding its fall collection with seasonal merchandise and grocery products. The PSL Society collection offers limited-time drinkware and a hat that is curated for Pumpkin Spice Latte lovers.

Grocery products for this season are the Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Latte-inspired creamers, and Starbucks Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte.

The 2026 fall menu presents a mix of returning items and fresh additions to Starbucks, taking beyond the seasonal experience from its shops to merchandise collections and grocery shelves.

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