After a relentlessly hot summer, refreshingly cooler temperatures have shifted our thoughts to fall — naturally, this makes us crave the flavors that define the season.
Enter Starbucks’ (SBUX) fall menu. It’s the first sign of the changing seasons and is arguably more anticipated than the leaves turning or kids going back to school.
According to online sources, in 2024, Starbucks is bringing the pumpkin spice latte back in a variety of hot, cold, and frozen formats as well as introducing several new bakery and beverage items that emphasize cozy fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon.
Here’s everything you need to know about the iconic coffee chain’s 2024 autumn offerings.
Starbucks’ fall menu — including the iconic pumpkin spice latte — is being served earlier this year than ever before.
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When does Starbucks’ fall menu come out?
In 2022, Starbucks’ fall menu came out on August 30; in 2023, the company moved the date up nearly a week, to August 24.
In 2024, Starbucks is expected to launch its fall menu earlier than it ever has, on Thursday, August 22. This information comes from an anonymous Starbucks employee in Virginia who spilled the proverbial beans to USA Today.
Britain’s The Sun reported that other Starbucks employees in locations around the U.S. have also confirmed the date — and they should know. Not only has their creativity been tapped for previous fall menus; baristas are also responsible for changing store displays each season.
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What drinks are on Starbucks’ fall menu?
The 2024 Starbucks fall menu includes a mix of beloved classics and brand-new flavors. Here are some of the highlights:
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Pumpkin spice latte
As in years past, this year, you can order a pumpkin spice latte (PSL) hot, iced, or even frozen as a Frappuccino. The drink blends espresso with steamed milk and natural and artificial pumpkin flavors, all topped with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. With over 500 million sold (and sipping), the PSL ranks as Starbucks’ all-time most popular beverage.
Starbucks also offers the recipe on its website so you can make it at home (using Starbucks beans, of course).
A grande contains 390 calories (fewer when made with non-dairy milk).
Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte is the company’s most popular beverage.
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Pumpkin cream cold brew
This drink swirls vanilla syrup into Starbucks’ cold brew, finishing things off with a dollop of pumpkin cream cold foam. You can also find the recipe on Starbucks website (although it’s missing critical instructions on how to make the pumpkin foam).
A grande contains 250 calories.
Pumpkin cream chai
This drink once lived on Starbucks’ secret menu; now, everyone can enjoy the aromatic blend of black tea, cinnamon, and warming spices mixed with pumpkin cream cold foam.
A grande contains 460 calories.
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Apple crisp macchiato
First introduced in 2021, this drink pairs espresso with steamed milk and the flavors of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It’s topped with a drizzle of sweet apple syrup.
A grande contains 310 calories.
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What are Starbucks’ fall menu bakery items?
For that extra feeling of nostalgia, you can have these sweets warmed before enjoying them, preferably fireside:
Pumpkin cream cheese muffin
This spiced muffin (350 calories) has a delightful cream cheese center and pepitas sprinkled on top.
Baked apple croissant
Layers of flaky dough are paired with warm apple filling in Starbucks’ baked apple croissant (230 calories).
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How long is Starbucks’ fall menu around?
Just as quickly as Starbucks ushers in the fall, it switches over to Santa season, so get these items while you can.
Starbucks typically introduces its holiday menu in early November — it features more wintery flavors like gingerbread and mint, including the company’s #2 best-selling drink, the frosty peppermint mocha.
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